MRPL Recruitment for Assistant Engineers and Executives through GATE 2023

MRPL recruitment 2026 has been officially announced by the Managlore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited to recruit the assistant engineer in E2 grade based on the GATE 2026 scores. The candidates must have a bachelor’s degree; the candidates can apply from August 21, 2026, to September 19, 2026.  

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a subsidiary of ONGC Limited, operates a 15 MMTPA state-of-the-art refinery located in beautiful hilly terrain, north of Mangalore city, in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka State.

It also includes a polypropylene unit and an aromatic complex capable of producing para xylene and benzene. MRPL is now expanding its marketing network into various parts of the country through its marquee brands – HiQ and Mangpol.

In this article, we will discuss the MRPL recruitment 2026, the eligibility criteria, the exam pattern, the application process and other important information. 

MRPL Recruitment 2026: Important Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name of the recruiting organisation	Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
Name of the post	Assistant engineer
Mode of selection	GATE 2026 score; group discussion and personal interview
Mode of application	Online
MRPL job vacancy	26
MRPL registration dates	21 August 2026
MRPL age limit	27 years; age relaxation applicable for the reserved category candidates
MRPL last date	19 September 2026
MRPL interview dates	TO BE ANNOUNCED
MRPL pay scale	50,000 to 160,000 E2 grade
MRPL official website	mrpl.co.in/careers

MRPL Recruitment Notification 2026 

MRPL notification has been released on the official website to recruit 26 assistant engineers in the E2 grade across various domains such as mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering. Here we are providing the direct link to download the PDF:

MRPL Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 26 AE Posts in ‘E2’ Grade Through GATE

MRPL AE Recruitment 2026 Apply Link

The candidates who are eligible for the MRPL recruitment 2026 can apply for the assistant engineer position via the official website at mrpl.co.in/careers . MRPL online applications have been opened from 21 August 2026, and the MRPL last date is 19 September 2026. Here we are providing the MRPL AE recruitment 2026 apply link https://mrplregistration.ibtexamination.com/App03mRPL2026/ 

How to Apply for the MRPL AE Recruitment 2026

To apply for the MRPL recruitment 2026, the candidates can follow these steps: 

1. Firstly, visit the official website: 
2. Now, search for the assistant engineer recruitment 2026 through GATE link 
3. Enter all the personal details, email address and active mobile number
4. After this, registration credentials will be activated 
5. Log in again on the website using registration credentials
6. Fill the application form with all the important details, i.e., educational qualifications, signature, photographs, scorecard and category certificate( if applicable)
7. Now after verifying all the details, pay the MRPL application fees of Rs. 118 using online pay mode
8. Submit the application form and keep the PDF of the confirmation page saved for the future use.  

Documents Required for the MRPL AE  Application Process 

You must keep the following documents for the document verifications and interview stage of MRPL recruitment 2026:- 

1. Higher secondary school and secondary school marksheet 
2. Proof of age 
3. Identification proof document 
4. GATE 2026 scorecard 
5. Caste certificate – if applicable 
6. Recent passport-size photograph

MRPL Exam and Selection Process 2026

Unlike other PSU recruitment which conducts separate examinations, MRPL recruitment 2026 will be based on the GATE score 2026. MRPL follows the merit-based structure. Here is the MRPL exam and selection process: – 

1. Shortlisting candidates: after the closing of the application window, candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance and score in the GATE 2026 exam.
2. Group discussion: the shortlisted candidates will be called for the group discussion round to assess their communication skills. 
3. Personal interview: The candidates who qualify for the group discussion round will be called for the personal interview round.
4. Document verification: All the successful candidates will be called for the document verification. 

MRPL Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 

If you are also preparing for the MRPL recruitment exam in 2026. Here is the following MRPL recruitment eligibility criteria: 

1. Candidates must have the valid GATE score 2026 in the corresponding GATE papers. The results of GATE 2026 only will be considered. 
2.  Candidates must have secured at atleast 60% as aggregate marks in their graduation degree. 
3. For the reserved candidates, the minimum aggregate marks are 50%. 
4. The candidate must not be more than 27 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for the reserved category candidates. 

MRPL Job Vacancies 2026 and Domain-Specific Eligibility 

MRPL Managlore has announced 26 vacancies for the post of the assistant engineer through GATE 2026. This year MRPL job vacancies have covered 3 engineering disciplines under two parts that are as follows: – 

PART A: RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEERS UNDER SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR SC/ST/OBC (NCL)

S.No	Disciplines	Number of posts	GATE 2026 paper and codes	Minimum essential qualification
1	Mechanical	8	Mechanical Engineering (ME)	Mechanical Engineering
2	Electrical	3	Electrical Engineering (EE)	Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering

PART B: RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANT ENGINEERS IN CHEMICAL DISCIPLINE

S.No	Discipline	Number of posts	GATE 2026 paper and codes	Minimum essential qualification
1	Chemical engineering	15	Chemical engineering (CE)	Chemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Engineering/ Petrochemical Technology

MRPL Recruitment Application Fee Structure 

MRPL application fees for the General/OBC/EWS category candidates is Rs.118 (100 is for the application fees and 18 for the GST). This fee is nonrefundable and must be paid in online mode. 

The SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Serviceman categories are exempted from payment of the application fee.

MRPL Pay Scale and Remuneration

The candidates who are selected as the assistant engineer in the MRPL department will be covered under the E2 grade, and their MRPL pay scale is 50,000 to 160,000. 

Along with these, the candidate also gets other allowances such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical coverage and other allowances and benefits. The monthly salary ranges approximately 1,00,000 per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are announced under MRPL Recruitment 2026?

Ans: MRPL managlore have announced 26 vacancies for the post of assistant engineer under the Managlore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited via the MRPL career portal.

Q2. Which GATE score is required for MRPL Recruitment 2026?

Ans: Candidates need the GATE 2026 scorecard in the relevant discipline for the MRPL recruitment 2026. The scorecard from the previous year’s GATE exam will not be accepted.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for MRPL AE Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The last date to apply for the MRPL AE recruitment 2026 is 19 September 2026, up to 18.00 pm.

Q4. What is the salary of MRPL Assistant Engineer E2 Grade?

Ans: The candidates who are selected as the assistant engineer in the MRPL department will be covered under the E2 grade, and their MRPL pay scale is 50,000 to 160,000. Along with these, the candidate also gets other allowances such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical coverage and other allowances and benefits. The monthly salary ranges approximately 1,00,000 per month.

Q5. What is the age limit for MRPL Assistant Engineer posts?

Ans: The age limit for the MRPL assistant engineer post is 27 years for the UR category candidates. Age relaxation is applicable for the reserved category candidates.