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FIXED TERM ENGAGEMENT FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) AND RENEWABLE
ENERGY

Fortune Global 500 Company, Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company and one
of the integrated energy companies in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum
products, with presence in the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company
attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the club of companies having greater operational & financial
autonomy.

Bharat Petroleum’s Refineries at Mumbai, Kochi and Bina have a combined refining capacity of around
35.3 MMTPA. Its marketing infrastructure includes a network of installations, depots, energy stations, aviation
service stations and LPG distributors. Its distribution network comprises over 21,800+ Energy Stations, over
6,200 LPG distributorships, 525 Lubes distributorships, and 123 POL storage locations, 53 LPG Bottling
Plants, 70 Aviation Service Stations, 4 Lube blending plants and 4 cross-country pipelines as on 31.03.2024.

Bharat Petroleum is integrating its strategy, investments, environmental and social ambitions to move towards
a sustainable planet. The company has chalked out the plan to offer electric vehicle charging stations at around
7000 energy stations over the next 5 years.

With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing an ecosystem and a roadmap to become a
Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Bharat Petroleum has been partnering
communities by supporting several initiatives connected primarily in the areas of education, water
conservation, skill development, health, community development, capacity building and employee
volunteering. With ‘Energising Lives’ as its core purpose, Bharat Petroleum’s vision is to be an admired global
energy company leveraging talent, innovation & technology.

IMPORTANT DATES
Commencement of online application 12th February 2025

Last date of online application 12th March 2025

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PROFILES ON OFFER
A. FIXED TERM ENGAGEMENT – R&D

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FIXED TERM ENGAGEMENT – R&D

1) To conduct research activities such as catalyst and material synthesis, characterization, process
optimization, and experimental setups across diverse domains like CO2 utilization, advanced
materials, biofuels, energy storage, polymer, Syn Fuels, metallurgy, analytical sciences, Resid
Upgradation etc.
2) To perform computational modeling, pilot plant operations, and simulations for process
development and scale-up of industrial applications.
3) To analyze research results, interpret data for further improvement, and document findings
through technical reports, patents, and publications in high-impact journals.
4) To carry out additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support research & development.

ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FIXED TERM ENGAGEMENT – R&D

Sr. Essential Education Post Qualification Essential Minimum

Research Areas
No. Qualification* Work Experience as on 01.01.2025

Alkene oligomerization / 1 year of hands-on experience in the

Ph.D. in Organic/
1 polymerization to niche Organometallic
synthesis of olefin oligomerization
chemicals catalysts and testing of catalyst activity

1 year of hands-on experience in the

Trimerization and
Ph.D. in Organic/ synthesis of short-chain olefin
2 tetramerization of various Organometallic tri/tetramerization and handling inert
short-chain olefin stream atmosphere reaction

1 year of hands-on experience in the

CO2 valorization to Ph.D. in Heterogeneous
3 synthesis of grafted catalysts and its
specialty chemicals catalysis
characterization

1 year of hands-on experience in the

Ligand synthesis for Ph.D. in Organic /
4 synthesis of phosphite-based ligands and
hydroformylation Organometallic
hydroformylation reaction

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 ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FIXED TERM ENGAGEMENT – R&D

Sr. Essential Education Post Qualification Essential Minimum

Research Areas
No. Qualification* Work Experience as on 01.01.2025

1 year of hands-on experience in the

CO2 to Syngas and higher Ph.D. in Heterogeneous areas of catalyst/material development
5
hydrocarbons catalysis and its characterization for CO2/syngas
to Chemicals/Fuels or similar processes
Synthesis of Catalysts and
Adsorbents for 1 year of hands-on experience in
Synthesis and Characterisation of
6 hydrocarbon conversions, Ph.D. - Chemistry
materials and interpretation of the
gas storage and gas characterization data
separations

Adsorption Simulation 1 year of hands- on experience in

7 Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering
Specialist separation processes

