MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 – 26 Posts via GATE-2026, Apply Online

Good news for engineering graduates chasing a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) career! MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 is officially open, and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) — a subsidiary of ONGC — is hiring for 26 posts in the ‘E2’ Grade of its Management Cadre. If a stable PSU job with an executive-level salary and long-term growth is on your radar, this notification (Advertisement No. 94/2026) deserves your full attention.

Selection is based purely on your GATE-2026 score, so there’s no separate written exam to prepare for. Applications are open from 21 August 2026 to 19 September 2026 on the official MRPL careers portal. Here’s your complete guide — eligibility, salary, selection stages, and a step-by-step apply process — so you don’t miss a single detail before the window closes.

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MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

Keep these dates handy so you don’t fall behind on the MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 timeline.

⚠️ Don’t wait for the last week to apply. PSU portals tend to slow down right before the deadline, and you’ll also need time to arrange your GATE-2026 score card and category certificates.

Vacancy Details

The 26 vacancies under this notification are split across two separate recruitment drives:

• Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) candidates only — 8 posts in Mechanical discipline and 3 posts in Electrical discipline.
• General Recruitment Drive — 15 posts in Chemical discipline, open to candidates across all categories.

Discipline-wise and category-wise reservation details are laid out in full in the official notification, so cross-check your category before applying.

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Eligibility Criteria

Before you start your application, make sure you meet both the educational and age requirements.

Educational Qualification

• You need a full-time, 4-year BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree (or an equivalent 5-year integrated dual degree) in the relevant discipline, from a UGC-recognised university or an AICTE-approved institution.
• UR, EWS, and OBC(NCL) candidates need at least 60% aggregate marks in this qualifying degree.
• SC, ST, and PwBD candidates need at least 50% aggregate marks.
• Candidates holding degrees in Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechatronics, or Construction Engineering are not eligible for this recruitment.
• Most importantly, only your GATE-2026 score in the relevant paper will be considered — GATE scores from any earlier or other year’s exam won’t be accepted.

Age Limit (as on 19 September 2026)

✅ If you fall within these age brackets and hold the right degree, you’re eligible to apply for MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 — the next step is registering on the portal.

Application Fee

There’s a small, non-refundable application fee for most candidates, though several categories are exempted.

The fee has to be paid online at the time of application; there’s no offline payment option for this recruitment.

MRPL Assistant Engineer Salary 2026

This is usually the section aspirants care about most, so here are the real numbers. Selected candidates join the ‘E2’ grade of the Management Cadre on training-cum-probation, as per MRPL’s company rules.

On top of the basic pay, E2-grade employees at a PSU like MRPL typically also draw House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and other perks under the company’s compensation structure, making the total in-hand package considerably higher than the basic figure alone.

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Selection Process

Unlike many PSU recruitments that run a separate written test, MRPL is relying entirely on your GATE-2026 performance for the first stage. Here’s how the process works:

1. GATE-2026 Score Shortlisting — candidates are shortlisted purely on marks obtained (out of 100) in the relevant GATE-2026 paper.
2. Group Discussion (GD) — shortlisted candidates are called in a ratio of 1:5 (one post for every five candidates), based on category-wise reservation.
3. Personal Interview (PI) — held alongside or after the GD for candidates who clear that round.
4. Tie-breaker Rule — if two candidates have the same GATE marks, the one with higher marks in their qualifying degree gets preference.
5. Final Merit List — prepared as per MRPL’s prevailing selection rules, combining GD and PI performance.

How to Apply for MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026

Applying is a fully online process. Follow these steps carefully:

1. Go to the official MRPL careers page at mrpl.co.in/careers and open the link for Advertisement No. 94/2026.
2. Register yourself by generating a Login ID and password with a valid email address and mobile number — keep both active for at least a year.
3. Log in and fill in your educational details, category, and GATE-2026 marks accurately.
4. Once submitted, an Application ID will be sent to you by email and SMS — save it for future reference.
5. General, OBC(NCL), and EWS candidates need to pay the ₹118 application fee online and upload the payment receipt.
6. SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates can skip the payment step and move directly to document upload, since they’re fee-exempted.
7. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, GATE-2026 score card, and category certificates wherever applicable.
8. Click Submit and download a copy of your completed application form for your records.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your photo (20–50 KB) and signature (10–40 KB) scanned in advance in the correct format — it saves a lot of last-minute stress while filling the form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Summing Up…

If you’ve been eyeing a PSU career with strong pay and long-term stability, MRPL Assistant Engineer Recruitment 2026 is a genuinely solid opportunity — especially since your GATE-2026 score does most of the heavy lifting instead of another written exam. With 26 posts on offer and a clear, well-defined selection process, this is worth applying for if you meet the eligibility criteria. Submit your application before 19 September 2026, keep a copy of your form safe, and start preparing for the Group Discussion and Interview stage early. Stay ahead of application deadlines — follow Govtserviceinfo.com for daily Sarkari Naukri alerts.

Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL). GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.