BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD.

(A Government of India Enterprise)

Mumbai Refinery, Mahul, Mumbai – 400 074

ADV.NO:MR_CRAFT_PT/01/2018 Date: 25.09.2018

RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION FOR THE POST OF CRAFTSMAN

(MECHANICAL), CRAFTSMAN (ELECTRICAL), CRAFTSMAN
(INSTRUMENT) AND PROCESS TECHNICIAN
AT MUMBAI REFINERY

BPCL, a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking and a global Fortune 500 company, engaged
in Exploration of Oil & Gas, Refining, Marketing and Distribution of Petroleum Products
invites applications from young, energetic and bright Indian male candidates meeting the
following eligibility criteria and other parameters for the following positions in Mumbai
Refinery.

1. POSTS AND RESERVATIONS:

No. of Posts reserved

Total No.
Post Code Name of Post OBC
of Posts SC ST UR
(NCL)
Craftsman (Mechanical)
MRME 15
(Gr. 7)
Craftsman (Electrical)
MREL 2
(Gr.7)
0 8 0 17
Craftsman (Instrument)
MRIN 3
(Gr.7)
Process Technician
MRPT 5
(Gr. 7)

Note:
Number of posts and reservations mentioned above are indicative and may increase or
decrease at the absolute discretion of the Corporation. UR-Un reserved, SC-Scheduled
Castes, ST-Scheduled Tribes, OBC (NCL) - Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy
Layer). Relaxations applicable with regard to age will be extended as per extant
guidelines on the subject.

Although the posts notified are for Mumbai Refinery, the Corporation reserves the right
to offer initial posting/subsequent transfer post appointment to any other location of
BPCL, based on the business requirements from time to time.

2. BROAD DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

CRAFTSMAN (MECHANICAL)

1. Preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance, trouble shooting and

overhauling of rotary machines like pumps , turbines, fans, compressors, motors,
blowers, air fin fans, Generators , mixers ,turbo machines & static equipment like
heater , column , vessels , heater, filters , strainers, cylinders , relief valves, gate
valves , globe valves , tanks and exchanger .
2. Spading , despading , rigging , piping erection/dismantling and machining
3. Mechanical seal replacement, bearing replacement and laser alignment of rotary
equipments
4. Supervision of mechanical jobs done by the contractor.
5. Support and handle emergencies including working in various units / Shifts

CRAFTSMAN (ELECTRICAL)

1. Operate all types of HT/LT switchgears, all types of electrical equipments like
generators , transformer, motor, UPS, VFD’s, battery chargers, capacitor banks,
electrical heaters, lighting system, air conditioning plants, plant communication
system, fire alarm and siren systems, lifts, electrical heaters etc.
2. Carry out Preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of all of the above
equipments, all types of earthing and lightning protection systems, electrical heat
tracing system, cathodic protection system, solar plants, air conditioning,
refrigeration, chilling equipment, electrical power fencing, fire alarm panels etc.
including trouble shooting, electrical energization/ de-energization, cable
connection/disconnection, etc.,
 3. Overhauling of HT/LT motors, transformers etc.
4. Maintain records of equipments, schedules and activities.
5. Supervision of electrical jobs done by the contractor.
6. Handle electrical emergencies etc

CRAFTSMAN (INSTRUMENT)

1. Calibration and operation of all type of instruments / equipment such as transmitters,

control valves, switches, gauges, turbine / compressor instruments, Distributed
Control System, quality monitoring analyzers, hydrocarbon leak detectors, safety
instruments, tankage instruments, communication instruments etc. including cleaning
of parts, removal, overhauling and commissioning.
2. Preventive, Predictive, breakdown maintenance and trouble shooting of all critical
instruments as mentioned above.
3. Monitoring of all parameters in the field like Pressure, Temperature, Flow levels,
analyzers etc. including trouble shooting, Signal etc.
4. Maintenance of all types of grounding, surge protection systems in Refinery.
5. Monitoring of all process monitoring equipment’s like Control Room Instrumentation /
Field Panel/ Rotary Equipment Monitoring Devices / DCS / PLC/ Analyzers/
Safety systems etc.
6. Support and handle emergencies including working in various units / Shifts

