Oil Ministry Seeks Applications for BPCL CMD Role, Deadline October 21, 2025

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has issued a notification inviting applications for the position of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL). Reports indicate that the deadline for submitting applications is October 21, 2025.

Interim Management

BPCL has been functioning under interim leadership since April 30, 2025, when the tenure of former CMD G Krishnakumar came to an end. The additional charge was assigned to Sanjay Khanna, who currently serves as Director (Refineries) at the company.

Appointment Terms

The appointment will be made for a period of five years from the date of joining, or until the date of superannuation, or until further orders, whichever comes first. The advertised pay scale for the CMD role is ₹2,00,000 to ₹3,70,000 per month.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be at least 45 years of age. They should also have a minimum of five years of cumulative experience within the past ten years in areas such as business leadership, finance, marketing, operations, projects, production management, or strategic consulting. The ministry has specified that this experience should be in a large and reputable organisation.

Role Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the overall operations of BPCL. This includes ensuring the company meets its corporate objectives and delivers on defined performance targets across its various business functions.

Headquartered in Mumbai, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd is among the country’s major state-owned energy companies. The Government of India holds a 52.98% equity stake in BPCL.

BPCL Share Price Performance 

As of October 1, 2025, at 3:30 pm, Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) share price closed at ₹339.40, down ₹0.25 or 0.07%.

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Conclusion

The search for BPCL’s new CMD is underway, with applications open until late October. The appointment is expected to bring clarity to the company’s leadership after a period of interim arrangements.

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