Short Brief on NRL Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2025
Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), a subsidiary of Oil India Limited, has issued Advertisement No. 18/2025 for NRL Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2025. A total of 98 vacancies have been announced for Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) and Assistant Officer Trainee (AOT) posts across multiple engineering and professional disciplines.
The recruitment offers a golden opportunity for fresh engineering graduates and postgraduates to join a Miniratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
Important Dates – Numaligarh Refinery Limited Graduate Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2025
Before applying, candidates must check the important dates related to NRL Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2025.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. & Date | 18/2025 dated 17-09-2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 20-09-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10-10-2025 |
| Last Date to Fee Payment | 10-10-2025 |
| Admit Card | to be announced |
| Exam Date | to be announced |
🔹Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹1000/- + GST
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Exempted
🔹Fee payment is accepted only through online mode.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit varies as per category, with relaxations as per Government of India rules.
🔹The cut-off date for age eligibility is 10-10-2025.
| Category | Maximum Age (as on 10-10-2025) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 30 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 years |
| SC/ST | 35 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 40 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 43 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 years |
NRL GET & AOT Educational Qualification
The educational qualifications required for NRL Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) and NRL Assistant Officer Trainee (AOT) are:
| Post Name | Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (Civil) | 1st Class BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum 65% marks |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical) | 1st Class BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 65% marks |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (Instrumentation) | 1st Class BE/B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 65% marks |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (Electrical) | 1st Class BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with minimum 65% marks |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (Metallurgy) | 1st Class BE/B.Tech in Metallurgy/Materials Engineering with minimum 65% marks |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (Chemical) | 1st Class BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with minimum 65% marks |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (Computer Science) | 1st Class BE/B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering with minimum 65% marks |
| Assistant Officer Trainee (AOT) | NET/GATE Qualified, 1st Class Postgraduate Degree from recognized University/Institute |
| Before applying online, it’s important for interested candidates to carefully read through the entire notification. Vacancy Board |
Vacancy Details – Numaligarh Refinery Limited Graduate Trainee
The total number of vacancies is 98, divided between NRL Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) and NRL Assistant Officer Trainee (AOT).
| Post / Discipline | UR | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | PwBD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer Trainee – Civil | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee – Mechanical | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee – Instrumentation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee – Electrical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee – Metallurgy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee – Chemical | 13 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 53 |
| Graduate Engineer Trainee – Computer Science | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Officer Trainee | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Total (from extract shown) | 27 | 15 | 8 | 33 | 9 | 5 | 98 |
Selection Process – NRL Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2025
The selection process consists of two stages:
| Stage | Process | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 85% |
| Stage 2 | Personal Interview | 15% |
- Candidates must score minimum 50% marks in each stage to qualify.
- Final selection of candidates will be based on 85% weightage from CBT and 15% weightage from PI.
Exam Pattern – NRL Graduate Trainee
NRL Graduate Engineer Trainee Exam Pattern (GET):
Computer Based Test for Graduate Engineer Trainees will be of objective type questions with no negative marking and will comprise of 4 sections:
- Sections:
- Section A: Subject Knowledge (80%)
- Section B : General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Section C : English Language
- Section D : Reasoning & Numerical Ability
80% of questions will be from Section A.
For Assistant Officer Trainee Exam Pattern (AOT):
Computer Based Test for Assistant Officer Trainees will be of objective type questions with no negative marking and will comprise 3 sections:
- Sections:
- Section A : General Knowledge & Energy Sector (60%)
- Section B : Reasoning & Numerical Ability
- Section C : English Language
60% of questions will be from Section A.
📌 No negative marking is applied in either exam.
NRL Graduate Trainee Syllabus
- Technical Section (GET): Discipline-specific syllabus (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Metallurgy, Computer Science).
- General Section (Both): Current Affairs, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English, and Indian/World Energy Sector (for AOT).
Salary & Pay Scale – NRL Graduate Trainee
Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale | CTC (Approx.) | Training Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET – Grade E-2) | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ₹18.79 LPA | ₹50,000/month |
| Assistant Officer Trainee (AOT – Grade E-1) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 | ₹15.34 LPA | ₹40,000/month |
Allowances
- Transport Allowance
- House Rent Allowance/Leased Accommodation Facility/Housing
- Site Location Allowance
- Professional Update Allowance (Annual)
Employee Benefits & Miscellaneous Facilities :
- Leave Travel Allowance
- Leave and Leave Encashment
- Medical Facility for Self & Dependents (CHSS)
- Education Facility for children within township
- Children Education Assistance
- Reimbursement of Cable TV Charges
- Reimbursement of Mobile Phone Charges
- Reimbursement of News Paper Charges
- Reimbursement of Membership fees for Professional Institution
- Canteen Subsidy
Incentives :
- Performance Linked Incentive
Loans & Advances :
- Interest bearing advances (for House Building, General Purpose)
Retirement Benefits/Social Security Schemes :
- Group Insurance
- Employees Provident Fund
- Gratuity
- Post-Retirement Medical Care
- Payment of Ex-gratia to Families of Employees who Die While in
- Service and missing employees
- Benevolent Fund
Probation Period & Service Bond – NRL Graduate Trainee
- Training Period: 1 year
- Probation Period: 1 year after training
- Bond Amount: ₹3,00,000/- (Minimum 3 years service after training)
How to Apply – NRL Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2025
Follow the step-by-step process:
- Visit the official website NRL Career Portal.
- Open Career Section → Current Openings.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Certificates).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the application slip for future reference.
NRL Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF & Direct Links
- Apply Online for NRL Engineer Recruitment 2025
- Download NRL Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
- Official Website – Numaligarh Refinery Limited
| All the best to all enthusiastic Aspirants vacancyboard Congratulations |
FAQs on NRL Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2025
Q1. How many vacancies are available in NRL Graduate Trainees Recruitment 2025?
Ans: There are 98 vacancies, including GET and AOT posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
Ans: The last date is 10-10-2025.
Q3. What is the age limit for NRL Recruitment 2025?
Ans: Maximum 30 years for General candidates (with relaxations for reserved categories).
Q4. What is the selection process for NRL GET & AOT Recruitment 2025?
Ans: Computer-Based Test followed by Personal Interview.
Q5. What is the stipend during training?
Ans: ₹50,000/month for GET and ₹40,000/month for AOT.
Q6. Do candidates need experience to apply?
Ans: No, freshers are eligible.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the CBT?
Ans: No, there is no negative marking.
Q8. Which disciplines are covered under NRL GET posts?
Ans: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Chemical, Metallurgy, and Computer Science.