Good news for experienced engineers! Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna PSU, has announced 20 vacancies for Associate Engineer Gr-I (Inspection) – Mechanical/Metallurgical and Associate Engineer Gr-I (Inspection) – Electrical on a fixed term basis. You will inspect critical equipment for refinery, petrochemical and oil & gas projects. The consolidated pay goes up to ₹64,000 per month. If you have been looking for PSU jobs that value your shop-floor inspection experience, this one deserves a serious look.
The online application is open from 26 September 2026 to 12 October 2026 (11:59 PM). After applying online, you attend a walk-in interview, and EIL will email you the date and venue. You need a BE / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) with 60% and at least two years of inspection experience. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in covers seats, eligibility, pay, selection, documents and every condition that can cost you the job. Read it fully before you start.
EIL is one of India’s leading engineering consultancy companies. This hiring is for its SCM-Inspection Department, which expedites and monitors equipment for domestic and international projects. It is a contract role, initially for 3 years, not a permanent post.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Engineers India Limited (EIL) |
| Advertisement No. | HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/10 |
| Posts | Associate Engineer Gr-I (Inspection) – Mechanical/Metallurgical; Associate Engineer Gr-I (Inspection) – Electrical |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (16 + 4) |
| Engagement | Fixed term, initially 3 years |
| Pay | ₹64,000 / ₹60,800 / ₹57,600 per month (X / Y / Z cities) |
| Selection | Screening + Personal Interview (walk-in) |
| Apply Online | 26.09.2026 to 12.10.2026 |
The category split is different for each discipline, so check the row for your own post.
| Position | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| A – Associate Engineer Gr-I (Inspection) – Mechanical/Metallurgical | UR 6 / SC 2 / ST 2 / OBC 4 / EWS 2 | 16 |
| B – Associate Engineer Gr-I (Inspection) – Electrical | UR 2 / SC 1 / ST 0 / OBC 1 / EWS 0 | 4 |
Please note: the Electrical post has no ST seat and no EWS seat. PwD reservation follows Government of India directives, and only persons with 40% or more disability can apply under the PwD category.
Most seats are in the Mechanical/Metallurgical discipline. Electrical has just four seats. Before you apply, compare your category with the seat list above so you do not spend time on a post that has no seat for you.
| Position | Requirement (as on 31.08.2026) |
|---|---|
| A – Mechanical/Metallurgical | BE / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering with at least 60% or equivalent CGPI |
| A – Experience | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in inspection of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns/towers, reactors and other fabricated static equipment (ASME), or pumps, compressors etc. (API) for refinery and petrochemical services. Welding knowledge and reading drawings/codes is desirable |
| B – Electrical | BE / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg.) in Electrical Engineering with at least 60% or equivalent CGPI |
| B – Experience | Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in inspection of switch boards, motors, transformers, alternators, synchronous generators, VFDs, UPS, control systems, battery chargers, power and control cables and electrical bulk items. Knowledge of IEC, NEC and IS codes is essential |
Your degree must have been completed within the prescribed minimum course duration. Your university’s conversion norm applies; without proof, 60% equals 6.5 on a 10-point scale (other scales are in the notification). This is a good fit for engineering graduates who already work in third-party or vendor inspection.
Remember, the experience must be post-qualification, meaning it counts only from after you earned your degree. Also, the experience should match the equipment listed for your discipline.
You can apply for only one position. If you apply more than once, only your latest application counts and the older ones are rejected without notice.
The upper age limit is 32 years as on 31.08.2026.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwD – General / EWS | 10 years |
| PwD – OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwD – SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxable (extent not stated in the notification) |
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EIL pays a consolidated monthly remuneration that already includes HRA and PF. The amount depends on the city category of your posting.
| City Category | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| X Category Cities | ₹64,000 |
| Y Category Cities | ₹60,800 |
| Z Category Cities | ₹57,600 |
Other benefits listed in the notification:
Posting can be in NCR, regional offices, procurement offices, branch offices or construction sites, and anywhere in India or abroad. Be ready for site work and travel. Since this is a fixed term engagement, think about how it fits your career plan.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | On interview day, your application and certificates are checked for eligibility |
| Personal Interview | Only for candidates who meet the eligibility in all respects |
Interviews happen at EIL Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara, Chennai and Kolkata offices, and you must report at 8:00 AM. EIL will send the exact date, time and venue to your registered email. Interviews can run till 8:00 PM and continue the next day, so plan your own stay. Revise your inspection codes and past project work well; our preparation tips can help you get ready.
These are the lines most candidates skip. Each one can end your candidature.
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Candidates not meeting the educational and experience requirements will not be considered. If at any stage you are found not to meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, you will be disqualified |
| Online registration | Only candidates who registered online and report with a printout bearing a valid registration number will be considered |
| False information | Furnishing wrong or false information will be a disqualification, and EIL will not be responsible for it; the candidature shall be cancelled at any stage |
| OBC-NCL certificate | Must be uploaded while applying and valid as on 12.10.2026, or the candidature will be rejected. Only the Central OBC list counts |
| Original documents | If any original document is not available, you will not be considered further |
| Multiple applications | Only the latest is kept; older ones are rejected |
| Medical fitness | Selected candidates can join only if found medically fit |
| Regular job | No claim for regular appointment in EIL; the engagement ends automatically when the term expires |
| Travel | No allowances are paid for attending the interview |
| Rights | EIL may reject any application, or cancel the advertisement, without giving reasons |
Keep a scanned colour photo (.jpg/.jpeg, max 75 KB) and signature (.jpg/.jpeg, max 25 KB) ready before you start.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register with an email that will work for at least 24 months |
| 3 | Read all instructions, then fill the form for your one chosen position |
| 4 | Enter marks rounded down (60.9% becomes 60; CGPA 6.95 becomes 6.9) and upload photo and signature (and OBC-NCL certificate, if applicable) |
| 5 | Submit before 11:59 PM on 12 October 2026 |
| 6 | Take 6 printouts of the submitted form, paste a colour photo on each, and carry them to the walk-in interview |
Do not post the form to EIL. On interview day, bring originals of your photo ID, date of birth proof, all mark sheets and certificates, CGPA conversion norms, experience certificates showing joining date, leaving date and nature of work, and your category certificate, plus one self-attested photocopy set. Serving employees must also bring offer letter, confirmation order, pay slips and PF statement; others may be asked for them.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Cut-off for qualification, experience and age | 31.08.2026 |
| Online application starts | 26.09.2026 (12:00 AM) |
| Last date to apply online | 12.10.2026 (11:59 PM) |
| OBC-NCL certificate valid as on | 12.10.2026 |
| Walk-in interview | To be emailed to registered candidates |
The requirement is urgent, so selected candidates must join at the earliest. Any corrigendum will appear only on the EIL website, with no separate press notice.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
The advertisement does not mention any application fee or payment step. Follow whatever the online portal shows when you apply, and apply a few days before the deadline so a slow website does not trouble you.
If you have two years of real inspection experience in Mechanical, Metallurgical or Electrical equipment, this EIL opening is worth your time. Apply online before 12 October 2026, keep your experience certificates in order, and watch your email for the interview call. For more openings like this, browse the latest government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
