Director (Refineries) – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹180,000 - ₹340,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Engineering Graduate from a recognized University/Institute; preference for Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. MBA/PGDM is an added advantage.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience during the last ten years in the Petroleum Refining sector in a large organization of repute.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 45 to 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid Application
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is seeking a visionary leader for the position of Director (Refineries) to manage its extensive refining operations. This single high-profile vacancy offers a competitive IDA pay scale of ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,40,000 and requires an Engineering Graduate with at least five years of experience in the petroleum refining sector. The successful candidate will join the Board of Directors, exercising technical control to achieve peak operational efficiency and productivity. This Maharatna CPSE role is a prestigious opportunity to drive energy security and innovation within India's petroleum industry.
- The appointment is for a five-year term or until the date of superannuation, whichever is earlier.
- Applicants must be at least 45 years of age as on the date of occurrence of the vacancy.
- Candidates from private sector companies with an annual turnover of ₹10,000 crore or more are eligible to apply.
- The selection process involves shortlisting followed by a personal interview by the PESB.
- The final date for nodal officers to forward applications to PESB is July 1, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level Schedule A in IDA Pay Matrix (₹1,80,000–₹3,40,000) plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience Personal Interview by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB)
Application Fees
No application fee
Reservation
Reservation norms follow Government of India guidelines for Board-level appointments in CPSEs.
How to Apply
- Visit the official PESB website at https://pesb.gov.in/ Fill out the application form online against the specific Job Description for Director (Refineries) at BPCL.
- Submit the online application before the deadline of June 22, 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application.
- Forward the printed application through the proper channel such as the Cadre Controlling Authority or Administrative Ministry.
- Private sector candidates may submit their applications directly to PESB.
- Ensure all required documents, including annual reports and qualification certificates, are attached.
- Address offline correspondence to Secretary, Public Enterprises Selection Board, CGO Complex, New Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for the Director (Refineries) position is in the IDA pay scale of ₹1,80,000 to ₹3,40,000 per month plus applicable allowances.
The applicant must be an Engineering Graduate from a recognized University or Institute, with a preference for Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering disciplines.
The minimum age is 45 years. Internal candidates must have at least 2 years of residual service, while others must have 3 years before the superannuation age of 60.