1 year of hands-on experience in process

Ph.D. in Material Science with
Materials Synthesis for and reactor model development, pilot
8 a specialization in zeolite
Catalysis plant operation for CO2/syngas to
synthesis
Chemicals/Fuels or similar processes
Ph.D. in Chemical / Mechanical 1 year of hands-on experience in the area
Computational Fluid Engineering with Specialization of Computational Fluid dynamics and
9
Dynamics (CFD) specialist in Computational Fluid well versed with writing user defined
Dynamics functions
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering
1 year of hands-on experience in the area
Process development with specialization in reactor
10 of process development, reactor model
engineer modeling and process
development and pilot plant operations
development

Metallurgical studies of
Ph.D. in Metallurgical 1 year of hands-on experience in
11 Hydrogen and CNG blends engineering metallurgical studies
in pipelines
1 year of hands- on experience in:
i. graphene research, particularly in the
Development and Ph.D. in Material Science/
context of energy storage devices
Physics/ Electro chemistry /
12 application of graphene in ii. experimental techniques such as
Electrochemical / chemical
energy storage devices Electrochemical works station, XRD,
Engineering
BET Surface Area, Raman & AFM and
Physical property testing
Ph.D. in Analytical/ Organic
Chemistry / other relevant areas 1 year of hands-on experience in the area
13 Analytical Sciences of Chemical Sciences from a of analytical sciences
reputed Institute

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 ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FIXED TERM ENGAGEMENT – R&D

Sr. Essential Education Post Qualification Essential Minimum

Research Areas
No. Qualification* Work Experience as on 01.01.2025

1 year of hands-on experience in the area

Ph.D. in Chemical / Mechanical of process Modeling and simulation with
Process Simulation and
14 Engineering with specialization expertise in optimization using software
Modeling specialist in Modeling and Simulation tools (Aspen plus, Hysys, EDR), other
programming tools (Matlab, Python etc.)
Acrylate Polymers, 1 year of hands-on research experience
Ph.D. degree in chemistry /
Biodegradable polymers in polymer synthesis with a background
15 polymer science / polymer
and superabsorbent in free radical polymerizations and UV-
chemistry / material chemistry
polymers initiated polymer synthesis
1 year of hands- on experience of
working in reputed national or
international research organization in the
areas of Metabolic Pathway Engineering
of industrial microorganisms.
Ph.D. in Biotechnology /
Microbiology / Biochemistry /
Biotechnologist/ Candidate with experience in fungal
16 Life Sciences with genetic engineering will be preferred.
Microbiologist specialization in genetic
The candidate should be proficient in:
engineering / molecular biology
• computational methods to discover,
design, and optimize metabolic
pathways &
• DNA assembly and Genome Editing
using CRISPR-CAS9
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering/ 1 year of hand- on experience from
Production of biochemicals Bioprocess Engineering with reputed national or international research
17 from 1G & 2G biorefinery specialization in process organization in the areas of biofuels and
sugars- Bioprocess engineer engineering with expertise in bioprocess development, scale-up of
bioprocess development bioprocesses

* Essential Educational Qualification – For all profiles/ research areas mentioned above, the candidate
should have additionally secured minimum 65% marks (aggregate marks of all semesters/years) in all
Graduate and Post graduate degree examinations, relaxed to 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD.

Upper Age Limit for General and EWS candidates- 38 years as on 01.01.2025.

Age relaxations will be applicable to the candidates belonging to different categories (OBC-NCL/ SC/
ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen) as per the Presidential Directives.
Cumulative relaxation in age for one/more than one category taken together shall be limited to a maximum
of 10 years.

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B. FIXED TERM ENGAGEMENT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY

1. Renewable Energy- Solar Projects / Wind Projects/ Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)-
Team Lead

B. Tech / B.E. / B.Sc. (Engg) (4- year course) in Electrical/ Electrical &
Essential Educational
Electronics/ Mechanical streams with 70% marks (aggregate marks of all
Qualifications
semesters/years), relaxed to 60% marks for SC/ST/PwBD from a recognized
university.

• Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV)

systems/ wind power plants / battery energy storage solutions, ensuring timely
project execution and operational excellence.
• Oversee feasibility studies, site assessments, energy yield analyses, and
technical designs for complex solar/ wind / BESS projects.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing system performance, including
energy generation, storage utilization, and troubleshooting operational issues.
Key Challenges & • Ensure strict adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards, while
Expectations driving continuous improvement initiatives in project execution and system
operations.
• Manage O&M activities for solar/ wind / BESS projects, including real-time
performance monitoring, energy reporting, and corrective action planning.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering professional
growth and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess emerging technologies, drive innovation,
and support grid integration strategies for renewable energy systems.

Minimum 18 years of post-qualification work experience out of which 8 years of

Essential Work- experience in solar energy/ wind energy / battery storage systems, or related
Experience renewable energy solutions.
(as on 01.01.2025)
The candidate should have worked for at least 3 years in a supervisory/ Team Lead
position.

Upper Age Limit for General and EWS candidates- 45 years.

Age relaxations will be applicable to the candidates belonging to different

Upper Age Limit
categories (OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen) as per the Presidential
(as on 01.01.2025) Directives.
Cumulative relaxation in age for one/more than one category taken together shall
be limited to a maximum of 10 years

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2. Renewable Energy- Solar Projects/ Wind Projects/ Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)-
Team Member

B. Tech / B.E. / B.Sc. (Engg) (4- year course) in Electrical/ Electrical &
Essential Educational
Electronics/ Mechanical streams with 70% marks (aggregate marks of all
Qualifications
semesters/years), relaxed to 60% marks for SC/ST/PwBD from a recognized
university.

• Supervision of installation and commissioning of solar photovoltaic (PV)

systems/ wind power plants / battery storage solutions.
• Assist in feasibility studies, site assessments, energy yield analysis, and system
design for solar/ wind / BESS projects.
Key Challenges & • Monitor and analyse system performance, including energy generation and
Expectations storage, and arrange troubleshooting of operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards
for solar PV/ wind / energy storage systems.
• Oversee O&M activities, energy generation, storage utilization, and report non-
compliances.

Essential Work- Minimum 7 years of post-qualification work experience out of which 3 years of
Experience experience in solar energy/ wind energy/ battery storage systems, or related
(as on 01.01.2025) renewable energy solutions.

Upper Age Limit for General and EWS candidates- 35 years.

Upper Age Limit Age relaxations will be applicable to the candidates belonging to different
categories (OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen) as per the Presidential
(as on 01.01.2025)
Directives.
Cumulative relaxation in age for one/more than one category taken together shall
be limited to a maximum of 10 years

3. Renewable Energy- Civil/Mechanical Construction- Team Member

Essential Educational B. Tech / B.E. / B.Sc. (Engg) (4- year course) in Civil/ Mechanical streams with
Qualifications 70% marks (aggregate marks of all semesters/years), relaxed to 60% marks for
SC/ST/PwBD from a recognized university.

• Oversee construction activities related to Renewable Energy and Hydrogen

Projects.
Key Challenges &
• Prepare detailed project plans, schedules, and resource management.
Expectations
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality
benchmarks.

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 • Conduct inspections and resolve on-site issues effectively.
• Manage vendor coordination and maintain project documentation

Essential Work- Minimum 7 years of post-qualification work experience in site supervision,

Experience construction and project management.
(as on 01.01.2025)

Upper Age Limit for General and EWS candidates- 35 years.

Age relaxations will be applicable to the candidates belonging to different
Upper Age Limit categories (OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen) as per the Presidential
(as on 01.01.2025) Directives.
Cumulative relaxation in age for one/more than one category taken together shall
be limited to a maximum of 10 years

ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FIXED TERM ENGAGEMENT (FTE)

1. All the candidates should have proof of award of applicable degree & Marks sheets on or before Last date
of receipt of Application i.e, 12th March 2025. In case of candidates with Ph.D. degree, the PhD Final
degree/Provisional degree should have been awarded on or before the Last date of receipt of Application
i.e, 12th March 2025.

