Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited

(A Government of India Undertaking)

Administrative Building, Chembur, Mumbai- 400 074

Advertisement No.: 01122022

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd) is a leading profit making company in the business of manufacturing and marketing of Fertilizers and
Industrial Chemicals having sales turnover around Rs. 12812.17 crores. The Manufacturing units are in Maharashtra (at Thal - Dist. Raigad and at Trombay -
Chembur, Mumbai) with National Level Marketing Network. Company provides excellent career growth opportunities.

I) The Company invites applications for the post of Operator(Chemical) Trainee in unionized category with the following specifications:
(Abbreviation details given after the table)
POST NAME OF THE NO. OF RESERVATION Educational Qualification, Experience, Age as on 01.12.2022
CODE POST & VACANCIES UR SC ST OBC EWS PwBD
DISCIPLINE # (NCL) ** $
OPTR Operator Total 181 80 18 17 48 18 11 1) Qualification:
CHEM_ (Chemical) posts (13 (11 (45 (7 OL Full time & regular B.Sc.(Chemistry) Degree from UGC / AICTE
TR/122 Trainee including 76 bac Ba Backlo Back and recognized University / Institution with Physics as one of the subject
022 [ Trainees will Backlog klo ckl g) log) /or HH during any of the 3 years course of B.Sc. Degree and passing of The
be absorbed (SC – 13, g) og) (4 National Council of Vocational Training (NCVT) examination in the
in ST – 11, Backlo Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) i.e. AO(CP) Trade.
Grade II- (A6) OBC – 45 g- The NCVT in AO(CP) Trade is necessarily be completed after passing of
after EWS - 7) Secon B.Sc.(Chemistry) Degree.
completion of d and
one year *Out of 181 Third Minimum Percentage:
training] selected Round The candidates should have secured minimum 55% marks in last year
(Pay scale candidate, 2 Interc or Average of Aggregate of last two semesters of B.Sc.(Chemistry)
Rs.22000 - will be hange Degree (50% for SC/ST category candidates).
60000) posted at )
Central Upper Age Limit as on 01.12.2022: 29 years for Unreserved/EWS
Category, For SC / ST Category – 34 years, For OBC Category – 32

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(A Government of India Undertaking)
Administrative Building, Chembur, Mumbai- 400 074

Chemical years, For PwBD Category (General) – 39 years, For PwBD Category
Lab. (SC/ ST) – 44 years, For PwBD Category (OBC) – 42 years.
Additional Concession for Children / family members of the victims of
1984 riots – 5 years.

OR

2) Qualification:

a. Full time & regular Three Years’ Diploma in Chemical

Engineering/Technology from UGC / AICTE recognized University /
Institution and successful completion of one-year training (BOAT)
under the Apprentices Act-1961 (Amendment 1973).
Or
b. The Candidates with HSC(Science) and direct admission to second
year/ 3rd Semester of Three Years’ Diploma in Chemical
Engineering/Technology from UGC / AICTE recognized University /
Institution and successful completion of one-year training (BOAT)
under the Apprentices Act-1961 (Amendment 1973).

The one-year training (BOAT) should necessarily be completed after

passing Diploma in Chemical Engineering/Technology.

Minimum Percentage:
The candidates should have secured minimum 55% marks in last year
or Average of Aggregate of last two semesters in Diploma Course (50%
for SC/ST category candidates).

Upper Age Limit as on 01.12.2022: 29 years for Unreserved/EWS

Category, For SC / ST Category – 34 years, For OBC Category – 32
years, For PwBD Category (General) – 39 years, For PwBD Category
(SC/ ST) – 44 years, For PwBD Category (OBC) – 42 years.
Additional Concession for Children / family members of the victims of
1984 riots – 5 years.

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Administrative Building, Chembur, Mumbai- 400 074

OR

3) Qualification:
a. 4 years’ (8 Semesters) or 3½ years’ (7 Semesters) full time &
regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering/ Technology under
Sandwich pattern from UGC / AICTE recognized University /
Institution.
Or
b. The Candidates with HSC(Science) and direct admission to second
year/ 3rd Semester of 4 years’ (8 Semesters) or 3½ years’ (7
Semesters) full time & regular Diploma in Chemical Engineering/
Technology under Sandwich pattern from UGC / AICTE recognized
University / Institution.

