RCFL Operator & Technician Trainee Recruitment 2025

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL), a leading "Navratna" Public Sector Undertaking, has re-invited online applications for various posts in unionized categories. This **Special Recruitment Drive for Backlog Vacancies** targets candidates from SC, ST, and OBC categories. RCFL is a prominent player in manufacturing and marketing Fertilizers and Industrial Chemicals, offering excellent career growth opportunities.

A total of **74 backlog vacancies** are available across different disciplines. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online from **July 9, 2025 (8:00 AM)**, with the application window closing on **July 25, 2025 (5:00 PM)**. The selection process for these positions will involve an Online Test followed by a Skill Test. Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, selection process, important dates, and application procedures is provided below.

RCFL Recruitment 2025 Overview

Organization	Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL)
Advertisement No.	04022025-R
Post Names	Operator (Chemical) Trainee, Boiler Operator Grade III, Junior Fireman Grade II, Nurse Grade II, Technician (Instrumentation) Trainee, Technician (Electrical) Trainee, Technician (Mechanical) Trainee
Total Vacancies	74 (Backlog Vacancies)
Category	Engg Jobs / Government Jobs
Apply Mode	Online Only
Online Application Dates	09 July 2025 (8:00 AM) to 25 July 2025 (5:00 PM)
Job Location	Trombay / Thal Units, Maharashtra (Anywhere in India as per management discretion)
Educational Qualification	B.Sc. / Diploma / SSC with relevant certifications
Age Limit (as on 01.02.2025)	Varies by post and category (e.g., 35 years for SC/ST, 33 years for OBC for Operator Trainee)
Selection Process	Online Test + Skill Test
Official Website	www.rcfltd.com

Important Dates for RCFL Recruitment 2025

Activity	Date
Commencement of Online Registration of Application	09 July 2025 (8:00 AM)
Last Date for Online Registration of Application	25 July 2025 (5:00 PM)

RCFL Vacancy Details 2025 (Backlog Positions)

A total of **74 backlog vacancies** are available across various posts and disciplines:

Post Code	Name of the Post & Discipline	No. of Vacancies	SC	OBC (NCL)	ST
OPRTR_CHEM/04022025R	OPERATOR (CHEMICAL) TRAINEE	54	11	13	30
OPTR_BOI/04022025R	BOILER OPERATOR GRADE III	3			3
JRFIRE/04022025R	JUNIOR FIREMAN GRADE II	2			2
NURSE/04022025R	NURSE GRADE II	1	1
TECHTR_INSTR/04022025R	TECHNICIAN (INSTRUMENTATION) TRAINEE	4			4
TECHTR_ELEC/04022025R	TECHNICIAN (ELECTRICAL) TRAINEE	2	1		1
TECHTR_MECH/04022025R	TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) TRAINEE	8	2	3	3
Total Vacancies		74	15	16	43

Note: All vacancies are Backlog vacancies. The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of RCFL.

RCFL Eligibility Criteria 2025 (as on 01.02.2025)

Educational Qualification & Experience:

Post Name & Discipline	Educational Qualification	Experience
OPERATOR (CHEMICAL) TRAINEE	1) Full-time & regular B.Sc. (Chemistry) with Physics as a subject AND NCVT in Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) (AO(CP)) Trade (NCVT after B.Sc.). OR 2) Full-time & regular Three Years' Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology AND successful completion of 1 Year Training (BOAT) under Apprentice Act, 1961 (BOAT after Diploma). OR 3) 4 years' (8 Semesters) or 3½ years' (7 Semesters) full-time & regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology under Sandwich pattern (including 1-year industrial training).	Not specified for Trainee posts.
BOILER OPERATOR GRADE III	1) SSC passed and Certificate of Competency as Boiler Attendant of Second Class issued by Director of Steam Boilers. OR 2) SSC passed and NCVT in Boiler Attendant with endorsement as equivalent to Second Class Boiler Attendant. OR 3) SSC passed and Diploma in Boiler Attendant with endorsement as equivalent to Second Class Boiler Attendant. OR 4) SSC with engineering sailor of Indian Navy (Engine Room Artificer or Mechanic or Engineering Mechanic) in possession of Auxiliary Machinery Watch Keeping Course Certificate with endorsement as equivalent to Second Class Boiler Attendant.	Minimum 2 Years (Post Qualification) as Boiler Attendant / Boiler Operator.
JUNIOR FIREMAN GRADE II	SSC with 6 months' full-time fireman certificate course from State Fire Training Center, Govt. Institute (SFTC) / recognized by Government of India. Must possess valid Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving License.	Minimum 1 Year experience in 'Industrial Fire-fighting' (after acquiring prescribed qualification).
NURSE GRADE II	HSC + 3 years course of General Nursing and Midwifery OR Regular and full-time B.Sc. (Nursing) degree. Must have valid registration as Nurse from Central / State Nursing Council.	Two years' experience after acquiring minimum required qualification in a reputed minimum 20 bedded hospital with Operation Theatre.
TECHNICIAN (INSTRUMENTATION) TRAINEE	1) Full-time & regular B.Sc. (Physics) with Chemistry as a subject AND NCVT in Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) (IM(CP)) Trade (NCVT after B.Sc.). OR 2) Full-time & regular Three Years' Diploma in (Instrumentation/Allied branches of Instrumentation) Engineering/Technology AND successful completion of 1-year training (BOAT) under Apprentice Act-1961 (BOAT after Diploma). OR 3) 4 years' (8 Semesters) or 3½ years' (7 Semesters) full-time & regular Diploma in (Instrumentation/Allied branches of Instrumentation) Engineering/Technology under Sandwich pattern (including 1-year industrial training).	Not specified for Trainee posts.
TECHNICIAN (ELECTRICAL) TRAINEE	1) Full-time & regular Three Years' Diploma in (Electrical/Allied branches of Electrical) Engineering/Technology AND successful completion of 1-year training (BOAT) under Apprentice Act-1961 (BOAT after Diploma). OR 2) 4 years' (8 Semesters) or 3½ years' (7 Semesters) full-time & regular Diploma in (Electrical/Allied branches of Electrical) Engineering/Technology under Sandwich pattern (including 1-year industrial training).	Not specified for Trainee posts.
TECHNICIAN (MECHANICAL) TRAINEE	1) Full-time & regular Three Years' Diploma in (Mechanical/Allied branches of Mechanical) Engineering/Technology AND successful completion of 1-year training (BOAT) under Apprentice Act-1961 (BOAT after Diploma). OR 2) 4 years' (8 Semesters) or 3½ years' (7 Semesters) full-time & regular Diploma in (Mechanical/Allied branches of Mechanical) Engineering/Technology under Sandwich pattern (including 1-year industrial training).	Not specified for Trainee posts.

