BPCL Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited for the recruitment of Experienced Professionals across five major verticals — Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL), Company Secretary, Finance, Petrochemicals, and Wayside Amenities. BPCL, a Fortune Global 500 company and Maharatna PSU, is looking to hire talented and versatile professionals who can take up mid to senior level roles in the organisation. Online applications opened on 31 May 2026 and will continue till 20 June 2026. This is a great chance for experienced candidates from oil & gas, finance, corporate governance, petrochemicals, and retail/hospitality backgrounds to join one of India’s largest energy companies on a regular absorption basis.
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BPCL Recruitment 2026 Overview – Bharat Petroleum Hiring Experienced Professionals
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation Name | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) |
| Notification Title | Recruitment of Experienced Professionals |
| Verticals Covered | BPRL, Company Secretary, Finance, Petrochemicals, Wayside Amenities |
| Total Approximate Vacancies | 53 Posts (indicative, may vary) |
| Pay Scale | E2 to E8 Grade (IDA Pattern) |
| Application Mode | Online Only (bharatpetroleum.in) |
| Application Start Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 June 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Eligibility Cutoff Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Job Type | Maharatna PSU Job |
| Official Website | bharatpetroleum.in |
Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and an integrated energy company with refineries at Mumbai, Kochi, and Bina. The company is now expanding its footprint into upstream exploration, petrochemicals, and wayside amenities along national highways, and is hiring experienced professionals across these growing business lines through this consolidated recruitment drive.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Complete List of Posts and Vacancies
Below is the full list of 13 profiles advertised under BPCL Recruitment 2026, along with the number of vacancies for each:
| Vertical | Post Name | Vacancies | Upper Age Limit |
| BPRL | Team Member/Team Leader – Exploration | 02 | 50 Yrs (Max 55 Yrs after relaxation) |
| BPRL | Team Member/Team Leader – Asset Manager | 02 | 50 Yrs (Max 55 Yrs after relaxation) |
| BPRL | Team Member – Reservoir Engineer | 01 | 34 Years |
| Company Secretary | Company Secretary – Team Leader | 02 | 46 Years |
| Company Secretary | Company Secretary – Team Member | 02 | 38 Years |
| Finance | Team Member/Leader – Finance | 15 | 50 Yrs (Max 55 Yrs after relaxation) |
| Petrochemicals | Head Sales (Petrochemical Taskforce) | 01 | 50 Yrs (Max 55 Yrs after relaxation) |
| Petrochemicals | Technical Officer – Polymer Marketing | 02 | 34 Years |
| Wayside Amenities | Team Lead – WSA (Highway Rest Stops) | 05 | 42 Years |
| Wayside Amenities | Site Manager – WSA (Highway Rest Stops) | 23 | 34 Years |
| Approximate Total | 55 | — | |
Note: The number of vacancies mentioned above is indicative only and may vary according to actual business requirements at the discretion of the Corporation. BPCL reserves the right to not fill all advertised posts if suitable candidates are not found.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL) Posts
Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL) is the wholly owned upstream subsidiary of BPCL, handling Exploration and Production activities. Three profiles are on offer here.
Team Member/Team Leader – Exploration: Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech in any discipline or a Post Graduate degree in Geo-sciences (Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Applied Geophysics), with minimum 60% marks (relaxed to 50% for SC/ST/PwBD). A minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience is required, with at least 5 years in Exploration/Reservoir Management in the Hydrocarbon sector. The role involves driving exploration strategy, seismic interpretation, prospect generation, and working on subsurface interpretation software like Petrel, Paradigm, or DecisionSpace.
Team Member/Team Leader – Asset Manager: This post requires a B.E./B.Tech in any discipline with 60% aggregate (relaxed to 50% for SC/ST/PwBD); a PG in Engineering, MBA/PGDM, or PG in Geo-Sciences is desirable. Minimum 7 years’ work experience is needed, with at least 5 years in production activities or Asset management in the Exploration & Projects Hydrocarbon sector. The responsibilities cover management of upstream oil and gas assets, statutory approvals, JV accounts, and reserve estimation using Reservoir Engineering software.
