FACT Inquiry Officer Empanelment Recruitment 2026

The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) is inviting applications for empanelment as Inquiry Officer. If you are a retired officer from a Government department, autonomous body or PSU at E4 grade or above, with experience in conducting departmental inquiries, you can apply. The panel will be limited to 5 persons and valid for 3 years. The last date to apply is 1 June 2026. Honorarium is Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per inquiry.

The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) Inquiry Officer Empanelment 2026

The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), a Schedule 'A' multi-divisional Central Public Sector Enterprise, has released Notification No. 03/2026 dated 13 May 2026 for empanelment of Inquiry Officers on contract basis. Applications are invited from persons separated from Government / PSU service through superannuation, voluntary retirement, or resignation, with knowledge of laws and procedures for conducting Departmental Inquiries. This is an offline application — submit by post. The place of inquiry will normally be at Udyogamandal, Kerala, but may vary based on the case.

Who Can Apply?

• Educational Qualification: Graduation from an AICTE approved or UGC recognised University or Deemed University
• Service Status: You must have been separated from service through superannuation, voluntary retirement, or resignation from a Government Department, Government Autonomous Body or Public Sector Undertaking
• Grade at Retirement: You must have held a substantive managerial position in E4 scale or above
• Inquiry Experience: You must have handled at least one inquiry as Inquiry Officer in a Government Department or PSU
• Knowledge Required: Adequate knowledge of laws, rules and procedures for conducting Departmental Inquiries in connection with Disciplinary Action
• Experience in conducting departmental inquiries in PSUs is an added advantage

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 69 years as on 01 May 2026
• The engagement shall be limited up to the age of 70 years
• You must enclose proof of age (school leaving certificate or birth certificate) with the application

Honorarium

• Lump Sum per inquiry (witnesses up to 5): Rs. 30,000
• Lump Sum per inquiry (witnesses 6-10): Rs. 40,000
• Lump Sum per inquiry (witnesses more than 10): Rs. 50,000
• Secretarial Assistance: Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 per inquiry depending on number of witnesses
• Transport Allowance per sitting: Rs. 1,000 (up to 100 km), Rs. 1,500 (100-200 km), Rs. 1,750 (beyond 200 km)
• For common / joint inquiries with more than 2 charged officers: 50% additional on lump sum (Rs. 45,000 / Rs. 60,000 / Rs. 75,000)
• Payment is made only after submission of the Inquiry Report and recommendation by the Disciplinary Authority

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on:

1. Shortlisting: Based on retirement grade, experience in departmental inquiries and knowledge of disciplinary procedures
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview at FACT, Udyogamandal
3. Document Verification: Original certificates of age, education, retirement grade and inquiry experience will be checked

The select panel will be limited to 5 persons and will be valid for 3 years, extendable at the option of the Company. Empanelment does not by itself confer any right to engagement — engagement is at the sole discretion of FACT based on requirements.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (Form No.1) and declaration form from the FACT website www.fact.co.in
2. Fill the application form completely, affix a recent photograph and sign it
3. Attach self-attested copies of: age proof, degree certificate, proof of retirement from Govt/PSU, proof of managerial grade at retirement, proof of inquiry experience, and Aadhaar / Voter ID
4. Superscribe the envelope with "Application for empanelment - Inquiry Officer on Contract - 2026"
5. Send the completed application by post to: Assistant General Manager - (Human Resources), FEDO Building, The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited, Udyogamandal P.O., 683501
6. Application must reach FACT by close of office hours on 1 June 2026

Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. Persons already engaged as Inquiry Officer by FACT also need to apply for inclusion in this panel.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 May 2026
• Age Reference Date: 1 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application by Post: 1 June 2026 (close of office hours)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Conduct departmental inquiries in connection with disciplinary action against FACT employees
• Examine witnesses and record statements as per established disciplinary procedures
• Address procedural objections raised by charged officers and document findings on each article of charge
• Submit the inquiry report with two ink-signed copies to the Disciplinary Authority within 180 days
• Maintain absolute secrecy and confidentiality of all official documents and information
• Give an undertaking that you are not a witness, complainant, close relative or known friend of the charged employee
• Travel to the inquiry venue (normally Udyogamandal, but may be anywhere in India based on case requirement)