Engineers India Limited (EIL) Recruitment 2026: 109 Associate Engineer & Associate Officer Posts
Engineers India Limited (EIL), a premier Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, has published the official direct recruitment notification (Advt. No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11). This recruitment drive invites applications from dynamic, experienced professionals to fill 109 vacancies for the positions of Associate Engineer (Grade II, III, IV) and Associate Officer (Grade II) on a fixed-term contract basis (initially for 2 years, extendable up to 3 years).
Selected professionals will be posted across mega construction projects in India as well as overseas project assignments, including the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia under EIL's Construction Division. Appointees will receive an attractive consolidated remuneration package ranging from ₹72,000 to ₹1,12,000 per month (with higher city/foreign hardship allowances). There is no application fee (₹0) for any category. Eligible candidates holding B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering), Diploma in Engineering, or Graduation with Material Management qualifications can apply online at recruitment.eil.co.in.
EIL Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Reservation Breakdown
In accordance with Government of India reservation rosters for Public Sector Enterprises, the category-wise distribution of the 109 vacancies across four position codes is detailed below:
| Position Code & Designation | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code A: Associate Engineer Grade II | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| Code B: Associate Engineer Grade III | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 47 |
| Code C: Associate Engineer Grade IV | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| Code D: Associate Officer Grade II | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Total Vacancies | 46 | 29 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 109 Posts |
Detailed Technical Qualifications & Industry Experience Nuances
Candidates must fulfill the minimum prescribed post-qualification construction experience as on the cut-off date (30 September 2026):
Associate Engineer (Grades II, III, IV)
Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engineering) with minimum 60% marks in Civil, Mechanical, Welding, NDT, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering from an AICTE recognized university.
Welding & NDT Specialization: Candidates applying for Welding or NDT roles must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering along with valid ASNT / ISNT Level-II certification in RT, UT, DPT, or MPT.
Experience Tiers: Gr. II (Min 5 Yrs) | Gr. III (Min 9 Yrs) | Gr. IV (Min 13 Yrs) in construction activities of Refinery, Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Thermal/Hydro, or Nuclear Power projects.
Associate Officer Grade II
Educational Qualification: Graduate in Arts, Commerce, or Science (min 55% marks) with a Diploma in Material Management; OR Diploma in Engineering with a Diploma in Material Management; OR Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) with a Diploma in Material Management.
Experience Requirement: Minimum 5 to 14 years of post-qualification experience in construction site material management, procurement, warehousing, and inventory control.
Remuneration, Terms of Engagement & Overseas Allowances
Selected candidates will receive fixed consolidated pay along with company benefits and location allowances:
₹72,000 – ₹80,000
Per month consolidated emoluments plus HRA, PF & medical coverage.
₹86,400 – ₹96,000
Per month consolidated emoluments plus HRA, PF & medical coverage.
₹1,00,800 – ₹1,12,000
Per month consolidated emoluments plus HRA, PF & medical coverage.
Engagement Tenure: Fixed-term contract basis initially for two (2) years, extendable by up to one (1) additional year based on project needs and performance (maximum 3 years).
Overseas Hardship Allowances: Candidates assigned to the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia receive special overseas per diem, accommodation, travel airfare, comprehensive expatriate health insurance, and site hardship benefits.
Walk-in Interview Centers & Mandatory 6-Copy Rule
Selection will be made on the basis of scrutiny of applications followed by Walk-in Personal Interview:
Venue 1
Gurugram (HO)
Venue 2
Mumbai
Venue 3
Chennai
Venue 4
Kolkata
⚠️ Critical Advisory: Mandatory 6 Printed Application Copies
Candidates attending the walk-in personal interview must bring 6 printed copies of their submitted online application form with affixed recent passport-size color photographs, along with all original academic certificates, experience letters, pay slips, and self-attested photocopies. Applications with incomplete documentation will be rejected at the registration desk.