
Engineers India Limited (EIL) has released the EIL Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt. No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11 for 109 vacancies in Associate Engineer Grade II, III, IV and Associate Officer Grade II. Eligible candidates can apply online at www.engineersindia.com from 19 October to 2 November 2026. This article covers the dates, vacancies, eligibility, age limit, salary and selection process.
EIL has published the detailed notification on its official website, inviting applications for Associate Engineer and Associate Officer roles across multiple disciplines. Candidates should read the notification PDF in full before applying, as it contains the complete eligibility rules, selection process and registration steps.
Every post requires prior experience in construction-related work on large industrial projects, so candidates must verify their qualifications and experience before submitting the form.
The table below gives the key details of the recruitment in one place. It covers the advertisement number, post names, vacancies, application dates, pay scale and the official website. Check the official portal for any update to these details.
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting organisation | Engineers India Limited (EIL) |
| Advertisement number | HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11 |
| Total vacancies | 109 |
| Post names | Associate Engineer (Gr. II, III, IV), Associate Officer Gr. II |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Application start date | 19 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 2 November 2026 |
| Pay scale | Rs 72,000 to Rs 1,12,000 |
| Selection process | Screening of applications and certificates, personal interview |
| Official website | www.engineersindia.com |
The application window opened on the day the notification was released and stays open for about two weeks. The table below lists the key dates. Candidates should apply well before the last date, as websites can slow down near the deadline.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification release date | 19 October 2026 |
| Apply online starts | 19 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 2 November 2026 |
EIL has announced 109 vacancies across four posts. Associate Engineer Grade III has the most vacancies at 47, followed by Grade IV at 36. The table below gives the post-wise and category-wise breakup.
| Post Code | Post | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| A | Associate Engineer Grade II | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| B | Associate Engineer Grade III | 47 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 4 |
| C | Associate Engineer Grade IV | 36 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| D1/D2/D3 | Associate Officer Grade II | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 109 |
Candidates must meet the educational qualification, experience and age requirements for the post they apply to. The experience must be in construction-related activities of refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, power or nuclear plant projects.
The qualification is the same for all three Associate Engineer posts, but the required experience rises with the grade. The table below gives the details for each post.
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
| Associate Engineer Gr. II | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil, Mechanical, Welding, NDT, Electrical or Instrumentation | 5 years |
| Associate Engineer Gr. III | Same as above | 9 years |
| Associate Engineer Gr. IV | Same as above | 13 years |
| Associate Officer Gr. II | Graduate in Arts, Commerce or Science with a Diploma in Material Management; or Diploma/Degree in Engineering with a Diploma in Material Management | 5 to 14 years |
The maximum age depends on the post and rises with the grade. The table below gives the upper age limit for each one. Any age relaxation for reserved categories is given in the notification PDF.
| Post | Maximum Age Limit |
| Associate Engineer Gr. II | 37 years |
| Associate Engineer Gr. III | 41 years |
| Associate Engineer Gr. IV | 45 years |
| Associate Officer Gr. II | 37 years |
The pay for EIL Recruitment 2026 ranges from Rs 72,000 to Rs 1,12,000, depending on the post and grade. Higher grades fall towards the upper end of the range. For the exact pay scale and allowances of each post, check the notification PDF.
Candidates can complete the online application directly on the official website. Applications must be submitted before 2 November 2026. Follow these steps:
Visit the official website at www.engineersindia.com.
Go to the recruitment section for Advt. No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11.
Fill in your personal details, academic qualifications and experience records.
Submit the online application form before 2 November 2026 and save a copy for reference.
The notification lists two selection stages for the Associate Engineer and Officer posts. The screening round decides who is called for the interview, so candidates should make sure their qualification and experience details are accurate.
Screening of applications and certificates: candidates are shortlisted on qualification and experience.
Personal interview: shortlisted candidates appear for an interview.
