Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), a fast-growing subsidiary of Oil India Limited, has released a golden opportunity for young engineers and postgraduates to build their careers in the petroleum and energy sector. Recognized as a Schedule-A Miniratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, NRL is known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in refinery operations, petrochemicals, biofuel, and renewable energy.
For the year 2025, NRL has announced recruitment for Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) across multiple disciplines and Assistant Officer Trainees (AOTs). This is a prestigious opportunity for ambitious candidates who wish to join one of India’s leading energy companies. The recruitment offers attractive salary packages, excellent training, and growth prospects in the PSU sector.
Important Dates
Candidates must note the following important dates for NRL Recruitment 2025:
- Starting Date for Online Application: 20th September 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: 10th October 2025 (11:59 PM)
Applicants are strongly advised not to wait until the last moment to avoid last-minute rush or technical issues.
Total Vacancies
NRL has announced a total of 98 vacancies for both Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET) and Assistant Officer Trainees (AOT). The vacancies are distributed across multiple disciplines as shown below:
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) – E-2 Grade
- Civil Engineering – 4 posts
- Mechanical Engineering – 12 posts
- Instrumentation Engineering – 10 posts
- Electrical Engineering – 10 posts
- Metallurgy/Materials Engineering – 2 posts
- Chemical Engineering – 53 posts
- Computer Science Engineering – 1 post
Assistant Officer Trainee (AOT) – E-1 Grade
- Assistant Officer (Postgraduate with NET/GATE Qualification) – 6 posts
Grand Total Vacancies: 98
Vacancies also include backlog positions and reservations for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Government of India norms.
Application Fee
- For General, OBC (NCL), and EWS Candidates: ₹1000 + GST (to be paid online)
- For SC, ST, and PwBD Candidates: No fee (Exempted)
Applicants must ensure that the fee is paid successfully before final submission of the application form. Incomplete applications without fee payment (for non-exempted categories) will be rejected.
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria including educational qualification and age limit.
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a First-Class Degree with at least 65% marks in aggregate from a recognized University/Institute approved by AICTE/UGC.
- GET – Civil Engineering: First-class Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- GET – Mechanical Engineering: First-class Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- GET – Instrumentation Engineering: First-class Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation Engineering or combination with related fields.
- GET – Electrical Engineering: First-class Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant combination.
- GET – Metallurgy: First-class Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering.
- GET – Chemical Engineering: First-class Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
- GET – Computer Science: First-class Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering.
- Assistant Officer Trainee (AOT): First-class Postgraduate with NET/GATE qualification from a recognized University/Institute.
2. Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 30 years as on 10th October 2025.
- Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD (UR): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen, Jammu & Kashmir domiciled candidates (1980–1989), and other categories as per Government norms also receive relaxation.
3. Experience
- No prior work experience is required. Freshers are eligible.
Salary Scale & Training
NRL offers one of the most attractive pay scales in the PSU sector, along with additional perks and allowances.
1. During Training
- Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs): ₹50,000 per month (stipend)
- Assistant Officer Trainees (AOTs): ₹40,000 per month (stipend)
2. After Successful Completion of Training
- GETs (E-2 Grade): ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 with an annual CTC of approx. ₹18.79 Lakh
- AOTs (E-1 Grade): ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 with an annual CTC of approx. ₹15.34 Lakh
Apart from basic pay, candidates will also be entitled to IDA, Perks, Allowances, Performance Related Pay (PRP), and other benefits as per company rules.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in multiple stages.
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- For GETs:
- Section A: Subject Knowledge (80% weightage)
- Section B: General Knowledge/Current Affairs
- Section C: English Language
- Section D: Reasoning & Numerical Ability
- For AOTs:
- Section A: General Knowledge + Indian & World Energy Scenario (60% weightage)
- Section B: Reasoning & Numerical Ability
- Section C: English Language
No negative marking will be applied in the CBT.
2. Personal Interview
- Candidates shortlisted from CBT will be called for Personal Interview in the ratio of 1:5.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 50% in both CBT and Interview separately.
3. Final Selection
- Based on 85% weightage from CBT and 15% weightage from Interview.
- Candidates must also clear Pre-Employment Medical Examination to confirm selection.
Surety Bond
Selected candidates must sign a Surety Bond of ₹3,00,000 to serve the company for a minimum period of 3 years after completion of training. This ensures stability and commitment to the organization.
Placement
Selected candidates can be posted at any of the following:
- NRL Refinery at Numaligarh (Assam)
- Marketing Terminals (Assam/West Bengal)
- Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures, or Holding Company (Oil India Limited)
- Government Departments, Statutory Bodies, or other PSUs as per company’s requirement.
How to Apply
Candidates can only apply through the online application process. No offline applications will be accepted.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official career page of NRL during the application window.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the online application form carefully.
- Upload required documents such as:
- Passport-size photograph & signature
- Proof of date of birth
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Qualifying degree certificates
- Caste/Category/EWS/PwBD certificates (if applicable)
- NET/GATE Certificate (for AOT)
- Other supporting documents as required
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the application for future reference.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph & signature
- Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10th certificate or equivalent)
- Educational mark sheets (10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation as applicable)
- Caste/Community certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- GATE/NET scorecard (for Assistant Officer Trainee)
- Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.)
