Bengal Gas Company Limited has issued employment advertisement BGCL/OPEN/MISC/7/2026 inviting online applications for 29 vacancies on Fixed Term Employment basis. Applications opened on 28 September 2026 and close on 27 October 2026 at 1700 hrs. Monthly consolidated remuneration ranges from Rs 65,000 to Rs 1,00,000 depending on the level and post. Selection is based on qualification and experience screening followed by personal interview. Appointed personnel serve for an initial engagement period of 3 years with 6 months on probation.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Bengal Gas Company Limited |
| Joint Venture Partners | GAIL (India) Limited & GCGSCL |
| Advertisement Number | BGCL/OPEN/MISC/7/2026 |
| Nature of Engagement | Fixed Term Employment (3 years tenure with 6 months probation) |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 29 posts |
| Monthly Consolidated Remuneration | Rs 65,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Online via official portal |
| Online Registration Opening Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Closing Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil (Exempted for all categories) |
| Job Location | Kolkata-700161 and adjoining CGD operational districts including North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas |
Important dates and schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial schedule dates notified by Bengal Gas Company Limited for this recruitment cycle:
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online registration of application | 28 September 2026 from 1100 hrs onwards |
| Closing date for online registration and submission of application | 27 October 2026 till 1700 hrs |
| Crucial cutoff date for age, qualification and experience | 27 October 2026 |
| Date of personal interview and document verification | To be notified separately to shortlisted candidates |
Online registration and submission of application by candidates closes at 1700 hrs on 27 October 2026.
Vacancies and post-wise breakdown
The recruitment drive offers 29 vacancies across various posts indicated under Table-I of the official notification. Candidates must satisfy themselves of the suitability for the position to which they are applying based on the notified eligibility criteria.
| Discipline / Department | Name of the Post | Vacancies | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projects / O&M | Assistant Associate (Project/O&M) | 5 | Kolkata |
| Projects / O&M | Associate (Project/O&M) | 5 | Kolkata |
| Projects / O&M | Sr. Associate (Project/O&M) | 3 | Kolkata |
| Finance & Accounts | Assistant Associate (Finance & Accounts) | 2 | Kolkata |
| Finance & Accounts | Associate (Finance & Accounts) | 2 | Kolkata |
| Contract & Procurement | Assistant Associate (C & P) | 2 | Kolkata |
| Civil Engineering | Sr. Associate (Civil) | 1 | Kolkata |
| Human Resources | Senior Associate (HR) | 1 | Kolkata |
| Human Resources | Assistant Associate (HR) | 1 | Kolkata |
| Business Information System | Associate (BIS) | 1 | Kolkata |
| GIS Operations | Associate (GIS) | 1 | Kolkata |
| Corporate Affairs | Associate (CA) | 1 | Kolkata |
| Fire & Safety | Sr. Associate (F&S) | 1 | Kolkata |
| Marketing & Commercial | Associate (Marketing & Commercial) | 2 | Kolkata |
| Marketing & Commercial | Sr Associate (Marketing & Commercial) | 1 | Kolkata |
| Consolidated Vacancies | Total Posts Across All Disciplines | 29 | Kolkata |
The post-wise breakdown and reservation across disciplines are detailed in Table-I of the notification.
Category-wise reservation of vacancies
Category-wise distribution of vacancies is strictly implemented as per Government of India reservation directives:
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 15 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 2 |
| Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 8 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 29 |
Only such PwBD candidates would be eligible to get the applicable benefit of reservation concessions who suffer from not less than 40% of relevant disability. Out of the total vacancies, posts are reserved for identified categories of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per Table-I under Category (a) and Category (b). Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, or PwBD categories must submit category certificates in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority.
Consolidated pay and monthly remuneration
Employees engaged on Fixed Term Employment receive consolidated monthly remuneration governed by Table-III of the notification. The total pay includes Basic Pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Other Allowances covering conveyance and communication expenses:
| Designation / Level | Basic Pay (Rs) | HRA (Rs) | Other Allowances (Rs) | Monthly Total Remuneration (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Associate | 45,000 | 12,000 | 8,000 | 65,000 |
| Associate | 55,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 80,000 |
| Sr. Associate / Senior Associate | 70,000 | 19,000 | 11,000 | 1,00,000 |
In addition to monthly remuneration, employees receive statutory Provident Fund contribution as per applicable rules, medical insurance reimbursement for self, spouse and first two children, Group Personal Accident Insurance, and earned leave as per company rules. Fixed annual increment is granted: 1st annual increment will be added to the pay after completion of one year from joining upon verification of documents, and 2nd annual increment will be paid on completion of two years.