Minimum Percentage:

Operator (Chemical) Trainee / Technician (Mechanical) Trainee: Minimum 55% marks in last year or Average of Aggregate of last two semesters for OBC (NCL) candidates (50% for SC/ST).
Nurse Grade II / Technician (Instrumentation) Trainee / Technician (Electrical) Trainee: Minimum 50% marks in last year or Average of Aggregate of last two semesters for SC/ST candidates.

Age Limit (as on 01.02.2025):

Operator (Chemical) Trainee / Technician (Instrumentation) Trainee / Technician (Electrical) Trainee / Technician (Mechanical) Trainee:
- SC/ST Category: 35 years
- OBC Category: 33 years
Boiler Operator Grade III: ST Category: 35 years
Junior Fireman Grade II: ST Category: 34 years
Nurse Grade II: SC Category: 36 years
Additional Concession for Ex-Servicemen / Children / family members of the victims of 1984 riots: 5 years.

Application Fees

Category	Application Fee
OBC Category Candidates	₹700/- + Bank Charges and applicable taxes (GST)
SC/ST/Female/Ex-Serviceman Candidates	Exempted from payment of application fee

Note: Application fee is non-refundable. Only online payments are accepted.

RCFL Selection Process 2025

The selection process for the mentioned posts comprises of two stages:

Online Test:
- Computer-based objective type test.
- Conducted in Mumbai and Nagpur (Medium: Marathi, Hindi, English).
- Duration: 90 minutes.
- Total Questions: 100 (80 Discipline-related, 20 General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & General Knowledge/Awareness).
- Total Marks: 200.
- Negative marking for wrong answers.
- Candidates with Nil marks or negative marks are ineligible for document verification and skill test.
Skill Test:
- Qualifying nature.
- Conducted after the online test.
- Candidates will be provisionally called in a ratio of 1:7 based on online test performance.
- No personal interview for workmen category recruitment.
- Specific skill tests for each post (e.g., Practical Job Knowledge, Handling Technical Equipment, Safety Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Physical Endurance Test for Fireman).
- Qualifying Marks for Skill Test: 60 marks for OBC, 55 marks for SC/ST (for Operator/Technician Trainee); 55 marks for ST (Boiler Operator); 55 marks for SC (Nurse).

Final Selection:

Merit list will be drawn based on the performance in the online test (100% weightage). In case of a tie in marks, preference will be given based on length of work experience (for certain posts), highest percentage in SSC, and date of birth (older candidate preferred).

RCFL Salary & Other Benefits

During the training period, Operator/Technician Trainees will receive a consolidated stipend. Upon successful completion of training and absorption, employees will be entitled to a comprehensive salary package and other benefits.

Post	Training Stipend / Pay Scale	Approx. Monthly Gross Salary (at minimum of scale)
Operator / Technician Trainee	Stipend: ₹22,000/- (during 6-month training) Absorbed in A6 Grade: ₹22,000-60,000/-	₹46,200/- (approx.)
Boiler Operator Grade III	A5 Grade: ₹20,000-55,000/-	₹42,000/- (approx.)
Junior Fireman Grade II	A3 Grade: ₹18,000-42,000/-	₹37,800/- (approx.)
Nurse Grade II	A6 Grade: ₹22,000-60,000/-	₹46,200/- (approx.)

Benefits include: Company accommodation (if desired, in lieu of HRA), Performance Related Pay (PRP), Free Medical Facility for self and dependents, Gratuity, Contributory Provident Fund, Accident Insurance, Social Security Schemes, and Sports Complex facility.

How to Apply Online for RCFL Recruitment 2025

Visit the RCFL website: www.rcfltd.com.
Navigate to "HR → RECRUITMENT" and click on "APPLY ONLINE".
Click "Click here for New Registration" and enter your Name, Contact details, and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated.
Fill in the application form carefully. Use "SAVE AND NEXT" to save progress and verify details.
Upload your scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and a Hand Written Declaration as per the specified guidelines (dimensions and file size).
Review the entire application using the "Preview Tab".
Click on "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" only after ensuring all details and uploads are correct.
Proceed to the "Payment" Tab and complete the non-refundable application fee payment online (for OBC candidates).
Take a printout of the e-Receipt and the online Application Form containing fee details for future reference.