---
title: "EIL Recruitment 2026: 109 Associate Engineer and Associate Officer Posts, Fixed Term for Nigeria & Ethiopia Projects"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/eil-associate-engineer-officer-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Engineers India Limited"
category: "Central Govt"
application_status: "open"
application_start: "19 Oct 2026"
application_last_date: "02 Nov 2026"
total_vacancies: 109
published: "2026-10-19T18:13:00.000Z"
updated: "2026-10-19T18:27:20.362Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-18T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# EIL Recruitment 2026: 109 Associate Engineer and Associate Officer Posts, Fixed Term for Nigeria & Ethiopia Projects

**Last date to apply:** 02 Nov 2026

## Official Links

- [Apply on Official Site](https://recruitment.eil.co.in/)
- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/eil/eil-fixed-term-advt-2026-27-11-dangote-nigeria-ethiopia-818f6fef.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://www.engineersindia.com/careers)

## Overview

Engineers India Limited (EIL), a Navratna PSU, has advertised **109 posts of Associate Engineer (Grades II, III and IV) and Associate Officer Grade II** on a **fixed term basis** for the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia (Construction Division), under Advt. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11. These are posts for **experienced** candidates: you need 5 to 14 years of construction experience in refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, power or nuclear plant projects, depending on the post. Registration is online from **19 October 2026 (2:00 PM) to 2 November 2026 (2:00 PM)**, followed by a walk-in personal interview whose date EIL will send by email.

| Advertisement | HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11: Fixed Term Hiring for Dangote Fertiliser Projects, Nigeria & Ethiopia |
| --- | --- |
| Posts | Associate Engineer Grade II (19), Grade III (47), Grade IV (36); Associate Officer Grade II (7) |
| Vacancies | **109** |
| Qualification | Associate Engineer: BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil, Mechanical, Welding/NDT, Electrical or Instrumentation. Associate Officer: graduate in Arts/Commerce/Science, engineering diploma or engineering degree, each with a diploma in Material Management. Minimum 60% (engineering) or 55% (other than engineering) |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years (Grade II), 9 years (Grade III), 13 years (Grade IV); Associate Officer 14, 13 or 5 years (D1, D2, D3) |
| Upper age | 37 (Associate Engineer Grade II, Associate Officer Grade II), 41 (Grade III), 45 (Grade IV) as on 30 September 2026, with relaxations |
| Pay | ₹72,000 to ₹1,12,000 per month consolidated (including HRA and PF), by post and city category |
| Tenure | 2 years, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years; not a regular post |
| Posting | EIL's foreign construction sites; can be anywhere in India or abroad |
| Selection | Screening of application and certificates, then personal interview at EIL Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkata |
| Application fee | The advertisement does not mention any application fee |
| Apply | Online at recruitment.eil.co.in, 19 October 2026 (2:00 PM) to 2 November 2026 (2:00 PM) |

You can apply for **one position only**. The details below are taken from the official advertisement, the FAQ and the EIL recruitment portal.

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Engineers India Limited |
| Total Vacancies | 109 posts |
| Qualification | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) for Associate Engineer; graduate (Arts/Commerce/Science), engineering diploma or engineering degree with a diploma in Material Management for Associate Officer; plus 5–14 years' experience |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹72,000 – ₹1,12,000 per month consolidated (including HRA & PF), by post and city category |
| Employment Type | Fixed term (2 years, up to 3 years) at Engineers India Limited, a Navratna PSU |
| Job Location | EIL foreign construction sites (Dangote projects, Nigeria & Ethiopia); India or abroad as required |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Qualification, experience and age counted as on | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 19 Oct 2026 — From 2:00 PM |
| Last date to register online | 02 Nov 2026 — Till 2:00 PM |
| Walk-in interview | To be announced — Date, time and venue will be sent to candidates by email |