2. Candidates belonging to General, OBC-NC & EWS category should have secured marks (aggregate
marks of all semesters/years, i.e., taking average of all the semesters/years, irrespective of weightage
given to any particular subject (including languages)/semester/year of the Institute/University) in all
graduate and post graduate degree examinations, with relaxations mentioned against each profile for
SC/ST/PwBD. Rounding off percentage is not allowed.
3. Degree/ Diploma in Branch / Subjects as specified against respective FTE positions above will ONLY be
considered as eligible qualification. No allied disciplines/ streams other than the ones explicitly
mentioned here are allowed.
4. No Claim of possession of a qualification equivalent to above prescribed Qualification shall be
entertained.
5. Experience gained after date of declaration of the result of qualifying degree will only be considered
towards counting experience. Any experience gathered as a short-term trainee (summer/winter project
etc. during pursuing Degree/Diploma) will not be considered experience
6. Teaching Experience will not be considered relevant work experience.
7. Research Work carried out during acquiring a Ph.D. will not be considered as relevant work experience.
8. All the qualifications should be course/s from AICTE approved / UGC recognized University/Deemed

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 University. The courses offered by Autonomous Institutions should be equivalent to the relevant courses
approved / recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU/UGC/AICTE).
9. Wherever CGPA/OGPA or letter grade in a qualifying degree is awarded, equivalent percentage of marks
should be indicated in the application form as per norms adopted by University/Institute. Please also
obtain a certificate to this effect from University / Institute which shall be required at the time of selection
process (if shortlisted).
10. Higher Qualifications, if any to be mentioned.
11. In the case of Ph.D. candidates, experience if any (as on 1st January 2025) will be counted from the date
of award of final Degree/Provisional Degree. It is mandatory for candidates possessing a Ph.D.
qualification to mention the date of successful defense of Ph.D. in their application. This can be mentioned
in the column seeking details of end date of the qualification.
12. For the profile of Fixed Term Engagement – R&D, candidates with Integrated Ph.D. may also apply.
However, such candidates must produce a master’s degree qualification.

RESERVATION, CONCESSIONS AND RELAXATIONS

1. Reservations of posts for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and PwBD (Persons with benchmarked disabilities –
with degree of disability 40% or above) are as per Government/Presidential Directives.

2. Candidates seeking reservation as SC/ST/OBC-NCL, shall have to produce a certificate in the prescribed
proforma, meant for appointment to posts under the Government of India, from the designated authority
indicating clearly the candidate’s caste, the Act/Order under which the caste is recognized as SC/ST/OBC
and the Village/Town the candidate is ordinarily a resident of. They must also ensure that the name of
their caste/community and its spelling in their caste/community certificate should be exactly as mentioned
in the lists notified by the Central Government from time to time (for OBC category, list of castes
recognized by the Govt. of India as OBC castes in the central list is available on the site
https://www.ncbc.nic.in, for ST category the list of castes for each state is available on the site
www.ncst.nic.in and for SC category the list of castes for each state is available on the site
https://socialjustice.gov.in/). A certificate containing any variation in the caste name will not be accepted.
Further the OBC certificate should also clearly indicate that the candidate does not belong to Creamy
Layer as defined by the Government of India for applying to posts and services under the Central
Government.

3. The OBC claim of a candidate will be determined in relation to the State (or part of the State) to which
his/her father originally belongs. A candidate who has migrated from one State (or part of the State) to
another should, therefore, produce an OBC certificate which should have been issued to him/her based on
his/her father's OBC certificate from the State to which he (father) originally belongs.

4. The OBC candidates who belong to ‘Creamy Layer’ are not entitled for concession admissible to OBC-
NCL candidates and such candidates will have to indicate their category as ‘General’. Further the OBC-

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 NCL candidates will have to give a self-undertaking, at the time of Personal Interviews (if shortlisted), in
terms of DOPT memo No. 36012/22/93-Extt. (SCT) dated 08.09.1993, indicating that they belong to
OBC- Non Creamy Layer.

5. A person who wants to avail the benefit of PwBD reservation will have to submit a disability certificate
issued by a Competent Authority as prescribed in RPwBD Act, 2016. PwBD candidates will be considered
after taking into account the nature of duties & responsibilities of the job, location, hazard, strain & other
factors, also considering that the condition is not likely to interfere with the performance of duties of the
post with reasonable efficiency and without possible deterioration of his/her health. The final appointment
would be based on candidate’s medical fitness with respect to job profile of the identified post.