Minimum Percentage:
The candidates should have secured minimum 55% marks in last year
or Average of Aggregate of last two semesters in Diploma Course (50%
for SC/ST category candidates) under Sandwich Pattern (4 or 3½
years’ course including one-year industrial training).

Upper Age Limit as on 01.12.2022: 29 years for Unreserved/EWS

Category, For SC / ST Category – 34 years, For OBC Category – 32
years, For PwBD Category (General) – 39 years, For PwBD Category
(SC/ ST) – 44 years, For PwBD Category (OBC) – 42 years.
Additional Concession for Children / family members of the victims of
1984 riots – 5 years.

OR
4) Qualification:
Full time & regular B.Sc.(Chemistry) Degree from UGC / AICTE
recognized University / Institution with Physics as one of the subjects
during any of the 3 years course of B.Sc. Degree.

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Administrative Building, Chembur, Mumbai- 400 074

Minimum Percentage:
The candidates should have secured minimum 55% marks in last year
or Average of Aggregate of last two semesters in B.Sc.(Chemistry)
Degree Course (50% for SC/ST category candidates).

Upper Age Limit as on 01.12.2022: 29 years for Unreserved/EWS

Category, For SC / ST Category – 34 years, For OBC Category – 32
years, For PwBD Category (General) – 39 years, For PwBD Category
(SC/ ST) – 44 years, For PwBD Category (OBC) – 42 years.
Additional Concession for Children / family members of the victims of
1984 riots – 5 years.

Experience as on 01.12.2022:
The candidate must possess 2 years’ work experience preferably in
Fertilizer or Chemical industry (Pesticides, Agro chemical, Chlor-Alkali,
Organic Chemical Manufacturing) having continuous / batch process
and performing the job in Process/Production Deptt.
Experience should be after acquiring above prescribed qualification.
Period of Training including Apprentice Training will not be considered
as experience.

OR
5) Qualification:
a. Full time & regular Three Years’ Diploma in Chemical
Engineering/Technology from UGC / AICTE recognized University /
Institution.
Or
b. The Candidates with HSC (Science) and direct admission to second
year/ 3rd Semester of Three Years’ ) full time & regular Diploma in
Chemical Engineering/Technology from UGC / AICTE recognized
University / Institution.

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Administrative Building, Chembur, Mumbai- 400 074

Minimum Percentage:
The candidates should have secured minimum 55% marks in last year
or Average of Aggregate of last two semesters in Diploma Course (50%
for SC/ST category candidates).

Upper Age Limit as on 01.12.2022: 29 years for Unreserved/EWS

Category, For SC / ST Category – 34 years, For OBC Category – 32
years, For PwBD Category (General) – 39 years, For PwBD Category
(SC/ ST) – 44 years, For PwBD Category (OBC) – 42 years.
Additional Concession for Children / family members of the victims of
1984 riots – 5 years.

Experience as on 01.12.2022:
The candidate must possess 2 years’ work experience preferably in
Fertilizer or Chemical industry (Pesticides, Agro chemical, Chlor Alkali,
Organic Chemical Manufacturing) having continuous / batch process
and performing the job in Process/Production Deptt.
Experience should be after acquiring above prescribed qualification.
Period of Training including Apprentice Training will not be considered
as experience.

Abbreviations:
“UR‟ - Unreserved; “SC‟ - Scheduled Caste; “ST‟ - Scheduled Tribe; “OBC (NCL)‟ - Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer);
“EWS‟- Economically Weaker Section; “ExSM‟ - Ex Serviceman; “PwBD‟ - Divyangjan or Persons with Benchmark Disabilities;
“OL‟ = One Leg; “HH‟ = Hearing Impaired.

# The number of vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of RCF Ltd and in Compliance of the Presidential Directives on
reservation at the time of appointment. Accordingly, RCF Ltd reserves the right to cancel/restrict/enlarge/modify/alter the requirements advertised, if need so
arises, without any further notice or assigning any reason. In addition to the notified vacancies a panel of candidates shall also be proposed for unforeseen
vacancies, including but not limited to vacancies caused by cessation of service of selected candidates, arising within one year from date of empanelment.
Posts shall be filled according to reservation position. Accordingly, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ExSM category candidates are encouraged to apply. Further, RCF
Ltd also reserves the right to raise/relax the minimum eligibility standards and to fill/ not to fill all or any of the above positions.

