Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Organisation | Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd), a Government of India Navratna company |
Advertisement Number | 16022026 |
Post Name | Management Trainee (14 disciplines) |
Total Vacancies | 94 (tentative, subject to change as per the notification) |
Who Can Apply | Indian citizens meeting the discipline-specific educational qualification and age limit as on 01.02.2026 (see Eligibility section) |
Application Start Date | 08 August 2026, 8:00 am |
Application Last Date | 24 August 2026, 5:00 pm |
Application Mode | Online only, through www.rcfltd.com |
Job Location | RCF units at Trombay (Mumbai) and Thal (Alibag), Area/Marketing Offices across India, or any project site as decided by RCF |
Selection Process | Online Test and Personal Interview |
RCF Management Trainee Important Dates
Candidates applying for RCF Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 should note the following schedule. The cut-off date for checking educational qualification and age eligibility is fixed and will not change for any reason.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Commencement of online registration | 08 August 2026, 8:00 am |
Last date for online registration | 24 August 2026, 5:00 pm |
Cut-off date for eligibility (qualification and age) | 01 February 2026 |
Online Test Date | Not specified in the official notification; will be communicated via admit card |
Personal Interview Date | Not specified in the official notification; will be communicated via interview call letter |
RCF Management Trainee Vacancy 2026 Details
RCF Management Trainee Vacancy 2026 covers 94 posts across 14 disciplines. The table below gives the post code, discipline, total vacancies, and category-wise reservation breakup (UR, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD).
S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts (Category-wise reservation) |
|---|---|---|
1 | Management Trainee (Chemical) – Post Code MTCHEM/022026 | 32 (UR-12, SC-5, ST-3, OBC(NCL)-9, EWS-3) |
2 | Management Trainee (Boiler) – Post Code MTBOI/022026 | 6, includes 4 backlog (SC-2, ST-2, EWS-2) |
3 | Management Trainee (Mechanical) – Post Code MTMECH/022026 | 4 (UR-1, OBC(NCL)-2, EWS-1) |
4 | Management Trainee (Electrical) – Post Code MTELE/022026 | 10 (UR-4, SC-1, ST-1, OBC(NCL)-3, EWS-1) |
5 | Management Trainee (Instrumentation) – Post Code MTINST/022026 | 9 (UR-3, SC-1, ST-1, OBC(NCL)-3, EWS-1) |
6 | Management Trainee (Materials) – Post Code MTMTL/022026 | 1 (OBC(NCL)-1, includes 1 PwBD-Low Vision post) |
7 | Management Trainee (Civil) – Post Code MTCIV/022026 | 1 (OBC(NCL)-1) |
8 | Management Trainee (Fire) – Post Code MTFIRE/022026 | 1 (OBC(NCL)-1) |
9 | Management Trainee (CC Lab) – Post Code MTCCLAB/022026 | 1 (EWS-1) |
10 | Management Trainee (Industrial Engineering) – Post Code MTIE/022026 | 2 (UR-1, EWS-1) |
11 | Management Trainee (Information Technology) – Post Code MTIT/022026 | 5 (UR-2, SC-1, OBC(NCL)-2) |
12 | Management Trainee (Rajbhasha) – Post Code MTRAJBH/022026 | 2 (UR-2) |
13 | Management Trainee (Finance) – Post Code MTFIN/022026 | 10 (UR-5, SC-1, ST-1, OBC(NCL)-2, EWS-1; includes 1 PwBD-Hearing Handicapped and 1 PwBD-Orthopedically Handicapped post) |
14 | Management Trainee (Marketing) – Post Code MTMKTG/022026 | 10 (UR-4, SC-1, ST-1, OBC(NCL)-3, EWS-1; includes 1 PwBD-Hearing Handicapped post) |
Total | 94 posts (tentative) | |
The notification clearly states that the number of vacancies is tentative and may increase, decrease, or be restricted at RCF's discretion, in compliance with Presidential Directives on reservation.
RCF Management Trainee Eligibility Criteria
RCF Management Trainee Eligibility depends on the discipline applied for. Only Indian citizens meeting both the educational qualification and age limit as on 01.02.2026 can apply. Below is a discipline-wise summary; the official notification carries the complete list of accepted degree combinations (regular 4-year degree, 3-year degree after diploma, or dual/integrated degree) for each post.
