HPCL Opens Recruitment for 358 Graduate Apprentice Engineer Posts in 2026
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has announced recruitment for 358 Graduate Apprentice Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation streams for 2026. Eligible candidates must have engineering degrees completed on or after September 1, 2023, with minimum aggregate marks of 60% for UR/OBC-NC and 50% for SC/ST/PwBD. The age limit is 18 to 25 years as of July 31, 2026. Applications open online from July 15 to July 31, 2026. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (61/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thetelegraph— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- northeastnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present straightforward information about HPCL's recruitment process without political framing. Both sources focus on eligibility criteria, application dates, and stipend details, reflecting a neutral, informational perspective without political commentary or partisan viewpoints.
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, emphasizing procedural details and eligibility requirements. There is no emotional or evaluative language, resulting in an informative and objective sentiment suitable for recruitment announcements.
How 3 sources covered this story
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