Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd) has released the RCFL Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 10 vacancies of Assistant Officer (Secretarial), EO Grade. Eligible Indian citizens can submit their applications online from 10 September 2026 to 26 September 2026.
The recruitment is for candidates who have the required graduation, postgraduate qualification, secretarial training and relevant work experience. The selection process includes an Online Test followed by a qualifying Skill Test.
Candidates interested in the post should carefully check the eligibility conditions, experience requirements, age limit and documents before submitting the application.
RCFL Assistant Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd) |
| Post Code | EOASSTSEC/072026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Officer (Secretarial) |
| Total Vacancies | 10 Posts |
| Qualification | Any Graduate, Any Post Graduate, B.Voc |
| Job Location | Trombay/Thal Units, Area Offices and Marketing Offices across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rcfltd.com |
Important Dates
Start Date to Apply
10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply
26 September 2026, 05:00 PM
The Online Test and Skill Test dates will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through the recruitment process/admit card.
RCFL Assistant Officer Vacancy 2026
RCF Ltd has announced 10 vacancies for Assistant Officer (Secretarial), EO Grade.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 6 |
| SC | 1 |
| ST | 0 |
| OBC (NCL) | 2 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| PwBD (OH-OL), Horizontal | 1 |
The vacancies are tentative. RCF Ltd reserves the right to increase, decrease, modify or cancel vacancies as permitted under the applicable rules and directives.
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates should make sure they satisfy both the educational qualification and experience requirements as on 1 July 2026.
Educational Qualification
Candidates can qualify through either of the following routes.
Route 1
- Three-year regular, full-time graduation in any discipline from a UGC/AICTE-recognized university.
- Two-year regular, full-time postgraduate degree in any discipline from a UGC/AICTE-recognized university.
- One-year government-recognized diploma in Executive Assistant, Executive Personal Assistant, Office Management and Secretarial Practice, Modern Office Management, Stenography or an equivalent course.
Route 2
- Three-year regular, full-time Bachelor’s Degree/B.Voc/BA(VS)/B.Voc specifically in:
- Office Management and Secretarial Practice
- Office Administration and Secretarial Practices
- Management & Secretarial Practices
- Plus a regular, full-time postgraduate qualification in any discipline.
Minimum Marks
Candidates generally need 55% marks in the final year of graduation.
For SC candidates, the minimum requirement is 50% marks.
Work Experience
Applicants must have at least 4 years of relevant post-qualification experience as of 1 July 2026.
The experience should be in roles such as:
- Secretarial Assistant
- Secretary
- Similar relevant secretarial positions
Training, apprenticeship and internship periods will not be counted towards the required experience.
Important Experience Certificate Requirement
A comprehensive experience summary on the organization’s official letterhead is a mandatory prerequisite for the application.
Candidates should therefore arrange the required experience document before starting the online application.
Are Final-Year Students Eligible?
No. Candidates who are currently in the final year of their Graduation or Post-Graduation are not eligible for this recruitment.
Desired Skills
RCF has indicated that the following skills are desirable for the position:
- Knowledge of shorthand
- Good communication and drafting skills
- Ability to handle confidential documents
- Knowledge of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Good computer typing speed and accuracy
RCFL Assistant Officer Age Limit
The age is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 32 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 35 years |
| SC | 37 years |
| PwBD – UR/EWS | 42 years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 45 years |
| PwBD – SC | 47 years |
Additional age concessions are available for eligible candidates under the recruitment rules, including departmental candidates and children/family members of victims of the 1984 riots.
RCFL Assistant Officer Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹1,000 + applicable bank charges/GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Departmental / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee |
The application fee is payable online through the available payment methods, such as internet banking, debit card or credit card.
The fee, once paid, is non-refundable.
RCFL Assistant Officer Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed in the EO Grade with a pay scale of: ₹30,000 – ₹1,20,000
The approximate minimum gross monthly salary is around ₹65,000, based on the applicable Basic Pay, VDA, perks and HRA.
Employees may also be eligible for benefits according to RCF rules, including:
- Company accommodation, subject to availability
- Performance Related Pay (PRP)
- Medical facilities for self and dependents
- Gratuity
- Contributory Provident Fund
- Accident Insurance
- Pension scheme
- Other applicable social security benefits
Actual benefits and allowances will be governed by the company’s applicable rules.
RCFL Assistant Officer Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
Online Test → Qualifying Skill Test → Final Merit
Online Test
The Online Test will be objective in nature.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline-related | 50 | 100 |
| General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 150 |
Duration: 90 minutes
There will be negative marking for incorrect answers.
The test will be conducted in English and Rajbhasha (Hindi).
Expected test cities include:
- Bhopal
- Delhi/Delhi NCR
- Lucknow
- Hyderabad
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Guwahati
- Kolkata
- Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR region
- Nagpur
Skill Test
Candidates shortlisted through the Online Test will be required to appear for a Skill Test.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Practical job knowledge and handling of role | 70 |
| Safety awareness and computer knowledge | 20 |
| Communication skills | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
The Skill Test is qualifying in nature.
The qualifying score is:
- 60/100 for general candidates
- 55/100 for SC candidates
The final merit list will be prepared based on Online Test performance, provided the candidate qualifies in the Skill Test.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official RCF recruitment website.
- Visit the official RCF website.
- Open the Recruitment/HR section and select the Assistant Officer recruitment.
- Click Apply Online.
- Select New Registration.
- Enter your name, contact details and email address.
- Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Complete the application form carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Upload the required educational and experience documents.
- Preview the application and verify all information.
- Complete the registration.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the application.
- Download and save the submitted application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Educational qualification certificates
- Experience certificate/experience summary
- Category certificate, where applicable
- EWS/PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Other supporting documents required by the application portal
Important: Details entered during registration should be checked carefully. Candidates may not be allowed to modify certain details after completing registration.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Before submitting the application, candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Only eligible Indian citizens can apply.
- Final-year Graduation/Post-Graduation candidates are not eligible.
- The required experience must be acquired within the prescribed period and eligibility conditions.
- Internship, apprenticeship and training periods do not count as the required experience.
- The experience summary must be uploaded as required by RCF.
- Government, PSU, quasi-government and autonomous-body employees may need to apply through the proper channel or provide an NOC at the Skill Test stage.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories should have the required certificates in the prescribed format.
- Details entered in the application should be checked carefully before final submission.
- Keep the registered mobile number and email ID active throughout the recruitment process.
- Any corrigendum or recruitment-related update will be published on the official RCF website.
- Candidates should retain a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | View & Download |
| Official Website | rcfltd.com |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There are 10 vacancies for Assistant Officer (Secretarial), EO Grade.
Online applications start on 10 September 2026 at 8:00 AM.
The maximum age is 32 years for UR/EWS candidates, with applicable relaxations for reserved and other eligible categories.
The EO Grade pay scale is ₹30,000–₹1,20,000, with an approximate minimum gross monthly salary of around ₹65,000, subject to applicable allowances and company rules.
Yes, the Online Test includes negative marking for wrong answers.