Eligibility and educational qualification
Minimum required qualification must be from UGC recognized Indian University, UGC recognized Indian Deemed University or AICTE approved courses from Autonomous Indian Institutions. Detailed requirements for all 15 posts are set out below:
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification | Minimum Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Associate (Project/O&M) | Full Time Bachelor Degree in Engineering or B.Sc Engineering (4 years) with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics branches | Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in City Gas Distribution (CGD), petrochemical plant, refinery, or oil and gas pipeline |
| Associate (Project/O&M) | Full Time Bachelor Degree in Engineering or B.Sc Engineering (4 years) with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics branches | Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in City Gas Distribution (CGD), petrochemical plant, refinery, or oil and gas pipeline |
| Sr. Associate (Project/O&M) | Full Time Bachelor Degree in Engineering or B.Sc Engineering (4 years) with minimum 60% marks in Mechanical, Production, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics branches | Minimum 9 years post-qualification experience in City Gas Distribution (CGD), petrochemical plant, refinery, or oil and gas pipeline |
| Assistant Associate (Finance & Accounts) | CA / ICWA / CMA with minimum 50% marks in final examination, or two years full time MBA (Finance) with minimum 50% marks, or B.Com / M.Com with minimum 50% marks | Minimum 1 year for CA/CMA or 3 years for MBA/B.Com/M.Com in finance and accounts department |
| Associate (Finance & Accounts) | CA / ICWA / CMA with minimum 50% marks in final examination, or two years full time MBA (Finance) with minimum 50% marks, or B.Com / M.Com with minimum 50% marks | Minimum 3 years for CA/CMA or 6 years for MBA/B.Com/M.Com in finance and accounts department |
| Assistant Associate (C & P) | Full time Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology or B.Sc Engineering with minimum 60% marks, or full time MBA / PG Diploma in Materials Management / Supply Chain Management with minimum 50% marks | Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in contract and procurement, material management, or purchase department |
| Sr. Associate (Civil) | Full time Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology or B.Sc Engineering (4 years) in Civil with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 9 years post-qualification experience in civil engineering functions in any organization |
| Senior Associate (HR) | Two years full time MBA / MMS / MSW with specialization in Human Resource Management / Personnel Management & Industrial Relations with minimum 50% marks | Minimum 9 years post-qualification experience in various HR functions in any organization |
| Assistant Associate (HR) | Full time Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology or B.Sc Engineering (4 years) in Computer Science / Information Technology with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in relevant functional areas |
| Associate (BIS) | Full time Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology or B.Sc Engineering (4 years) in Computer Science / IT with minimum 60% marks, or MCA with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in Business Information System (BIS) functions |
| Associate (GIS) | M.Tech / M.Sc in Geoinformatics / Remote Sensing & GIS with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 6 years post-qualification in-line experience in City Gas Distribution (CGD) network |
| Associate (CA) | BE / B.Tech / B.Sc (4 years) in any branch of engineering with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 6 years experience in project management or corporate affairs in hydrocarbon, CGD, or fertilizer sector |
| Sr. Associate (F&S) | Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology or B.Sc Engineering (4 years) in Fire / Fire & Safety with minimum 60% marks | Minimum 9 years post-qualification experience in fire and safety functions in any organization |
| Associate (Marketing & Commercial) | Two years full time MBA / PGDM / MMS with specialization in Marketing, Finance, Oil & Gas, or Petroleum and Energy with minimum 50% marks | Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in marketing and commercial functions |
| Sr Associate (Marketing & Commercial) | Two years full time MBA / PGDM / MMS with specialization in Marketing, Finance, Oil & Gas, or Petroleum and Energy with minimum 50% marks | Minimum 9 years post-qualification experience in marketing and commercial functions |
Minimum required post-qualification experience is reckoned as on the last date of submission of application (27 October 2026). For candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories, the relaxed minimum qualification percentage is 45% where 50% is specified, and 55% where 60% is specified. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
Age limit and category relaxation
The upper age limit is determined as on 27 October 2026, which is the last date of online application submission. Post-wise age ceilings are set out below:
| Designation Level | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Associate | 37 years |
| Associate | 41 years |
| Sr. Associate / Senior Associate | 50 years |
Category relaxations in the upper age limit are admissible as per Government of India norms:
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| PwBD belonging to SC/ST category | 15 years |
| PwBD belonging to OBC (NCL) category | 13 years |
The maximum upper age of any applicant shall not exceed 56 years after taking into account all possible age concessions.
