Short Info : Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd.), has published the notification for Graduate, Technician & Trade Apprentice Recruitment - 2026 (326 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in this Recruitment can Apply Online from 05 September, 2026 From 10:00 AM to 04 October, 2026 Till 6:00 PM. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
05 September, 2026 From 10:00 AM
Last Date For Applying Online
04 October, 2026 Till 6:00 PM
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
04 October, 2026 Till 6:00 PM
Exam Date
Notified Soon
Admit Card for Exam
Available Soon
Eligibility Details
Minimum Age
NA
Maximum Age
28 Years (As on 04 October, 2026)
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for SC / ST Category Candidates
05 Years
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Category Candidates
03 Years
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for PwBD (UR/EWS) Category Candidates
10 Years
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for PwBD (OBC) Category Candidates
13 Years
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for PwBD (SC/ST) Category Candidates
15 Years
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Ex-Servicemen (ESM)- UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST Category Candidates
03 Years in case of UR/EWS & 06 Years in case of OBC; 08 Years in case of SC/ST - after the deduction of the actual military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date of receipt of the online application.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for CSIR Regular Employees/ Government Departments/ Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector Undertaking Employees
05 years; provided they possess the prescribed essential qualification(s). In addition, relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and certain other categories as provided by the GoI will continue.
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (UR/ EWS / OBC/SC/ST)
Up to 35 years of age in case of UR/EWS/OBC & Up to 40 years of age in case of SC/ST
Any Other Age Relaxation
As Per Extant GoI/DoPT/CSIR Rules
Application Fees Info
General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates
500 Rs./-
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen Candidates
0 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Director, CSIR-NGRI" through online payment system only viz., SBI Collect by using the following link: https://sbcollect.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=20666
Vacancy Info

CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI), Hyderabad (Telangana), Technician-1 Group-II (1) Recruitment - 2026 (21 Vacancies) - Details

S. No.
Post Name
No. of Posts
1
Technician (Fitter)
1 (UR-1)
2
Technician (Plumber)
1 (SC-1)
3
Technician (Electrician)
1 (UR-ESM-1)
4
Technician (Computer / IT Assistant)
11 (UR-06, UR-PwBD-OH-01, UR-PwBD-HH-01, SC-02, ST-01)
5
Technician (Digital Photographer)
1 (UR-01)
6
Technician (Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant)
2 (UR-01, EWS-01)
7
Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician)
1 (UR-01)
8
Technician (Physiotherapy Technician)
1 (UR-01)
9
Technician (Catering & Hospitality Assistant)
2 (UR-ESM-01, EWS-01)

Qualification Details

S. No.TradeQualification Requirement
1Technician (Fitter)

SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National / State trade Certificate in FITTER TRADE.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in FITTER TRADE.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in FITTER TRADE in a Ministry / Department / Organisation / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under

Government of India / State / UT.

2Technician (Plumber)

SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National / State trade Certificate in PLUMBER TRADE.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in PLUMBER TRADE.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in PLUMBER TRADE in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.

3Technician (Electrician)

SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National / State trade Certificate in ELECTRICIAN TRADE.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in ELECTRICIAN TRADE.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in ELECTRICIAN TRADE in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.

4Technician (Computer / IT Assistant)

SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National / State trade Certificate in COMPUTER OPERATOR & PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT or COMPUTER HARDWARE & NETWORK MAINTENANCE.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in COMPUTER OPERATOR & PROGRAMMING

ASSISTANT or COMPUTER HARDWARE & NETWORK MAINTENANCE.

OR

SSC/10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in COMPUTER OPERATOR & PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT or COMPUTER HARDWARE & NETWORK MAINTENANCE in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under

Government of India / State / UT.

5Technician (Digital Photographer)SSC/10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National / State trade Certificate in DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER trade in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.

6Technician (Laboratory Assistant-Chemical Plant)SSC/

10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National / State trade Certificate in LABORATORY ASSISTANT (CHEMICAL PLANT) trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in LABORATORY ASSISTANT (CHEMICAL PLANT) trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in LABORATORY ASSISTANT (CHEMICAL PLANT) trade in a Ministry / Department / Organisation / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.

7Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician)SSC/

10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI Certificate or National / State trade Certificate in MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized Institution in MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State / UT.

8Technician (Physiotherapy Technician)SSC / 10th Standard / SSC or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National / State trade certificate in PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNICIAN trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNICIAN trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in PHYSIOTHERAPY TECHNICIAN in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State Government / UT.

9Technician (Catering & Hospitality Assistant)SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and ITI certificate or National / State trade certificate in CATERING & HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 2 years full time experience as an apprentice trainee from a recognized institution in CATERING & HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT trade.

OR

SSC / 10th Standard or equivalent with Science subjects, with minimum 55% marks and 3 years of work experience in CATERING & HOSPITALITY, FOOD & BEVERAGES (F&B), TOURISM, GUEST HOUSE MANAGEMENT in a Ministry / Department / Organization / Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body under Government of India / State Government / UT.

How to Apply?

  • Website Access : Go to the official CSIR-NGRI website at https://www.ngri.res.in/ to locate the online application portal.

  • New Registration : Click on the "New Registration" button on top of the panel and register with a valid email address and mobile number.

  • Login Credentials : Log in to the Online Application Portal using your generated credentials received after successful registration.

  • Form Completion : Fill out the online application form carefully, ensuring all personal, educational, and experience details are accurately entered.

  • Document Uploads : Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size colour photograph, signature, 10th/SSC marksheet, essential qualification certificates, ITI/Trade certificate, and category documents (if applicable).

  • Fee Payment : Remit the application fee of Rs. 500/- (exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and Ex-Servicemen) through SBI Collect using the designated corporate link.

  • Final Submission : Verify all entered details, enter the SBI Collect transaction reference/payment details, and click 'Final Submit' to complete the application.

  • Application Printout : Save and print a hard copy of the fully submitted online application form for your future reference and records.

Selection Process

  • Stage-I Trade Test : Practical knowledge evaluation based on job requirements, conducted by a Selection Committee to shortlist eligible candidates.

  • Stage-II Competitive Written Examination : OMR or Computer-Based Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination consisting of 150 questions for a total time of 2 hours and 30 minutes, set in English and Hindi (except English Language) with an SSC+ITI/XII standard.

  • Paper-I Mental Ability Test : 100 questions, 50 maximum marks (2 marks for every correct answer), 1 hour time allotted, with zero negative marking.

  • Paper-II General Awareness and English Language : 50 total questions split into General Awareness (25 questions, 75 maximum marks, 3 marks for correct answer, 1 negative mark for wrong answer) and English Language (25 questions, 75 maximum marks, 3 marks for correct answer, 1 negative mark for wrong answer), with 30 minutes time allotted.

  • Paper-III Concerned Subject : 50 questions based on advertised qualifications, 150 maximum marks (3 marks for every correct answer), 1 hour time allotted, with 1 negative mark for every wrong answer.

  • Final Merit Preparation : Evaluated only for candidates securing minimum threshold marks in Paper-I, with final ranking based strictly on the combined marks of Paper-II and Paper-III.

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