Shell Graduate Trainee Program 2027 Application is Ongoing

Job Description

Application for Shell Graduate Trainee Program 2027 is ongoing. This is a global opportunity which accumulate eligible candidates from Nigeria and the programme will last for three (3) years. So, if you’re interested, proceed to learn more about the requirements and then submit application.

The Shell Graduate Programme targets fresh graduates who are willing to learn and ready to explore opportunities while gaining hands-on-experience in one of the world’s largest energy companies.

Quick Overview of Shell Company

Shell is a global energy company operating in over 70 countries and an average of 87,000 workers. The key services of this company include lower carbon energy, oil and gas. Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) has several branches in Nigeria including Lagos and Port Harcourt.

About Shell Graduate Trainee Program 2027

According to Shell, the global graduate trainee programme helps participants develop leadership qualities through job training, formal education, job rotations and personalized mentorship.

During your three (3) years stay as a trainee, you will gain practical experience by working on real business projects from start to finish. Also, participants shall gain technical and commercial skills needed to excel career wise.

Detail	Information
Company name	Shell (Shell companies in Nigeria, including SPDC)
Industry	Energy (oil, gas and related energy businesses)
Programme name	Shell Graduate Programme
Target applicants	Final year student and recent graduates
Programme duration	Three (3) years

Acceptable Academic Disciplines

• Engineering: chemical, petrochemical, mechanical, civil and production engineering.
• Geoscience.
• Commercial.

Globally, Shell organises graduate roles into technical, commercial and corporate functions areas. Corporate functions include finance and human resources, computer science, data science, statistics and quantitative finance.

Also checkout: ECOWAS Young Graduate Immersion Program 2026/2027

Requirements for Shell Graduate Trainee Program 2027

The eligibility criteria to get selected for his program are as follows:

• Applicant must have recently graduated.
• Both Bachelor’s or Master’s degree holders can apply.
• Should have little to no years of working experience.
• Should have completed study at an accredited institution.
• You must be eligible to work in the country where the vacancy is based.
• Applicants from Nigeria must have finished their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
• Should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The minimum CGPA is 3.20.
• Age limit have not been specified.

How to Apply for Shell Graduate Trainee Program 2027

Click the “apply now” button on this page to access the global graduate programme portal, select 2027 and read through the application guidelines, accept to the terms, proceed to carefully fill out the online application form, attach copies of required documents, cross-check your application before final submission.

Note: After the application phase, shortlisted candidates shall be contacted for an online assessment that would only take about twenty-five (25) minutes.

Tips for Successful Application

• Before you begin to fill the online form, ensure you’ve read and understood the program terms and conditions.
• Do not submit application twice.
• When registering, ensure your contact details are correctly inputted.
• After application, begin practice of the aptitude test by practicing past questions on numerical, verbal and abstract reasoning tests etc.
• Ensure you successfully apply before the closing date as failure to do so would result to automatic disqualification.

Benefits of the Program

Candidates selected for the Shall graduate trainee program will get competitive starting salary, performance bonus, annual increases, health and financial benefits, paid time off, training, mental health support and an inclusive culture etc.