Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has released Advertisement No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11 inviting experienced professionals for 109 Associate Engineer and Associate Officer posts on a fixed-term basis. Online applications opened on 19 October 2026 and will close on 02 November 2026 (02:00 PM). The minimum qualification is a Diploma in Engineering (for Associate Officer Grade II); Associate Engineer posts require BE / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil, Mechanical, Welding/NDT, Electrical or Instrumentation with 5 to 13 years of relevant experience. Selected professionals will be deployed to foreign construction sites related to the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 19 October 2026 |
| Online application start | 19 October 2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply | 02 November 2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Cutoff date for age, experience and education | 30 September 2026 |
| Interview schedule | To be notified (shortlisted candidates will be informed through registered email) |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No fee |
The notification does not mention any application fee. No payment mode has been announced. Candidates should not pay any amount to any third party claiming to accept the application fee.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Range (per month) | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Engineer Grade II | Rs. 72,000 – 80,000 | 19 | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil, Mechanical, Welding/NDT, Electrical or Instrumentation with 5 years experience |
| Associate Engineer Grade III | Rs. 86,400 – 96,000 | 47 | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil, Mechanical, Welding/NDT, Electrical or Instrumentation with 9 years experience |
| Associate Engineer Grade IV | Rs. 1,00,800 – 1,12,000 | 36 | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Civil, Mechanical, Welding/NDT, Electrical or Instrumentation with 13 years experience |
| Associate Officer Grade II | Rs. 72,000 – 80,000 | 7 | Graduate in Arts/Commerce/Science with Diploma in Material Management; or Diploma in Engineering with Diploma in Material Management; or Engineering Degree with Diploma in Material Management (5 to 14 years experience) |
| Total | 109 |
Category-wise breakup: Associate Engineer Grade II – UR 8, OBC 5, SC 3, ST 2, EWS 1; Associate Engineer Grade III – UR 20, OBC 13, SC 7, ST 3, EWS 4; Associate Engineer Grade IV – UR 15, OBC 9, SC 6, ST 3, EWS 3; Associate Officer Grade II – UR 3, OBC 2, SC 1, ST 0, EWS 1. Engagement is on a fixed-term basis for 2 years, extendable by one year (maximum 3 years), with no claim to regular appointment.
Eligibility Criteria
Experience in construction-related activities of Refinery, Petrochemical, Fertiliser, Power or Nuclear projects is mandatory: Associate Engineer Grade II – 5 years, Associate Engineer Grade III – 9 years, Associate Engineer Grade IV – 13 years; Associate Officer Grade II – 5 to 14 years with the qualification combinations above. ASNT/ISNT Level-II certification in RT/UT/DPT/MPT is desirable for Welding/NDT candidates. Experience is counted as on 30.09.2026. A candidate may apply for one position only.
Age Limit (as on 30 September 2026)
| Post Name | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Associate Engineer Grade II | 37 years |
| Associate Engineer Grade III | 41 years |
| Associate Engineer Grade IV | 45 years |
| Associate Officer Grade II | 37 years |
Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwD (General/EWS) – 10 years, PwD (OBC) – 13 years, PwD (SC/ST) – 15 years.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Associate Engineer Grade II – Rs. 72,000 – 80,000 per month
- Associate Engineer Grade III – Rs. 86,400 – 96,000 per month
- Associate Engineer Grade IV – Rs. 1,00,800 – 1,12,000 per month
- Associate Officer Grade II – Rs. 72,000 – 80,000 per month
The pay is consolidated monthly, inclusive of HRA and PF, and is higher for X, Y and Z class cities. Additional foreign location allowances apply for deployment to Nigeria and Ethiopia.
Selection Process
- Screening of applications and certificates.
- Personal interview at EIL offices – Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkata.
- Screening of applications on the day of interview.
- Final merit based on personal-interview performance.
There is no written examination. Candidates must arrange their own travel and stay for the interview.
Exam Pattern
No written examination is held for this recruitment – selection is through application screening and a personal interview, so no exam pattern applies.
Documents Required
- 6 copies of the filled online application form with colour photograph
- Valid photo ID issued by the Government of India
- Date-of-birth certificate
- Educational mark sheets and passing certificates
- Proof of CGPA-to-percentage conversion norms, where applicable
- Experience certificates
- Caste/category certificate, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate, if working in Central/State Government or an Autonomous Body
How to Apply
- Read the full notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the career link on the EIL website at engineersindia.com.
- Fill in the online application form with correct details before 02 November 2026 (02:00 PM).
- Upload a scanned copy of a recent passport-size photograph and signature.
- Take 6 printouts of the submitted application form and affix colour photographs.
- Bring the printouts along with the required documents when reporting for the interview.
- Attend the interview on the scheduled date at the allotted venue.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for EIL Associate Engineer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 02 November 2026 up to 02:00 PM. Applications opened on 19 October 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There are 109 vacancies: 19 Associate Engineer Grade II, 47 Associate Engineer Grade III, 36 Associate Engineer Grade IV and 7 Associate Officer Grade II.
Q3. What is the selection process?
Selection is through screening of applications and a personal interview at EIL offices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkata. There is no written examination.
Q4. Is there any application fee?
No. The notification does not prescribe any application fee for any category.
Q5. Where will selected candidates be posted?
Selected professionals will be deployed to foreign construction sites related to the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia, besides EIL offices and construction sites in India.
Q6. What is the pay scale?
Consolidated monthly pay ranges from Rs. 72,000 to Rs. 1,12,000 depending on the grade, plus foreign location allowances for overseas deployment.
Q7. What is the nature of engagement?
Engagement is purely on a fixed-term basis, initially for 2 years and extendable by one year based on performance (maximum 3 years), with no claim to regular appointment.
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Sources: Engineers India Limited, Advertisement No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11; engineersindia.com.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.