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Associate Engineer Grade II (A, Z13) | 19 | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil/Mechanical/Welding/NDT/Electrical/Instrumentation; min. 5 years' experience; upper age 37 |
| Associate Engineer Grade III (B, Z14) | 47 | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil/Mechanical/Welding/NDT/Electrical/Instrumentation; min. 9 years' experience; upper age 41 |
| Associate Engineer Grade IV (C, Z15) | 36 | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil/Mechanical/Welding/NDT/Electrical/Instrumentation; min. 13 years' experience; upper age 45 |
| Associate Officer Grade II (D1, D2, D3, Z16) | 7 | Graduate (D1, 14 yrs), engineering diploma (D2, 13 yrs) or engineering degree (D3, 5 yrs), each with a diploma in Material Management; upper age 37 |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Associate Engineer | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil / Mechanical / Welding / NDT / Electrical / Instrumentation |
| Welding / NDT | B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical Engineering with at least 60% and an ASNT or ISNT Level-II certificate in RT/UT/DPT/MPT |
| Associate Officer Grade II | D1: graduate in Arts/Commerce/Science; D2: diploma in Engineering; D3: degree in any branch of Engineering; each with a diploma in Material Management |
| Minimum marks | 60% for engineering, 55% for other than engineering; no relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS |
| Experience | Post-qualification construction experience in refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, power or nuclear plant projects: 5 years (AE Grade II), 9 (Grade III), 13 (Grade IV); Associate Officer 14 (D1), 13 (D2), 5 (D3) |
| Upper age | 37 (AE Grade II, Associate Officer Grade II), 41 (AE Grade III), 45 (AE Grade IV); relaxation SC/ST 5, OBC (NCL) 3, PwD 10/13/15 years; relaxable for Ex-Servicemen (years not stated) |
| Cut-off date | 30 September 2026 for qualification, experience and upper age |
| Not eligible | AMIE (EIL's FAQ: the AMIE qualification does not fulfil its requirement); a qualification not completed within the prescribed minimum course duration |

## Selection Process

1. **Online registration** — Only candidates who registered online and report with a printout bearing a valid registration number are considered.
2. **Screening** — On the interview day, your application and certificates are checked against the eligibility conditions.
3. **Personal interview** — At EIL Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkata; date, time and venue by email; report at 8:00 AM.
4. **Medical fitness** — Selected candidates can join only if found medically fit, and must join at the earliest.

## How to Apply

1. **Check your post and eligibility** — Pick one post and code (A, B, C, D1, D2 or D3) that matches your qualification, experience and age as on 30 September 2026. You can apply for one position only.
2. **Keep your scans ready** — A recent passport-size colour photograph (.jpg/.jpeg, up to 75 KB) and your signature (.jpg/.jpeg, up to 25 KB).
3. **Register online** — Open recruitment.eil.co.in (also linked from Careers on engineersindia.com), under "Recruitment of Experienced Candidates" find "FIXED TERM HIRING -For Dangote Fertiliser Projects, Nigeria & Ethiopia (Adv No: HRD/RECTT./ADVT./2026-27/11)" and click your post. Read the instructions and fill correct, complete details between 2:00 PM on 19 October 2026 and 2:00 PM on 2 November 2026. Add each employer with "Add New Record". If your degree gives CGPA, enter the equivalent percentage as per your university's norms.
4. **Use a long-lasting email** — The email ID must work for at least 24 months; the interview date and all messages come by email.
5. **Print 6 copies** — Do not post the form to EIL. Take 6 printouts of the submitted application with the registration number, affix a colour photograph on each and bring them with your original documents to the interview.

## EIL Vacancy 2026: Post and Category Wise

EIL has advertised **109 posts** on a fixed term basis. Experience is the minimum post-qualification relevant experience, and the upper age limit is before the relaxations given below; both are counted as on 30 September 2026.

| Code | Post (post code) | Min. experience (years) | Upper age | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A | Associate Engineer Grade II (Z13) | 5 | 37 | **19** | 8 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| B | Associate Engineer Grade III (Z14) | 9 | 41 | **47** | 20 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 4 |
| C | Associate Engineer Grade IV (Z15) | 13 | 45 | **36** | 15 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| D1, D2, D3 | Associate Officer Grade II (Z16) | 14 (D1), 13 (D2), 5 (D3) | 37 | **7** | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| **Total (category figures: our sum)** | **109** | **46** | **17** | **8** | **29** | **9** |  |  |  |

The advertisement gives one combined figure of 7 posts (UR 3, SC 1, ST 0, OBC 2, EWS 1) for Associate Officer Grade II across D1, D2 and D3; it does not split them by code. The category totals in the last row are our sum of the advertisement's figures. Reservation for persons with disabilities (PwD) is as per Government of India directives, and only candidates with 40% or more disability can apply under the PwD category.

