MRPL Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer (10) and Terminal Operation Engineer (6) – fixed term, 16 posts
MRPL · Retail: Kozhikode, Hubballi, Devangonthi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Guntur · Terminal: Kochi, Elathur, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mumbai-JNPA, Goa, Kasaragod, Kozhikode
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC, is engaging 16 executive-level personnel on fixed-term employment (Advertisement MRPL/PFTE/2026/02) for its marketing network: Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer and Terminal Operation Engineer. Civil or Mechanical degree or diploma holders with 5 to 10 years of experience can apply for the Retail Construction Engineer post. Selection is by personal interview only.
Organization
MRPL
Qualification
Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with 5 years' experience, or Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with 10 years' experience (minimum 60% marks) for Retail Construction Engineer; see the post-wise table for the other posts
Vacancies
16 (Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer 10, Terminal Operation Engineer 6)
Location
Retail: Kozhikode, Hubballi, Devangonthi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Guntur · Terminal: Kochi, Elathur, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mumbai-JNPA, Goa, Kasaragod, Kozhikode
Pay / Salary
₹12 to 14 lakh per annum (annual consolidated pay), depending on qualification and experience
Age Limit
Up to 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 (OBC-NCL), 45 (SC/ST); the age after all relaxations cannot exceed 50 years
Application Fee
₹118 (₹100 + GST) for General, OBC and EWS; nil for SC/ST/PwBD and ex-servicemen
Important Dates
Apply online: 30 Sep 2026 – 29 Oct 2026. Eligibility is counted as on 29 Oct 2026
Source
Job watcher: listing + official notification PDF (verified)
Complete guide — read from the official notification
Needs work experience
These are experienced hires: 5 years after a degree or 10 years after a diploma. Experience as a trainee, in teaching or research, freelance or as an entrepreneur is not counted. Not for fresh graduates.
Selection is by interview only — there is no written test, so there is no syllabus to study for.
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Experience | Age | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Construction Engineer (civil / mechanical) | 10 (with Retail Engineer) | Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with 5 years' experience, or Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with 10 years' experience; minimum 60% marks in aggregate (50% for SC/ST/PwBD against reserved posts) | Construction of buildings, structurals, warehouses, tank farms, oil installations, highway structures, port infrastructure; fuel-retail construction is an added advantage | 40 (UR/EWS) · 43 (OBC-NCL) · 45 (SC/ST) | ₹12–14 lakh per annum |
| Retail Engineer (any branch) | 10 (with Retail Construction Engineer) | Degree in Engineering (any branch) with 5 years' experience, or Diploma in Engineering (any branch) with 10 years' experience | Experience in fuel retail | 40 (UR/EWS) · 43 (OBC-NCL) · 45 (SC/ST) | ₹12–14 lakh per annum |
| Terminal Operation Engineer (any branch) | 6 | Degree in Engineering (any branch) with 5 years' experience, or Diploma in Engineering (any branch) with 10 years' experience | Oil tank farm installations or depots handling MS, HSD and ATF | 40 (UR/EWS) · 43 (OBC-NCL) · 45 (SC/ST) | ₹12–14 lakh per annum |
Reservation and locationsnotification p. 2
- Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer: 10 posts — UR 4, EWS 1, OBC (NCL) 2, SC 2, ST 1, with 1 post horizontally reserved for low-vision PwBD candidates.
- Terminal Operation Engineer: 6 posts — UR 2, EWS 1, OBC (NCL) 2, SC 1.
- Locations — Retail: Kozhikode, Hubballi, Devangonthi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Guntur. Terminal: Kochi, Elathur, Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Mumbai-JNPA, Goa, Kasaragod, Kozhikode.
Age limitnotification p. 4
- Maximum age including all relaxations: 40 years (UR/EWS), 43 (OBC-NCL), 45 (SC/ST), 45 (UR/EWS with PwBD), 48 (OBC-NCL with PwBD), 50 (SC/ST with PwBD).
- OBC/SC/ST relaxation applies only to the posts reserved for that category. In no case does the age exceed 50 years after all relaxations.
- Ex-servicemen get relaxation as per Government of India rules.
What counts as experiencenotification p. 4
- Only experience gained after the declaration of the result of the qualifying degree/diploma is counted.
- Experience as a short-term trainee, teaching or research experience, freelance experience and entrepreneurial experience are not counted.
- In the case of intermittent jobs, only the actual days of full-time work are counted.
Pay and termsnotification p. 5
- Annual consolidated pay of ₹12 to 14 lakh depending on qualification and experience; provident fund; gratuity after more than 1 year of engagement; ex-gratia of ₹25 lakh to the family on death (plus another ₹25 lakh if death occurs by accident at the company premises).
- Engagement for 3 years, extendable by 2 years for a maximum of 5 years; rotating shifts including night shifts may be required; notice of 1 month (or pay in lieu) on premature termination.
Selection processnotification p. 5
- Personal interview only. Eligible candidates are called for interview in the ratio 1:10 (posts : candidates) after screening of the applications.
- If more candidates are eligible, screening is by higher relevant educational qualification and by more relevant experience; this screening is for elimination only and carries no weightage in the final merit.
- Merit is drawn only from the interview. Qualifying marks: 50% for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD. A tie is broken in favour of the older candidate.
- There is no written test, so there is no syllabus.
Application feenotification p. 7
- ₹118 (₹100 plus ₹18 GST) for General, OBC (including NCL) and EWS candidates; SC/ST/PwBD/ex-servicemen are exempt.
- The fee is non-refundable and is paid online only (SBI Collect); cheques, drafts and postal orders are not accepted.
How to applynotification p. 8
- Go to https://www.mrpl.co.in/careers, open Advt. No. MRPL/PFTE/2026/02 and register online to get a login ID and password.
- Fill in the details, upload the photograph, signature, educational credentials and work-experience documents, pay the fee (not for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM) and submit; an application ID is sent by e-mail/SMS.
- Keep a valid e-mail ID and mobile number active for at least one year; they cannot be changed after registration.
- Original documents with self-attested copies are verified at the time of the personal interview.
Key datesnotification p. 1
- Online application opens 30-09-2026 and closes 29-10-2026; all eligibility conditions are counted as on 29-10-2026.
Source: official notification (pages 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8), checked on 2026-10-08. Details can change — always confirm on the official notification before you apply.
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