HPCL ET CE
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation — Engineer Trainee
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📋 HPCL ET CE — Official Syllabus
As per official notification (hindustanpetroleum.com).
Selection primarily based on GATE Civil Engineering score. Some PSUs conduct additional aptitude/domain test. Syllabus is identical to GATE CE.
📐 Engineering Mathematics
5 subjectsLinear Algebra
Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Calculus
Functions, limits, continuity, differentiability, mean value theorems; partial derivatives, maxima and minima; gradient, divergence, curl; line, surface and volume integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems
ODE & PDE
First order equations (linear and nonlinear); higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients; Fourier series; separation of variables
Probability & Statistics
Conditional probability, mean/median/mode/standard deviation; random variables; Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions; sampling theorems
Numerical Methods
Numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; Newton's and Lagrange polynomials; numerical differentiation; integration by trapezoidal and Simpson's rule
🏗️ Structural Engineering
6 subjectsEngineering Mechanics
System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations; internal forces; friction; kinematics; centre of mass; impulse-momentum; energy methods; virtual work
Solid Mechanics (SOM)
Bending moment and shear force diagrams; stress-strain relationships; theories of failures; flexural and shear stresses; torsion; combined stresses; elastic foundations; columns; strain energy; unit load method
Structural Analysis
Statically determinate and indeterminate structures; slope deflection and moment distribution methods; three-moment equation; stiffness and flexibility methods; moving loads; influence lines; matrix methods
Construction Materials & Management
Structural Steel: composition, properties, IS codes; Concrete: ingredients, admixtures, mix design, fresh and hardened properties; Construction Management: CPM-PERT, cost estimation
Concrete Structures (RCC)
Working stress and limit state design; design of beams, slabs, columns, footings, retaining walls; prestressed concrete: types, losses, design (IS 456, IS 1343)
Steel Structures
Working stress and limit state design; design of tension/compression members, beams, beam-columns, column bases; connections: simple and eccentric; plate girders (IS 800)
🌍 Geotechnical Engineering
2 subjectsSoil Mechanics
Origin and classification of soils; index properties; compaction; seepage and effective stress; consolidation; shear strength (Mohr-Coulomb); earth pressure theories; stability of slopes
Foundation Engineering
Sub-surface investigations; types of shallow and deep foundations; bearing capacity (Terzaghi and Meyerhof); pile capacity; well foundations; ground improvement techniques
💧 Water Resources Engineering
4 subjectsFluid Mechanics
Fluid properties; pressure measurement; fluid statics and buoyancy; continuity, Bernoulli and momentum equations; flow kinematics; pipe flow (Darcy-Weisbach, Moody); hydraulic jump
Hydraulics
Open channel flow — specific energy, critical flow, uniform flow (Manning), gradually varied flow; hydraulic machinery: pumps and turbines
Hydrology
Hydrologic cycle; precipitation; evapotranspiration; infiltration; rainfall-runoff relations; unit hydrograph; flood routing; reservoir design
Irrigation Engineering
Water requirement of crops; duty and delta; design of lined and unlined canals; head works; types of dams; spillways; cross drainage works
🌿 Environmental Engineering
3 subjectsWater & Wastewater
Quality standards; water treatment unit processes (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection); drinking water standards; sewage characterisation; wastewater treatment (primary, secondary, tertiary); sludge treatment and disposal
Air Pollution & Solid Waste
Types of air pollutants; sources and effects; air pollution control; Municipal Solid Waste characteristics, collection, transport and disposal; sanitary landfill design
Noise Pollution
Measurement, effects and permissible standards; noise control measures
🛣️ Transportation Engineering
3 subjectsTransportation Infrastructure
Geometric design of highways: cross-section, horizontal and vertical alignment; IRC standards; paving materials (bitumen, aggregates); testing of paving materials; design of flexible and rigid pavements (IRC: 37, 58)
Traffic Engineering
Traffic characteristics; theory of traffic flow; intersection design; traffic signs, signals and markings; capacity of roads; Level of Service
Railways & Airports
Components of railway track; geometric design; airport runway design; taxiway and apron
🗺️ Geomatics Engineering
2 subjectsPrinciples of Surveying
Errors and their adjustment; distance and angle measurement; chain and compass surveying; levelling; traversing; triangulation; contouring; areas and volumes; total station; GPS basics
Remote Sensing & GIS
Electromagnetic spectrum; sensors and platforms; image interpretation; data quality; GIS fundamentals and civil engineering applications
🧠 Aptitude & HR Round
2 subjectsGeneral Aptitude
Quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, logical reasoning, verbal ability (same as GATE GA section)
Company-Specific Knowledge
Overview of PSU operations, core business, safety and environment norms — varies by company
Source: hindustanpetroleum.com
📚 Chapter-wise Study Notes Available
Detailed notes for every subject — based on the official HPCL ET CE syllabus.