NRL Advisor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) has announced a contractual engagement for 5 Advisor positions in refinery operations for up to 12 months, offering a fixed monthly remuneration between Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 1,25,000. Candidates with a BE, B.Tech, B.Sc (Engg.), B.Sc, or Diploma in Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant plant operation experience may submit their applications online through the official portal from 23 October 2026 (10:00 hrs) until 12 November 2026 (23:59 hrs).

NRL Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

About NRL Recruitment 2026

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) is a Navaratna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas engaged in refining and marketing petroleum products. The company is currently executing a mega refinery expansion project to ramp up refining capacity from 3 MMTPA to 9 MMTPA, which includes crude oil importation at Paradip Port and laying a cross-country pipeline from Paradip to Numaligarh. This recruitment engages experienced retired or serving professionals to support critical refinery operations during this expansion.

Vacancy Details

NRL has announced a total of 5 vacancies distributed across four operational areas.

Who Can Apply

Applications are invited from eligible retired or other experienced professionals from NRL, OIL, other PSUs, Government departments, or the Private Sector who satisfy the following criteria as on the cut-off date of 12 November 2026.

Additional eligibility requirements stated in the notification include:

• CPSU Grade Requirement: Officers superannuating from a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) must have retired from Grade 'C', 'D', or 'E'.
• Age Limit: Maximum 65 years of age as on the cut-off date (12.11.2026). The notification does not provide category-based age relaxations.
• Vigilance Clearance: No vigilance case, departmental proceedings, or criminal prosecution should be contemplated or pending at the time of retirement or applying.
• Medical Fitness: Candidates must produce a fitness certificate before engagement, and the opinion of the Hospital or Medical Officer authorised by NRL is final.

Pay and Tenure

The engagement is purely contractual for a maximum duration of up to 12 months from the date of joining. Remuneration is an all-inclusive fixed monthly lumpsum with no additional allowances.

Statutory deductions such as TDS will be deducted from the monthly remuneration, against which necessary certificates will be issued. Outstation tour travel will be compensated with TA/DA as per the applicable NRL equivalent grade rate. Appointees will work in line with the regular officers of the company, observe normal office timings, and may be called upon to attend office on weekly off days or any holiday in case of urgency. During their engagement they shall not be allowed to take any other assignment. Advisors are entitled to 20 days of paid leave for every 12 months on a pro-rata basis, and normal company holidays of NRL will be applicable.

NRL Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Advisor (Boiler Operation)

• Imparting expert guidance during boiler commissioning, and trial runs.
• Overseeing high-pressure boiler operations and ensuring best operating practices and statutory IBR/BOE compliance.
• Conducting technical training for new Operators/ Attendants.
• Any other assignment assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Advisor (Operation - ETP)

• Guiding commissioning, stabilization, and performance guarantee test runs of ETP.
• Overseeing Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) operations, troubleshooting process parameters, and ensuring strict environmental/pollution control compliance.
• Conducting hand hold training for the new Operators.
• Any other assignment assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Advisor (Operation - Nitrogen Plant)

• Guiding commissioning and performance testing of new Nitrogen Plant.
• Operation of Nitrogen Plant.
• Conducting hand hold training for new Operators on operation.
• Any other assignment assigned by the Reporting Officer.

Advisor (Operation - DM Plant)

• Guiding commissioning and testing of new DM plant.
• Operation of new DM Plant.
• Conducting hand hold training for new Operators.
• Any other assignment assigned by the Reporting Officer.

How to Apply for NRL Recruitment 2026

Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the company portal. Follow these steps to complete the submission:

1. Visit the official website at www.nrl.co.in.
2. Navigate to Career, select Term Engagement (Contractual Basis), and click on Current Term Engagement (Contractual) Opportunities.
3. Open the link for Advertisement No. 13/2026 (C).
4. Prepare and upload a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the prescribed NRL format containing the declaration: 'No vigilance case or departmental proceedings or criminal prosecution were contemplated or pending at the time of his/her retirement'.
5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph, proof of Date of Birth, and educational qualification documents.
6. Review the submitted details and finalise the online submission before 23:59 hrs on 12 November 2026.

Candidates must possess a valid mobile number and email ID, which should remain active until the selection process is complete, as no change will be allowed once entered. Candidates are responsible for receiving and downloading communications, and NRL will not be responsible for any loss of email or SMS sent due to invalid or wrong contact details.

Candidates must ensure that all information furnished is true; any incorrect information will lead to summary rejection of candidature without assigning reasons. No hard copy of the application or supporting documents should be sent by post to Numaligarh Refinery Limited. For updates, candidates should check the Career page regularly; legitimate queries can be mailed to [email protected].

Selection and Interview

Selection will be based on Personal Interaction with shortlisted candidates. The interaction may be conducted in physical or virtual mode. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not automatically confer a right to be called for personal interaction. NRL reserves the right to raise or change the minimum eligibility standards, to fill or not fill the positions, or to cancel the advertisement at any stage without assigning any reason whatsoever. NRL's decision regarding selection shall be final.

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