RCF Operator Chemical Trainee Recruitment 2026 – 188 Posts | Navratna PSU | Apply Online

1. Post Name & Vacancy Details

Note: Vacancies are tentative and may increase/decrease. A waitlist panel will also be prepared for unforeseen vacancies within 1 year of empanelment.

After successful completion of 6-month training, trainees will be absorbed in Grade A6 – Operator (Chemical) Grade-II in Pay Scale ₹22,000–₹60,000.

2. Educational Qualification (Any ONE of the following three options)

Option 1:

• Full-time regular B.Sc. (Chemistry) Degree from UGC/AICTE recognised University with Physics as one subject in any year of B.Sc.
• AND Passing of NCVT examination in AO (CP) – Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) Trade — must be completed after B.Sc. degree
• Minimum 55% marks in last year or average of aggregate of last 2 semesters of B.Sc. (50% for SC/ST)

Option 2a:

• Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology from UGC/AICTE recognised University
• AND Successful completion of 1-year Training (BOAT) under Apprentice Act 1961 — must be completed after Diploma
• Minimum 55% marks in Diploma (50% for SC/ST)

Option 2b:

• Candidates with HSC (Science) who took direct admission to 2nd year/3rd Semester of 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology
• AND Successful completion of 1-year BOAT training after Diploma
• Same percentage criteria as above

Option 3a:

• Full-time regular 4-year (8 Semester) or 3½-year (7 Semester) Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology under Sandwich Pattern from UGC/AICTE recognised University (includes 1-year/6-months Industrial Training)
• Minimum 55% marks in last year/average of last 2 semesters (50% for SC/ST)

Option 3b:

• Candidates with HSC (Science) who took direct admission to 2nd year/3rd Semester of above 4-year/3½-year Sandwich Diploma
• Same percentage criteria as above

Important: Allied branches like "Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering" are acceptable only if the diploma/certificate has Chemical Engineering/Technology on a primary position. Courses like "Automation & Robotics Engineering" etc. where Chemical is NOT primary are NOT accepted.

Candidates in final year of Graduation/Post Graduation are NOT eligible to apply.

3. Age Limit (as on 01.02.2026)

4. Salary / Pay Scale

During 6-Month Training Period:

• Consolidated Stipend: ₹22,000/- per month
• Free hostel/quarter accommodation on sharing basis
• Free medical facility at RCF Hospital
• Access to Sports Complex

After Absorption in A6 Grade (Operator Chemical Grade-II):

Additional Benefits after Absorption:

• Company accommodation (in lieu of HRA, subject to availability)
• Performance Related Pay (PRP)
• Free Medical Facility for self and dependents
• Gratuity
• Contributory Provident Fund (CPF)
• Accident Insurance
• Social Security Schemes as per Company rules
• Sports Complex access

5. Selection Process

Stage 1 – Online Test (Computer Based, Objective Type):

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 200

• Medium: Marathi, Hindi (Rajbhasha) and English
• Negative marking applicable for wrong answers
• Test Centres: Mumbai and Nagpur only

Stage 2 – Skill Test (Qualifying Nature):

• Called in ratio of 1:7 (7 candidates per vacancy) based on Online Test merit
• Total marks: 100

• Qualifying marks: 60/100 (55/100 for SC/ST)
• Skill test is qualifying only — does not carry weightage in final merit

Final Merit: Based 100% on Online Test marks

Tie-breaking criteria:

1. Higher % marks in SSC (10th)
2. Date of Birth (older candidate preferred)
3. Earlier Application Number

Pre-Employment Medical Exam: Mandatory before final appointment (Physical exam, ECG, audiometry, vision test, X-ray, blood/urine tests, lung function test, BMI etc.)

6. Application Fee

• Payment mode: Online only (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets)
• Fee once paid is non-refundable (except in case of advertisement cancellation)

7. Important Dates

8. Required Documents (to be uploaded online)

• Recent passport-size colour photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, 20–50 KB, JPG)
• Signature in black ink (10–20 KB, JPG)
• Left Thumb Impression (20–50 KB, JPG)
• Handwritten Declaration in English (50–100 KB, JPG)
• SSC / School Leaving Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
• B.Sc. (Chemistry) Degree Certificate & Marksheets OR Diploma Certificate & Marksheets (all semesters)
• NCVT AO(CP) Certificate (if applicable — Option 1 candidates)
• BOAT Training Completion Certificate (if applicable — Option 2 candidates)
• Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD (in prescribed Government format)
• OBC NCL Certificate issued on or after 01 April 2025
• EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued on or after 01 April 2025
• NOC from present employer (if working in Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body)

All documents to be uploaded in PDF format, max 500 KB per file, merged into single PDF per tab.

1. Visit www.rcfltd.com → HR → Recruitment → "APPLY ONLINE"
2. Click "Click here for New Registration" — enter name, contact details and email ID
3. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password
4. Fill the online application form carefully — all details are final after submission
5. Upload Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration and all required documents in prescribed format
6. Click "Preview" and verify all details thoroughly
7. Click "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" → proceed to "Payment" tab
8. Pay fee of ₹700 + GST online (if applicable)
9. Download e-Receipt and take printout of application form
10. Download Admit Card from rcfltd.com when notified — carry with valid photo ID to exam centre

Handwritten Declaration text (must be in candidate's own handwriting in English, NOT in capitals): "I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required."