RCF Management Trainee Qualification (Discipline-wise)
Discipline | Core Qualification Requirement | Minimum Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Chemical | Regular full-time BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Technology / Petrochemical Engineering / Petrochemical Technology (or equivalent 3-year degree after diploma, or dual/integrated degree) from a UGC/AICTE-recognised institution | 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
Boiler | BE/B.Tech in Chemical / Petrochemical / Mechanical / Instrumentation / Electrical, plus a valid Boiler Operation Engineer's Certificate (BOE) or Boiler Proficiency Certificate from a Statutory Authority | 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
Mechanical | BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (or 3-year degree after diploma, or dual/integrated degree) from UGC/AICTE-approved institutions | 60% |
Electrical | BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering / Electrical and Power Engineering / Electrical Power Engineering | 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
Instrumentation | BE/B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering / Instrumentation Technology / Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
Materials | BE/B.Tech in Chemical, Petrochemical, Chemical Technology, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical and Power, Instrumentation, Instrumentation Technology, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering (this post is reserved for ST/PwBD-Low Vision category as per the notification) | 55% for ST category |
Civil | BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or allied disciplines (Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology and Management, etc.) | 60% |
Fire | BE/B.Tech in Fire or Fire & Safety discipline from UGC/AICTE-approved institutions | 60% |
CC Lab | Ph.D. in Chemistry (preferred) OR BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering / Petrochemical Engineering / Chemical Technology | No percentage criteria for Ph.D.; 60% for engineering graduates |
Industrial Engineering | BE/B.Tech in Industrial Engineering, OR BE/B.Tech in any discipline plus a 2-year PG degree/diploma in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, or Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | 60% in the qualifying degree |
Information Technology | BE/B.Tech in Information Technology / Computer Science / Computer Technology / Computer Engineering | 60% (55% for SC) |
Rajbhasha | Master's degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination, or Master's degree in English with Hindi as compulsory/elective, or Master's degree in another subject with Hindi and English combinations as specified in the notification | 60% in final year of post-graduation |
Finance | CA/CMA, OR a full-time graduation degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance (B.Com, BMS, BAF, BBA) plus a 2-year full-time MBA/MMS/PGDM with specialisation in Finance. M.Com alone is not considered. | No percentage criteria for CA/CMA; 60% for the postgraduate route (55% for SC/ST) |
Marketing | Full-time Science/Engineering/Agriculture graduate plus a 2-year full-time MBA/MMS/PGDM with specialisation in Marketing or Agri-Business Management/Agriculture | 60% (55% for SC/ST) |
For all disciplines, wherever CGPA/OGPA/SGPA or a letter grade is awarded, candidates must convert it to an equivalent percentage as per the norms of their university or institute and mention this in the application. Candidates in the final year of graduation or post-graduation are not eligible to apply.
RCF Management Trainee Age Limit
The upper age limit is calculated as on 01.02.2026 and varies by category. The general pattern followed across most disciplines is given below; a few posts (such as Boiler, Materials, CC Lab, Rajbhasha, Civil, and Fire) have narrower category-specific age limits because reservation is not notified for every category in those posts. Candidates should refer to the specific post-code table in the official notification for the exact age limit applicable to their category and discipline.
Category | Upper Age Limit (general pattern, most disciplines) |
|---|---|
UR / EWS | 27 years |
OBC (NCL) | 30 years |
SC / ST | 32 years |
PwBD (UR/EWS) | Up to 37 years, where notified for the post |
PwBD (SC/ST) | Up to 42 years, where notified for the post |
PwBD (OBC-NCL) | Up to 40 years, where notified for the post |
An additional age relaxation of 5 years is available to children/family members of victims of the 1984 riots, across all categories. Age relaxation for SC/ST and OBC(NCL) candidates applying against reserved posts is up to 5 years and 3 years respectively; PwBD candidates get further relaxation as specified in the notification.
RCF Management Trainee Salary
Selected candidates undergo a one-year training period and are paid a lump sum stipend of ₹60,000 per month during this period. Free hostel accommodation on a sharing basis is provided at Trombay/Thal, along with medical facility at the RCF Hospital.
