Engineers India Limited (EIL) has opened online applications for 109 Associate Engineer and Associate Officer posts on fixed-term contracts. The Navratna public sector company is hiring experienced professionals for its overseas construction operations at the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia. Applications opened on October 19, 2026, and candidates have until November 2, 2026, to submit their forms on the company’s official website.
Break-up of the 109 vacancies
The drive, announced under advertisement number HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11, covers four positions across different grades:
- Associate Engineer Grade II: 19 posts (UR 8, OBC 5, SC 3, ST 2, EWS 1)
- Associate Engineer Grade III: 47 posts (UR 20, OBC 13, SC 7, ST 3, EWS 4)
- Associate Engineer Grade IV: 36 posts (UR 15, OBC 9, SC 6, ST 3, EWS 3)
- Associate Officer Grade II: 7 posts (UR 3, OBC 2, SC 1, EWS 1)
All engagements are on a fixed-term basis for two years, extendable up to three years depending on project requirements. The place of posting is Nigeria and Ethiopia, where EIL’s construction division is executing the fertiliser projects.
Who is eligible to apply
EIL is looking for candidates with solid site experience in process industries. The eligibility conditions, as notified:
- Associate Engineer Grade II: BE, B.Tech or B.Sc (Engg) in Civil, Mechanical, Welding, NDT, Electrical or Instrumentation, with at least 5 years of experience in construction-related activities of refinery, petrochemical, fertiliser, power plant or nuclear plant projects.
- Associate Engineer Grade III: the same engineering qualifications with at least 9 years of relevant experience.
- Associate Engineer Grade IV: the same engineering qualifications with at least 13 years of relevant experience.
- Associate Officer Grade II: a graduate in Arts, Commerce or Science with a diploma in Material Management, or a Diploma in Engineering with a diploma in Material Management, or an engineering degree with a diploma in Material Management, with 5 to 14 years of relevant experience.
Age, qualification and experience are counted as on September 30, 2026. The maximum age is 37 years for Associate Engineer Grade II and Associate Officer Grade II, 41 years for Grade III and 45 years for Grade IV. Relaxation applies as per government norms: 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, and applicable concessions for persons with disabilities.
Pay, allowances and contract terms
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay ranging from Rs 72,000 to Rs 1,12,000 depending on the post, along with foreign location allowances for the Nigeria and Ethiopia assignments. The consolidated structure means the take-home is fixed, but the overseas allowances add a meaningful top-up for those deployed abroad.
Because these are fixed-term contracts rather than permanent PSU appointments, candidates should weigh the two-year tenure, the overseas posting and the career value of working on large fertiliser construction projects before applying.
How to apply and the selection process
Applications are being accepted only online through EIL’s official website, engineersindia.com. The window opened on October 19, 2026, and closes on November 2, 2026. Candidates should read the detailed notification PDF, Advt No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11, on the EIL website before filling the form, since it carries the complete discipline-wise conditions and document requirements.
Selection will be through application screening followed by a walk-in personal interview for shortlisted candidates. Interviews are scheduled across four cities: Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. Candidates should keep scanned copies of their degree certificates, experience letters, category certificates and photo ID ready, since the cut-off date for all eligibility claims is September 30, 2026.
FAQs
Q: What is the last date to apply for EIL Recruitment 2026?
A: November 2, 2026. The online application window opened on October 19, 2026.
Q: How many posts are on offer in this EIL drive?
A: 109 posts in total: 19 Associate Engineer Grade II, 47 Associate Engineer Grade III, 36 Associate Engineer Grade IV and 7 Associate Officer Grade II posts.
Q: Where will selected candidates be posted?
A: At EIL’s foreign construction sites for the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia.
Q: Is the selection through a written exam?
A: No written exam has been notified. Selection is through application screening followed by a walk-in personal interview in Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkata.
Q: What is the salary for EIL Associate Engineer posts?
A: Consolidated pay of Rs 72,000 to Rs 1,12,000 per month depending on the grade, plus foreign location allowances for the overseas assignment.
Overseas project hiring by a Navratna PSU does not come around every week, and the two-week application window means interested engineers should move quickly. Check the official notification on engineersindia.com, confirm your eligibility against the September 30 cut-off, and apply well before the November 2 deadline.
