Oil India Limited Recruitment 2025 for Chemist-Laboratory

Oil India Limited Contractual Engagement

Overview

Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, is looking to engage personnel on a purely contractual basis at its Field Headquarters in Duliajan. These positions are temporary and will involve working in shifts, including arduous and hazardous jobs in remote locations, and “On-Call” duty. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

Key Details

• Advertisement Number: HRAQ/CONT-EX-B/25-225
• Date of Advertisement: July 18, 2025
• Engagement Type: Contractual
• Location: Field Headquarters, Duliajan
• Contract Period: Initially for 6 months, extendable by three tenures of 6 months each, up to a maximum of 2 years, depending on company requirements, individual performance, and conduct.
• Emoluments: The total contract emoluments consists of fixed and variable components. An incidental amount of ₹500/- per day will be paid for days worked outside the place of posting.

Eligibility Criteria

Contractual Chemist-Laboratory (01 No.)

• Educational Qualification: Must have a Master’s Degree in Chemistry of a minimum of 2 years duration from a Government of India recognized University/Institute.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification work experience in laboratory activities within the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Age Limit (as on date of registration for Walk-in-Interview):
  • Minimum Age: 24 years
  • Upper Age Limit: 50 years
  • Reservation and age relaxation will be as per Government guidelines.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria must report for registration for a Walk-in-Interview process.¹

• Venue: OIL Human Resources Office, 5th Floor, Oil India Limited, Duliajan, Assam.
• Documents to Bring (Originals and a set of self-attested photocopies):
  • Filled Personal Bio-Data Form (available on the last 2 pages of the advertisement)
  • One recent 3cm X 3cm coloured photograph
  • Valid Identity Proof and valid Address Proof from Competent Government Authority
  • Date of Birth (DOB) proof (Birth Certificate or Class X certificate)
  • Admit Card, Marksheet, and Pass Certificate of Class 10
  • Documents/Certificates/Testimonials of essential qualifications and Experience Certificates
  • Valid Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), Non-Creamy Layer certificate, Income and Asset Certificate for EWS, Disability Certificate, if applicable
  • Valid Discharge Book/Service and Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable
  • No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned employer, in original, if currently working in any organization

Note: Candidates without original documents will not be allowed to appear for the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Walk-in-Interview.

Selection Process

• Method: Walk-in-Interview of total 100 marks.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50 for all categories.
• Mark Distribution: Professional Knowledge and skills (in concerned discipline), Professional Knowledge and skills (in allied discipline), Personal Attributes and Soft Skills.
• Final Selection: Based on merit as per marks obtained in the Walk-in-Interview among candidates who secured the minimum qualifying marks.

Important Dates

• Contractual Chemist-Laboratory:
  • Date and Time of Registration: August 4, 2025, 07:00 A.M. to 09:00 A.M.
  • Date of Walk-in-Interview: August 4, 2025

Note: No candidates will be allowed to register after 09:00 AM. If the number of registered candidates exceeds the limit, interviews for the remaining candidates will be carried forward to subsequent days.

Job Responsibilities

Contractual Chemist (Laboratory)

• Deployment at laboratory sections of the Chemical Department.
• Carrying out laboratory analysis of drilling / workover fluid samples, crude oil samples, petroleum products (Motor spirit, HSD, condensate, etc.), lube oil samples, water analysis, corrosion studies, etc..
• Operating laboratory equipment such as Gas Chromatography, UV-Spectrophotometer, Fann VG meter, Fluid loss apparatus, etc..
• Generation of laboratory reports.

General Conditions

• The contract can be terminated with 15 days’ notice by either side.
• Selected candidates must join immediately. An extension of a maximum of 15 days may be granted, failing which selection will be cancelled.
• The contract period starts from the date of joining.
• During Maternity Leave, only the Fixed component of the Contract Emoluments will be paid.
• Candidates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation for the Walk-in-Interview.
• Engaging in unfair means, impersonation, misbehavior, or obtaining support by unfair means will lead to disqualification and debarment.
• Contractual engagement does not confer any right for regularization in OIL.
• Submission of false certificates or incorrect information will lead to termination/disqualification.
• Candidates must provide a fitness certificate from a Govt. registered medical practitioner and a character and antecedents verification certificate at the time of joining.
• If working in another organization, a release letter in original is required at the time of engagement.
• Selected candidates can be placed at any location deemed fit by the authority.
• Accommodation costs during the engagement period will be borne by the candidate.
• All applicable taxes will be borne by the individual.
• Selected candidates are entitled to 10 days of paid leave for a 6-month period.
• Oil India Limited reserves the right to cancel or postpone the engagement process without assigning any reason.
• Candidates are advised to regularly check OIL’s website for updates.
• Mobile phones, calculators, and other electronic devices are strictly banned at the venue. Carrying or using such items will lead to debarment, disqualification, blacklisting, and potential legal action.

Reference and Notification Links

1. https://www.oil-india.com/download-advertisement-document?detail=NmthMA== ↩︎