Civil engineers with experience in construction, infrastructure or fuel retail projects can explore the Mangalore Refinery executive recruitment 2026 announced by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL). The notification includes Executive Level L1 positions on fixed-term employment, with annual consolidated pay of ₹12 lakh to ₹14 lakh, depending on qualifications and experience.
For civil engineering professionals, the most relevant position is Retail Construction Engineer. Civil engineers may also qualify for Retail Engineer or Terminal Operation Engineer positions if they meet the specific industry experience requirements.
Mangalore Refinery Executive Recruitment: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, a subsidiary of ONGC |
| Advertisement number | MRPL/PFTE/2026/02 |
| Most relevant role for civil engineers | Retail Construction Engineer |
| Executive level | L1 |
| Employment type | Fixed-term employment |
| Annual consolidated pay | ₹12 lakh–₹14 lakh |
| Initial engagement | 3 years, extendable by 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 years |
| Application opening | 30 September 2026, at 10:00 AM IST |
| Application deadline | 29 October 2026, at 6:00 PM IST |
| Selection method | Personal Interview after application screening |
Vacancies Relevant to Civil Engineers
MRPL has advertised 10 combined vacancies for Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer. The notification does not specify a separate number exclusively for civil engineers or for the construction role.
The combined category distribution is:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 4 |
| EWS | 1 |
| OBC (NCL) | 2 |
| SC | 2 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
Within these 10 positions, one vacancy is horizontally reserved for candidates in the Low Vision category.
Civil Engineering Qualification and Experience
For the Retail Construction Engineer position, civil engineering candidates need either:
A degree in Civil Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or
A diploma in Civil Engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
The qualification must be a recognised, regular full-time course. The minimum aggregate marks requirement is 60%, relaxed to 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against reserved positions.
What Construction Experience Is Relevant?
The notification specifies experience in the construction of:
Buildings and structures
Warehouses
Tank farms and oil installations
Highway structures
Port infrastructure
Experience in fuel retail construction is an added advantage. This makes the role particularly relevant to civil engineers who have worked on site execution, industrial construction or infrastructure projects.
The advertisement requires post-qualification experience. Short-term training during study, teaching, academic research, freelance work and entrepreneurial experience are excluded from the prescribed experience calculation.
Candidates must fulfil the eligibility requirements by 29 October 2026.
Job Responsibilities for Civil Engineers
The Retail Construction Engineer role includes:
Supervising construction and following up on progress
Preparing drawings and material take-offs (MTOs)
Coordinating with dealers, agencies and contractors
Checking bills against quantities
Participating in application scrutiny, land evaluation and field verification committees
Travelling to different project locations
These responsibilities are closely connected to civil engineering work involving construction supervision, quantity verification, drawings and contractor coordination.
The listed locations for Retail Construction Engineer / Retail Engineer positions are Kozhikode, Hubballi, Devangonthi, Coimbatore, Chennai and Guntur. Final posting will depend on MRPL’s requirements.
Other Positions Civil Engineers May Qualify For
The Mangalore Refinery executive notification also permits candidates from any engineering branch to apply for the following roles, provided they have the required experience.
| Role | Experience requirement |
|---|---|
| Retail Engineer | Engineering degree with at least 5 years of experience, or engineering diploma with at least 10 years, along with experience in fuel retail |
| Terminal Operation Engineer | Engineering degree with at least 5 years of experience, or engineering diploma with at least 10 years, along with experience in oil tank farm installations or depots handling MS, HSD or ATF |
There are 6 Terminal Operation Engineer vacancies. These are open across eligible engineering branches and are not dedicated civil engineering vacancies. A civil engineering qualification alone does not satisfy the specialised experience requirement.
Age Limit
The maximum permissible age is calculated as of 29 October 2026.
| Category | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 43 years |
| SC / ST | 45 years |
| UR / EWS with PwBD | 45 years |
| OBC (NCL) with PwBD | 48 years |
| SC / ST with PwBD | 50 years |
OBC (NCL), SC and ST age relaxations apply only to posts reserved for the respective categories. Ex-servicemen relaxation applies according to the rules stated in the notification, with an overall maximum age ceiling of 50 years.
Selection Process and Application Fee
Selection is through a Personal Interview only, following screening of applications. Eligible candidates will ordinarily be shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio of posts to candidates. Higher relevant qualifications or greater relevant experience may be used to restrict the shortlist.
Final merit is based on interview performance. The qualifying interview marks are 50% for UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD.
The application fee is ₹118 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, excluding any additional transaction charges. SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates are exempt.
How to Apply
Visit the MRPL careers page.
Find advertisement MRPL/PFTE/2026/02 for fixed-term employment.
Register using an active email address and mobile number.
Complete the application and upload the required qualification, experience and category documents.
Pay the fee, if applicable, and complete the payment confirmation steps.
Submit the application and save the final application PDF.
Prepare experience letters showing joining and relieving dates for every past employment listed. For current employment, the notification requires proof of joining and the latest three months’ payslips.
Civil engineers whose experience matches the advertised construction areas should review the full eligibility conditions and submit their application by 29 October 2026, at 6:00 PM IST. Check the MRPL careers page for interview announcements and any changes to the notification.
Salary and Employment Terms
The annual consolidated pay is ₹12 lakh to ₹14 lakh, based on educational qualifications and experience. The notification also provides for provident fund contributions subject to the prescribed ceiling and gratuity after engagement for more than one year.
The initial contract lasts 3 years and may be extended by 2 additional years. Applicants should consider the fixed-term tenure when assessing this opportunity.
Work may involve travel and rotating shifts, including night shifts, depending on MRPL’s requirements.
