FCRI Non-Technical Executive Support Staff Recruitment 2026

FCRI is hiring 11 Non-Technical Executive Support Staff on a tenure-based contract. If you have a graduate or post graduate degree with at least 60% marks, you can apply by email. The contract starts at 1 year and can be extended up to 3 years. The last date to apply is 30 May 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 32,000 per month depending on the level.

Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) Non-Technical Executive Support Staff Recruitment 2026 - 11 Posts

Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI), located in Palakkad, Kerala under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, has released notification number FCRI/2026/NTA-EXEC SUPPORT/001 for 11 Non-Technical Executive Support Staff posts across 6 functional areas — Purchase & Logistics, Finance & Accounts, Personnel & Administration, Customer Care, Hindi Cell & Training, and Documentation/Media Cell. Both freshers and experienced candidates can apply — the contract has four levels based on your experience.

Vacancy Breakdown

The 11 positions are spread across six functional areas:

• ESS1 - Purchase & Logistics: Government procurement, GeM/CPPP, stores, inventory, imports/exports
• ESS2 - Finance & Accounts: GST, Income Tax, salary, allowances, GFR knowledge
• ESS3 - Personnel & Administration: HR records, FR/SR, reservation policy, CCS rules
• ESS4 - Customer Care: Customer support, helpline, material tracking, invoicing
• ESS5 - Hindi Cell & Training: Hindi-English translation, Rajbhasha work
• ESS6 - Documentation & Media Cell: Drafting, presentations, infographics, social media content

Category-wise Breakdown (tentative):

• UR (Unreserved): 6
• OBC: 2
• SC: 1
• ST: 1
• EWS: 1

Who Can Apply?

The recruitment has four contract levels based on your experience. The qualification depends on the level you apply for.

For Level 1 (Freshers / Trainees - Rs. 25,000/month):

• You must have a full-time Post Graduate degree from a UGC/AICTE recognised university or institution
• Relevant PG depending on the post — Commerce/Finance for ESS2, HR/Admin for ESS3, Hindi/English for ESS5, etc.
• Final year students expecting results by 15 July 2026 can also apply

For Level 2 (Rs. 28,000/month):

• Graduate degree (Post Graduate preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

For Level 3 (Rs. 32,000/month):

• Graduate degree (Post Graduate preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

For Level 4 (Retired officers - Pay based on experience):

• Retired officers from State/Central Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies
• Must have relevant experience in the functional area

Other Requirements:

• Minimum 60% marks in all examinations from Class X onwards (for Levels 1 to 3)
• Only full-time programme qualifications will be considered
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Hindi and English
• For ESS6 - good communication in Malayalam is also required
• Basic computer skills including MS Office, spreadsheets, and Office applications
• Only Indian Nationals are eligible

Age Limit

• Level 1: Maximum 28 years
• Level 2: Maximum 30 years
• Level 3: Maximum 35 years
• Level 4: Not more than 62 years
• Age Relaxation (for Levels 1 to 3): SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation

Salary

• Level 1: Rs. 25,000 per month (consolidated)
• Level 2: Rs. 28,000 per month (consolidated)
• Level 3: Rs. 32,000 per month (consolidated)
• Level 4: Based on experience and post in government service (Pay Level based, as per norms for retired government officers)

Tenure: 1 year initial contract, extendable to a maximum of 3 years based on performance.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification

Selection Process

Selection depends on the level you apply for:

1. Level 1 & Level 2: Written Test (MCQ-based, 90 minutes) + Skill Test (if applicable) + Interview
   • General Aptitude (Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability): 60 questions
   • Skill Test as per the job profile
2. Level 3 & Level 4: Interview only

Mere possession of minimum qualifications or experience does not guarantee a call for the test or interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or written examination.

How to Apply

1. Go to the FCRI careers page at www.fcriindia.com/careers.
2. Download the MS Word format Application Form for Non-Technical Executive Support Staff.
3. Fill in the entire form including the DECLARATION part. Do not edit or revise the format.
4. Send the filled MS Word form by email to recruit@fcriindia.com.
5. In the email body, mention the Notification Number and Post Code.
6. The email subject line must strictly be: NTA-EXEC SUPPORT.

Applications received by post, courier, or physical copy will be rejected. Only one application is accepted per candidate. Resumes or CVs will not be considered in place of the proper application form.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 05 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30 May 2026
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle procurement, tendering, and inventory management under GFR rules for the Purchase & Logistics section
• Manage GST, Income Tax, salary, and allowance claims for the Finance & Accounts section
• Maintain personnel records, leave records, and reservation policy compliance for the Administration section
• Attend to customer queries, track materials, and update job cards for the Customer Care section
• Translate official documents between Hindi and English for the Hindi Cell using Kantasth 2.0 or similar tools
• Prepare drafts, presentations, infographics, and social media content for the Documentation and Media Cell
• Assist reporting officers with on-site assignments and other duties as required
• Work beyond normal hours or on holidays during exigencies if asked