6. For getting the benefits of reservation under EWS category, the Income and Asset Certificate shall be
valid for the financial year 2024-25 and should have been prepared on the basis of income and asset
verification for the financial year 2023-24. The name of the caste should be clearly mentioned in the
aforesaid certificate. Caste name like “General/Samanya etc.” will not suffice. Applicant’s photo on the
certificate should be duly pasted, signed and stamped by issuing authority. ‘Income and Asset Certificate’
shall be submitted by such candidates at the time of interview (if called for interview). No request for
extension of time for production of ‘Income & Asset Certificate’ beyond the said date shall be entertained.
In case candidates fail to produce the same at the time of interview, they will not be allowed to appear for
interview. Further, their request for interview under General category will also not be entertained.

7. Maximum age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC & ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD
candidates.

8. Maximum age relaxation by 5 years is applicable for Ex-servicemen & Commissioned Officers (including
ECOs/ SSCOs) subject to them rendering minimum 5 years’ service in Armed Forces and fulfilment of
other conditions prescribed by the Govt. of India.

9. However, cumulative relaxation in age for one/more than one category (mentioned above in pt. 7 and 8)
taken together shall be limited to a maximum of 10 years.

10. If the SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PwBD/ EWS certificate has been issued in a language other than English/
Hindi, the candidates will be required to submit a self-certified translated copy of the same either in
English or Hindi.

11. Relaxed standards in assessment/selection will be applicable for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Relaxation
might be extended to OBC- NCL candidates also.

12. Any request for change in Category (Gen./SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) once filled in the online
application form, will not be considered and accordingly concession/relaxation applicable will not be
extended.

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 DURATION OF ENGAGEMENT

1. The engagement shall be on a fixed-term contractual basis. The duration of engagement shall be for a
maximum period of 3 years or co-terminus with the completion of the Project, whichever is earlier.
2. During the period of engagement, the fixed term contract can be prematurely terminated by giving written
notice period of one (1) month or payment of one (1) month pay (@ pro-rated annual stipend amount) in
lieu thereof to the FTE. Similarly, in case the FTE wants to prematurely terminate the contract, then
he/she has to give 1(one) month notice or has to make payment of 1 (one) month pay (@ pro-rated annual
stipend amount) to BPCL in lieu thereof.
3. The engagement of FTE is purely temporary for a fixed tenure. The FTE has no lien, right or tenure
against any post in BPCL, and shall not at any time during or after expiry of the term of engagement or
its premature termination make any claim for regularization or employment in BPCL.
4. On disengagement, all relationship between the FTE and BPCL shall cease to exist and end.

STIPEND

FTE PROFILES RANGE OF MONTHLY STIPEND*

Research & Development Rs. 1,08,210 to Rs. 1,61,940
Renewable Energy – Team Lead Rs. 1,61,940 to Rs. 3,57,700
Renewable Energy – Team Member Rs. 1,08,210 to Rs. 1,61,940
*shall be subject to deduction of Income Tax at source and any other tax liable as
per rules prevailing

1. The actual stipend to be paid per month to FTE will depend on various factors, such as educational
qualification & number of years of relevant work- experience, etc. and will be decided post selection.

2. The FTE will be covered under Accident and Medical Insurance, over and above the monthly stipend
mentioned above.

3. Additionally, the FTEs will be paid ‘Performance Based Pay’ ranging from 3% - 9% of the annual
stipend based on their performance assessment during the engagement period. An annual increment
(from the second year of engagement) ranging from 3% - 6% of the annual stipend will also be granted
to the FTEs based on their performance.

4. All FTEs would be eligible for Paid Holidays (including Restricted Holidays) as applicable for regular
employees posted at the location. Additionally, FTE engaged on Project basis shall be eligible for 24
days of paid leave for each Calendar year. The modalities of accrual of paid leave will be
communicated at a later stage post selection. Paid leave outstanding in the account of the FTE, at the
end of the calendar year cannot be availed in the next year.

