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RCF Ltd Assistant Officer (Secretarial) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 10 E0 Grade Posts

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Sep. 10, 2026
Assistant Officer (Secretarial) E0 Grade
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
10
Pay Scale
E0 Grade: ₹30,000 – 1,20,000/- (Gross approx. ₹65,000/- per month)
Age Limit
Up to 32 Years for UR/EWS as on 01.07.2026 (Relaxation: 3 yrs for OBC, 5 yrs for SC, 10-15 yrs for PwBD)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 3, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 10, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 26, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window10 – 26 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfill either of the following educational qualification pathways from a UGC/AICTE recognized University/Institution:
Option A: 3-year Regular Full-time Graduation in any discipline + 2-year Regular Full-time Post Graduation in any discipline + 1-year Government-recognized Diploma in Executive Assistant / Executive Personal Assistant / Office Management and Secretarial Practice / Modern Office Management / Stenography course or equivalent.
Option B: 3-year Regular Full-time Bachelor's degree (B.Voc / BA-VS / Degree) in Office Management and Secretarial Practice / Office Administration + Regular Full-time Post Graduation in any discipline.
Minimum Marks: Minimum 55% aggregate marks in the final year of Graduation (50% for SC candidates).
Work Experience: Minimum 04 years of post-qualification inline experience (after graduation) as Secretarial Assistant / Secretary or similar roles as on 01.07.2026. (Internships/apprenticeships excluded).
Desired Skills: Shorthand knowledge, drafting skills, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with good typing speed.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit as on 01.07.2026 is 32 years for UR/EWS category, 35 years for OBC (NCL), 37 years for SC candidates, and 42 to 47 years for PwBD categories. Departmental candidates receive up to 5 years relaxation. Additional 5 years concession for victims of 1984 riots.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Computer-Based Online Objective Test (100 Questions, 150 Marks, 90 Minutes)

OnlineMerit Scored

Document Verification of Academic Credentials, Experience Certificate & Category Certificates

OfflineQualifying Only

Qualifying Skill Test (100 Marks, Qualifying Cutoff: 60 Marks for UR/OBC/EWS, 55 Marks for SC)

OfflineQualifying Only

Pre-Employment Medical Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection comprises a Computer-Based Online Test followed by a qualifying Skill Test and Document Verification. The Online Test carries 100% weightage for final merit ranking. Candidates shortlisted based on Online Test scores will be called for the Skill Test (100 marks: 70 marks Practical Job Knowledge, 20 marks Safety Awareness/Computers, 10 marks Communication Skills), where securing at least 60% marks (55% for SC) is mandatory to qualify. Final merit lists will be prepared discipline-wise and category-wise strictly on the basis of Online Test marks among skill-test qualified candidates.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Computer-Based Online Test (CBT)

Total Duration

90 Minutes

Negative Marking

Penalty for wrong answers

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Professional Knowledge / Discipline Domain (Office Management & Secretarial Practice)50100
General English1515
Quantitative Aptitude1010
Reasoning Ability1515
General Knowledge & Awareness1010
Total100150
Exam Tier / Mode

Qualifying Skill Test

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

None (Qualifying benchmark: 60 marks, 55 marks for SC)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Practical Job Knowledge and Role Handling as per Desired Skills170
Safety Awareness and Computer Knowledge120
Communication Skills110
Total3100

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd) is a premier Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Assistant Officers (Secretarial) in E0 Grade are posted at Corporate Headquarters (Chembur, Mumbai), Manufacturing Units (Trombay and Thal - Raigad), or Area Marketing Offices across India. The secretarial cadre provides dedicated administrative, documentation, and executive support to Board Members, Executive Directors, and Senior Leadership. The role involves managing confidential correspondence, drafting board notes, scheduling high-level stakeholder meetings, coordinating domestic/international travel itineraries, and maintaining executive office workflows in a professional corporate environment.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Regular permanent employment on IDA pay scales with standard probation. Initial postings are typically at Trombay (Mumbai), Thal (Raigad, Maharashtra), or Regional Marketing Offices across India with transferability based on company requirements. Residential accommodation in RCF township is provided at Thal Unit and subject to availability at Trombay Unit.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

RCF offers structured Navratna executive career progression: Assistant Officer (E0: ₹30,000–1,20,000) -> Officer (E1: ₹40,000–1,40,000) -> Assistant Manager (E2: ₹50,000–1,60,000) -> Deputy Manager (E3: ₹60,000–1,80,000) -> Manager (E4: ₹70,000–2,00,000) and senior management grades, supported by Performance Related Pay (PRP) and Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) appraisals.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory 4-Year Inline Experience Certificate on Letterhead: Candidates must upload an official experience summary on their employer's letterhead certifying at least 4 years of inline secretarial work experience after graduation; apprentice training and internships will be rejected.
  • Two-Tier Qualification Requirement: Candidates must hold both a regular full-time Graduation degree (minimum 55% marks, 50% for SC) and a regular Post Graduation degree, plus a 1-year recognized Diploma in Secretarial Practice / Office Management (or specialized B.Voc/BA in Office Management + PG).
  • Qualifying Skill Test Benchmark: Candidates must score a minimum of 60 marks (55 marks for SC) out of 100 in the Skill Test to remain eligible for final selection.
  • Exact Name Match on Photo ID: The candidate's name on the application and admit card must match their government photo ID exactly; married female candidates with name changes must bring marriage certificates or gazette notifications.
  • Strict Application Deadline: Online registration closes on 26/09/2026 at 5:00 PM; no extension or physical form submission will be accepted.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR6
  • SC1
  • OBC (NCL)2
  • EWS1
Total Vacancies10

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

IDA Pay Scale E0 Grade (₹30,000 – 1,20,000/-) with minimum gross monthly emoluments of approx. ₹65,000/- per month, encompassing Basic Pay, VDA, Cafeteria Perks, HRA, medical coverage, PRP, and contributory pension benefits.

Selected in E0 Grade on IDA pay scale ₹30,000 – 1,20,000/- with initial approximate gross salary of ₹65,000/- per month. Entitlements include Basic Pay + VDA (53.4%) + Perks (34%) + HRA (up to 30%), Performance Related Pay (PRP), Free Medical Facility, Gratuity, CPF, and Pension.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official RCF Ltd website at www.rcfltd.com and navigate to the HR / Recruitment section.
  2. Click on 'APPLY ONLINE' for the post of Assistant Officer (Secretarial) E0 Grade (Advt. No. 01072026).
  3. Register as a new candidate, fill out all personal, educational, and experience details carefully, and upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, 4-year inline experience summary on employer letterhead, and educational certificates.
  4. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000/- (plus applicable taxes/charges) via internet banking or debit/credit card (SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates are exempted).
  5. Submit the completed online application before the closing deadline on 26/09/2026 at 5:00 PM and retain a printout of the registration confirmation for future reference.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹1,000/- (plus bank charges and GST) for General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Ex-Servicemen, and Departmental candidates are exempted from fee payment.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Selected candidates are placed in E0 Grade on the IDA pay scale of ₹30,000 – 1,20,000/- with an initial gross salary of approximately ₹65,000/- per month, including Basic Pay, VDA (53.4%), Perks (34%), HRA, PRP, medical facilities, and pension.

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