Engineers India Limited (EIL) Associate Engineer Grade II, Gr. III, Gr. IV, Officer Gr II Recruitment 2026

Engineers India Limited is recruiting experienced personnel for site-based construction roles. Candidates interested in Associate Engineer Grade II positions need an engineering degree along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience in refineries, petrochemical complexes, fertilizer units, power plants, or nuclear projects. For Associate Engineer Grade III, the requirement increases to 9 years of relevant field experience, while Grade IV requires at least 13 years of extensive supervisory and technical experience.

For the Associate Officer Grade II role, applicants should hold a degree in Arts, Commerce, or Science with a Diploma in Materials Management, or an Engineering Degree or Diploma coupled with a Materials Management Diploma, backed by 5 to 14 years of relevant work experience. Candidates should verify their exact age as on the cutoff date using the age calculator before submitting their details.

• Associate Engineer Grade II / Associate Officer Gr II: ₹72,000 to ₹80,000 per month.
• Associate Engineer Gr. III: ₹86,400 to ₹96,000 per month.
• Associate Engineer Gr. IV: ₹100,800 to ₹112,000 per month.

Appointed professionals receive a consolidated compensation package corresponding to their grade. For positions covered under standard statutory retirement plans, the NPS deduction is 10% of basic pay plus DA assuming NPS coverage applies. Compared to cyclical private contracting roles, an appointment with EIL offers stable public sector consulting exposure, structured project allowances, and medical facilities. Performance and tenure at site projects determine future elevation into higher managerial bands. You can calculate estimated take-home figures and deductions using our salary calculator.

• Entering work experience gained during an internship or before the date of acquiring the qualifying degree, which is rejected during scrutiny.
• Failing to provide clear employment verification letters or experience certificates clearly mentioning duties in refinery, petrochemical, or power plant projects.
• Uploading blurry or non-standard scans of educational mark sheets and community certificates.
• Mismatched personal details such as candidate name or date of birth compared to the Class 10 matriculation certificate.
• Applying for a grade without meeting the strict post-qualification minimum experience threshold (5 years for Gr II, 9 years for Gr III, 13 years for Gr IV).

Following the declaration of interview results, selected candidates receive a provisional offer of engagement. They must undergo pre-employment document verification where all original degrees, identity documents, and employment relieve letters are verified. Candidates are also required to clear a standard medical fitness examination as per EIL medical guidelines.

Upon satisfactory completion of joining formalities, candidates receive formal appointment orders and are posted directly to project sites, regional construction offices, or the corporate office. The transition from application deadline to final onboarding generally takes two to four months.

Established in 1965, Engineers India Limited (EIL) is a premier engineering consultancy and EPC company under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. Over the decades, EIL has delivered hundreds of major infrastructure projects, including greenfield petroleum refineries, mega petrochemical complexes, fertilizer plants, offshore platforms, and cross-country pipelines.

Headquartered in New Delhi, the company employs thousands of qualified engineers and specialists across regional offices and active project construction sites in India and abroad. EIL is widely regarded as a trusted employer offering high technical exposure and execution standards.

The Associate Engineer role focuses primarily on field execution, erection supervision, and quality assurance at large project sites. Engineers monitor day-to-day work carried out by construction contractors, verify adherence to engineering drawings, inspect welding and structural integrity, and ensure strict compliance with industrial safety protocols. They coordinate with client representatives, package vendors, and engineering design teams to resolve site queries.

The Associate Officer role manages materials handling, supply chain tracking, warehouse inventory, and procurement support at project sites. Officers oversee receipt, storage, preservation, and reconciliation of project equipment and bulk materials, reporting directly to Resident Construction Managers.