Oil India Ltd Geologist Recruitment 2025: Oil India Limited (OIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, is the second largest national upstream Oil & Gas Company with pan India presence and global footprint. Oil India Limited has released a notification for the recruitment of Consultant (Geology) for Drilling Operations on contract basis and Consultant (Liaison) on Contract basis in Mahanadi Basin Project (MBP).
Bhubaneswar on consolidated honorarium for a period of 01 (one) year, extendable by another 01 (one) year upon further requirement of the Company. Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for engagement as Consultant(s) in OIL.
Place of Posting: Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Eligibility Criteria for Oil India Ltd Geologist Recruitment 2025:
What are the eligibility criteria for the engagement of OIL –in detail below;
Consultant (Geology) for Drilling Operations:
- Must possess Master’s Degree in Geology/ M.Tech in applied Geology.
- Must have retired at least from the post of General Manager (Grade G) or equivalent post from OIL or from any other Govt./PSU/ private sector.
- Must have minimum 30 years of experience in upstream hydrocarbon industry.
- The age of the applicant should not be more than 68 years on the last date of receipt of application i.e., 17/07/2025.
Consultant (Liaison):
- Must possess Bachelor’s in Engineering or equivalent/Master’s in Science (any discipline).
- Must have retired at least from the post of Dy. Chief Engineer/Sr. Manager (Grade D) or equivalent post from OIL or from any other Govt./PSU/private sector.
- Must have minimum 30 years of experience. Candidates having requisite experience in mining industry will be given preference.
- The age of the applicant should not be more than 68 years on the last date of receipt of application i.e., 17/07/2025.
Job Description/ Responsibilities for Oil India Ltd Geologist Recruitment 2025:
What are the responsibilities for joining OIL –in detail below;
Consultant (Geology) for Drilling Operations: 1(one) requirement
- Guide the Interpretation Team in identifying prospects for drilling.
- Prepare Executive Drilling Programme of Exploratory Locations released for Drilling.
- Work with Drilling Team for preparation of Depth Data Drilling Policy of Exploratory Wells, design Drilling Fluid and monitor the Drilling Programme.
- Analyse different Well Logs and Mud Logs and coordinate with OIL Team for critical decision-making.
- Assess potential Hydrocarbon Discoveries if any and work with OIL Team in preparing the Appraisal Programme.
- Prepare Potential Commercial Interest (PCI) and Declaration of Commerciality (DoC) of hydrocarbon discoveries if any.
Consultant (Liaison): 1(one) requirement
- Liaise with various department/ agencies of Government of Odisha to facilitate smooth conduct of Predrilling Preparatory Works and Drilling Operations.
- Coordinate with various Depts. Of Govt. for land related matters.
- Liaise with Govt. for various permissions.
- Liaise with public as and when required for smooth running of operations.
- Any other liaison job assigned from time to time as required.
Salary Amount/ Honorarium and Facilities:
What are the honorarium amount for the OIL Recruitment –in detail below;
Consultant (Geology)
- Monthly Honorarium: ₹1,50,000/- (consolidated)
- Travel Allowance (Official Tour): ₹2,000/day
- Paid Leave: 20 days annually (non-cumulative)
- Other: No extra payment for working on holidays/weekends
Consultant (Liaison)
- Monthly Honorarium: ₹1,12,500/- (consolidated)
- Travel Allowance (Official Tour): ₹1,600/day
- Paid Leave: 10 days per 6 months (non-cumulative)
Period of Contract:
Geology Consultant: Initially 1 year, extendable up to a total of 2 years
Liaison Consultant: Initially 6 months, extendable up to 2 years in 6-month blocks
Application Procedure for the recruitment of Oil India Limited (OIL) – Apply for Consultant (Geology & Liaison) Posts:
Interested and eligible candidates may send their duly filled in application form (in prescribed format along with self-attested requisite documents) at email id [email protected] on or before 23:59 hours of 17/07/2025. Applications submitted in any other format other than the prescribed format will be summarily REJECTED.
- Please note that no TA/DA will be paid. Further, no reimbursement shall be provided for joining
- Accomodation must be arranged by the selected candidate.
- The shortlisted candidates will be informed through e-mail about the mode of Personal Interaction, scheduled date and time. As such, the candidates are advised to mention a valid e-mail ID and mobile phone number
- Online application received after 23:59 hours of 17/07/2025 will be rejected. Applications submitted without supporting documents for proof of date of birth, educational qualification and relevant experience will also be rejected.
Selection Procedure:
What is the selection procedure for the engagement of OIL –in detail below;
Selection will be based on personal interaction (online mode) by a Selection Committee.
Important Dates & Links:
Last date of application: 17.07.2025
Official Website of OIL: Click Here
Official Notification: Download
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