Petrol Pump Dealership Apply Online 2026: Step-by-Step Process, Fees & Security Deposit

When a petrol pump dealership advertisement comes out, the window is short. If you haven’t planned the form, the papers and the fees in advance, the application lapsing incomplete is very common. This guide sets out, in order, every step of the online application, the fees by category, and how much money to deposit when after selection.

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1. What to keep ready before applying

• Eligibility: Indian citizen, minimum age 21 years (maximum 55–60, varies by advertisement), minimum Class 10 pass (the usual condition for a Regular RO; for Rural ROs, Class 8 is often enough).
• Identity proof: PAN, Aadhaar, voter card.
• Land papers: deed/lease deed, khatian, Lal Dakhila, mouza map — if applying under Group 1/2.
• Disability certificate, if you have one (the application fee is waived/reduced).
• Your own bank account at any bank — the fee is paid online.

2. Step-by-step online application

1. Find the advertisement: IOCL, BPCL and HPCL’s running advertisements can all be seen together on the petrolpumpdealerchayan.in portal. Filter by state/district and pick the location nearest you.
2. Read the brochure: every advertisement carries a brochure PDF — the group rules, fee and distance conditions are written there. Read the whole thing before applying.
3. Registration: register on the portal with a mobile number and email, verify the OTP.
4. Pick the location and determine the group: do you have land or not, and where — choose Group 1/2/3 accordingly (for the rules, read our Group 1, 2 & 3 land criteria guide).
5. Fill the form: enter personal details, educational qualification, land details, road access, experience (if any).
6. Upload documents: deeds, khatian, photos, signature — in the specified size/format.
7. Pay the fee online and keep the payment receipt.
8. Submit and print: after submitting, print and keep the receipt bearing the application number.

3. Application fee — by category (approximate)

Category	Regular RO	Rural RO
Open / General	₹3,000–5,000	₹2,000–3,000
OBC	₹2,500–4,000	₹1,000–2,000
SC / ST	₹1,000–2,000	₹500–1,000

The fee is one-time and non-refundable — so match your eligibility and group carefully before applying.

4. After selection: the deposit timeline

Stage	What happens	Money (approximate)
Selection in the draw/bid	The initial security deposit must be paid within about 10 days	Rural: ~₹50,000 · Regular: ~₹1.5 lakh
LOI (Letter of Intent)	After verification of land and papers	—
Before the pump opens	The total security must be completed	₹5–15 lakh (by location)

Missing the initial deposit deadline cancels the selection — this is the most common slip.

5. Draw or bid — how it is decided

• Draw (Draw of Lots): when qualified applications exceed capacity, selection is by computerised draw. Group 1 candidates enter the first draw.
• Bid (Tender/Bidding): for high-sales Regular locations, a financial bid often runs — those offering a higher security/bid price get preference.
• Each advertisement states which locations go to a draw and which to a bid.

Beware of fraud: the draw’s result cannot be changed by “an agent’s pull”. The draw is held openly, often under videography. Promises like “I’ll get your name onto the list, pay ₹2 lakh” mean fraud — complain at the nearest police station or on the cyber crime portal (cybercrime.gov.in).

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The real work begins after being selected — NOCs, licences and construction. Read that full compliance roadmap — the Petrol Pump NOC & Licence Guide.