Oil India Domain Expert Recruitment 2025 is a fantastic opportunity for experienced and retired professionals to work with a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking. Oil India Limited (OIL) has released an official notification inviting applications to empanel 55 Domain Experts on a “call basis” for specialized assignments. These roles are specifically for retired officers with significant experience (minimum 30 years generally) in the Upstream Oil & Gas Industry. The vacancies cover various fields like Geology, Drilling, Reservoir Engineering, and Production. Interested candidates must submit their applications via email or post before December 20, 2025. The selected experts will be based in Noida but may need to travel, earning a high daily honorarium based on their previous grade.
Oil India Domain Expert Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
21 November 2025
Application Start Date
Started (Already Active)
Last Date for Submission
20 December 2025 (up to 23:59 hours)
Admit Card Release Date
Not Applicable (Direct Interview/Selection)
Interview/Interaction Date
To be notified later to shortlisted candidates
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Nil (No Fee Mentioned in Notification)
SC / ST / PH
Nil
Payment Mode
Not Applicable
Oil India Domain Expert Recruitment 2025 Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details
Cut-off Date for Age
20 December 2025
Maximum Age (Field Work)
63 Years (Must have 2 years remaining before turning 65)
Maximum Age (Office Work)
68 Years (Must have 2 years remaining before turning 70)
Age Relaxation
As per Oil India Limited rules for retired experts.
Oil India Domain Expert Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Detail
Information
Total Posts
55 Posts
Post Name
Domain Expert (On Call Basis)
Advertisement No.
HRAQ/CONT-EX-B/25-247
Employment Type
Empanelment / Contractual (Call Basis)
Oil India Domain Expert Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details
Discipline
Vacancy
Qualification & Experience
Geologist
12
Retired officer with Min. 30 years exp. in Upstream Oil & Gas (Exploration, Basin Analysis, Operation Geology, etc.)
Geologist / Geophysicist / Geochemistry / Material Science
07
Specialized exp. (10-25 years depending on role) in Field Geology, Unconventional (CBM/Shale), Geothermal, Petrophysics, etc.
Geophysicist
12
Min. 20 years exp. in Data Acquisition, Processing, or 15 years in Exploration/Reservoir Geophysics.
Reservoir Engineer
05
Min. 15 years exp. in Reservoir Management, Reserve Estimation, or IOR/EOR.
Reservoir Engineer / Chemist
01
Min. 10 years exp. in Lab PVT Studies or Core Studies.
Chemist
03
Min. 10 years exp. in Drilling Fluids, Corrosion Mitigation, or Geochemistry.
Drilling Engineer
10
Min. 15 years exp. in Onshore/Offshore/HPHT Drilling operations.
Production Engineer
04
Min. 10-15 years exp. in Offshore Production, Well Stimulation, etc.
Mechanical Engineer
01
Min. 15 years exp. in Infrastructure & Facilities creation for Offshore.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Data
Note
The notification does not specify a category-wise breakup (SC/ST/OBC). The recruitment is for retired experts based on domain expertise.
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Location
Details
Base Location
Noida, India
Work Site
Candidates may be required to travel to any Oil India location in India (e.g., Assam, etc.) depending on the job requirement.
Important Documents Required
Document Name
Remarks
Proof of Date of Birth
Mandatory (Class 10 Certificate or similar)
Educational Qualification
Degree certificates supporting the discipline applied for.
Duly filled prescribed format (available in notification).
Passport Size Photo
Recent photograph to be affixed on the form.
Oil India Domain Expert Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview
Section
Details
Syllabus
Not Applicable. Since this recruitment is for retired domain experts, there is no written syllabus. Selection is based on past professional experience and expertise.
Exam Pattern
Criteria
Details
Exam Mode
No Written Exam.
Selection Basis
Scrutiny of Application & Interaction/Interview.
Basis of Engagement
Non-binding understanding between Project Proponent and Domain Expert based on the Project Plan.
Selection Process
Stage
Description
Step 1
Submission of Application (Offline/Email).
Step 2
Scrutiny of documents and experience.
Step 3
Empanelment based on expertise.
Step 4
Engagement on “Call Basis” when a project requirement arises.
Oil India Domain Expert Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
Grade/Level of Retired Officer
Honorarium Per Day
CMD / MD / Directors
₹ 20,000/- per day
EDS / CGM / GGM / GMs / Professor
₹ 15,000/- per day
DGMs / Associate Professor
₹ 10,000/- per day
Allowances
Travel, local conveyance, boarding & lodging arranged by OIL (as per entitlement).
How to Apply
Step
Instruction
1. Download Form
Download the notification PDF and print the “Application for Empanelment” format (Pages 10-11).
2. Fill Details
Manually fill in your Name, Personal Details, Education, and Experience in the form.
3. Attach Photos
Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the form.
4. Attach Docs
Self-attest and attach copies of Proof of DOB, Education, and Experience certificates.
5. Send via Email
Scan the form and documents into a single PDF and email it to: [email protected]
6. OR Send via Post
You can also send the hard copy to: Chief General Manager (HR-Acquisitions), OIL Human Resources Office, Oil India Limited, 3rd Floor, P.O. Duliajan, Assam-786602
7. Deadline
Ensure your application reaches by 20/12/2025 (23:59 hours).
