BPCL Non-Management Recruitment 2026 — 154 Posts, Apply Online by 19 Aug (Mumbai & Kochi)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has released BPCL Non-Management Recruitment 2026 for 154 entry-level posts at its Mumbai Refinery and Kochi Refinery under Advertisement No. BPCL.HR.ER.03.NMGT.RECT. This recruitment covers Process Technician (Chemical), Process Operator/Operator (Chemical), Technician/Operator (Mechanical), and Technician (Electrical) posts, making it one of the more accessible entry points into a Maharatna PSU for diploma holders. Is BPCL Non-Management Recruitment 2026 out? Yes — the notification was released on 29 July 2026 and the online application window remains open. Selected candidates will work at BPCL's Mumbai Refinery or Kochi Refinery in process, operations, or maintenance roles depending on their post code, supporting core refinery functions across the Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines. The selection process for BPCL Non-Management 2026 consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Skill/Proficiency Test (SPT), and a Pre-Employment Medical Examination. The salary for BPCL Non-Management posts 2026 is ₹26,500 to ₹34,000 per month, a competitive entry-level pay scale for a central PSU refinery job, along with the allowances and benefits typically associated with Maharatna-category PSU employment. The BPCL Non-Management 2026 online application is available at bharatpetroleum.in under the Careers section. The last date to apply for BPCL Non-Management Recruitment 2026, after an extension, is 19 August 2026. Application fee is ₹590 (inclusive of GST) for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted. Candidates must read the complete official BPCL Non-Management 2026 notification PDF, available only on the Careers page of bharatpetroleum.com, before applying, since any corrigendum or addendum will be published exclusively there.

Full-time regular Diploma approved by AICTE in the relevant engineering discipline (Chemical for Process Technician/Operator posts, Mechanical for Technician/Operator (Mechanical), and Electrical for Technician (Electrical)). Minimum marks required: General/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates need at least 60% aggregate marks in the diploma; SC/ST/PwBD candidates need at least 50% aggregate marks against reserved vacancies. The notification does not require prior work experience for these entry-level non-management posts, though candidates with relevant apprenticeship or industrial training exposure in a refinery or process industry environment may find the role easier to transition into. Candidates should confirm that their specific diploma branch is accepted against the post code they are applying for, since BPCL notifies branch-eligibility separately for each of the four post codes.

• Technician/Operator (Mechanical) – Kochi Refinery: Full-time regular Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Technician (Electrical) – Kochi Refinery: Full-time regular Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical Power System / Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control)
• Minimum 60% marks for GEN/EWS/OBC-NCL, 50% for SC/ST/PwBD, in an AICTE-approved regular Diploma
• Minimum 1 year relevant post-qualification work experience or apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, in a Refining/Petroleum/Power/Lube/Petrochemical/Fertilizer or Engineering industry
• Candidates holding A.M.I.E., B.E. or B.Tech, or diplomas via part-time/correspondence/distance mode, are not eligible

• 18 to 25 years as on 01.07.2026 for General/EWS candidates
• OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• PwBD: 10 years relaxation (up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD, 13 years for OBC PwBD)
• Ex-Servicemen: relaxation as per Government rules, with military service period deducted
• Maximum cumulative age relaxation: 15 years

• Full-time regular Diploma approved by AICTE in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, matching the post code applied for
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks for General/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates; minimum 50% aggregate marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies
• Age 18 to 25 years as on 01.07.2026 for General/EWS, with the standard category-wise relaxations applying on top of this base
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS candidates applying against unreserved posts are evaluated under general standards, with no relaxation in age or qualifying marks for those unreserved slots
• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply
• Selected candidates can be posted or transferred to any existing or future BPCL refinery, marketing office, or project location, not only Mumbai or Kochi where the current vacancies are notified
• Vacancy numbers are tentative and may increase or decrease at BPCL's discretion and in compliance with applicable reservation policy

• General/EWS/OBC (NCL): ₹590/- (₹500 + 18% GST), non-refundable
• SC/ST/PwBD: Exempted from application fee

• Pay scale: ₹26,500 to ₹34,000 per month
• Posted at Mumbai Refinery or Kochi Refinery, depending on post code
• Additional allowances as per BPCL's non-management pay structure

1. Visit the official BPCL Careers website at bharatpetroleum.in
2. Locate the notification titled "Recruitment to Non-Management Posts in BPCL Mumbai Refinery & Kochi Refinery" (Advt No. BPCL.HR.ER.03.NMGT.RECT)
3. Read the complete official notification PDF carefully to confirm your eligibility for the specific post code you plan to apply for
4. Register with your active email ID and mobile number on the online application portal
5. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and category details accurately
6. Upload the required scanned documents and photograph as specified in the notification
7. Pay the applicable application fee of ₹590 online (SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted)
8. Review all entered details carefully before final submission, since corrections after submission may not be possible
9. Submit the application and download the confirmation before the deadline of 19 August 2026 (11:59 pm)
10. Take a printout of the submitted application and fee receipt, and keep checking the BPCL Careers page regularly for any corrigendum or addendum related to this recruitment