Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee 2026: 62 ET Posts in E-1 Grade for B.E. and MBA Freshers
Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., a Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has released the Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification through Advertisement No. BL/CHRD/RECT/ET/2025-26/1. There are 62 Executive Trainee vacancies in total — 23 from graduate engineering branches (Mechanical, Chemical, Food Tech, IT, Leather Tech) and 39 from MBA-equivalent management streams (Sales & Marketing, Operations, IT Mgmt, SCM, HR, Logistics, Finance). Selected candidates join in the E-1 grade with pay scale of Rs 40,000 — 1,40,000, with one increment after successful completion of the one-year training-cum-probation.
The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted across 26 cities in India including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Lucknow. Application is online only at the CBExams portal, open from 19 May 2026 till 09 June 2026 (fee payment till 11 June). The fee is Rs 500 for General / OBC / EWS and waived for SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender candidates. This article from GovtJobsAlert.in walks you through every detail. For more such openings, see our PSU government jobs section.
Key Highlights — Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
Balmer Lawrie is one of India’s oldest mercantile companies and a Mini Ratna PSU operating across Industrial Packaging, Greases & Lubricants, Chemicals, Cold Chain, Logistics Infrastructure and Logistics Services. The Executive Trainee programme is the company’s flagship entry-level officer cadre, leading to a confirmed E-1 Manager role after one year of probation.
- Post Name: Executive Trainee (12 disciplines)
- Total Vacancies: 62 posts (23 Engineering + 39 MBA-equivalent)
- Pay Scale: Rs 40,000 — 1,40,000 (E-1 Grade)
- Job Location: Pan-India (transferable; HQ Kolkata)
- Last Date to Apply: 09 June 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — Balmer Lawrie ET 2026
Below is a summary of the 12 Executive Trainee disciplines and their vacancy count. The complete category-wise reservation table is available in the official notification PDF in the Essential Links section.
| Discipline | Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | Engineering | 9 |
| Chemical | Engineering | 6 |
| IT | Engineering | 6 |
| Civil / Food Tech / Leather Tech | Engineering | 2 |
| Sales & Marketing | Management | 16 |
| Operations | Management | 11 |
| Supply Chain Management | Management | 5 |
| Logistics / Transportation | Management | 3 |
| IT Management | Management | 2 |
| HR / IT-Finance / Food Tech | Management | 2 |
Category-wise totals: UR 27, OBC-NCL 16, SC 9, ST 4, EWS 6.
Eligibility Criteria — Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee 2026
Educational Qualification
For details on similar engineering opportunities, visit our engineering government jobs page.
- For Graduate Engineering posts (23 vacancies): Full-time regular 4-year B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Food Technology, Computer Science, IT, Leather Technology or equivalent. 5-year integrated B.E. / B.Tech + M.E. / M.Tech dual degrees in the same disciplines are also eligible.
- For MBA-equivalent posts (39 vacancies): Recognised MBA / PG Diploma / PG Degree in Sales & Marketing, Operations, IT, SCM, HR, Logistics or Finance. For the HR post, MA in HR / HRM / HRM & Labour Relations and MSW with HRM / IR specialisation are also accepted.
- Minimum marks: 65% aggregate for UR / EWS / OBC candidates; 60% for SC / ST / PwBD candidates. Rounding off is NOT acceptable.
- Final-year candidates are eligible provided they secure the minimum percentage and join within 8 months of last date i.e. by 08 February 2027.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years (as on 09 June 2026)
- Maximum Age for Engineering posts: 25 years
- Maximum Age for MBA-equivalent posts: 27 years
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC / ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, 10–15 years for PwBD candidates (10 for Gen/EWS, 13 for OBC-NCL, 15 for SC/ST).
What is the Salary for Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee 2026?
Selected Executive Trainees join in Pay Level E-1 with a basic pay of Rs 40,000 per month during the one-year training-cum-probation. Post-confirmation, the same pay scale of Rs 40,000 — 1,40,000 continues with one increment for successful completion.
- Pay Scale: Rs 40,000 — 1,40,000 (E-1 grade)
- Basic Pay on Joining: Rs 40,000
- Training Period: 1 year (training-cum-probation)
- Allowances: Basic + DA (IDA pattern) + HRA + Perks & Allowances (Cafeteria) + Medical + Gratuity + Leave Encashment + Performance Related Pay
Cost-to-Company (CTC) for entry-level Executive Trainees in PSUs in the E-1 grade typically falls in the Rs 9 – 12 lakh per annum range depending on DA and posting city.
What is the Selection Process for Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee 2026?
Selection involves five sequential stages — all candidates shortlisted from CBT proceed for document verification and onward stages.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Group Discussion / Group Task (only if conducted)
- Personal Interview
- Medical Test
Exam Pattern
The CBT carries 100 MCQs for 100 marks in 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates), with 1/4 mark negative marking. The paper is available in English and Hindi (English version prevails in dispute).
| Section | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | General Engineering / General Management | 40 |
| Section 2 | Aptitude (Reasoning, DI, Quant, English) | 60 |
Sectional cut-off in Section 1 is 24/40 (60%) for UR/EWS/OBC and 22/40 (55%) for SC/ST/PwBD. Overall CBT cut-off is 65/100 for UR/EWS/OBC and 60/100 for SC/ST/PwBD. Final merit weightage is CBT 65% : GD 15% : PI 20% (or CBT 75% : PI 25% if no GD).
How to Apply Online for Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee 2026?
Applications are accepted only on the CBExams portal designated by Balmer Lawrie. There is no offline mode.
- Visit the Balmer Lawrie ET online registration page — link in Essential Links below.
- Register with your name, valid email ID and mobile number; you will receive login credentials.
- Fill personal, educational and experience details. Upload your photograph (40-100 KB JPG), signature (20-50 KB JPG), and required certificates (100-300 KB PDF).
- Pay the application fee of Rs 500 (Gen/OBC/EWS) online via UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking. SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender are exempted.
- Submit the application before 09 June 2026; fee payment closes on 11 June 2026. Save the confirmation slip and check the official website regularly for the admit card.
Important Dates — Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 19 May 2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 19 May 2026 |
| Online Registration End | 09 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 June 2026 |
| Age Reference Date | 09 June 2026 |
| Final-Year Joining Deadline | 08 February 2027 |
Application Fees — Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Transgender | Nil (Exempted) |
Payment is online only via UPI, Debit / Credit Card or Net Banking. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Essential Links — Balmer Lawrie Executive Trainee 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Balmer Lawrie ET 2026
- Visit Balmer Lawrie Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
This is a solid PSU entry for engineering and MBA freshers — a Mini Ratna employer, structured E-1 grade, and a pan-India transferable career. Plan your CBT preparation with our syllabus and exam pattern reference, apply before 09 June 2026, and keep watching GovtJobsAlert.in for the CBT date and admit card alerts. Good luck — a great career in oil-and-energy PSUs can start here.