Team Member – Reservoir Engineer: Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Technology, Applied Petroleum Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with 60% marks (relaxed to 50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Minimum 7 years’ work experience in Reservoir Engineering within the Upstream Oil & Gas Industry is essential, covering reservoir simulation, pressure transient analysis, and well testing supervision.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Company Secretary Posts
BPCL is hiring qualified Company Secretaries from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for two levels of roles in its Company Secretarial Department (CSD).
Company Secretary – Team Leader: Requires minimum 18 years of post-qualification experience, with at least the last 5 years in an equity-listed company’s Company Secretarial setup. The role covers statutory compliance under FEMA/SEBI Regulations/Companies Act, Board and shareholder meetings, secretarial audits, and corporate governance. An LLB qualification will be preferred. Upper age limit is 46 years.
Company Secretary – Team Member: Requires minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience, with at least the last 2 years in an equity-listed company’s CS setup. Responsibilities are similar to the Team Leader role but at a junior level, covering compliance, shareholder services, and secretarial work for subsidiaries and JVs. Upper age limit is 38 years.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Finance Department Vacancies (15 Posts)
The Finance vertical carries the highest number of vacancies in this recruitment drive — a total of 15 posts for Team Member/Leader – Finance. Candidates must be a CA (Final cleared in first attempt) with minimum 55% aggregate (relaxed to 50% for SC/ST/PwBD), or an ICWA (Final cleared in first attempt) with the same percentage criteria. Minimum 14 years of post-qualification experience in Finance, Accounts, Treasury Operations, Taxation, Auditing, Budgeting, or Governance & Compliance is required. The role covers preparation of financials under IndAS, cash flow management, GST compliance, project finance, and budgeting, with SAP and advanced Excel skills considered an advantage. Upper age limit for General/EWS candidates is 50 years, extendable to a maximum of 55 years after all relaxations.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Petrochemicals Vertical (Polymer Business Hiring)
BPCL is expanding aggressively into petrochemicals with investments in Polypropylene at Kochi, an Ethylene Cracker & Polymer Complex at Bina, and a proposed greenfield project in Andhra Pradesh. To support this, the company has set up a dedicated Petrochemical Marketing Task Force and is hiring for two key roles.
Head Sales (Petrochemical Taskforce): Eligible candidates need a B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Polymer/Petrochemical/Plastics Engineering, or a PhD/M.Sc in Polymer Science, or an MBA/PGDM, with minimum 60% marks (relaxed to 50% for SC/ST/PwBD). A hefty 21 years of post-qualification marketing experience is required, including at least 10 years specifically in Sales/Marketing/Branding within the petrochemical or polymer industry. The role involves sales leadership, pricing strategy, market analysis, and brand management for BPCL’s growing polymer business.
Technical Officer – Polymer Marketing: Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields (or PhD/M.Sc in Polymer Science) with 60% marks. Minimum 4 years of experience in polymer processing, application development, or technical service within the polymer industry is essential, along with hands-on knowledge of extrusion, injection moulding, and blow moulding processes. Upper age limit is 34 years.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Wayside Amenities (Highway Rest Stops) – 28 Vacancies
Wayside Amenities (WSA) are modern roadside facilities being developed along India’s National Highways and Expressways. BPCL is hiring extensively for this vertical, with a combined 28 vacancies across two posts.
Team Lead – WSA (Highway Rest Stops) – 5 Vacancies: Candidates need a full-time Masters/PG Diploma in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Retail Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, or Hotel Management with 60% marks (relaxed to 50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience is required, with at least 5 years in retail operations, hospitality/hotel management, business strategy, or revenue management, and at least 2 years specifically in a team leadership role managing complete P&L for a large geography. The role covers WSA bid preparation, NFR (Non-Fuel Revenue) management, customer experience, and financial oversight across multiple sites. Upper age limit is 42 years.
