Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd), a profit-making Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has released its Management Trainee recruitment notification for 2026. The drive covers 94 vacancies across 14 disciplines — from Chemical and Mechanical Engineering to Finance, Marketing, and IT — with a training stipend of ₹60,000 per month. Online applications are open until 24 August 2026.

RCF manufactures and markets fertilizers and industrial chemicals, with operations at Trombay (Mumbai) and Thal (Raigad district) and a nationwide marketing network. For engineering and management graduates chasing a stable, well-paying PSU career, this is one of the more attractive government openings of the year. Here's the full breakdown.

Quick Overview

DetailInformation
OrganisationRashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd)
Post NameManagement Trainee (14 Disciplines)
Total Vacancies94 Posts
Training Stipend₹60,000/month for 1 year
Post-Training Pay Scale₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (E1 Grade)
Age Limit (as on 01.02.2026)27–32 years, category-dependent
Application Fee₹1,000 (General) — waived for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-Servicemen
Last Date to Apply24 August 2026
Application ModeOnline
Official Websitercfltd.com

Who Should Apply?

  • Fresh BE/B.Tech graduates in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Fire, Industrial Engineering, or IT
  • CA/CMA or MBA/PGDM holders (Finance or Marketing specialisation) looking for a PSU career
  • Science, Engineering, or Agriculture graduates with a PG in Marketing/Agri-Business Management
  • Candidates aged 27–32 years as on 01.02.2026 (relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
  • Anyone open to postings at Trombay (Mumbai), Thal (Alibag), or RCF's Area Offices nationwide

Note: Candidates still in their final year of graduation/post-graduation are not eligible to apply.

Salary, Stipend & Benefits

  • ₹60,000/month lump-sum stipend during the one-year training period
  • Free shared hostel accommodation at Trombay/Thal during training
  • Post-training absorption in E1 Grade: pay scale ₹40,000–₹1,40,000
  • Approximate gross monthly emoluments of ₹86,320 (Basic Pay + 51.80% VDA + 34% Perks + 30% HRA)
  • Performance-Related Pay, Gratuity, Contributory Provident Fund, Accident Insurance, and Pension Scheme on absorption
  • Permanent government employment in a Navratna Central PSU

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC (NCL) / EWS₹1,000 + bank charges & GST
SC / STExempt
PwBDExempt
Female CandidatesExempt
Ex-ServicemenExempt

Fees must be paid online (net banking/debit/credit card) and are non-refundable except if RCF officially cancels the recruitment drive.

Age Limit

CategoryUpper Age Limit
UR / EWS27 years (most disciplines)
OBC (NCL)30 years
SC / ST32 years
PwBD (UR/EWS)Up to 37 years
PwBD (SC/ST)Up to 42 years
PwBD (OBC NCL)Up to 40 years
Children/Family of 1984 Riot VictimsAdditional 5-year relaxation

A few posts, such as CC Lab and Materials, carry slightly different category-wise age norms — check the official notification for exact figures.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

DisciplinePost CodeVacancies
ChemicalMTCHEM32
BoilerMTBOI6
MechanicalMTMECH4
ElectricalMTELE10
InstrumentationMTINST9
MaterialsMTMTL1
CivilMTCIV1
FireMTFIRE1
CC Lab (Chemistry)MTCCLAB1
Industrial EngineeringMTIE2
Information TechnologyMTIT5
Rajbhasha (Hindi)MTRAJBH2
FinanceMTFIN10
MarketingMTMKTG10
Total94

Vacancy numbers are tentative and subject to the reservation roster (UR/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) in the official notification.

Eligibility & Qualification

  • Engineering posts (Chemical/Boiler/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Civil/Fire/Materials): Full-time 4-year BE/B.Tech from a UGC/AICTE-recognised institution, minimum 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST) in the final year
  • CC Lab: Ph.D. in Chemistry, or BE/B.Tech in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering/Chemical Technology
  • Industrial Engineering: BE/B.Tech in Industrial Engineering, or BE/B.Tech in any discipline plus a 2-year PG in Industrial Engineering
  • IT: BE/B.Tech in IT/Computer Science/Computer Engineering, minimum 60% aggregate (55% for SC)
  • Rajbhasha: Master's in Hindi/English with the other language as a compulsory subject, minimum 60% aggregate
  • Finance: CA/CMA, or B.Com/BMS/BAF/BBA plus 2-year MBA/PGDM with Finance specialisation
  • Marketing: Science/Engineering/Agriculture graduate plus 2-year MBA/PGDM with Marketing or Agri-Business specialisation
  • Nationality: Indian citizens only

Selection Process

  1. Online Computer-Based Test — 90 minutes, 100 questions (Discipline + Aptitude)
  2. Document verification of eligible candidates
  3. Personal Interview (shortlisting ratio approx. 1:7 per vacancy)
  4. Merit list preparation — Online Test carries 80% weightage, Interview 20%
  5. Pre-employment medical examination
  6. Final offer of appointment

The test is split into 50 discipline-specific questions (2 marks each) and 50 questions on General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Knowledge (1 mark each), with negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates also need a minimum average of 50% in the interview to qualify.

How to Apply Online

  1. Visit the official RCF Ltd website
  2. Go to the "Apply Online" link under the Careers/Recruitment section
  3. Register as a new candidate with your name, contact details, and email ID
  4. Note down your Provisional Registration Number and Password
  5. Fill in personal, educational, and category details in the application form
  6. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specified format
  7. Upload supporting documents in PDF (max 500 KB, combined per tab)
  8. Pay the application fee online via debit/credit card, net banking, or IMPS
  9. Preview the form, complete registration, and print the final application and e-receipt for your records

Documents to Keep Ready (Scanned)

  • Recent passport-size colour photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20–50 KB)
  • Signature on white paper in black ink (10–20 KB)
  • Left thumb impression on white paper (20–50 KB)
  • Handwritten declaration in English, as per the prescribed format
  • Educational certificates, mark sheets, and category/caste certificate (if applicable) — all in PDF, under 500 KB

Important Dates

EventDate
Cut-off Date for Eligibility01 February 2026
Online Registration Starts08 August 2026, 8:00 AM
Last Date to Apply Online24 August 2026, 5:00 PM
Online Test DateTo be announced via admit card
Personal InterviewTo be announced

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCF Management Trainee Recruitment 2026?

It's an official recruitment drive by Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited for 94 Management Trainee vacancies across 14 disciplines, with online applications open until 24 August 2026.

What's the salary?

A stipend of ₹60,000/month during the one-year training period, followed by absorption into E1 Grade (₹40,000–₹1,40,000), with gross monthly emoluments of roughly ₹86,320.

What are the eligibility requirements?

A BE/B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline, or CA/CMA/MBA for Finance and Marketing posts, with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST). Age limit: 27–32 years depending on category, as on 01 February 2026.

What's the last date to apply?

24 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Applying well ahead of the deadline is advisable to avoid last-minute server load or document-upload issues.

How many vacancies are there?

94 vacancies in total, spanning Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Boiler, Fire, CC Lab, Industrial Engineering, IT, Rajbhasha, Finance, and Marketing.

Is there an application fee?

Yes — ₹1,000 plus bank charges and GST for General/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates. SC/ST, PwBD, Female, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt.


Disclaimer: This information is shared for general career-awareness purposes for engineering and management graduates. Always verify the latest details on the official RCF Ltd website before applying, and never share confidential financial information such as OTPs or bank details with anyone claiming to assist with recruitment.