CPCL Intern Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12 Internship Posts

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has announced the CPCL Intern Recruitment 2026 for 12 internship opportunities under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS). The available positions include Graduate Intern Chemical, Office Assistant Intern, Graduate Intern Mechanical, Graduate Intern Electrical, Human Resource Intern, Finance Intern, Graduate Intern IT, Marketing Intern, and other disciplines.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official PM Internship Scheme portal from 21 October 2026 to 11 November 2026. The internship programme offers a monthly stipend of ₹9,000 for a period of nine months.

Candidates interested in CPCL Internship 2026 should check the post-wise educational qualifications, age limit, eligibility conditions, selection process, and application instructions before applying.

CPCL Intern Recruitment 2026: Overview

Vacancy Details

CPCL has listed 12 internship opportunities across engineering, administration, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and communication disciplines.

*Note: The notification lists 12 internship opportunities but does not specify the number of seats against each individual post. The table counts one opportunity per listed internship for presentation purposes. The actual number may vary according to organisational requirements and available training facilities.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the qualification specified for their chosen internship. The post-wise educational qualifications are provided below.

Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce a valid equivalency certificate issued by the competent authority during document verification. Applicants must also satisfy the applicable Prime Minister Internship Scheme eligibility conditions.

Age Limit

The age limit for the CPCL internship opportunities is:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 25 years

Candidates should check the official notification and applicable PMIS guidelines for the complete eligibility requirements.

Who Is Not Eligible

According to the recruitment notice, the following categories of candidates are not eligible:

1. Graduates or postgraduates from IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISERs, NIDs, IIITs and IISc.
2. Candidates holding qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MBA or equivalent, M.Phil. and Ph.D.
3. Candidates currently participating in skill development, apprenticeship, internship or training programmes under Central or State Government schemes.
4. Candidates who have previously completed apprenticeship or training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS).
5. Candidates whose family income exceeded ₹12 lakh in the preceding financial year, as specified in the notification. For this condition, family includes the candidate, parents and spouse.
6. Candidates whose family includes a permanent or regular government employee.

Applicants should carefully review the official notification to confirm that they meet all eligibility requirements before submitting an application.

Salary

Selected interns will receive a stipend of ₹9,000 per month, including Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), for the nine-month internship period.

The total stipend of ₹81,000 represents nine monthly payments of ₹9,000, subject to the applicable scheme conditions and payment requirements.

Important: This is a training and skill-development opportunity, not a permanent government job. CPCL is not obligated to provide employment, absorption or regularisation after completion of the internship.

Selection Process

The selection process will be conducted according to the criteria prescribed under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme.

The general selection procedure includes:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted according to the applicable PMIS criteria.
2. Internship Offer: Shortlisted candidates receive internship offers through the PMIS portal.
3. Document Verification: Candidates must produce their original certificates and supporting documents.
4. Eligibility Verification: Educational qualifications, age and other applicable eligibility conditions are verified.
5. Medical Fitness: Engagement is subject to meeting the prescribed medical fitness requirements.

Candidates must provide accurate information during registration. False information, discrepancies in documents or failure to provide required certificates may result in rejection.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Prime Minister Internship Scheme portal by following these steps:

1. Visit the official PM Internship Scheme website: https://pminternship.mca.gov.in/
2. Open the portal’s login or registration section.
3. Complete the registration process and follow the instructions provided on the portal.
4. Read the available user manual and applicable scheme guidelines.
5. Find the relevant CPCL internship opportunity.
6. Select the internship matching your educational qualification and eligibility.
7. Check the internship ID and verify all personal, academic and other required details.
8. Ensure that the information entered is correct and supported by valid documents.
9. Submit the online application before 11 November 2026.
10. Save the application details for future reference and regularly check the portal or registered email for updates.

Applications submitted through modes other than the prescribed PMIS portal will not be considered.

Application Fee: No application fee is charged for this recruitment.

Documents Required

Candidates shortlisted for verification should be prepared to produce the original documents specified in the notification, including:

• Age proof documents.
• Educational qualification certificates.
• Community certificate, where applicable.
• Disability certificate, where applicable.
• Other relevant supporting certificates.
• Equivalency certificate, if claiming an equivalent qualification.

Candidates should ensure that their documents are valid, accurate and consistent with the details submitted in the application.

Important Dates

Applicants are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Important Links

For recruitment updates, corrigenda and further instructions, candidates should refer to the official PMIS portal and the CPCL website under the Careers or PM Internship Scheme section.

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