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BPCL Non-Management Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 154 Kochi & Mumbai Refinery Posts

Advt No: Advt. No. BPCL-KR-and-MR-NON-MGMT-RECT-2026

The online application window closed on 13 August 2026.

This recruitment has progressed to the examination and preparation phase. Explore the official exam pattern, syllabus, and practice papers below.

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Total Vacancies

154 Posts

Eligibility

DIPLOMA

Salary Range

26,500 - ₹34,000

Last Date to Apply

13 August 2026

About this Recruitment

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune 500 Maharatna CPSE, has announced recruitment for 154 Non-Management posts (General Workman-B Trainee) across Kochi Refinery in Kerala and Mumbai Refinery in Maharashtra. Positions are available in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation engineering streams. Candidates with a regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering can apply online on the IBPS registration portal between 29 July 2026 and 13 August 2026. Selection is based on an Online CBT and Skill Test.

✨ Copilot Highlights

  • BPCL Non-Management Recruitment 2026 for 154 General Workman-B Trainee positions.
  • Postings at Kochi Refinery (Kerala) and Mumbai Refinery (Maharashtra).
  • Pay scale in Grade NG-2: ₹26,500 – ₹34,000 per month plus industrial DA, HRA, and refinery perks.
  • Selection through Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by practical Skill / Trade Test.
  • Online registration active on bharatpetroleum.in and IBPS portal from 29 July to 13 August 2026.

Important Dates

1

Notification Released

29 July 2026

2

Application Start Date

29 July 2026

3

Last Date to Apply

13 August 2026

4

Exam Date

15 September 2026

Vacancy Breakdown

Post NameVacanciesEligibility
General Workman-B (Trainee) - Chemical / Petrochemicals (Kochi & Mumbai Refinery)68 DIPLOMA
General Workman-B (Trainee) - Mechanical (Kochi & Mumbai Refinery)42 DIPLOMA
General Workman-B (Trainee) - Electrical / Instrumentation (Kochi & Mumbai Refinery)44 DIPLOMA

Age Limit & Eligibility

Minimum Age

18 Years

Maximum Age

25 Years

* Age calculated as on 1 July 2026

Age Relaxations:

SC / ST Candidates: +5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: +3 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): +10 Years
Ex-Servicemen: +5 Years

⚡ Am I Eligible? (Instant Age & Cut-off Verifier)

Select your DOB and category (Calculated as on 1 July 2026)

Educational Eligibility: DIPLOMA, ITI
Compensation & 7th CPC Structure

Pay Scale & In-Hand Salary Structure

Pay Level / Grade: Grade NG-2 Pay Scale of ₹26,500 – ₹34,000 per month with starting basic pay ₹26,500 plus Industrial DA, HRA, Medical Benefits, PF, Gratuity, and Refinery Shift Allowances.

Official Pay Scale

₹26,500 - ₹34,000

Monthly Allowances & Earnings
Basic Pay26,500
Dearness Allowance (DA)50% of Basic Pay (₹13,250)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)₹2,385 - ₹7,155 (9% - 27% by City Tier X/Y/Z)
Transport Allowance (TA)₹2,700 + DA
Other AllowancesMedical & Special Allowances (as applicable)
Standard Deductions
NPS (10%) / PF / HealthNPS (10%), Health & Insurance (~₹4,475 - ₹5,475)
Gross Salary₹44,835 - ₹50,930 / month

Estimated In-Hand Salary

₹39,360 - ₹46,455 / month

Scheme of Examination

Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus

Download Official Syllabus PDF

Stage 1: Written / Computer Based Test (CBT / OMR)

Exam Mode: Computer Based Objective Multiple Choice Test

90 Minutes
Total Marks: 100
Negative Marking: 0.25 or 0.33 marks deducted per incorrect answer (as per notice)
Subject / SectionNo. of QuestionsMax Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2525
General Awareness & Current Affairs2525
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability2525
English / Hindi Comprehension / Domain Subject2525

Key Subject-Wise Syllabus Topics

General Awareness & Static GK

Indian Polity & ConstitutionHistory & CultureGeography & EnvironmentGeneral Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)National & International Current Affairs

General Intelligence & Reasoning

AnalogiesClassificationSeries CompletionCoding-DecodingBlood RelationsDirection SenseNon-Verbal Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

Number SystemPercentage & AverageRatio & ProportionProfit & LossSimple & Compound InterestTime, Speed & DistanceMensuration
Application Guide

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Keep all required documents, scanned photograph, and signature ready before starting the form.

1

Visit the official recruitment portal: https://www.bharatpetroleum.in

2

Carefully read the official notification PDF (Advt No: Advt. No. BPCL-KR-and-MR-NON-MGMT-RECT-2026) to confirm eligibility criteria.

3

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) or new user registration on the official portal.

4

Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and category reservation details accurately.

5

Upload scanned passport-sized photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB) in the prescribed format.

6

Pay the applicable application fee online and download/print the final confirmation page for future reference.

Documents Required & Upload Specifications

Recent Passport Size Color Photograph

20 KB to 50 KB, JPG/JPEG format, white/light background, taken within 3 months

Scanned Candidate Signature

10 KB to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG format, black/blue ink on white paper

Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets

100 KB to 300 KB, clearly readable PDF/JPG format

Category / EWS / Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

100 KB to 300 KB, valid PDF format issued by competent authority

Application Fee

General / EWS / OBC (NCL) Candidates₹590
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen CandidatesFree

Payment Modes: Online Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI

Selection Process

1
Stage 1: Online Computer Based Test (CBT) covering General Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and Technical/Domain Knowledge
2
Stage 2: Skill Test / Practical Trade Test (Qualifying in nature) for domain evaluation
3
Stage 3: Document Verification (Original Academic, Technical & Category Certificates Verification)
4
Stage 4: Pre-Employment Medical Fitness Examination at BPCL Authorized Occupational Health Centres

Frequently Asked Questions

How many total vacancies are available in BPCL Non-Management Recruitment 2026?

BPCL has advertised 154 non-management vacancies for General Workman-B (Trainee) across Kochi Refinery and Mumbai Refinery.

What are the job locations for BPCL Non-Management posts?

Selected candidates will be posted at BPCL Kochi Refinery (Ambalamugal, Kerala) or BPCL Mumbai Refinery (Mahul, Maharashtra).

What is the educational qualification required for BPCL Refinery Trainee?

Candidates must possess a regular full-time Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/PwBD).

What is the age limit and relaxation for BPCL Non-Management recruitment?

The age limit is 18 to 25 years as of 01 July 2026. Upper age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD candidates.

What is the salary and pay scale for BPCL General Workman-B?

The pay scale in Grade NG-2 is ₹26,500 – ₹34,000 per month. Additionally, industrial DA, HRA, PRPP, and other allowances are provided as per company rules.

What is the application fee for BPCL Non-Management posts?

The application fee is ₹590 (including GST) for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are fully exempt (₹0).

What is the selection process for BPCL Refinery recruitment?

Selection is conducted via a two-tier process: Stage 1 Online Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Stage 2 Skill/Trade Test (qualifying nature), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

How can candidates apply online for BPCL Non-Management posts?

Candidates should visit bharatpetroleum.in or the IBPS application link at ibpsreg.ibps.in/bpclmar26, fill out the online form, upload required certificates, and pay the fee before 13 August 2026.

Salary Range

26,500 - ₹34,000

Total Vacancies

154 Posts

Last Date to Apply

13 August 2026

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