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CPCL Officer (Information Systems) Recruitment 2026

Official Recruitment by Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)

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Last Date

2026-12-03

Min. Education

B.E. / B.Tech

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Key Dates & Registration Roadmap

Official application deadlines synchronized daily in Indian Standard Time (IST).

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1. Portal Opens

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Application Start

04 NOV 2026

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11Wed

Window Active

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2. Last Date

DEC

03Thu

Final Deadline

03 DEC 2026

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Recruitment Overview & Vacancy Matrix

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL), a Navratna PSU and IndianOil group company, has advertised 41 executive posts in Advt. No. 02 of 2026 (CPCL/HRD:03:056 dated 04.11.2026). This page covers Post Code CPCL 06, Officer (Information Systems): 2 posts (1 UR, 1 OBC-NCL; one reserved for a candidate with hearing disability), Grade A in the supervisory cadre, posted at the Chennai refinery. Important dates • Online application opens: 4 November 2026 • Last date to apply and to pay the fee: 3 December 2026 (the advertisement prints no closing hour) • Eligibility (age, qualification, experience) is reckoned as on 1 October 2026 • CBT date: not yet announced (tentatively at Chennai only) Who can apply (B.Tech CS/IT summary) A first-class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology or Electronics & Communication with at least 60% aggregate, plus a minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience. Freshers and final-year students cannot apply because work experience is mandatory for this post. No GATE score is required: CPCL runs its own Computer Based Test. Salary IDA pay scale ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 with an initial basic pay of ₹50,000 (Grade A). Cost to company is approximately ₹20 lakh per annum including performance-related pay, plus IDA, HRA, cafeteria allowance, PF, gratuity, medical and superannuation benefits under CPCL rules. Actual remuneration varies with posting and performance. Selection process 1. Computer Based Test: 120 multiple-choice questions, 120 marks, 2 hours: 50 on General Aptitude (verbal ability, general knowledge, reasoning, numerical ability) and 70 on the discipline (Information Systems). Penalty of 0.25 mark per wrong answer. 2. Group Discussion / Group Task. 3. Personal Interview. Final weightage: CBT 85%, GD/GT 5%, Interview 10%. Minimum 40% in the CBT and in the interview (35% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies). Application fee ₹500 for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, paid online through SBI e-pay. SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and women candidates are exempt. Service bond: ₹3 lakh (General) or ₹50,000 (EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD). How to apply Register on the CPCL online application portal (link on this page), fill in personal, qualification and work-experience details, upload documents, pay the fee and keep the printout. Work-experience entries are mandatory for Post Code CPCL 06. Last verified on 11 November 2026 against the official advertisement PDF dated 04.11.2026.

Vacancy Breakdown Summary

Recruiting Body:Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL)

Cadre / Post:CPCL Officer (Information Systems) Recruitment 2026

Notified Posts:2

Eligibility & Educational Qualifications

Recognized Degrees Accepted:

B.E. / B.Tech

Eligible Disciplines / Streams:

Computer Science

Information Technology

Electronics & Communication

Detailed Criteria & Age Limit:Educational qualification: First-class Degree in Engineering in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication with not less than 60% marks in aggregate of all semesters/years. PwBD candidates need a minimum of 55% against reserved positions. CGPA must be converted to percentage by the university's formula (or CGPA ÷ maximum CGPA × 100 where no formula exists); 59.99% is treated as below 60%. Experience: Minimum two years of relevant post-qualification experience as on 1 October 2026. Preference for candidates with experience in designing, implementing and troubleshooting network administration and IT security; knowledge of the latest switches, routers and firewalls; multiple operating systems and server administration; analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to detect and prevent cyber-security issues. Experience in large industrial organisations is an added advantage. Age limit: Upper age limit 28 years as on 1 October 2026. Relaxation: SC/ST by 5 years and OBC-NCL by 3 years (against reserved positions), PwBD by 10 years (13 for OBC, 15 for SC/ST against reserved positions), ex-servicemen by 5 years after at least 5 years of military service. Relaxations are not cumulative. GATE: Not required. The advertisement makes no reference to GATE; selection is through CPCL's own CBT, GD and interview. Freshers: Not eligible (two years' post-qualification experience is essential). B.Tech CS/IT eligibility in one line: B.E./B.Tech CS or IT (or ECE) + 60% + 2 years' relevant IT experience + age up to 28 on 01.10.2026 = eligible.

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This recruitment notification is verified against the official gazette / website announcement of CPCL Careers (cpcl.co.in).

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Last Verified:2026-11-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can B.Tech Computer Science graduates apply for CPCL Officer (Information Systems) 2026?

Yes. A first-class B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science with at least 60% aggregate is one of the three accepted disciplines, along with Information Technology and Electronics & Communication. You also need two years of relevant post-qualification experience.

Are B.Tech IT graduates eligible?

Yes. Information Technology is explicitly listed, with the same 60% and two-year experience conditions.

Can freshers apply?

No. A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience as on 1 October 2026 is essential, and the online form makes work-experience entries mandatory for this post.

Is GATE mandatory for CPCL Officer (Information Systems)?

No. The advertisement does not mention GATE. Selection is through CPCL's own Computer Based Test, group discussion and interview.

What is the minimum percentage?

60% aggregate across all semesters/years (55% for PwBD candidates against reserved positions). 59.99% counts as below 60%.

What is the maximum age?

28 years as on 1 October 2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL (against reserved posts), 10/13/15 years for PwBD, and 5 years for eligible ex-servicemen.

What is the last date to apply?

3 December 2026, which is also the last date to pay the ₹500 fee online. The advertisement prints no closing hour, so apply well before the day ends.

What is the salary of CPCL Officer (Information Systems)?

IDA pay scale ₹50,000 to ₹1,60,000 with initial basic pay ₹50,000 (Grade A). CPCL states the approximate CTC as ₹20 lakh per annum including performance-related pay.

What is the selection process?

A CBT of 120 questions in 2 hours (50 general aptitude + 70 discipline, 0.25 negative marking), then group discussion/group task and personal interview, weighted 85:5:10. You need at least 40% in the CBT and in the interview (35% for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved vacancies).

How many vacancies are there?

Two for Officer (Information Systems): one unreserved and one OBC-NCL, with one of them reserved for a candidate with hearing disability. CPCL may change the number.

Can final-year students apply?

No. The two-year post-qualification experience requirement rules out students and fresh graduates.

Is there an application fee?

₹500 for General, EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, paid online. SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and women candidates pay nothing.

CPCL Officer (IS)

Last Date: 2026-12-03