BPCL Appoints 2004-Batch IRS Officer Dr Shalini Verma as Chief Vigilance Officer
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has appointed 2004-batch Indian Revenue Service officer Dr Shalini Verma as its Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). She assumed charge on October 26, 2026, bringing experience in income tax administration and public administration to the Maharatna public sector undertaking.
New Delhi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has appointed Dr Shalini Verma, a 2004-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), as its new Chief Vigilance Officer.
Dr Verma assumed charge of the position on October 26, 2026. She brings extensive experience in tax administration and government service, having held senior responsibilities in the Income Tax Department and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
During her career in the Income Tax Department, she rose to the rank of Commissioner of Income Tax. Her appointment at BPCL comes at a time when vigilance, transparency and institutional accountability remain important aspects of governance in public sector enterprises.
Dr Shalini Verma’s Administrative Experience
Dr Shalini Verma holds an MBBS degree and belongs to the 2004 batch of the Indian Revenue Service. She has served in several administrative positions during her career, including senior assignments in the Income Tax Department.
Her responsibilities in the department included work in tax administration, where she eventually reached the rank of Commissioner of Income Tax.She also served in the Government of Arunachal Pradesh at the level of Special Secretary, handling responsibilities across multiple departments.
Her assignments in the state government included:
Home Affairs
Health
Social Welfare
Disability
These roles provided her with administrative experience across both revenue administration and state government departments.
Role as Chief Vigilance Officer at BPCL
As Chief Vigilance Officer, Dr Verma will lead BPCL’s vigilance function, which plays an important role in promoting ethical conduct, transparency and accountability within the organisation.
The CVO’s responsibilities include supporting preventive vigilance, identifying and addressing potential irregularities, and encouraging compliance with established rules and procedures.
The vigilance function also contributes to strengthening internal accountability and promoting integrity in organisational decision-making. Dr Verma’s experience in the Income Tax Department and the Arunachal Pradesh government forms the administrative background to her new assignment.
Focus on Integrity, Transparency and Good Governance
Vigilance and governance are important areas of institutional oversight for public sector enterprises. Through its vigilance framework, BPCL seeks to encourage ethical practices, strengthen accountability and maintain transparency in its operations.
Dr Verma’s appointment adds an officer with experience in tax administration and public administration to the organisation’s vigilance leadership. Her new role will involve overseeing the vigilance function and supporting the company’s efforts to maintain established standards of integrity and governance.
About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is a Maharatna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. The company operates across the petroleum and energy value chain, with activities that include refining, fuel marketing and distribution. It plays an important role in India’s energy sector and continues to focus on operational efficiency, corporate governance and customer service.
