| OIL India Chemist Recruitment 2025 :- The OIL India Chemist Recruitment 2025 is a distinct contractual engagement drive by Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, for specialized Chemistry professionals. This recruitment is tailored to meet immediate operational needs at the company’s Field Headquarters in Duliajan, Assam, focusing exclusively on roles that require hands-on expertise in the oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) sector. Unlike permanent recruitments, the OIL India Chemist Recruitment 2025 offers fixed-term contractual positions for Field and Laboratory Chemists. These roles are critical for supporting core upstream activities like drilling, workover operations, and laboratory analysis. The engagement is purely temporary, involves working in remote, hazardous locations, and is governed by specific contractual terms, making it suitable for candidates seeking challenging, project-based roles in the energy industry. |
OIL India Chemist Recruitment 2025 Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Category-wise Vacancy (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | Monthly Emoluments | Minimum Essential Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractual Chemist (Fields) | 05 | UR: 03, SC: 01, OBC (NCL): 01 | ₹ 70,000/- (Fixed + Variable) | 1. Master’s Degree in Chemistry (2-year duration). 2. Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in handling drilling/workover fluids in E&P industry. |
| Contractual Chemist (Laboratory) | 03 | UR: 02, OBC (NCL): 01 | ₹ 70,000/- (Fixed + Variable) | 1. Master’s Degree in Chemistry (2-year duration). 2. Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in laboratory activities in Oil & Gas Industry. |
Note: PwBD Suitability: Both posts are suitable for candidates with Dw (Dwarfism) and AAV (Acid Attack Victims) disabilities. An incidental allowance of ₹500 per day is payable for work done outside the place of posting. Reservation is as per Govt. of India guidelines.
OIL India Chemist Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Document Verification & Registration | Mandatory in-person registration (07:00 AM to 09:00 AM). Eligibility is verified against original documents. |
| 2. Walk-in-Interview | Interview is of 100 marks. Candidates will be assessed on Professional Knowledge (core & allied), and Personal/Soft Skills. |
| 3. Final Merit List | Selection is based solely on interview marks. Minimum qualifying mark is 50 for all categories. |
| Note | If the number of registrants is high, interviews may extend to subsequent days. |
OIL India Chemist Recruitment 2025 Age Limit & Important Dates
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Minimum Age: 18 years. Maximum Age: General: 45 yrs, OBC (NCL): 48 yrs, SC: 50 yrs. |
| Age Relaxation | For ST/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Govt. of India norms. |
| Crucial Date | All eligibility criteria (Age, Qualification, Experience) are calculated as on the date of registration (07/01/2026). |
| Registration & Interview Date | 07th January 2026 for both posts. |
| Reporting Time | 07:00 AM to 09:00 AM. No registration permitted after 09:00 AM. |
OIL India Chemist Recruitment 2025 Syllabus & Assessment
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Interview Syllabus | No prescribed syllabus. Assessment is based on professional knowledge and experience relevant to the specific role. |
| Focus Areas for Chemist (Fields) | Questions likely on drilling/workover fluids, mud engineering, well control (kicks/stuck pipe), cementing, wellsite safety, and pollution control. |
| Focus Areas for Chemist (Lab) | Questions likely on lab analysis of crude oil, petroleum products, drilling fluids, water; operation of equipment like GC, UV-Spectrophotometer; and corrosion studies. |
| Assessment Parameters | 1. Professional Knowledge & Skills (Core Discipline) 2. Professional Knowledge & Skills (Allied Discipline) 3. Personal Attributes & Soft Skills |
How to Apply ?
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Walk-in-Interview Only. No online application submission. |
| Process | 1. Report to the venue for in-person registration. 2. Submit documents for verification. 3. Successful registrants will appear for the interview. |
| Registration Venue | OIL Human Resources Office, 5th Floor, Oil India Limited, Duliajan, Assam. |
| Key Requirement | Candidates must bring all original documents and a filled Personal Bio-Data Form (from the advertisement). |
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Important Links
| Apply Mode | Walk-in-Interview |
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| Official Website | Click here |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is this OIL India Chemist Recruitment 2025 for permanent jobs?
A1: No. These are purely contractual engagements for an initial period of one year, extendable by another year based on requirement and performance. The total engagement cannot exceed two years. The engagement does not confer any right for regular/ permanent employment in OIL.
Q2: What is the difference between the Field and Laboratory Chemist roles?
A2: The Contractual Chemist (Fields) will be deployed at drilling/workover well sites for mud preparation, well control support, and onsite analysis. The Contractual Chemist (Laboratory) will work in lab sections analyzing crude oil, products, fluids, and operating analytical instruments. Both require an M.Sc. in Chemistry but have distinct experiential requirements.
Q3: Can I register for the Walk-in-Interview after 09:00 AM on 7th January 2026?
A3: No. The advertisement explicitly states that registration is strictly between 07:00 AM and 09:00 AM. No candidate will be allowed to register after this time under any circumstances.
Q4: What documents do I need to bring for the OIL India Chemist Recruitment 2025 Walk-in?
A4: You must bring originals and self-attested copies of: (1) Filled Bio-Data Form, (2) Photo ID & Address Proof, (3) Class 10 certificate (for DOB), (4) All educational mark sheets & certificates, (5) Experience certificates, (6) Caste/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), and (7) No Objection Certificate from current employer (if employed).
Q5: Is there any travel or accommodation allowance provided for the interview?
A5: No. OIL will not pay any Travelling Allowance (TA) or Daily Allowance (DA) for appearing in the Walk-in-Interview. Candidates must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.