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Petroleum Engineer
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Petroleum Engineer

1 Description of the job

A petroleum engineer plans and manages the exploration, drilling and production of oil and gas, and works to recover resources safely and efficiently.

  • Plan wells and drilling operations
  • Monitor reservoir and production performance
  • Ensure safety and environmental compliance

2 Skills required

Petroleum / chemical / mechanical engineering Reservoir & drilling knowledge Geology basics Data analysis Safety Problem solving

3 Opportunities available in the market

Oil and gas companies and service firms recruit petroleum engineers, with variable demand linked to energy markets.

  • ONGC, Oil India and private E&P companies
  • Oilfield-service and drilling companies
  • Refineries and consulting firms

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹4 – 8 LPA≈ ₹33K – ₹67K / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹10 – 22 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.83L / month
Senior / specialist₹25 – 60 LPA≈ ₹2.08L – ₹5L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara
High demand
2 Assam
Guwahati
Guwahati
High demand
3 Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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