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Administrative Building, Chembur, Mumbai- 400 074

$ PwBD reservation is applied on horizontal inter-locking basis in either of UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS vacancies.

The PwBD categories identified for above posts are as per the latest list of “Posts identified for Persons with Disabilities (New)” available on the website of
Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India at
http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in as on the date of advertisement.

In case suitable persons with prescribed benchmark disability as mentioned in the advertisement are not available, it may be filled by interchange among
the other categories of benchmark disabilities identified for reservation.

** EWS vacancies are tentative and subject to further directives of Government of India and outcome of any litigation. The appointment against the reserved
vacancies for EWS will be provisional and is subject to the Income and Asset certificate being verified through the proper channels and if the verification
reveals that the claim to belong to EWS is fake/false the services will be terminated forthwith without assigning any further reasons and without prejudice to
such further action as may be taken under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code for production of fake/false certificate. The Income and Asset Certificate
issued by any one of the authorities mentioned in the prescribed format as given on our website shall only be accepted as proof of candidate's claim as
belonging to EWS.

The postings of the selected candidates may be at any of the Units (Trombay / Thal) / Area offices of the company throughout India or at any project site as
decided by the Management. The selected candidate will be assigned jobs/functions/assignments as per the business requirements of the Company including
shift operations.

II) RESERVATION / CONCESSIONS / RELAXATIONS.

a. Reservation of Posts for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS categories candidates and relaxation thereof categories will be as per DPE guidelines.

b. Category {SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS} once submitted will not be changed.

c. SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates can be considered under general standards of merit against the un-reserved posts provided no relaxation in
age, qualification etc. is availed of/extended to them, wherever applicable.

d. For claiming relaxation, the reserved category candidates should submit copy of Caste/PwBD certificate(s), in the Proforma prescribed by Govt.
of India, issued by the Competent Authority, along with application form at the time of appearing for online test and /or Trade Test. If the certificate
has been issued in a language other than Marathi/ Rajbhasha (Hindi)/ English, the candidates should submit a self- certified translated copy of
the same either in Marathi or Rajbhasha (Hindi) or English.

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e. Candidates belonging to OBC category but falling in creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation benefits. Accordingly, such candidates may
choose to apply against the “UR‟ positions provided they meet the age criteria applicable to General category candidates and indicate their
category as “General”. RCF Ltd being a Central Public Sector Undertaking, only those communities that are mentioned in the common list of OBC
notified by Government of India shall be treated as OBC for the purpose of reservation for employment under Central Government. Relevant list
can be viewed at http://www.ncbc.nic.in. Accordingly, for claiming the benefit of OBC (NCL) category, candidate should submit & shall
subsequently produce their latest caste certificate in the proforma prescribed by Government of India, applicable for purpose of reservation in
appointment to posts under Govt. of India/Central Government /Public Sector Undertaking, as contained in DOPT Memo No.36036/2/2013-
Estt/(Res.) dated 30.05.2014 from a Competent Authority issued on or after 1st April 2022. Such certificate should specifically state the
candidate does not belong to the persons/sections (creamy layer) as mentioned in column 3 of the schedule to the Department of Personnel &
Training, Government of India OM No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SC/ST) dated 08.09.1993 and modifications issued vide OM No. 36033/1/2013
Estt.(Res.) dated 13.09.2017. Further the OBC (NCL) candidates will have to give a self-declaration, at the time of documents verification
indicating that they belong to OBC (NCL).

f. Candidates applying under EWS category has to submit Income and Assets certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format
(as given in advertisement). The income and the asset certificate issued on or after 1st April 2022 shall only be accepted as proof of candidates
claim as belonging to EWS.

g. Age Relaxation in age limit as per Government of India guidelines .

h. Candidates belonging to PwBD category shall be considered only against the identified posts.

i. Under section 34 of “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”, persons with benchmark disabilities are eligible for reservation. The
reserved categories of disabilities mentioned under this Act are namely (a) Blindness and low vision; (b) deaf and hard of hearing; (c) locomotor
disability including cerebral palsy. leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (d) autism, intellectual disability, specific
learning disability and mental illness; (e) multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf blindness in the posts
identified for each disability. It may be noted that definition of the above specified disabilities will be as per “THE RIGHT S OF PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT, 2016”.

j. Section 2(r) of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, defines “person with benchmark disability” as a person duly certified by the
certifying authority with:

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a. not less than 40% of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and;
b. a disability where specified disability has been defined in measurable terms.