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 Unutilized paid leave accumulated during the period of Engagement can be encashed on completion
of Fixed Term Contract or its earlier termination for which calculation of encashment amount shall be
done taking into account monthly consolidated pay @ 30 days in a month.

5. PF shall be deducted as per statutory maximum wage ceiling decided by EPFO from time to time. PF
shall be released to the FTE on completion of contract.

6. Admissibility of other statutory benefits to FTE shall be as mandated by Government of India from
time to time.

7. Breakfast and lunch facilities are provided at the office premises for which a monthly nominal lump
sum amount will be deducted.

8. As part of the discharge of their duties they may be required to travel to other locations. Work-related
travel expenses will be separately reimbursed as per the entitlements in vogue.

SELECTION METHODOLOGY

1. The multi-stage selection process may comprise of various shortlisting tools like Application Screening
(on basis of number of years of relevant work-experience / educational qualification/ technical
expertise/ certifications/ number of patents (if applicable)/ publications in high impact journals (if
applicable)/ demonstrable achievements in their fields), Written/Computer Based Test, Presentation on
relevant topic (for FTE-R&D), Personal Interview etc. The selection process adopted will depend on
the number of applications received for a particular profile.

2. The provisional selection of the candidate will be based on multiple parameters, such as, Relevant work-
experience, Significant on-the-job achievements, Performance in various selection processes.

3. Please note that application for these profiles and/or participation in any stage of recruitment i.e., Written
/ Computer Based Test / Case Presentation / Personal Interviews / any other tests / Pre- Engagement
medical examination etc., does not confer any right to an individual for employment with BPCL.
MEDICAL STANDARDS

1. Candidates provisionally selected by BPCL will have to clear a Pre-Engagement Medical Examination
before joining. Company’s Authorized Doctor/ nominated hospitals will assess the health of such
candidates, and the final appointment will be subject to them meeting the medical standards prescribed
by the Company. The decision on medical fitness by Company Doctor/ Company Authorized Doctor
would be final and binding on all candidates. No correspondence or queries in this regard shall be
entertained by the Corporation.

2. Candidates selected under Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) category, except for the
handicap for which relaxation is acceptable and extended, must be within the prescribed normal range

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 for all other physical standards.

3. Reference for a medical examination does not mean final selection.

PROBATION & PLACEMENT

1. Selected FTEs would be on probation for 6 months, wherein their services can be terminated without
notice or prior warning, if they are found to be lacking in their performance.

2. Upon successful completion of the probation period, appraisal of the FTE’s performance will be carried
out every year. If during such Annual Performance Appraisals, the performance of the FTEs is found
to be below the prescribed standards/ unsatisfactory, the FTE may be warned, if they do not improve
their performance within three months thereof, their services will be terminated with immediate effect.
In such cases the Corporation will not be liable to pay any amount in lieu of notice period.

4. Posting of FTEs can be across the country, in any of the existing/future BPCL locations. The placement
of FTE shall be non-transferable.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Online applications will be accepted from 12th February to 12th March 2025 23:59 hours and no other
mode of application will be accepted.

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply ONLINE only on

https://www.bharatpetroleum.in/Careers/Job-Openings.aspx, after reading detailed advertisement.

Please follow the steps mentioned below, before filling the online application form:

STEP 1: Candidates must fulfil the essential requirements of the post and other conditions stipulated in the
advertisement. They are advised to satisfy themselves with the same before applying. No enquiry asking
for advice on eligibility will be entertained.

STEP 2: Candidates are advised to keep legible scanned copies of the below mentioned documents (PDF
documents) ready and upload them in the online application form at place(s) designated for the same.
i. Date of Birth Proof (Class 10th / 12th pass certificate/ DOB Certificate).
ii. Educational Qualification Proof (Consolidated Marksheet & Degree/ Diploma Certificate). The
documents pertaining to the highest relevant degree/diploma should be uploaded. The candidate must
have successfully passed such degree/ diploma and should have relevant work experience after such
degree/ diploma as stipulated in the section above. It is mandatory to upload both Consolidated
Marksheet along with Degree/Diploma Certificate to be considered eligible for any profile.