PROCESS TECHNICIAN

1. Operate equipment like all types of Pumps, Compressors, Valves, Exchangers,

Columns, Vessels, Furnaces, Heaters, Cooling Towers, Fans, Filters, Reactors,
Storage Tanks etc.
2. Monitor all the parameters in the field like Pressure, Temperature, Flow levels,
analyzers etc.
3. Carry out simple Lab tests in the field.
4. Ensure the activities of up-keeping the equipment/machinery.
5. Make operational changes in the units as per the Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure Health and Safety of all plant equipment (Static as well as rotary) in the
assigned area.
6. Take appropriate steps during emergencies and plant upsets to protect the plant
 personnel / equipment and inventory.
7. Handle Plant upsets and subsequent trouble shooting.etc

Note:
All the above jobs involve working in rotating shifts (including night shifts). The jobs
require high level of medical & physical fitness and a candidate, if selected would be
required to meet the medical & physical fitness standards as per the Corporation’s
norms for the post, failing which he will be considered ineligible.

The above mentioned description is only illustrative and not exhaustive. The
Corporation reserves the right to assign any job/roles/activities as required from time to
time.

3. PAY & BENEFITS:

The selected candidate will be placed in Grade 7 in the pay scale of `13800-41000*. In
addition to Basic Pay, the appointed candidates will also be entitled for other
benefits/allowances as applicable.
*The pay scales are due for revision w.e.f. 01.01.2017

4. AGE LIMIT (as on 01.01.2019):

a. Minimum 18 years and maximum 30 years as on 01.01.2019 for General

candidates, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST c a n d i d a t e s and 3 years for
OBC(NCL) candidates against the reserved posts.
b. PWDs with degree of disability not less than 40% will be given age relaxation o f
up to 10 years (up to 15 years for PWDs belonging to SC/ST category and up to 13
years for PWDs belonging to OBC category).
c. Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir between 01.01.1980 and 31.12.1989 will
be given age relaxation of up to 5 years.
d. Age relaxation for Ex-servicemen would be as per applicable Govt. guidelines.

5. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION / WORK EXPERIENCE (as on 01.10.2018)

 Name of Qualification Post Qualification Experience
Post

Craftsman First Class (60%) full Time Post-qualification experience (including

(Mechanical) – Diploma in ‘Mechanical period of Apprenticeship) of Minimum 5
Gr ‘7’ Engineering/Technology’ from a Years (mandatory in nature)/desirable
Government Polytechnic or an experience of 7 years, in operation and
equivalent Government maintenance of Rotary & Stationary
recognized institute approved machines related to continuous process
by AICTE in Oil Refining / Petroleum /
Petrochemical / Chemical / Fertilizer
industry etc. in a Factory /
Manufacturing Unit of Repute.
Craftsman First Class (60%) full Time Post-qualification experience (including
(Electrical – Diploma in ‘Electrical period of Apprenticeship) of Minimum 5
Gr ‘7’ Engineering/Technology’ from a Years (mandatory in nature)/desirable
Government Polytechnic or an experience of 7 years, in operation and
equivalent Government maintenance of Electrical Equipments
recognized institute approved related to continuous process in Oil
by AICTE Refining / Petroleum / Petrochemical /
Chemical / Fertilizer industry etc. in a
Factory / Manufacturing Unit of Repute.
Craftsman First Class (60%) full Time Post-qualification experience (including
(Instrument) – Diploma in ‘Instrumentation period of Apprenticeship) of Minimum 5
Gr ‘7’ Engineering/Technology’ from a Years (mandatory in nature)/desirable
Government Polytechnic or an experience of 7 years, in operation and
equivalent Government maintenance Instrumentation and
recognized institute approved Systems related to continuous process in
by AICTE Oil Refining / Petroleum /
Petrochemical / Chemical / Fertilizer
industry etc. in a Factory /
Manufacturing Unit of Repute.
Process First Class (60%) full Time Post-qualification experience (including
Technician – Gr Diploma in ‘Chemical period of Apprenticeship) of Minimum 5
‘7’ Engineering/Technology’ from a Years (mandatory in nature)/desirable
Government Polytechnic or experience of 7 years, in operation of
equivalent Government Pumps, Compressors, Valves, Heat
recognized Institute approved Exchangers, Columns, Vessels, Furnaces,
by AICTE. Heaters, Cooling Towers, Fans, Filters,
Reactors, Chemical/Petroleum product
Storage Tanks etc and other equipment
related to continuous process in Oil
 Refining / Petroleum / Petrochemical /
Chemical / Fertilizer industry etc. in a
Factory / Manufacturing Unit of Repute.
First Class with 60% in all the above position is relaxed to 50% marks for SC/ST/PWD
Candidates