Site Manager – WSA (Highway Rest Stops) – 23 Vacancies: This is the largest vacancy pool in the entire BPCL Recruitment 2026 drive. Candidates need a B.E./B.Tech with a Masters/PG Diploma in Hospitality, OR Graduation in any discipline (other than B.E./B.Tech) with a Masters/PG Diploma in Business Administration/Hospitality, with 60% marks (relaxed to 50% for SC/ST/PwBD). Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience is needed, with at least 3 years in facility management, QSR, food & beverage chains, retail store operations, or hospitality/hotel management. The role covers day-to-day site operations, customer experience, vendor coordination, and workforce management at individual WSA sites. Upper age limit is 34 years.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Pay Scale, Grade and CTC Details (E2 to E8)
BPCL follows the DPE pay scale structure under the IDA pattern. Below is the complete grade-wise pay scale and approximate CTC at the minimum of each pay scale, applicable for candidates posted in metro cities:
| DPE Grade | Pay Scale | Approx. CTC at Minimum of Pay Scale |
| E2 | ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ₹21.07 Lakhs per annum |
| E3 | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 | ₹24.99 Lakhs per annum |
| E4 | ₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 | ₹30.21 Lakhs per annum |
| E5 | ₹80,000 – ₹2,20,000 | ₹34.45 Lakhs per annum |
| E6 | ₹90,000 – ₹2,40,000 | ₹39.82 Lakhs per annum |
| E7 | ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,60,000 | ₹45.38 Lakhs per annum |
| E8 | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,80,000 | ₹55.49 Lakhs per annum |
The CTC includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA) on the IDA pattern, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Perks & Allowances, Retirement Benefits as per DPE guidelines, and Performance-Related Pay. Apart from this, BPCL offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical benefits for staff and dependents, annual leave entitlements, housing loans, education loans for children, furniture-on-hire, and conveyance allowance.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted (No fee required) |
| UR / OBC-NCL / EWS / Ex-Servicemen | ₹1,180/- (₹1,000 + 18% GST) + Payment Gateway Charges if any |
The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, including chargeback claims. Payment can only be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking. Candidates must ensure their payment status shows “Completed” — any other status will be treated as an incomplete transaction.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The multi-stage selection process for BPCL Recruitment 2026 may include the following components, depending on the number of applications received for a particular profile:
- Application Screening: Based on years of relevant work experience, educational qualification, and other eligibility parameters.
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective type test with two parts — General Aptitude (Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning) and Professional Knowledge related to the candidate’s area of specialisation.
- Case Based Discussion / Group Task: Conducted for shortlisted candidates depending on the profile.
- Personal Interview: Final round for candidates shortlisted after CBT and document verification.
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination: As per OISD-GDN-166 guidelines, conducted before final joining.
Document verification will be carried out before the Case Based Discussion, Group Task, or Personal Interview stage. Mere participation in any stage of the recruitment process does not confer any right to employment with BPCL.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Probation, Placement and Service Conditions
Selected candidates will be on probation for one year, extendable in case of non-satisfactory performance. Upon successful completion of probation, candidates will be considered for confirmation as per company policy. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere across the country, in any business, location, office, joint venture, or subsidiary of BPCL — including establishments that may be set up in future. The service is transferable as per the needs of the Corporation, and candidates may be required to work in shift duties.
How to Apply for BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official BPCL website at bharatpetroleum.in and go to Careers → Current Job Opening → Apply Online.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully before starting the registration process.
- Click on “Click Here for New Registration” and enter your Name, Contact details, and Email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password sent via Email and SMS.
- Log in and fill in the application form carefully. Use “Save and Next” to save your progress if you cannot complete it in one sitting.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents — Date of Birth proof, Educational Qualification proof (Consolidated Marksheet + Degree/Diploma Certificate), Service/Work Experience Certificates, Category Certificate (if applicable), recent colour photograph, signature, and latest three salary slips in a single PDF.
- Validate your details and preview the complete application using the Preview tab before final submission.
- Click “Complete Registration” only after verifying all details, photograph, and signature are correct — no changes are allowed afterward.
- Proceed to the Payment tab and pay the applicable application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
- Click Submit and take a printout of the payment acknowledgment for your own record. No hard copy of the application needs to be sent to BPCL.
Important: Candidates should apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute server or connectivity issues. Only one application per candidate will be considered; in case of multiple applications, the latest one will be treated as final.