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 iii. Service Certificate/ Work-Experience Certificates (issued by respective organizations on their
letterhead) clearly showing:
a. Details of Employee (showing Name, Designation, Length of Service, Date of Joining and Date
of Separation (if applicable, etc.)
b. Nature of Employment – Full time/Part Time/ Fixed Term etc.
c. Detailed Nature of Work
d. Current Basic Salary and CTC.

The Work Experience / Service certificate should necessarily be on the letter head of the organization and
should be signed/ stamped by authorized representative of such organization. Such Work Experience/
Service Certificate should necessarily be provided for each organization mentioned in the candidates’
application form.

In case of absence of any of the aforesaid data in the Work Experience/ Service Certificate, BPCL shall be
at liberty to take a final decision on the basis of the information furnished by the candidate.
iv. Relevant Category/ Caste Certificate (applicable only for SC / ST/ OBC-Non-Creamy Layer/ EWS/
PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, issued for Appointments in Posts Under Government of India).
v. Recent Color Passport Size Photograph, not older than January 2025.
vi. Scanned copy of Signature. Signatures in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted

vii. Latest three salary slips from their current organization scanned together in a single pdf file.
viii. Latest Form 16 as proof of last CTC drawn to be produced in case shortlisted for further selection
process

Any mismatch in name, qualification, experience, etc., from original documents and the data submitted in
the online application form will lead to disqualification at any stage.

STEP 3: APPLICATION REGISTRATION

• Candidates to go to https://www.bharatpetroleum.in/Careers/Job-Openings.aspx & click on the option

"APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.

• To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact
details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system
and displayed on the screen. Candidates should note down the Provisional Registration Number and
Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be
sent.

• In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save the data
already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online application
candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online

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 application form and modify the same if required.

• Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the details verified
to ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.

• Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves
as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the COMPLETE REGISTRATION BUTTON.

• The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application
as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets/Identity proof. Any change/alteration found may disqualify
the candidature.

• Validate your details and save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save & Next'
button.

• Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines
for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature.

• Candidates can proceed to fill in other details of the Application Form.

• Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before COMPLETE
REGISTRATION.

• Modify details, if required, and click on 'COMPLETE REGISTRATION' ONLY after verifying and
ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded, and other details filled in by you are correct.

• Click on the ‘Submit' button. Candidates are NOT required to send printout of application or any
other documents in hard copy to BPCL.

For clarifications, if any, reach out to us by writing an email to z_hrd_co_recruit@bharatpetroleum.in. The

subject of the email must clearly mention the Application ID.

Kindly note:

1. Applications with incomplete / wrong particulars will not be considered.

2. The email id and mobile number provided in online application should remain valid for at least one year.
Candidates must use proper e-mail ids created in their names. Applications with pseudo / fake email ids
will attract appropriate action under the law. Communications to the candidates shall be made on their
registered email id and/or mobile number. Post registration of email id and mobile number, request for
change of e-mail ID and mobile number will not be entertained.

3. All the details mentioned in the online form will be treated as final and no request for changes will
be entertained later on. Therefore, candidates are advised to fill the ONLINE form with utmost care
making correct entries in the respective fields. An application once submitted shall not be considered

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 for any editing later on.

4. In the event of non-submission of completed application by candidate, for whatsoever reason, his/ her
candidature will stand cancelled and no further communication/consideration on the same will be
entertained.

5. No email confirmation will be sent to the candidates on successful registration or on successful payment of
application fees.

6. Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online before the closing date and not to wait till the
last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/ inability / failure to log on to the website on account of
heavy load on internet or website jam.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

2. The last date for reckoning age and all other eligibility criteria shall be 1st January 2025.

3. Candidates have to necessarily declare (in case they are shortlisted for subsequent stages) if he/ she has
been arrested, prosecuted, kept under detention or fined, convicted by the Court of Law for any offence,
debarred/disqualified by any Public Service Commission from appearing in its examination.

