About This Recruitment
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced 154 non-management vacancies for its Mumbai Refinery and Kochi Refinery under Advertisement No. BPCL.HR.ER.03.NMGT.RECT. The openings are aimed at young diploma engineers who already have some hands-on plant or apprenticeship experience. Online applications were accepted from 29 July to 13 August 2026, and the computer based test (CBT) is planned for September 2026.
Posts And Branches
- Process Technician (Chemical): 60 posts for chemical engineering or chemical technology diploma holders.
- Process Operator / Operator (Chemical): 64 posts for the same chemical branches.
- Technician / Operator (Mechanical): 13 posts for mechanical engineering diploma holders.
- Technician (Electrical): 17 posts for electrical, electrical and electronics, electrical power system or industrial control diploma holders.
The notification also gives a category-wise split (UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST) for each post; refer to it for the reserved seats in your category.
Who Could Apply
Candidates needed a diploma in the relevant branch with at least 60% marks (GEN / EWS / OBC-NCL) or 50% marks (SC / ST / PH), plus at least one year of relevant experience or apprenticeship. The age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation as per BPCL rules. The fee was ₹590 plus 18% GST for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, and nil for SC, ST and PH candidates.
What To Do Now
- Log in to the application portal and confirm that your form and fee payment show as complete.
- Save a copy of the submitted form and the payment receipt.
- Prepare for the CBT using the syllabus and exam details given in the official notification.
- Check the BPCL careers page regularly for the admit card, which will be issued before the exam.
Points To Remember
Keep your diploma marksheets, experience or apprenticeship certificate and category certificate ready, as these are the eligibility conditions BPCL has set. Make sure your experience is in the relevant field, as the notification asks for relevant experience or apprenticeship of at least one year.