MFL Non-Supervisory Cadre Recruitment 2026 — 43 Vacancies

About This Job

MFL has released notification for 43 Non-Supervisory Cadre posts including Technical Assistant Trainee, Technician, and Junior Secretary cum Assistant positions at its plant in Manali, Chennai. Candidates with a Diploma in Engineering, ITI, or a Degree with typing and shorthand skills can apply online. Last date to apply is 05 April 2026. Age limit is 18 to 26 years. Basic pay starts from Rs. 21,500 per month with additional allowances.

Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL) Non-Supervisory Cadre Recruitment 2026 - 43 Posts

Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL) is a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the administrative control of the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India. Located at Manali, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, MFL manufactures Ammonia, Urea, Complex Fertilizers, and Bio-fertilizers. This recruitment drive covers 7 different posts across technical and administrative functions in the Non-Supervisory cadre, with the bulk of vacancies in the Operations department. Only fresh diploma holders who passed in 2024 or 2025 are eligible for Technical Assistant Trainee positions, making this an excellent opportunity for recent graduates.

Vacancy Breakdown

Category-wise Breakdown (Total 43):

• Unreserved (UR): 13
• SC: 18
• OBC (NCL): 9
• EWS: 5

Reservation follows Tamil Nadu State Reservation norms. Technical posts (Post Codes 1-6) require working in rotating shifts round the clock at the plant.

Who Can Apply?

For Technical Assistant Trainee - Operations (28 posts):

• You need a full-time 3-year Diploma in Chemical Engineering recognized by AICTE, UGC, or State Technical Board.
• You must have minimum 65% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• You should have passed the Diploma in 2024 or 2025 only, within the prescribed course duration.

For Technical Assistant Trainee - Mechanical (5 posts):

• Full-time 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or allied branches like Mechanical and Automation, Mechanical and Production, or Mechanical and Industrial Engineering.
• Same marks and batch requirements as Operations.

For Technical Assistant Trainee - Electrical (3 posts):

• Full-time 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering or allied branches such as Electrical and Electronics, Electrical and Power, Electrical Power Engineering, or Electronics and Power Engineering.

For Technical Assistant Trainee - Instrumentation (2 posts):

• Full-time 3-year Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering or allied branches including Electronics and Instrumentation, Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, or Power Electronics and Instrumentation.

For Technician - Rigger (1 post):

• You need SSLC (10th Pass) with 3 years of experience in Rigging.

For Technician - Welder (2 posts):

• You need a full-time ITI in Welding along with SSLC (10th Pass).

For Junior Secretary cum Assistant (2 posts):

• Option 1: Any full-time Degree + English Typewriting Lower Grade + English Shorthand Lower Grade + MS Office proficiency.
• Option 2: 3-year Diploma in Commercial Practice or Modern Office Practice with Shorthand Lower Grade.
• Knowledge of CRM Tools and Hindi is preferred.

Qualifications obtained through part-time, correspondence, distance, or private study will not be accepted.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 26 years old as on 05 April 2026.
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (upper age limit becomes 31 years)
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation (upper age limit becomes 29 years)
• PwBD (General): 10 years relaxation
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years relaxation
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules, period of service deducted from actual age

Salary

• Technical Assistant Trainee (Grade IV): Pay Scale Rs. 24,500-3%-(30). During the one-year training period, you will receive a consolidated stipend equal to Basic Pay + DA + HRA rounded to the next thousand.
• Technician - Rigger/Welder (Grade II): Pay Scale Rs. 21,500-3%-(30). Pay fixed at the minimum of the scale on joining.
• Junior Secretary cum Assistant (Grade III): Pay Scale Rs. 22,500-3%-(30). Pay fixed at the minimum of the scale on joining.
• In addition to Basic Pay, you will receive Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) at 53.4% of basic pay, HRA, Cafeteria Allowance at 33% of basic pay, medical reimbursement, uniform, accident insurance, PRP, Gratuity, PF, and Superannuation benefits.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500 plus applicable GST (transaction fee borne by candidate)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: No fee (exempted, subject to furnishing proof of eligibility)
• Payment mode: Online (electronic fund transfer)

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): An online objective-type test consisting of two parts. Part-1 has 30 questions on Aptitude and Reasoning, and Part-2 has 60 questions on Subject Knowledge in the respective discipline. Total duration is 90 minutes. Each correct answer gets 1 mark (Part-1) and 1 mark (Part-2). Negative marking of 0.33 marks per wrong answer in Part-1 and 0.50 marks per wrong answer in Part-2. Questions are in English and Hindi. The CBT will be held at Chennai or other locations within Tamil Nadu.
2. Skill / Trade Test (for Post Codes 5, 6, and 7 only): Candidates who clear the CBT for Technician (Rigger), Technician (Welder), and Junior Secretary cum Assistant posts will be called for a Skill/Trade Test at MFL, Chennai. The final merit for these posts is calculated as 75% CBT marks + 25% Skill/Trade Test marks.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present original certificates for verification.
4. Medical Examination: Provisionally selected candidates will undergo a pre-employment medical examination by a medical practitioner not below the rank of Civil Surgeon.

Qualifying marks: General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates need minimum 50% in CBT. SC/ST/PwBD candidates need minimum 40% to qualify.

How to Apply

1. Visit the MFL website at www.madrasfert.co.in and click on the recruitment link.
2. Read the notification carefully and click on the online application link.
3. Register yourself by providing your name, mobile number, and email ID to receive your User ID and Password.
4. Log in using the credentials sent to your email and fill in the complete application form.
5. Upload your passport-size photograph (plain background, both ears visible) and signature.
6. Upload self-attested copies of your category/community/disability certificate and other required documents.
7. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 + GST online (if applicable).
8. Review your application, submit it, and take a printout for your records.

Remember to complete your application well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues. MFL will not accept responsibility for any problems caused by website congestion on the final day.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 March 2026
• Online Application Start: 18 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 05 April 2026
• CBT Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card Date: To be announced (will be available on MFL website)

• Operate and monitor plant equipment, machinery, and control systems during assigned shifts to ensure safe and efficient production of fertilizers.
• Maintain mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment through preventive and breakdown maintenance activities as per standard operating procedures.
• Follow all safety protocols, environmental guidelines, and quality standards applicable to fertilizer manufacturing operations.
• Prepare shift reports, maintenance logs, and equipment performance records as required by the department.
• Assist senior technical staff and engineers in troubleshooting equipment breakdowns and process deviations.
• Handle rigging, welding, and fabrication work (for Technician posts) to support plant maintenance and construction activities.
• Manage secretarial and administrative tasks (for Junior Secretary posts) including correspondence, filing, CRM tools, shorthand dictation, and office documentation.
• Work in rotating shifts round the clock at the MFL plant area in Manali, Chennai, as per the business requirements.