After completion of B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering), candidates can choose higher study options of M.E or M.Tech in streams like Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Technology, Petroleum Exploration and Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals. Candidates can apply for job posts like Research Engineer in BPCL, Junior Engineer in GSPC, or Class –I Executive in ONGC. Also, candidates can also try for Petroleum Engineer position in Reliance Industries for a salary of Rs.29, 100 – 54, 500/- per month.

Higher Studies after B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)

• Master of Engineering in Petroleum Engineering
• Master of Technology in Petroleum Engineering
• Master of Technology in Pipeline Engineering
• Master of Technology in Petroleum Technology
• Master of Technology in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals
• Master of Technology in Petroleum Geology
• Master of Technology in Petroleum Exploration

Career Avenues after B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)

Candidates who have completed B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) can find job opportunities in different prominent companies like GPSC, ONGC, HPCL and BPCL. It is possible to apply for Research Engineer position in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for a salary of Rs 18,000/- per month. It is compulsory to obtain a minimum of 60% marks in graduate level to become eligible to apply for this position. Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC) recruits these graduates for Junior Engineer position. The salary specified for this position is Rs 22, 000/- per month.

Research Associates jobs can be applied in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The salary offered for this position comes between Rs.35, 000 and 50, 000/- per month. Similarly, they can also submit applications for Graduate Engineer position in HPCL itself. It is compulsory to secure a valid score in GATE to apply. The salary specified for this position is Rs.33, 000/- per month.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), invites applications for the post of Class –I Executive from B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) graduates. The pay package specified for this position is Rs. 24,900 – 50,500/- per month along with an increment of 3% per year. It is also possible for candidates to apply for Permanent Commissioned Officer in Indian Navy with a salary of Rs 15, 600 – 39, 100/- per month. Candidates can try for Manager Position in Balmer and Lawrie Co. Ltd for a specified salary of Rs.20, 600 – 46, 500/- per month. Reliance Industries Ltd often invites applications to Petroleum Engineer position from B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering) graduates. The salary offered for this post is Rs.29, 100 – 54, 500/- per month. Other than this, GATE qualified candidates can join to various job profiles in PSU. PSU like IOCL, NTPC, BHEL , and BEL often recruits engineering graduates.