Oil India Geologist Recruitment 2026: 3 Critical Minerals Contract Posts

Oil India Limited has released a fresh recruitment notice dated 4 November 2026 for three Contractual Geologist positions under its Critical Minerals Programme, with two vacancies for deployment in Rajasthan and one in Arunachal Pradesh. The engagement is being handled through the Centre of Excellence for Energy Studies and will be filled through separate walk-in interviews rather than an online application form. Rajasthan candidates must report in Jodhpur on 26 November 2026, while the Arunachal Pradesh vacancy will be handled through a walk-in at Itanagar on 3 December 2026. At a basic level, applicants need an M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Geology or Applied Geology of at least two years’ duration from a recognised institution. The notified contract emoluments are ₹60,000 per month, with an additional incidental allowance of ₹500 per day for actual days worked outside the place of posting, subject to the recruitment terms. The initial contract is for one year and may be extended by another year depending on requirements and performance. The age band is 18–40 years for General candidates and 18–43 years for OBC-NCL candidates, measured on the relevant walk-in registration date. Because the two locations have different interview dates and venues, candidates should prepare for the exact state-specific walk-in and carry all original eligibility documents for verification.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Basic Qualification

Candidates need either:

• M.Sc. in Geology / Applied Geology, or
• M.Tech. in Geology / Applied Geology

The qualifying programme should be of at least two years’ duration and obtained from a recognised university or institute.

Age Limit

Age is counted on the date of registration for the relevant walk-in interview.

Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with the applicable walk-in date before travelling to the venue.

Remuneration

The notified contract emoluments are ₹60,000 per month.

The recruitment also provides an incidental allowance of ₹500 per day for actual days of work outside the place of posting, subject to the contract conditions. EPF and gratuity are applicable as provided under the notified terms.

Contract Period

The engagement is initially for one year.

Oil India may extend the contract for another year depending on organisational requirements, performance and applicable terms. The maximum engagement under this notice should therefore not be treated as a permanent Oil India appointment.

Selection Process

Selection is through a Walk-in Interview.

• The interview carries 100 marks.
• The minimum qualifying mark is 50.
• Candidates must first complete registration and document verification at the venue.
• Final engagement is subject to verification of qualification, age, category and other eligibility documents.

No separate written examination is stated for this recruitment.

Walk-in Schedule

Rajasthan – 2 Posts

Arunachal Pradesh – 1 Post

Candidates should not interchange the two dates or venues.

How to Attend Oil India Geologist Recruitment 2026

1. Read the official Oil India recruitment notice and confirm whether you are attending for Rajasthan or Arunachal Pradesh.
2. Use the Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check to organise your degree, age and category details before travelling.
3. Check your age against the correct walk-in date with the Age Calculator.
4. Keep all originals and self-attested copies organised using the Government Job Document Checklist.
5. Prepare a concise professional CV. If useful, draft one with the Regal Naukri Resume Builder and verify all geology qualifications and contact details before printing.
6. Report to the correct venue between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the applicable walk-in date.
7. Complete registration and document verification before the interview.
8. Keep copies of the notice, CV and documents with you and follow any venue-specific instructions issued by Oil India.

For a broader recruitment-safety checklist, see the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide.

Documents to Carry

Candidates should carry the originals because the walk-in process includes document verification.

Candidate Notes

• This is a contractual Oil India engagement, not a permanent PSU appointment.
• Rajasthan and Arunachal Pradesh have different walk-in dates and venues.
• The OBC-NCL vacancy is part of the Rajasthan intake.
• The recruitment does not use a common online application form.
• No application fee amount is stated in the notice.
• Candidates should reach within the registration window; late registration should not be assumed.
• Work under the Critical Minerals Programme may involve field assignments and travel outside the normal posting location.

FAQ

How many vacancies are available?

There are 3 Contractual Geologist posts — 2 in Rajasthan and 1 in Arunachal Pradesh.

What is the basic qualification?

Candidates need an M.Sc. or M.Tech. in Geology / Applied Geology of at least two years’ duration from a recognised institution.

What is the salary?

The notified contract emoluments are ₹60,000 per month, plus eligible incidental allowance for work outside the place of posting.

What is the age limit?

General candidates must be 18–40 years, while OBC-NCL candidates must be 18–43 years, counted on the relevant walk-in registration date.

When is the Rajasthan walk-in?

The Rajasthan walk-in is on 26 November 2026 in Jodhpur.

When is the Arunachal Pradesh walk-in?

The Arunachal Pradesh walk-in is on 3 December 2026 in Itanagar.

Is there a written examination?

No separate written examination is stated. Selection is through a walk-in interview after registration and document verification.

Is this a permanent Oil India job?

No. The initial contract is for one year, with a possible one-year extension under the recruitment terms.

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