Note:
i. Qualification for the purpose of selection to the advertised post would mean
the qualification on which candidature is offered/ considered as claimed by the
candidate.
ii. Candidates possessing higher qualification than Diploma in Engineering level
qualification such as AMIE / B.E. / B.Tech. Or similar/equivalent/other higher
qualifications, need not apply. B. Sc. after Diploma in Engineering would not be
considered as higher qualification. Suppression of information regarding possession or
attainment of higher qualification shall render a candidate ineligible for
consideration at any stage of selection and termination of services at any time during
employment, if recruited.
iii. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with specialization on Production, Automobile
etc. or any other specialized Diploma connected with Mechanical Engineering will
not be considered as qualification for the post of ‘Craftsman (Mechanical)’.
iv. Diploma in Electrical Engineering combined with Electronics or any other specialized
Diploma connected with Electrical Engineering will not be considered as
qualification for the post of ‘Craftsman (Electrical)’.
v. Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering combined with Electronics or any other
specialized Diploma connected with Instrumentation Engineering will not be
considered as qualification for the post of ‘Craftsman (Instrumentation)’.
vi. Diploma in Chemical Engineering with specializations in Sugar Technology, Rubber,
etc. OR any other specialized Diploma connected with Chemical Engineering will not
be considered as qualification for the post of “Process Technicians’
vii. Specialization/stream nomenclature should be exactly as specified in the Clause 5.
No other streams/combination streams or specialization will be considered.
viii. Candidates currently working in any other Unit/Joint Venture/Subsidiary of Bharat
Petroleum Corporation Ltd. will not be considered.

6. SELECTION METHODOLOGY:
 Selection methodology will comprise of two stages as detailed below:

STAGE 1 – Written Test

i. Candidates would be shortlisted for the Written Test in the order of merit, based on
percentage of marks obtained in the Diploma examination. The shortlisting of
candidates would be a matter of sole discretion of the Corporation. The written test
will assess the candidates on their technical acumen and generic aptitude
including quantitative aptitude, reasoning abilities and basic English language skills.
For qualifying in the written test, overall cut-off marks and sectional cut-off marks
would be decided by the Corporation with due relaxation for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
The cut-off marks may also vary depending on various posts and performance of the
candidates. Candidates should meet both the overall and sectional cut-off marks of
written test to be eligible to be considered for stage two. The Corporation reserves
the right to define the cut-off marks for written test. No queries will be entertained
in this regard.

ii. Written Tests will be conducted at centers identified by the Corporation and would
be suitably informed to the shortlisted candidates. Corporation reserves its right
to include/exclude any test centre at any stage. No request for change in date of
tests or test centers will be entertained for any reason whatsoever.

STAGE 2 – Skill Test

Candidates qualifying in the written test as per the cut-off marks decided by the
Corporation will be called for Skill Test. Skill Test shall be of ‘qualifying nature’ only.
Only such candidates qualifying in this test would be reckoned for empanelment.
Candidates should ensure that they meet all the notified eligibility conditions and
final Selection will be subject to the candidates clearing document/certificate
verification.

Note:
Final appointment of candidates will be subject to their meeting Medical Fitness
norms & standards as per BPCL Pre-Employment Medical Examination / Medical
standards as per Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD). The candidature of candidates
will be provisional till appointment.

7. HOW TO APPLY:
i. Application form
Eligible candidates may apply online from 29.09.2018 onwards to 11 PM on
14.10.2018 through the link available on www.bharatpetroleum.com>Careers.
Candidates sponsored by Employment exchange also need to apply online through
this link only. No other means/mode of application will be accepted. However,
Corporation reserves the right to modify the process if required.
Note:
 There is no application fee. All applicants should have a valid/active email ID.
Candidates are advised to keep the details and password of their email id fully
confidential and do not disclose the same to any other person. Corporation shall not
be responsible for any consequences arising out of candidates disclosing their e-
mail ID related details to any other person.
 Candidates would also be required to upload passport size colour photograph of not
more than 50 kb of file size while filling the application form and therefore before
applying online, candidates are advised to keep the soft copy of the photograph ready
in the system for uploading the same when required in the application form.
 Before applying online, candidates are advised to go through detailed
instructions related to the application process.
 Candidates are advised to duly fill up the details sought in the online application
form. Upon submission of the application form, application number shall be
generated and ‘PDF’ copy of the application form shall be sent to the email ID of
the candidates. Candidates are required to take a printout of the application form
and retain the same after affixing a recent passport size colour photograph (same
as uploaded in the online application) and self-attest the same.
 Candidates shortlisted for the written test will be required to present the
downloaded PDF application form with photograph duly affixed, at the time of the
written test along with other documents which will be suitably intimated to
shortlisted candidates. The candidates are also required to carry along with them one
of the following (original and one photocopy) as a valid identity proof - Aadhar
Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Voters ID or Passport at the time of written test,
failing which they will not be allowed to appear in the written test. Any other
Identity proof will not be accepted.
 Candidates who submit/send more than one application will be disqualified.
 Applications sent manually by any mode including post/courier or in person will not
be accepted.
 Incomplete online applications and applications not fulfilling the eligibility
criteria would be “Rejected”.
 It is advisable to access the form of online application from the place having
 reasonably fair network connectivity so that application process is smooth.
 Applications submitted after 11 PM on 14.10.2018 will not be considered.