Accordingly, a person with a specified disability listed in the schedule but not covered under Section 34(1), if certified by a certifying officer as a
person with disability of 40% or above, in terms of provisions 7 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 shall be allowed
concessions/relaxations available to PwBDs as mentioned in this advertisement and will be considered against unreserved vacancies. Further,
those candidates, who want to avail of benefit of reservation, are required to submit a Disability Certificate issued by Competent Authority as per
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, failing which their candidature as PwBD candidates will not be considered. If the certificate
has been issued in a language other than Marathi/ Rajbhasha (Hindi)/ English, the candidates should submit a self- certified translated copy of
the same either in Marathi/ Rajbhasha (Hindi)/ English.

k. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities must be capable of performing the task assigned to them/take instructions using suitable aids and
appliances.

l. Prescribed reservations for PwBD will be applied on horizontal inter-locking reservation system basis as per Government of India guidelines.
Candidates belonging to PwBD category shall be considered only against the identified posts.

m. SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Female Candidates are exempted from payment of application fee at the time of online registration.

n. Relaxation in age will be allowed upto 05 (five) years for SC/ST and 03 (three) years for OBC (NCL) candidates considered against reserved posts.

o. “UR” PwBD candidates will be allowed age-relaxation upto 10 years, upto 15 years for “SC/ST” PwBD and upto 13 years for “OBC (NCL)” PwBD
candidates, if considered against reserved posts.

p. Accordingly, maximum age limit is specified for each category in the table mentioned above.

III) DATE OF RECKONING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.

The cut-off date for determining eligibility criteria in respect of minimum educational qualification, age etc. shall be 01.12.2022 and will remain unchanged
irrespective of any reason whatsoever. For reckoning of cut-off date for successful completion of BOAT/NCVT; the date of issue mentioned in the BOAT
/NCVT Certificate of passing only will be considered.

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IV) APPLICATION FEES.

Non - refundable application fee of Rs. 700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred only) plus Bank Charges and applicable taxes (GST) for the posts in Unionized
category are required to be paid by General, OBC and EWS category candidates at the time of submission of online application form. Candidates can
opt to pay either through internet banking account or credit/ debit card. No other mode of payment of application fee would be accepted. Application
fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates are, therefore, advised to verify their eligibility before payment of application
fee. SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM/Female category candidates are not required to pay any application fee.

V) NATURE OF JOB:

The job requires working in rotating shifts including night shift and the selected candidate may be posted in any plant irrespective of Gender. Also, this
job requires high level of physical fitness for heavy nature of jobs which includes lifting of equipment/Valve operations etc. The candidates if selected /
provisionally selected would be required to meet the medical and physical fitness standards for these posts failing which they shall be considered
ineligible and not qualifying the criteria.

VI) SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS

Selected candidate will be undergoing training for One Year and will be paid consolidated stipend of Rs.9000/-. The Hostel Accommodation/quarter on
sharing basis (free of cost) will be provided to them during the training period. Medical facility for self will be provided to the extent of RCF Hospital.
Available Sports Complex facility will be provided by RCF Ltd.
After successful completion of ONE year of training the Trainees will be absorbed in the ‘A6 Grade’ as ‘Operator Grade – II’ in the pay scale of Rs. 22000-
60000/- and the Gross Salary will be Rs.43, 076(Approx.) which includes Basic Pay +VDA (34.8%)+Perks (34%)+HRA (27% for class A cities/applicable
rates for other places). Besides, on absorption, the employee is entitled to company accommodation, if desired, will be provided subject to availability
in lieu of HRA with standard terms and conditions, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Free Medical Facility for self and dependents, Gratuity, Contributory
Provident Fund, Accident Insurance and Social Security Schemes as per Company rules. Available Sports Complex facility will be provided by RCF Ltd.

VII) SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for the positions in worker’s category of Operator (Chemical) Trainee comprises of Online Test and Trade Test.

