BPCL has released a 2026 recruitment notification for 154 Technician & Operator (Non-Management) posts, and candidates can apply online from 29 July 2026 to 13 August 2026 through the official BPCL website.
Overview of BPCL Technician Recruitment 2026
- Recruiting body: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) – Maharatna PSU.
- Advertisement: Recruitment to Non-Management posts in Mumbai & Kochi Refineries.
- Total vacancies: 154 Technician & Operator posts.
- Work location: Mumbai Refinery & Kochi Refinery (entry level NG-2 grade).
- Pay scale: ₹26,500 – ₹34,000, starting basic pay ₹26,500.
- Official Website: BPCL Careers page
- Notification PDF: BPCL Recruitment 2026 Notification
BPCL Technician & Operator Vacancy Details 2026
As per BPCL Non-Management recruitment notification and coverage:
- Process Technician (Chemical) – 60 posts.
- Process / Utility / Operator (Chemical / Utility) – around 54–64 posts (varies by source; notification clubs these under process/operator/utility roles).
- Technician / Operator (Mechanical) – 13 posts.
- Technician (Electrical) – 17 posts.
Total: 154 Non-Management Technician/Operator posts across both refineries.
Important Dates
- Start date of online application: 29 July 2026.
- Last date to apply online: 13 August 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical, etc.) from a recognized institute.
- Some sources mention Diploma, BE, B.Tech in relevant branches being considered for certain posts, but the core eligibility in news coverage is Diploma holders for Technician/Operator roles; exact branch-wise qualification needs to be taken from the detailed official notification PDF.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 25 years (upper age).
- Applicable age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD candidates as per Government/BPCL rules (refer to official advertisement).
BPCL Technician Salary & Benefits
- Pay scale (NG-2 grade): ₹26,500 – ₹34,000.
- Starting basic pay: ₹26,500 per month plus applicable allowances, benefits and perks as per BPCL rules for Maharatna Central PSU employees.
Selection Process
Based on recruitment details and common PSU patterns:
- Written / computer-based test for eligible candidates.
- Skill test / trade test or further assessment stages (as notified).
- Pre-employment medical examination before final appointment.
Final selection is subject to document verification and medical fitness, and candidates are placed in entry-level NG-2 posts in refineries.
How to Apply Online for BPCL Technician Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply only through online mode.
- Visit BPCL official website: Careers section on bharatpetroleum.in.
- Open the link for “Recruitment to Non-Management Posts – Mumbai & Kochi Refineries” or BPCL Technician/Operator Recruitment 2026.
- Read the detailed notification PDF carefully (post-wise eligibility, age relaxation, exam scheme, reservation).
- Click on Apply Online, complete registration with basic details and contact information.
- Fill in academic qualifications, experience (if any), and select the appropriate post/refinery.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required documents as per format/instructions.
- Pay the application fee if specified in the detailed advertisement (fee details to be taken from official PDF).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.