ii. List of Documents

Candidates, who qualify in the Written Test, would be required to submit self-attested
copy of the following documents along with the Original at the time of appearing for
the Stage 2 test i.e. Skill Test. However, Corporation reserves right to seek these
documents for verification or any additional document or any required declaration at
any stage of the recruitment & selection process.

 Print of PDF Application Form with photograph affixed and self-attested.

 Age proof - Birth certificate, Matriculation/SSC/SSLC certificate.
 Educational Qualification certificates / Marksheets VIZ., SSC, HSC, Diploma (All
Semesters/years) along with CGPA conversion formula if applicable.
 Caste certificate of SC/ST/OBC (NCL) in the prescribed Govt. of India format, if
applicable
 Medical certificate in respect of PWD candidates
 Relieving letter in respect of Ex-Servicemen Candidates
 Experience certificate/s from employer/s
 NOC from employer, if applicable.
 Proof of Domicile.

Note:
 Candidates are required to carry any one of the following valid Photo-ID cards
in original with a photocopy– Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Voters ID or
Passport while appearing at all stages of selection process.
 Candidates not submitting all the documents detailed in 7. ii above as sought by
the Corporation, will not be permitted to appear for the selection process.
Corporation may at its sole discretion allow the candidate to appear for the selection
process pending submission of documents. Decision of the Corporation in this regard
would be final.

8. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
i. Candidates are required to carefully read the detailed advertisement and ensure
that they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria before applying for the above posts.
For all purposes, interpretation as per English version of the advertisement shall
prevail.
ii. Reservation/Relaxation for SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer - NCL) / Ex-
Servicemen/PWD/J&K domicile candidates will be as per applicable P residential
 directives/Govt. directives on the subject issued from time to time.
iii. Wherever CGPA or Grade is awarded in the examination, its equivalent percentage
of marks must be indicated in the application form as per the norms adopted by
the applicable Board/Institute/University.
For claiming reservation/relaxation benefit of OBC (NCL) category, the candidate
should submit a valid caste certificate (which should not be more than 6 months
old from the last date of submission of application) in the proforma prescribed by the
Govt. of India, which would, among others, specifically mention that the candidate
does not belong to the persons/sections (creamy layer) as mentioned in column 3 of
the schedule to the Dept. of Personnel & training in the Govt. of India OM
No.36012/22/93- Estt. (SCT) dated 08.09.1993. Candidates belonging to OBC
category but falling in Creamy Layer are not entitled to OBC
reservation/relaxation/ benefits. Accordingly, such candidates may choose to apply
for the positions provided they meet the age criterion applicable to general
candidates and indicate their category as “UR”. BPCL being a Central Public
Sector Undertaking, only such communities that are mentioned in the common list
of OBC approved by Central Government shall be treated as OBC for the purpose of
reservation.
iv. Candidate seeking reservation/relaxation as applicable for SC / ST / OBC (NCL), will
have to submit the caste certificate in the prescribed format i s s u e d by the
designated Competent Authority meant for appointment to posts under the Govt.
of India indicating clearly the caste, the Act/Order under which the caste is
recognized as SC / ST / OBC (NCL) and the Village / Town the candidate is ordinarily
resident of.
v. SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against un-reserved posts shall be considered
against general standards and no relaxation in age, qualification cut-off marks,
selection process cut-off marks etc. shall be extended to them.
vi. Persons with disabilities (PWD) are persons with permanent disability of 40% and
above. PWD candidates are required to submit a certificate issued by a medical
board with a minimum of three members constituted by Central/State
government failing which their candidature as PWD candidates will not be
considered.
vii. Candidates currently employed in Govt. / Semi-Govt. / PSU will have to produce
‘No Objection Certificate’ at the time of Skill Test and ‘Release Order’ from
their employers at the time of joining. In case the candidate fails to do so,
his candidature will not be considered.
viii. Candidates sponsored by Employment Exchange are also required to submit online
application.
ix. Candidates domiciled in the states o f Maharashtra will be preferred.
 x. Ex- servicemen candidates applying for the above vacancies must submit a certificate
indicating the equivalence of their qualification to that advertised, failing which the
application will be rejected, without further reference in this regard.
xi. Outstation SC / ST / PWD candidates attending the Written test / Skill test are
eligible for to & fro Sleeper Class train fare / Non-AC bus fare for the self, by the
shortest route, from the nearest available bus/railway station from the mailing
address of the candidate as mentioned in the application form on submission of
original tickets, provided the distance is not less than 30 kms from the venue of
Stage 1 or Stage 2 tests.
xii. Candidates belonging to SC/ ST / PWD category should bring their original caste
certificate/disability certificate along with a photocopy of the same to claim travel
reimbursement.
xiii. Candidates have to make their own arrangement for lodging and boarding for
appearing in tests for any stage of selection process.
xiv. Corporation reserves the right to fill OR to partly fill OR not to fill all or any of
the above posts without assigning any reasons whatsoever.
xv. Only male candidates may apply.
xvi. The candidature of the applicant shall be provisional and subject to subsequent
verification of antecedents/certificates/testimonials. In case it is found/ known at
any stage of selection/recruitment process or thereafter that a candidate does not
fulfill the eligibility norms and / or that he has furnished any incorrect/misleading /
false information / certificate / documents or has suppressed any material fact(s),
his candidature will stand cancelled. If any of the information or material
particulars as furnished by the candidate to the Corporation are found to be untrue,
inaccurate or incorrect at any stage before or after his selection, then the same
shall amount to misrepresentation/ fraud and his services shall be liable to be
terminated unilaterally by the Corporation, at any time.
xvii. The decision of Corporation will be final and binding on all candidates on all
matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the applications, mode of
selection and cancellation of the selection process either in part or full etc.
Filling up of the posts is solely at the discretion of the Corporation and also
subject to the suitability of candidates & Corporation’s requirement and no claim
will arise for selection. Corporation reserves the right to call only such candidates
for various stages of selection process who in its opinion are likely to be suitable.
Corporation may at its discretion, alter the minimum eligibility
standard/criteria/cut-off to restrict the number of candidates or to make
available sufficient number of candidates to be called for written test or for
subsequent stages. No enquiry or correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
xviii. For any other general queries pertaining to this recruitment advertisement please
 email to [email protected] . Correspondence/Communication in
any other manner will not be entertained. Candidates are advised to mention their
application number in the subject of the mail while corresponding on any
information/query related to this recruitment notification and related details.
Candidates are also advised to mention their correct e-mail ids and contact no.
/mobile number (10 digits) and keep checking their e-mail messages.
xix. Candidates are advised to regularly visit our website
www.bharatpetroleum.com>Careers for updates about the recruitment process or
for any communication on dates/corrigendum/addendum/other modalities. Post
notification all the correspondence would be through website/e-mail only.
xx. Court of jurisdiction, for any dispute will be at Mumbai.
xxi. Mere call for Written Test or Skill Test or empanelment after the selection process
shall not confer any right of appointment to the applicants.
xxii. Canvassing in any form will be considered as a disqualification.
xxiii. No change of category (like SC/ST/OBC/PWD/ESM) or any other information will
be allowed at any stage after making online application. If any information is
found incorrect/ erroneous at any stage of recruitment process the candidature
of the candidate shall be rejected.
xxiv. Candidates of all categories including ex-servicemen who will be offered
appointment against this advertisement, need to join within 30 days of offer. BPCL
shall have the sole discretion to reject the candidature of any candidate who does
not join within the prescribed period.
xxv. If any candidate acquires higher professional qualification or such
equivalent/similar qualification after making application but before the
appointment process is over, his candidature will not be considered.
xxvi. Corporation reserves the right to change/ modify/ cancel/ amend the
selection/recruitment process or procedure thereof at its sole discretion without
assigning any reason. Decision of the Corporation on any such matters would be final.
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