MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026

Qualification: BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering in Mechanical, Electrical/Electrical & Electronics, or Chemical/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Engineering/Petrochemical Technology, along with a valid GATE-2026 score in the relevant discipline. Minimum aggregate marks: 60% for UR/EWS/OBC(NCL) and 50% for SC/ST/PwBD in the qualifying degree.

Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree in the relevant discipline — Mechanical Engineering for Mechanical posts; Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering for Electrical posts; and Chemical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Petrochemical Engineering, or Petrochemical Technology for Chemical posts. A valid GATE-2026 score in the corresponding paper (ME/EE/CH) is mandatory; scores from any earlier or other GATE year will not be accepted. Minimum aggregate marks required in the qualifying degree are 60% for UR/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Candidates holding other or combination degrees such as Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechatronics, or Construction Engineering are not eligible. Only Indian Nationals can apply. Mechanical and Electrical discipline posts are notified exclusively under a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates, while Chemical discipline posts are open to all categories including UR/EWS.

Maximum 27 years for UR/EWS as on 19 September 2026 (relaxation applicable for OBC-NCL, SC/ST and PwBD as per category)

• Proof of age (SSLC marks card / Matriculation certificate / School leaving certificate / Municipal or Gram Panchayat birth certificate)
• Class X, XII, Diploma, and Degree/PG Degree mark sheets and certificates (including individual semester/year mark sheets)
• GATE-2026 Score Card showing marks out of 100
• Caste certificate [SC/ST/OBC(NCL)] or Income & Asset Certificate (EWS), as applicable
• PwBD certificate (minimum 40% disability), where applicable
• Ex-servicemen status proof, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) or proper-channel forwarding letter, for Government/PSU/Autonomous body employees
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature (scanned copies for online upload)

1. 1Initial shortlisting based purely on valid GATE-2026 marks (out of 100)
2. 2Shortlisted candidates called for Group Discussion (GD) in the ratio of 1:5 (post:candidates), category-wise
3. 3Personal Interview (PI) for candidates cleared in Group Discussion
4. 4Tie-breaker: candidate with higher marks in the qualifying degree ranked higher in case of equal GATE marks
5. 5Final merit list prepared as per MRPL's prevailing rules
6. 6Document Verification conducted at the time of Personal Interview
7. 7Panel of suitable candidates may be created and kept valid for one year

MRPL does not conduct its own written test for this recruitment. Shortlisting is done entirely on the basis of the candidate's valid GATE-2026 score in the relevant discipline paper (ME, EE, or CH), out of a maximum of 100 marks. Candidates should refer to the official GATE 2026 exam pattern released by the conducting IIT/IISc for details on question types, sections, and duration, as MRPL only uses the final score for shortlisting.

Since MRPL uses the GATE-2026 score directly for shortlisting rather than conducting its own written exam, candidates preparing for this recruitment should focus on strengthening their core engineering fundamentals as per the GATE syllabus for their respective discipline. After shortlisting, preparation should shift toward group discussion skills and interview readiness, including awareness of the petroleum refining and petrochemical sector.

Visit the official MRPL careers portal at www.mrpl.co.in/careers and open the link for "Advt. No. 94/2026: Recruitment of Assistant Engineers in 'E2' Grade of Management Cadre through GATE 2026." Click on the online registration link and create a Login ID and Password using a valid email ID and mobile number that will remain active for at least one year. Log in and complete the online application form with educational qualification, category, and other required details; note the Application ID generated and sent to you via email/SMS. General/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates should proceed to pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹118/- online and save the payment receipt. After successful payment, return to the homepage, select "Already Paid," log in, and enter the payment reference number, bank name, and date, then upload the payment receipt. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates, who are exempted from the fee, can proceed directly to document upload. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, GATE-2026 score card, and relevant category/PwBD/EWS certificates, then submit the form. Download and save the PDF copy of your submitted application for future reference; no hard copy needs to be sent to MRPL unless forwarding through proper channel.

Introduction Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the ONGC group, has released Advertisement No. 94/2026 inviting online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Engineers in the E2 Grade of its Management Cadre. This recruitment covers Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical engineering disciplines and is open to candidates holding a valid GATE-2026 score. The online application process began on 21 August 2026 and will conclude on 19 September 2026. Vacancy Overview A total of 26 Assistant Engineer posts have been notified across three disciplines: 8 posts in Mechanical Engineering, 3 posts in Electrical Engineering, and 15 posts in Chemical Engineering. Of these, the Mechanical and Electrical posts have been notified under a Special Recruitment Drive exclusively for SC, ST, and OBC(NCL) candidates, while the Chemical discipline vacancies are open to candidates from all categories, including UR and EWS. Eligibility Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree in the relevant discipline corresponding to the post applied for, along with a valid GATE-2026 score in the respective paper (ME, EE, or CH). The minimum aggregate marks required in the qualifying degree are 60% for UR/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Candidates with combination or unrelated degrees, such as Production or Automobile Engineering, are not eligible for this recruitment. Only Indian Nationals may apply. Age Limit The maximum age limit is 27 years for UR/EWS candidates as on the cut-off date of 19 September 2026. Age relaxation is available as per government norms: 3 years for OBC(NCL) candidates, 5 years for SC/ST candidates, and an additional 10 years for PwBD candidates over their applicable category limit. Ex-Servicemen are granted relaxation as per Government of India rules. Salary Selected candidates will be placed in the E2 Grade with a starting basic pay of ₹50,000/-, in a pay scale ranging up to ₹1,60,000/-. In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance under the IDA pattern, HRA or township accommodation, performance-related pay, and other perks and allowances under MRPL's cafeteria benefits approach. Selection Process The selection process begins with shortlisting based purely on candidates' valid GATE-2026 marks out of 100. Shortlisted candidates are then called for a Group Discussion and Personal Interview in a ratio of 1:5 against each vacancy, on a category-wise basis. In case of a tie in GATE marks, the candidate with higher marks in their qualifying degree is ranked higher. Document verification is carried out at the time of the interview, and a final merit list is prepared as per MRPL's prevailing recruitment rules. Application Process Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the MRPL careers portal at www.mrpl.co.in/careers. The process involves online registration, filling in educational and category details, uploading scanned documents including photograph, signature, and GATE-2026 score card, and paying the applicable application fee (where required). Candidates should retain a copy of their submitted application for future reference. Important Dates The online application process for MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 began on 21 August 2026 at 10:00 hrs and will close on 19 September 2026 at 18:00 hrs. The age cut-off date for determining eligibility is also 19 September 2026. Dates for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview will be announced separately on the MRPL website. Conclusion The MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 offers a valuable career opportunity for engineering graduates in Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical disciplines to join a prominent PSU in India's petroleum refining sector. With a clear GATE-based shortlisting process, attractive E2-grade compensation, and a defined selection pathway through Group Discussion and Interview, eligible candidates are encouraged to review the official notification thoroughly and submit their online applications before the 19 September 2026 deadline.