CPCL PMIS Internships 2026

CPCL PMIS Internships 2026

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) has issued a fresh notification for nine-month internships under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS). Dated 21 October 2026, reference HRD: 03:26A, the notice lists opportunities across engineering, IT, office administration, HR, finance, marketing and communication. The stated stipend is ₹9,000 per month including DBT. Online applications run from 21 October to 11 November 2026.

CPCL is identified in the official notice as a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India. This is therefore a government-sector internship opportunity. It is training, not a permanent recruitment exercise, and completion does not create a right to employment at CPCL.

Key dates and conditions

• Duration: Nine months.
• Stipend: ₹9,000 per month including DBT; DBT is included, not an additional payment on top.
• Age: 18–25 years.
• Applications open: 21 October 2026.
• Closing date: 11 November 2026.
• Application fee: Nil.
• Application route: PMIS portal only.
• Training: At CPCL; the notice does not specify an exact training venue or advertise work from home.

Disciplines, internship IDs and qualifications

Use the exact internship ID to identify the relevant opportunity on PMIS. The notice contains twelve discipline entries, but its total-vacancy row is blank. These are twelve listed categories, not a verified claim of twelve total seats.

The Corporate Communication row is reproduced as published: its title says Graduate Intern, while the qualification says Diploma in Corporate Communication. Do not substitute a different qualification based only on the title. Candidates claiming qualification equivalence must produce a valid equivalence certificate from the competent authority at verification.

Important ineligibility rules

Meeting the age and discipline qualification alone is not enough. The notification excludes the following groups, and applicants must also satisfy the applicable PMIS guidelines:

• Graduates or postgraduates from IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, IIITs and IISc.
• Those with qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MBA or equivalent, MPhil and PhD.
• Those currently undergoing a skill, apprenticeship, internship or training programme under a central or state government scheme.
• Anyone who has completed apprenticeship training under NATS or NAPS at any point.
• Candidates where the income of any family member exceeds ₹12 lakh in the preceding financial year, as on the application date. The notice defines family as self, parents and spouse.
• Candidates with any family member who is a permanent or regular government employee.

Read these exclusions carefully before spending time on an application. Do not assume eligibility merely because your degree appears in the discipline table. For scheme-specific questions, refer to PMIS and the official notification rather than relying on a general internship summary.

Selection and document verification

Shortlisting will follow PMIS criteria, and shortlisted candidates will receive internship offers through the PMIS portal. Candidates must produce original documents relating to age, education, community status, disability where applicable and other relevant certificates. Engagement depends on successful verification, eligibility and medical fitness.

CPCL may request additional documents within a specified time. Inaccurate information, suppressed facts or missing supporting evidence can lead to rejection or cancellation. Applying does not itself confirm eligibility or confer a right to selection. Shortlisting, selection and joining communication will be through PMIS and/or registered email, not by post.

Expenses and employment expectations

No travel expenses are admissible for certificate verification or during the internship. CPCL will not provide boarding or lodging. Applicants should consider these conditions alongside the monthly stipend; the notice does not promise accommodation or a separate travel allowance.

The internship is intended solely for training and skill development. CPCL has no obligation to provide employment, absorption or regularisation during or after it. The organisation may change the number of opportunities or modify, suspend or cancel selection according to its stated conditions. Canvassing is a disqualification.

How to apply through PMIS

1. Read the complete CPCL notification and applicable PMIS guidelines.
2. Check the qualification, age and every exclusion against your circumstances.
3. Open the PMIS portal below and consult its user manual.
4. Find the appropriate CPCL opportunity using its internship ID and complete the online application.
5. Keep your application details and monitor PMIS and registered email for updates.

Other application modes will not be considered. For portal functionality issues, use the PMIS Support helpdesk. The notice also provides recruitment@cpcl.co.in for technical application issues. Official amendments will appear through PMIS and/or CPCL’s website; unfilled opportunities may be posted later, but that does not extend this notice’s closing date.

Open the official PMIS portal to apply for CPCL internships.

Read CPCL’s complete four-page official notification before applying by 11 November 2026.