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VIII) ONLINE TEST

i. Eligible candidates will be required to appear for computer based online objective type test, information for which will be provided in the Admit card.

ii. The online test will be conducted at the centers in cities of Mumbai and Nagpur. Medium of Test will be in Marathi, Rajbhasha (Hindi) and English.

iii. No request for change of examination Center/venue/date/session will be entertained after final submission of online application form. However, RCF
Ltd. reserves the right to cancel or add any Center depending upon the response of candidates in that area/Center.

iv. The outstation candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD Reserved Category called for Online Test will be reimbursed to and fro Rail/ Bus fare (restricted
to Bus/Sleeper class Rail fare for the unionized category posts) from the nearest railway station of the correspondence address to the place of Online
Test by the shortest route on production of necessary receipts.

v. The examination will be conducted online in venues given in the respective call letters.

vi. Candidate will appear for the examination at an Examination Center at candidate’s own risks and RCF will not be responsible for any injury or losses
etc. of any nature.

vii. RCF reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the one they have opted for.

viii. If sufficient number of candidates does not opt for a particular Center for "Online" examination, RCF reserves the right to allot any other adjacent
Center to those candidates OR if the number of candidates is more than the capacity available for online exam for a Center, RCF reserves the right
to allot any other Center to the candidate.

ix. Choice of centre once exercised by the candidate will be final.

x. The online test for the above mentioned posts will be held on the same day unless it is not possible to conduct the same due to any unforeseen or
technical reasons. In case of any mishappening or delay or rescheduling the online test for the post at any or all of the test centers, candidates would
be communicated fresh date of online test and no queries will be entertained in this regard. In the event of rescheduling o f test or change of any
test Center due to unforeseen or technical reasons, candidates would have to make their own arrangement to attend the online test and RCF Ltd.
shall not be held liable for such a delay/rescheduling of online test.

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xi. The online test will have two parts, Discipline related and Aptitude related. Duration of test will be ninety (90) minutes. The total number of questions
will be 100, each, out of which 50 questions would be from mix of course curriculum of qualifying degree / diploma / relevant qualification of relevant
discipline of two marks each and 50 questions from General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & General Knowledge / Awareness of one
mark each. There will be negative marking for wrong answer. The level of the domain subject will be as applicable for the post.

xii. The exact date of online test shall be communicated to the candidates through admit card to be downloaded from RCF Ltd. website www.rcfltd.com

xiii. Candidates will have to visit the RCF website for downloading call letters for online test. Intimation for downloading call letter will also be sent through
email/SMS. Once the candidate clicks the relevant link, candidate can access the window for call letter download. The candidate is required to use
(i) Registration Number/Roll Number, (ii) Password/Date of Birth for downloading the call letter. Candidate needs to affix recent recognizable
photograph on the call letter preferably the same as provided during registration and appear at the examination Center with (i) Call Letter (ii) Photo
Identity Proof as stipulated in clause (xvi) below and also specified in the call letter and photocopy of the same Photo Identity Proof as brought in
original.

xiv. RCF Ltd will not be responsible for any delay or non-delivery of intimation sent electronically through SMS or e-mail, as the case may be. No other
communication will be sent to such candidates for this purpose.

xv. CANDIDATES REPORTING LATE i.e. after the reporting time specified on the call letter for Examination will not be permitted to take the examination.
The reporting time mentioned on the call letter is prior to the Start time of the test. Though the duration of the examination is 90 Minutes, candidates
may be required to be at the venue for about 4 hours including the time required for completion of various formalities such as verification and
collection of various requisite documents, logging in, giving of instructions etc.

xvi. IDENTITY VERIFICATION: In the examination hall as well as at the time of Trade Test, the call letter along with original and a photocopy of the
candidate’s currently valid photo identity (bearing exactly the same name as it appears on the call letter) such as PAN Card/ Passport/ Permanent
Driving Licence/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead along with
photograph / Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official letterhead along with photograph / valid recent Identity Card issued
by a recognized College/ University/ Aadhar card/ E-Aadhar Card with a photograph/ Employee ID/ Bar Council Identity Card with photograph should
be submitted to the invigilator for verification. The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to details of the candidate on the call letter, in the
Attendance List and requisite documents submitted. If identity of the candidate is in doubt the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the
Examination. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not valid id proof.