## Qualification and Experience by Post

Minimum marks in the qualification: **60% for engineering and 55% for other than engineering**. There is no relaxation in the minimum marks for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, and candidates with less than 60% (for example 59.99%) where 60% is required are not eligible.

| Code | Post | Qualification | Experience |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A | Associate Engineer Grade II | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil / Mechanical / Welding / NDT / Electrical / Instrumentation | Minimum 5 years in construction related activities of Refinery / Petrochemical / Fertilizer Plants / Power Plant / Nuclear Plants projects |
| B | Associate Engineer Grade III | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil / Mechanical / Welding / NDT / Electrical / Instrumentation | Minimum 9 years in construction related activities of Refinery / Petrochemical / Fertilizer Plants / Power Plant / Nuclear Plants projects |
| C | Associate Engineer Grade IV | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil / Mechanical / Welding / NDT / Electrical / Instrumentation | Minimum 13 years in construction related activities of Refinery / Petrochemical / Fertilizer Plants / Power Plant / Nuclear Plants projects |
| D1 | Associate Officer Grade II | Graduate in Arts / Commerce / Science with a diploma in Material Management | Minimum 14 years in construction related activities of Refinery / Petrochemical / Fertilizer Plants / Power Plant / Nuclear Plants projects |
| D2 | Associate Officer Grade II | Diploma in Engineering with a Diploma in Material Management | Minimum 13 years in construction related activities of Refinery / Petrochemical / Fertilizer Plants / Power Plant / Nuclear Plants projects |
| D3 | Associate Officer Grade II | Degree in any branch of Engineering with a Diploma in Material Management | Minimum 5 years in construction related activities of Refinery / Petrochemical / Fertilizer Plants / Power Plant / Nuclear Plants projects |

- **Welding / NDT:** you need a B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical Engineering with at least 60% marks and an ASNT or ISNT Level-II certificate in RT/UT/DPT/MPT.
- The qualification must have been completed within the prescribed minimum course duration.
- AMIE: EIL's FAQ says candidates with B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) can only apply and that the AMIE qualification does not fulfil its requirement.
- Qualification, experience and upper age are all counted as on **30 September 2026**.

## Age Limit and Relaxation

Upper age limit as on 30 September 2026: **37 years** for Associate Engineer Grade II and Associate Officer Grade II (D1, D2, D3), **41 years** for Associate Engineer Grade III and **45 years** for Associate Engineer Grade IV. The advertisement gives no minimum age.

| Category | Relaxation in upper age |
| --- | --- |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwD – General / EWS | 10 years |
| PwD – OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwD – SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxable (the advertisement does not state the number of years) |

## Salary, Benefits and Terms

The pay is a **consolidated monthly remuneration, including HRA and PF**, and depends on the post and the category of city (X, Y or Z) given in the advertisement.

| Post | X category cities | Y category cities | Z category cities |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Associate Engineer Grade II / Associate Officer Grade II | ₹80,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹72,000 |
| Associate Engineer Grade III | ₹96,000 | ₹91,200 | ₹86,400 |
| Associate Engineer Grade IV | ₹1,12,000 | ₹1,06,400 | ₹1,00,800 |

**Other benefits:**

- Reimbursement of the medical insurance premium for self, for insurance up to ₹2,00,000 per year.
- Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for working beyond standard working hours.
- Coverage under the company's GPAI Scheme as per company policy.
- Travelling allowance for official travel outside the place of posting.
- Paid leave of 2 days for each completed month, as per company policy.
- During a foreign posting: Living Allowance, R&R and other allowances as per company rules from time to time.