On successful completion of training, trainees are absorbed in the E1 Grade with a pay scale of ₹40,000–₹140,000. The minimum total monthly gross emoluments (Basic Pay + VDA at 51.80% + Perks at 34% + HRA at 30% and other allowances) work out to approximately ₹86,320. Management Trainees posted outside Trombay and Thal (such as at Marketing Area Offices) additionally receive a fixed allowance of ₹5,000 per month towards boarding, lodging, and local travel, plus TA/DA on tours.
A bond amount of ₹2 lakh must be deposited by the Management Trainee at the time of joining as a fixed deposit with lien marked to RCF Ltd, for a period of 4 years including the one-year training period. On absorption, employees also become eligible for company accommodation (subject to availability), Performance Related Pay, free medical facility for self and dependents, gratuity, contributory provident fund, accident insurance, and pension scheme as per company rules.
RCF Management Trainee Application Fee
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹1,000 plus applicable bank charges and GST |
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female candidates | Exempted - no application fee |
Fees can be paid online only, through internet banking, debit card, or credit card. Once paid, the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, so candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before making the payment.
RCF Management Trainee Selection Process
The RCF Management Trainee Selection Process consists of an Online Test followed by a Personal Interview.
Online Test
Computer-based objective test of 90 minutes, with 100 questions in total.
50 questions (2 marks each) are from the course curriculum of the relevant discipline/qualifying degree.
50 questions (1 mark each) cover General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Knowledge/Awareness.
There is negative marking for wrong answers.
The test is conducted in Hindi (Rajbhasha) and English, at centres in Bhopal, Delhi/Delhi NCR, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR region, and Nagpur.
Personal Interview
Based on online test performance and document verification, eligible candidates are provisionally called for interview in a ratio of approximately 1:7 (7 candidates per post).
Candidates must score a minimum average of 50% in the interview to qualify.
Outstation candidates are reimbursed III-tier AC train/bus fare for both the online test and interview, as per the terms in the notification.
Final Merit List
Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
Online Test | 80% |
Personal Interview | 20% |
Separate category-wise and discipline-wise merit lists are prepared. Candidates with nil or negative marks in the online test are not eligible for interview. Final selection is also subject to a pre-employment medical examination and document verification.
RCF Management Trainee Required Documents
Recent passport-size colour photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) as per specified scan requirements
Signature scanned on white paper with black ink
Left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink
Handwritten declaration (in the candidate's own handwriting, in English) as per the format given in the notification
Valid photo identity proof (PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter's Card, Aadhaar, etc. - Ration Card and Learner's Licence are not accepted)
Caste certificate in the prescribed proforma, where applicable (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)
Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates, issued on or after 1 April 2025
Disability certificate for PwBD candidates, as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017
No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates currently employed in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies
Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets relevant to the applied discipline
How to Apply for RCF Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
Visit the official RCF website, www.rcfltd.com, and click on "Apply Online".
Choose "Click here for New Registration" and enter your name, contact details, and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Fill in the application form, using "Save and Next" to complete it in stages if required.
Upload the scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specifications in the notification.
Upload other required documents (single combined PDF file per category, maximum 500 KB) as listed in the advertisement.
Preview and validate all details before clicking "Complete Registration".
Pay the application fee online, where applicable, and take a printout of the e-receipt.
Click "Submit" to complete the RCF Management Trainee Apply Online process.
RCF Management Trainee Apply Online: Important Instructions
Only online applications are accepted; physical application forms will not be considered.
Details submitted in the online application form, including correspondence address, email address, mobile number, category, post applied for, and test city, cannot be changed after submission.
Candidates must possess a valid personal email ID and mobile number, kept active throughout the recruitment process, as all communication will be sent electronically.
Candidates already employed in Central/State Government, Quasi-Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
RCF reserves the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, or modify the recruitment process, and to increase or decrease the number of vacancies, without prior notice.
Any corrigendum or update will be published only on www.rcfltd.com under "HR → Recruitment"; no separate press advertisement will be issued.
RCF Management Trainee Important Links
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here