BPCL Associate Executive & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 – Special Drive for PwBD, 49 Posts, Apply by 29 November
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), the Maharatna oil marketing and refining company, has announced a Special Recruitment Drive for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD / Divyangjan). The drive covers 49 entry-level posts: Associate Executive (Engineering), Junior Executive (Accounts), Associate Executive (Official Language – Hindi) and Associate Executive (Quality Assurance). Only PwBD candidates can apply. Online applications run from 9 November to 29 November 2026 (11:59 PM), and the computer-based test is tentatively set for 19 December 2026.
About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna PSU
The indicative split is Associate Executive (Engineering) 33, Junior Executive (Accounts) 8, Associate Executive (Official Language – Hindi) 4 and Associate Executive (Quality Assurance) 4. You must have a benchmark disability of at least 40% under one of categories A to E (blind/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, locomotor, autism/intellectual/SLD/mental illness, or multiple disabilities). BPCL lists, for each post and engineering branch, the sub-categories it finds suitable (for example HH, OA, OL, AAV, VH), so check this before applying. You must be able to do the job's core tasks without help from another person. Postings can be anywhere in India, including BPCL's joint ventures and subsidiaries.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Associate Executive (Engineering) – Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation/Electronics, Computer Science | 33 |
| Junior Executive (Accounts) | 8 |
| Associate Executive (Official Language – Hindi) | 4 |
| Associate Executive (Quality Assurance) | 4 |
| Total (indicative, all for PwBD candidates) | 49 |
Eligibility
Associate Executive (Engineering): a 4-year B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Electronics, Civil, Chemical or Computer Science with 55% (50% for SC/ST), plus 3 years of continuous experience after the degree in specified oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing or infrastructure roles. You must currently be in a managerial or supervisory role. Junior Executive (Accounts): a graduate with 55% (50% SC/ST) who has passed CA Inter or CMA Inter, plus 5 years of finance experience; fully qualified CAs/CMAs cannot apply. Official Language (Hindi): a full-time M.A. in Hindi with 55%, English in Class 12 or graduation, and 3 years of English–Hindi translation work. Quality Assurance: a full-time M.Sc Chemistry with 55% and 3 years of lab experience in petroleum, oil & gas or chemical industry. Experience is counted up to 1 October 2026.
The age limit is counted as on 1 October 2026. The maximum is 35 years for General/EWS, 38 for OBC-NCL and 40 for SC/ST candidates. Ex-servicemen get relaxation under Government of India guidelines. The same cut-off date applies to qualification and experience.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications open | 9 November 2026 |
| Last date for online applications | 29 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 1 October 2026 |
| Admit card | 10 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Computer Based Test | 19 December 2026 (tentative) |
Application Fee
Refer to the official notification for fee details.
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Associate Executive: E1 ₹40,000–1,40,000 (CTC about ₹17.25 lakh a year); Junior Executive (Accounts): E0 ₹30,000–1,20,000 (CTC about ₹12.38 lakh a year) |
Associate Executives (Engineering, Hindi and Quality Assurance) join Job Group 'A' at E1, ₹40,000–1,40,000, with an approximate CTC of ₹17.25 lakh a year at the start of the scale. Junior Executives (Accounts) join Job Group 'A0' at E0, ₹30,000–1,20,000, with a CTC of about ₹12.38 lakh a year. Everyone starts at the minimum of the scale, whatever their experience. DA on IDA pattern and other allowances are paid on top of basic pay, and there is a one-year probation.
Selection Process
Selection may include application screening, a computer-based test and a personal interview, depending on the number of applicants. For Engineering, Accounts and Hindi, the CBT has 100 questions (Verbal 30, Quantitative 40, Reasoning 30) in 120 minutes, in English only. For Quality Assurance, the test has 150 minutes and adds 20 professional-knowledge questions. Candidates who use a scribe get 20 extra minutes per hour. Shortlisted candidates go through document verification and then a case-based discussion, group task and/or interview. Final selection also weighs experience and achievements and is subject to a medical examination.
How to Apply
Apply only online through bharatpetroleum.in → Careers → Current Job Openings → Apply Online. Click 'New Registration', note your provisional registration number and password, then fill in the form and upload your photo and signature (not in capital letters). Upload PDFs of your date-of-birth proof, mark sheets and degree, experience certificates showing nature of work and current CTC, your latest three salary slips, and your PwBD certificate (plus caste/EWS certificate if any). Appendix I and II are needed if you want a scribe. Submit by 29 November 2026, 11:59 PM. The advertisement does not state an application fee amount. Queries: z_hrd_co_recruit@bharatpetroleum.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in the BPCL PwBD special drive 2026?
49 (indicative): Associate Executive Engineering 33, Junior Executive Accounts 8, Associate Executive Hindi 4 and Associate Executive Quality Assurance 4.
Who can apply?
Only Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (40% or more) in the sub-categories BPCL has marked as suitable for each post.
What is the last date?
29 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
When is the exam?
The CBT is tentatively on 19 December 2026; admit cards are expected on 10 December 2026.
What is the age limit?
35 for General/EWS, 38 for OBC-NCL and 40 for SC/ST as on 1 October 2026.
What is the salary?
Associate Executive E1 ₹40,000–1,40,000 (CTC about ₹17.25 lakh); Junior Executive E0 ₹30,000–1,20,000 (CTC about ₹12.38 lakh).