All statutory benefits are subject to changes in the relevant laws and rules.

**Terms of the engagement:**

- Purely fixed term: initially **2 years**, extendable by 1 year if required or until the assignment is completed, whichever is earlier, subject to satisfactory performance, up to a **maximum of 3 years** from the date of joining. It ends automatically when the period expires, unless ended earlier.
- Posting is at EIL's foreign construction sites, but it can be anywhere in India or abroad as the organisation requires.
- You can join only if found medically fit.
- It is not a regular post, and working on fixed term gives no claim to regular appointment in EIL. EIL's FAQ adds that you will not be recruited on a regular pay scale after the fixed tenure.
- The requirement is urgent, so selected candidates must join at the earliest.

## Walk-in Interview and Documents to Bring

The advertisement is titled "Walk in Interview", but you must first **register online**. Only candidates who registered online and report with the printout bearing a valid registration number are considered.

- **Where:** EIL offices at Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata (all post codes A, B, C and D).
- **When:** the exact date, time and venue are sent to your registered email. Be ready to attend at short notice. Report at 8:00 AM.
- On the interview day your application and certificates are screened first; only candidates who meet every eligibility condition go on to the personal interview.
- Interviews may go on until 8:00 PM and, if needed, continue the next day; you must arrange your own stay.
- You make your own travel and stay arrangements; no allowances are paid.

**Bring these, with one set of self-attested photocopies:**

1. 6 copies of your submitted online application form, each with a recent colour photograph affixed.
2. Originals of: a valid photo ID issued by the Government of India (Driving Licence, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID or Aadhaar Card); proof of date of birth (Matriculation / Class X certificate or birth certificate); certificates of educational qualifications (Class X, HSC, degree, post-graduation) with the mark sheets and passing certificates of all semesters/years.
3. Proof of the norms your university/institute uses to convert CGPA/OGPA/CPI or letter grade to percentage (see the table below if you cannot produce it).
4. Original experience certificates for every experience you declared, clearly showing date of joining, date of leaving and the nature of work. On demand, also documents such as the offer letter, confirmation order, pay slips, PF statement, ESI card or bank statement.
5. If you are working now: offer letter, confirmation order, pay slips, identity card, PF statement, ESI card, bank statement, etc.
6. If applicable, in the prescribed format from the competent authority: SC/ST certificate (original), valid OBC (NCL) certificate in the Government of India format (original), valid EWS certificate (original), disability certificate (original), and for Ex-Servicemen the discharge certificate, undertaking and proforma certificate.
7. A No Objection Certificate (original) if you work in or under a Central/State Government or autonomous body.

If any original document needed to prove eligibility is missing, you will not be considered further.

## CGPA to Percentage Conversion

If you cannot produce your university's/institute's conversion norms at the interview, EIL will work out your percentage from this table to decide whether you can appear in the interview.

| Percentage | 10-point scale | 9-point | 8-point | 7-point | 6-point | 5-point | 4-point |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 60% | 6.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| 55% | 5.9 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 2 |

## Rules to Know Before You Apply

- **One position only.** If you apply more than once, only your latest application is kept and the older ones are rejected without notice.
- Your email ID must stay valid for at least 24 months; selection and all other messages are sent by email.
- Screening and selection go by the details in your online form. Wrong or false information disqualifies you, and your candidature can be cancelled at any stage if you do not meet the requirements.
- You can edit your application until registration closes by applying again for the same post with the same email ID.
- Do not post the application to EIL. If you did not take a printout, use the "Print Application" link against Advt. 2026-27/11 on the portal.
- Diploma after Class 10 without Class 12: fill your diploma details in the Sr. Secondary field as well as the Diploma field.
- Any change, clarification or corrigendum is published only on www.engineersindia.com; there is no separate press notice.
- EIL warns that fake interview calls are being sent by email by individuals and agencies. EIL says interview intimations are sent from its official email, that no agency or individual is hired by it for this purpose, and that it takes no responsibility for candidates who respond to such fictitious emails.
- Queries: email rectt@eil.co.in with the subject "2026-27/11". Queries sent to any other email ID are not answered.
- Court of jurisdiction for any dispute is Delhi. EIL may reject any application, or cancel the advertisement or the selection process, without giving reasons.

