New Delhi: The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has officially called for applications to fill the post of Managing Director (MD) at Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited (BCPL). The position has been vacant since October 1, 2024, and the board is now seeking qualified professionals from both public and private sectors to apply.
Application Window and Eligibility
The official advertisement, released on July 25, 2025, invites eligible candidates with a strong professional background to apply for the top leadership role at BCPL. Interested applicants must submit their applications by August 28, 2025.
About Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
BCPL is a government-owned company operating in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. It functions under the administrative control of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The company plays a crucial role in India’s pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape with a legacy of contributing to affordable medicines and chemicals.
Transparent Selection Process by PESB
The appointment of the Managing Director will be conducted through a transparent and rigorous selection process managed by the Public Enterprises Selection Board. The process will adhere strictly to the norms and guidelines prescribed for central public sector enterprises (CPSEs), ensuring merit-based and fair recruitment.
The vacancy has drawn attention as BCPL looks to strengthen its leadership amid growing challenges and opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.
About BCPL
Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited (BCPL) is India’s first government-owned pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturer, established in Kolkata in 1901 by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray to promote self-sufficiency and indigenous technology. While it faced a period of losses and was taken over by the Union government in 1977 and nationalized in 1980, it returned to profitability in 2016-17.