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BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required While Applying
- Date of Birth Proof (Class 10th Certificate or DOB Certificate)
- Educational Qualification Proof — Consolidated Marksheet AND Degree/Diploma Certificate (both mandatory)
- Service Certificate / Work Experience Certificate from each employer on official letterhead, clearly mentioning designation, length of service, nature of employment, nature of work, and current CTC
- Relevant Category/Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates only)
- Recent colour passport-size photograph, not older than April 2026
- Scanned signature (not in capital letters)
- Latest three salary slips from current organisation, scanned together in a single PDF file
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, for candidates working in Central/State Government, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Age Relaxation and Reservation Details
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwBD candidates is applicable as per Government/Presidential Directives. Maximum age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC & ST candidates, 3 years for OBC-NCL candidates, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers get a 5-year age relaxation, subject to a minimum of 5 years’ service in the Armed Forces. However, cumulative relaxation in age for one or more categories taken together is limited to a maximum of 10 years across most posts. OBC candidates belonging to the Creamy Layer are not entitled to OBC-NCL concessions and must apply under the General category.
BPCL Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here – bharatpetroleum.in |
| Official Detailed Advertisement PDF | Download |
| BPCL Official Website | bharatpetroleum.in |
FAQs – BPCL Recruitment 2026
BPCL Recruitment 2026 is an official hiring drive by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited for Experienced Professionals across five verticals — Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL), Company Secretary, Finance, Petrochemicals, and Wayside Amenities. A total of 13 distinct profiles have been advertised with an approximate 55 vacancies, ranging from Assistant level (E2 grade) roles to senior leadership positions. The largest number of vacancies is in the Finance department (15 posts) and Wayside Amenities Site Manager role (23 posts), making this one of the biggest lateral hiring drives by BPCL in recent years.
The online application window for BPCL Recruitment 2026 opened on 31 May 2026 and will close on 20 June 2026 at 23:59 hours. No other mode of application apart from the online portal will be accepted. Candidates are strongly advised by BPCL itself to submit their applications well ahead of the closing date, since the website may experience heavy load and connectivity issues closer to the deadline, which could prevent timely submission.
All eligibility criteria for BPCL Recruitment 2026 — including age limit and work experience — are reckoned as on 1 April 2026. This means candidates must satisfy the minimum educational qualification, work experience, and age requirements as they stood on this specific date, regardless of when they actually submit their online application. Candidates are advised to calculate their exact experience and age as on 01.04.2026 before applying for any particular profile.
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are completely exempted from paying any application fee for BPCL Recruitment 2026. Candidates from UR, OBC-NCL, EWS, and Ex-Servicemen categories need to pay a non-refundable fee of ₹1,180/- (which includes ₹1,000 base fee plus 18% GST) along with applicable payment gateway charges. The fee can only be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking, and once paid, it will not be refunded under any circumstances, including chargeback requests.
BPCL follows a DPE-approved IDA pay scale structure ranging from E2 to E8 grade for this recruitment drive. The E2 grade (₹50,000–₹1,60,000) carries an approximate CTC of ₹21.07 Lakhs per annum at the minimum, while the highest grade, E8 (₹1,20,000–₹2,80,000), offers an approximate CTC of ₹55.49 Lakhs per annum. The exact CTC depends on factors such as the profile applied for, educational qualification, years of relevant experience, and performance during the selection process, along with the posting location.
The selection process for BPCL Recruitment 2026 is multi-staged and may include Application Screening, a Computer Based Test (CBT) covering General Aptitude and Professional Knowledge, Case Based Discussion or Group Task, Personal Interview, and finally a Pre-Employment Medical Examination as per OISD-GDN-166 guidelines. The exact combination of stages used depends on the number of applications received for each specific profile. Document verification is carried out before the Case Based Discussion, Group Task, or Interview stage, and candidates found ineligible at that point will not be allowed to proceed further.
Yes, candidates presently employed in Central or State Government, Autonomous Bodies, or other PSUs can apply for BPCL Recruitment 2026, but they must submit their application through the proper channel. Such candidates are required to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer at the time of the selection process. If the NOC is not produced when required, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the further selection process, and their candidature will not be entertained by BPCL.
The Site Manager – WSA (Highway Rest Stops) post under the Wayside Amenities vertical has the highest number of vacancies in this recruitment drive, with 23 posts on offer. This is followed by the Team Member/Leader – Finance post with 15 vacancies. Both these posts have comparatively shorter experience requirements (5 years and 14 years respectively) compared to some of the senior BPRL and Petrochemical roles, making them attractive options for professionals with relevant retail, hospitality, or finance backgrounds looking to join a Maharatna PSU like Bharat Petroleum.