Govt Job Alert! HPCL Hiring Biotech, Microbiology as Project Associates With Up to Rs. 50,000 pm Pay – Apply Online

We are looking to hire dynamic and aspiring candidates with B.Sc, M.Sc, BE/B.Tech, Diploma, PG Diploma (as mentioned under Sl.No 2 Educational qualification of Advertisement) as FIXED TERM PROJECT ASSOCIATES (FTPA) on Fixed Term basis at HP Green R&D Centre, Bengaluru. Interested candidates are advised to apply online in the prescribed format. Terms of reference and other details regarding engagement of Project Associates on fixed term basis are enumerated.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Commencement of online application: 15th August, 2025
• Last date for online application: 14th September, 2025

1. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FIXED TERM PROJECT ASSOCIATES:

a) To assist Scientists carrying out research project(s).
b) Prepare samples for establishing methods of analysis & carrying

out routine analysis related to the assigned project(s).
c) Monitoring batch reactions for optimizing reaction conditions.
d) Running pilot plants in shifts.
e) Carryout any other job(s) assigned by the reporting scientists/Officers.

Project Associates are required to work for 6 days a week and may be required to work in shifts and/or in extended working hours as required by the Corporation from time to time.

2. EDUCATION QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Qualification	Specializations
MSc	a) Chemistry b) Chemistry – Material Science c) Polymer Science d) Microbiology / Biosciences / Biotechnology
BSc	a) Chemistry b) Chemistry – Material Science c) Polymer Science d) Microbiology / Biosciences / Biotechnology
BE/B.Tech	a) Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Petroleum Refining b) Polymer / Plastic Technology c) Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering (Candidates with experience of running Test Benches, Chassis Dyno, Transient Dyno, Eddy Current Dyno, Emission Systems, BS VI Systems, Utilities for the Transient Dyno and Chassis Dyno are desirable)
PG Diploma	a) Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Petroleum Refining b) Polymer / Plastic Technology c) Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering (Candidates with experience of running Test Benches, Chassis Dyno, Transient Dyno, Eddy Current Dyno, Emission Systems, BS VI Systems, Utilities for the Transient Dyno and Chassis Dyno are desirable)
Diploma	a) Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Petroleum Refining b) Polymer / Plastic Technology c) Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering (Candidates with experience of running Test Benches, Chassis Dyno, Transient Dyno, Eddy Current Dyno, Emission Systems, BS VI Systems, Utilities for the Transient Dyno and Chassis Dyno are desirable)

NOTE:

a) All the candidates should have proof of award of applicable degree/diploma certificate & marks sheets on or before the Last date of receipt of Application, i.e., 30th September, 2024.

b) Candidates (belonging to General, OBC-NC & EWS category) should have secured a minimum of 60% marks (taking aggregate marks of all semesters/years, i.e., taking the average of all the semesters/years, irrespective of weightage given to any particular subject (including languages)/semester/year of the Institute/University) in all diploma, graduate and postgraduate degree examinations; relaxed to 50% (taking aggregate marks of all semesters/years, i.e., taking the average of all the semesters/years, irrespective of weightage given to any particular subject (including languages)/semester/year of the Institute/University) for SC/ST/PWD.

c) Candidates with Integrated Courses can also apply.

d) Candidates should have passed qualifying degree/diploma examinations and awarded a degree in the above-mentioned disciplines. All Degree/Diploma qualifications should be full-time regular course/s from AICTE-approved / UGC-recognized University/Deemed University.

e) Autonomous Institutions should be equivalent to the relevant courses approved / recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/UGC/AICTE.

f) Wherever CGPA/DGPA or letter grade in a Degree/Diploma is awarded, the equivalent percentage of marks should be indicated in the application as per norms adopted by the University/Institution. Candidates should produce their degree conversion certificate issued by the competent Authority of the University/Institute in support of the conversion at the time of Interview. Higher qualifications, if any, to be mentioned.

g) A soft copy of the detailed CV is to be uploaded along with the Application Form.

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

1. Age: 28 Years or below as of the Last date of receipt of Application, i.e., 14th September, 2025. Age relaxation for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) SC/ST/PWD candidates will be applicable as per the Government Directives.
2. All computations of age/relevant experience requirements/qualifications shall be done with respect to the last date of receipt of online application, i.e., 14th September, 2025.

5. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT:

The engagement is initially for a period of one year, which may be extended by one more year at a time based on the project requirement and performance of the candidate subject to a maximum of 3 years.

6. MODE OF SELECTION:

Selection will be made on the basis of screening of applications and testimonials as per the eligibility norms of eligible candidates followed by a personal interview by the Selection Committee.

In the event of the number of applications being large, the Corporation will adopt shortlisting criteria to restrict the number of candidates to be called for interview to a reasonable number by any one or more of the following methods:

• On the basis of higher educational qualifications than minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
• On the basis of higher experience in the relevant fields than minimum prescribed in the advertisement
• On the basis of application screening (on eligibility criteria)
• On the basis of resume shortlisting (work experience, academic marks (taking aggregate marks of all semesters/years i.e., taking the average of all the semesters/years, irrespective of weightage given to any particular subject (including languages)/semester/year of the Institute/University)).
• By holding a written test.

Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

A category & discipline-wise merit list will be drawn for all the candidates who qualify in Shortlisting Criteria/Computer Based Test + Personal Interviews & offer of appointment would be as per the vacancies available category & discipline-wise. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC-NC & PwBD would be assessed under relaxed standards during personal interviews.

A category-wise merit list of scores (Minimum qualifying Marks (60% for UR & EWS, 54% for OBC-NC / SC / ST / PwBD) in scores of all Interviews) will be drawn for all the candidates who qualify in all the selection parameters.

7. STIPEND:

An all-inclusive stipend of Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- per month depending on qualification & experience, is payable (subject to revision). This includes Accident Insurance, Medical Insurance, etc. The company does not provide any transport facility for commuting to office. However, there is a sharing bus facility which has to be availed by the PROJECT ASSOCIATEs on pay and use basis. Breakfast and lunch facilities are provided at the office premises for which a nominal monthly lump sum amount will be deducted. The premium towards Insurance will be deducted from the stipend. Deductions towards PF, Income Tax, Professional Tax etc will be as applicable. As part of the discharge of their duties they may be required to travel to other locations. Work related travel expenses will be separately reimbursed as per the entitlements.

9. HOW TO APPLY:

1. Login to http://hindustanpetroleum.com/hpcareers and click on current openings. Visit Fixed Term Project Associates, R&D Centre, Bengaluru. Read all the instructions given on the website carefully. Candidates should keep a scanned copy of Passport size photo (in jpg/gif format less than 50 kb) and a soft copy of the detailed CV (including a brief description of the PhD topic in the case of PhD candidates) ready before filling out the online application form.
2. Fill in the online application form with all the relevant details carefully (details once submitted cannot be modified). Upload a scan copy of your latest passport-size photograph and Detailed CV.
3. Upon completion, submit the online application by clicking the Submit button at the bottom of the page. You will get a system-generated unique 12 Digit Application / Reference No. Please note that this Application / Reference No. is important and will be required for all future references throughout the selection process.
4. Candidates are advised to take a printout of the Online Application Form, affix his/her recent passport size photograph, put his/her signature at the space provided, and keep it with him/her safely for future reference. Candidates are not required to submit a hard copy of the application form to HPCL.
5. Candidates with multiple applications for the same discipline are liable to be rejected.
6. The details filled in the online application form will be considered final and no changes will be entertained with respect to personal/ any other details, later on.