Application fee
Under Section 8 of the official recruitment advertisement, no application fee is applicable for any category of applicant. Candidates across General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD categories can register and apply online without any application fee.
Selection process and personal interview
The selection procedure involves comprehensive assessment of candidates through sequential stages:
- Scrutiny of Online Applications: Applications are screened against age, qualifications, and verified post-qualification work experience criteria.
- Shortlisting on Merit: Depending on the number of candidates fulfilling notified criteria, candidates may undergo single stage or multiple stage selection process as per merit list based on marks obtained in required qualification and relevant post-qualification experience.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates undergo a personal interview or group discussion conducted by the selection committee in Kolkata.
- Travel Allowance Reimbursement: Shortlisted candidates attending personal interview are reimbursed up to 3rd AC rail fare (to and fro) by the shortest route on production of tickets.
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination: Provisionally selected candidates must undergo medical examination certified by a government civil surgeon or medical superintendent. Medical examination expenses are reimbursable up to Rs 400 on submission of receipt.
If an applicant does not receive any communication within 120 days from the publication date of the recruitment notification, the candidate may presume that they have not been shortlisted.
How to apply online
Candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the online registration portal by following these instructions:
- Visit the official Bengal Gas Company Limited website at https://bgcl.co.in.
- Navigate to the CAREERS tab on the website and click on REGISTER HERE.
- Complete initial registration by providing a valid email ID and active mobile number.
- Log in using the registered credentials to fill out all sections of the online application form with personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and educational and experience certificates within prescribed file size limits.
- Request for change of mailing address, email ID, category, or posts as declared in the online application will not be entertained once submitted. Complete online registration and submission before 27 October 2026 at 1700 hrs.
Documents required for verification
Applicants must upload clear scanned copies during online registration and present original certificates along with self-attested photocopies during personal interview:
- Print out of Online Application form with 2 recent passport size photograph (file size up to 200 KB in JPG or JPEG format).
- Scanned copy of signature signed on white paper with black pen (up to 200 KB in JPG or JPEG format).
- Document in support of Date of Birth proof: Matriculation or Class-X Certificate and Mark Sheet.
- All Certificates and Testimonials in respect of qualifications including all semester or year wise Mark Sheet, Degree and Diploma certificate starting from matriculation onwards.
- In addition, for CA, ICWA, or CMA, all mark sheets of Final Examination and Certificate of Membership from the institute.
- Experience letter issued by competent and authorized executive of the organization indicating Designation, date of joining including date of relieving the organization and nature of duties performed.
- Appointment letter mentioning the date of joining the organization and Latest Pay Slip along with Identity card issued by current employer.
- Caste or Tribe certificate for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) or EWS category candidates in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority as prescribed by Government of India.
- Disability certificate in case of PwBD category candidates in the prescribed format issued by the Competent Authority.
- Valid Photo Identity proof: PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhar Card, or Driving License.
Terms of engagement and probation
Appointments are on a Fixed Term Employment basis for a maximum tenure of 3 years. The initial 6 months from the date of joining serve as a probation period. Personnel may be assigned to any operational site or office within the Geographical Area or across India based on company requirements.
Important Links
| Document / Resource | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Download Detailed Notification (PDF) | Official BGCL Notification PDF |
| Online Recruitment Registration Portal | Apply Online at BGCL Careers |
| Official Corporate Website | Bengal Gas Company Limited Official Site |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Bengal Gas Company Limited recruitment?
The closing date for online registration and submission is 27 October 2026 till 1700 hrs.
How many total vacancies are available in BGCL Recruitment 2026?
There are 29 vacancies across technical and executive disciplines.
What is the monthly remuneration for Associate posts at BGCL?
Monthly total remuneration is Rs 65,000 for Assistant Associate, Rs 80,000 for Associate, and Rs 1,00,000 for Senior Associate.
What is the application fee for BGCL Recruitment 2026?
There is no application fee for any category of applicant.
What is the upper age limit for applying to BGCL posts?
The upper age limit is 37 years for Assistant Associate, 41 years for Associate, and 50 years for Senior Associate as on 27 October 2026.
How much age relaxation is provided to SC and ST candidates?
SC and ST candidates are entitled to 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
What is the mode of selection for BGCL recruitment?
Selection is based on eligibility screening followed by a personal interview.
What is the duration of the fixed term contract at BGCL?
The engagement period is 3 years with an initial 6 months probation.