YPF’s Young Professionals Program Attracts Record Applications in 2026
In 2026, YPF’s Young Professionals Program set a new record with over 7,000 applications received in the first week alone. This program offers the opportunity to start a professional career in one of the largest and most iconic companies in the country.
According to iProfesional, the 2026 edition of the Young Professionals Program plans to incorporate 61 young professionals. These individuals will have the chance to join various business areas within the company, interact with their leaders, and develop a comprehensive understanding of this South American energy giant’s operations.
Benefits and Competition
Being selected as a young professional at YPF comes with numerous benefits. However, the competition for securing a spot is fierce. Importantly, the program guarantees a permanent position in the company upon completion.
YPF’s Young Professionals Program Overview
Like all young professional programs, this initiative aims to identify the best university talents to build a talent pipeline and enrich it with high-potential young individuals.
Florencia Tiscornia, VP of People and Culture at YPF, highlighted the program’s dual purpose. It aims to consolidate their talent pool with the country’s best young talent, nurtured by their experienced professionals and technicians. Additionally, it seeks to train leaders capable of managing the industry’s most strategic projects in the medium term.
The Young Professionals Program offers a great opportunity for experienced professionals to interact with new generations, enhancing the company’s value delivery. YPF has been consistently promoting this initiative.
The program is designed to provide a comprehensive immersion in the business, combining learning, training, and active participation in innovative projects over nine months. The selected young professionals will have the opportunity to interact with various areas and technical leaders, gaining a cross-sectional view of the value chain and contributing to challenges that will impact the country’s energy future.
YPF confirmed that program participants would access corporate benefits such as exclusive discounts on fuels, gyms, and many other products and services, initiatives for key family moments, medical coverage for you and your family, special discounts at universities, refreshment services, fruits, snacks, and dining (depending on location), birthday leave, and additional vacation schemes.
However, one of the most significant attractions is participating in a program that fast-tracks your professional career, culminating in a permanent job in one of the country’s leading companies.
Requirements for Applying to YPF’s Young Professionals Program
The first requirement for applying to YPF’s Young Professionals Program is being a recent graduate from the following degree courses: Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Civil, Electronic), Geosciences, Economic Sciences, Marketing, and Technology.
In addition to the academic requirement, applicants must also meet the following conditions: be between 22 and 28 years old, have no previous work experience or up to 2 years of experience, have an intermediate or advanced level of English, have a good academic average, and be willing to relocate to different areas of the country, such as Neuquén, Buenos Aires, and Mendoza.
Finally, to understand what the company’s talent selectors are looking for, it’s necessary to know about the “YPF Young Professional DNA”: skills related to continuous improvement and optimization, innovation, initiative, adaptation to change, agility for learning, and leadership potential.
How to Apply
Those who meet the mentioned requirements can apply to YPF’s Young Professionals Program by completing the corresponding form. This form is exclusively for those who want to participate in the young professionals program, while those who wish to work at YPF can learn about the company’s various personnel searches on its LinkedIn profile.
The selection process for those chosen consists of several stages designed to identify the best talent: English and reasoning tests, virtual group dynamics, a competency assessment, interviews with YPF leaders, and finally, pre-employment examinations, prior to joining the company.