4. Corrigendum/ Addendum etc. with regard to this advertisement, if any, will be made available on the
Careers page of our official website https://www.bharatpetroleum.in/ only. All the candidates are
requested to remain updated regarding each step of the selection process by visiting the aforementioned
page. Candidates may please note that personal calls and/or interaction with any of the BPCL officials
during recruitment drive is discouraged, except when necessary/critical.

5. All future communications with the candidates regarding further selection process and shortlisting
will be through e-mail ONLY. BPCL will not be responsible for any loss/ non- delivery of
email/admit card/ any other communication sent, due to invalid/incorrect email id.

6. Qualifications in Branches / Subjects as specified against respective Posts above will ONLY be considered
as eligible qualification. A degree other than the specified Branches / Subjects will not be considered.
Claim regarding possession of a qualification equivalent to the prescribed qualification will not be
entertained.

7. Candidates presently employed in Central/ State Government, Autonomous bodies, and PSUs, should
submit their application through proper channel. They must produce a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from
their employer at the time of selection process, failing which they will not be allowed to appear for the
selection process and their candidature will not be entertained.

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8. Shortlisting will be provisional without verification of documents. Candidature will be subject to
verification of all details/ documents with the originals when a candidate reports for further selection
process (if shortlisted). In case a candidate is called for selection process and is found to be not satisfying
the eligibility criteria (Age, Educational Qualification, Work Experience, etc.) he/ she will not be allowed
to appear for any selection process(s).

9. Candidates are advised to submit only one application. In case of multiple applications from a candidate,
the latest one shall be considered as final, and the older applications shall be rejected without any notice.

10. Reimbursement of 3rd AC train fare by the shortest route to the selection venue is admissible for Computer
Based Test for outstation SC, ST & PwBD candidates and 2nd AC train fare for all candidates appearing
in the Interview by the shortest route is admissible for outstation candidates, provided the distance travelled
is not less than 30 km.

11. Candidates opting for examination Centre other than the Centre nearest from mailing address will not be
reimbursed travel fare. The candidates will be required to fill in the Travel Allowance (TA) Form which
will be made available during the selection process and submit/upload it along with Travel Proof for travel
undertaken. Travel allowance will be processed through online mode. This reimbursement is not applicable
to candidates who are already in Central/ State Government Services/ PSUs. Detailed instructions
pertaining to mode of travel reimbursement will be made available in the Admit Card/ Call Letter for
selection process.

12. In case a candidate is called for the selection process and is found to be not satisfying the eligibility criteria
(Age, Educational Qualification, Work Experience, etc.) he/ she will not be entitled for reimbursement of
any travelling expenses.

13. BPCL reserves the right to cancel / restrict / enlarge / modify / alter the recruitment process and/or the
selection process thereunder, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reasons.

14. The Corporation also reserves the right not to fill the advertised post at any stage of selection.

15. BPCL reserves the right to take a final decision to assign/offer any suitable job/role/profile to the
candidates found suitable as per the Corporation’s requirements.

16. If any candidate attempts to use external influence for the purpose of facilitating his/her selection, his/her
candidature will automatically be cancelled.

17. In case of any ambiguity or dispute arises on account of interpretation in versions other than English, the
English version will prevail.

18. Furnishing of wrong/false information will lead to disqualification and BPCL will not be responsible for
any of the consequences of furnishing such wrong/false information. Since all the online applications will
be screened without documentary evidence, the candidates must satisfy themselves of the suitability for

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 the position to which they are applying. If at any stage during the recruitment and selection process, it is
found that the candidate has furnished false or inaccurate information or is found ineligible with respect to
any of the eligibility parameters, his/her candidature will be rejected. If any of the above discrepancies
w.r.t. to eligibility parameters, furnishing of wrong information and or suppressing of any material fact is
detected / noticed even after appointment, his/her services will be liable for termination without any notice,
as the appointment would be deemed void ab initio.

19. Canvassing in any form during any stage of recruitment process will lead to cancellation of candidature.

20. Court of jurisdiction for any dispute will be in Mumbai.

21. The General Public is hereby informed that all applications are accepted through our online portal only
and the said activity is not outsourced by BPCL to any agency/individual. Candidates are advised to beware
of such fraudulent agencies/individuals.

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