## Official Links

- [Official advertisement HRD/Rectt./Advt./2026-27/11 (PDF, 6 pages)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/eil/eil-fixed-term-advt-2026-27-11-dangote-nigeria-ethiopia-818f6fef.pdf) (copy of [the PDF on recruitment.eil.co.in](https://recruitment.eil.co.in/hrdnew/others/78.pdf))
- [Official FAQ for Advt. 2026-27/11 (PDF, 2 pages)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/eil/eil-fixed-term-advt-2026-27-11-faq-aaf702bd.pdf) (copy of [the PDF on recruitment.eil.co.in](https://recruitment.eil.co.in/hrdnew/others/78_FAQ.pdf))
- [EIL recruitment portal (recruitment.eil.co.in)](https://recruitment.eil.co.in/): apply against your post under "Recruitment of Experienced Candidates", FIXED TERM HIRING -For Dangote Fertiliser Projects, Nigeria & Ethiopia (Adv No: HRD/RECTT./ADVT./2026-27/11)
- [EIL Careers page (engineersindia.com)](https://www.engineersindia.com/careers)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the last date for EIL Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 2026-27/11)?

2 November 2026, till 2:00 PM. Online registration opened on 19 October 2026 at 2:00 PM on recruitment.eil.co.in.

### How many vacancies are there?

109: Associate Engineer Grade II 19, Associate Engineer Grade III 47, Associate Engineer Grade IV 36 and Associate Officer Grade II 7 (one combined figure for codes D1, D2 and D3).

### Who can apply for Associate Engineer?

Holders of BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Civil, Mechanical, Welding/NDT, Electrical or Instrumentation with at least 60% marks and a minimum of 5 years (Grade II), 9 years (Grade III) or 13 years (Grade IV) of construction experience in refinery, petrochemical, fertilizer, power or nuclear plant projects, as on 30 September 2026. Welding/NDT needs a B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.) in Mechanical Engineering with at least 60% marks and an ASNT or ISNT Level-II certificate in RT/UT/DPT/MPT. EIL's FAQ says the AMIE qualification does not fulfil its requirement.

### What is the age limit?

Upper age as on 30 September 2026: 37 years for Associate Engineer Grade II and Associate Officer Grade II, 41 for Grade III and 45 for Grade IV. Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwD 10/13/15 years (General-EWS/OBC/SC-ST). The upper age is also relaxable for Ex-Servicemen; the advertisement does not give the number of years.

### What is the salary?

A consolidated monthly remuneration including HRA and PF: ₹80,000/₹76,000/₹72,000 (X/Y/Z category cities) for Associate Engineer Grade II and Associate Officer Grade II, ₹96,000/₹91,200/₹86,400 for Grade III and ₹1,12,000/₹1,06,400/₹1,00,800 for Grade IV, plus benefits such as medical insurance premium reimbursement and, during foreign posting, Living Allowance and R&R.

### Is this a permanent job?

No. It is purely fixed term: 2 years at first, extendable by 1 year, up to a maximum of 3 years. EIL's FAQ says it is not a regular post, and working on fixed term gives no claim to regular appointment.

### Where will selected candidates be posted?

At EIL's foreign construction sites (the advertisement is for the Dangote Fertiliser Projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia), but posting can be anywhere in India or abroad as required.

### What is the selection process?

Your application and certificates are screened on the interview day, and eligible candidates face a personal interview at EIL's Gurugram, Mumbai, Chennai or Kolkata office. The exact date, time and venue are emailed to candidates.

### Is there an application fee?

The advertisement and the FAQ do not mention any application fee.

### Can I apply for more than one post?

No. You can apply for one position only; if you apply more than once, only your latest application counts.

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