Note: Candidates have to produce in original the photo identity proof and submit self-attested photocopy of the photo identity proof along with
Examination call letter as well as the Trade Test Call Letter while attending the examination/ Trade Test respectively, without which they will not be

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allowed to take up the examination/ Trade Test. Candidates must note that the name as appearing on the call letter (provided during the process of
registration) should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof. Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name
post marriage must take special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Call Letter and Photo Identity Proof the
candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination. In case of candidates who have changed their name, will be allowed only if they produce
original Gazette notification / their original marriage certificate / affidavit in original.

IX) TRADE TEST

i. Based on the performance of the candidates in the online test, eligible candidates will be provisionally called for trade test tentatively in the ratio of
1:2 i.e. 2 eligible candidates for 1 post. This ratio will continue till the vacancies advertised are filled or list of candidates is exhausted or one year
from the last date of first cycle of the trade test whichever is earlier. The Trade test will be conducted accordingly. Candidates with “Nil” marks or
Negative rating will not be considered. Trade test will be of qualifying nature which will be conducted after online test on a suitable earliest date.
There will be no personal interview for workmen category recruitment.
Call letters for Trade Test in respect of such eligible & provisionally shortlisted candidates will be uploaded on RCF Ltd. website and such candidates
will also be intimated for the same through SMS on their mobile number & through email on their e-mail address as mentioned in their online
application form. However, RCF Ltd will not be responsible for any delay or non-delivery of intimation sent electronically through SMS or e-mail, as
the case may be. No other communication will be sent to such candidates for this purpose.

ii. The documents of the candidates will be verified before appearing for Trade Test. If any candidate fails to meet the eligibility criteria and/or is not
able to provide required supporting documents of eligibility criteria before the trade test, will not be allowed to appear for the trade test.

iii. For appearing for Trade Test all outstation candidates will be reimbursed to and fro sleeper Class Train / Bus fare (restricted to sleeper class fare).
The reimbursement will be done only for correspondence address mentioned by the candidate in the application form. Mode of reimbursement shall
be transfer to bank account.

iv. It may be noted that candidates will be called for trade test provisionally on the basis of information submitted by them in online application form
and their candidature will be considered vis-à-vis eligibility criteria for the post applied for as mentioned in the advertisement. It may be noted that
the scrutiny of documents required to ascertain the eligibility criteria will be done before Trade test only. Candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria
or not in possession of complete requisite original documents will be declared as ineligible and will not be allowed to attend the trade test and no TA
will be paid to them. Further, no queries shall be entertained in this regard.

v. Marks obtained in Theory subject and In-plant Training will only be considered. The marks shown in Games/Sessional/Discipline, etc. will not be
considered so as to maintain parity of pattern of awarding the marks with the other Institute/University.

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vi. Description of the Trade Test:

The Trade Test will consist of Practical Job Knowledge and handling of Technical equipment, the allocation of marks will be of 80 Marks and Safety
awareness and Computer Knowledge the allocation of marks will be of 20 marks. The total allocation of marks for Trade Test will be 100 marks. The
candidate has to secure minimum 60 marks (SC/ST candidates 55 marks) out of total 100 marks for qualifying in the Trade Test.

X) FINAL SELECTION

i. Separate merit list will be drawn for UR/SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS candidates with reference to the number of available vacancies for each category.
Merit list of suitable candidates shall be prepared on the basis of performance in the online test. Trade test will be of qualifying nature which will be
conducted after online test on a suitable earliest date.

S. No. Parameter Weightage Of Marks Obtained In Each Parameter

1 Online Test 100% (rounded off to 02 decimal places)
2 Trade Test for workmen It will of Qualifying nature (Suitable for the post / Unsuitable for the post)
Total 100%

ii. If total marks (upto two decimals) secured by two or more candidates in online test are same, the following criteria will be made applicable to decide
the merit of the candidates
a) Percentage of marks in the qualifying examination would be considered for drawing up merit list.
b) Highest percentage in SSC examination.
c) Date of birth of the candidates will be considered for preparing merit list i.e. the candidate born earlier will be considered as
senior in the merit list.

iii. The documents of the candidates will be verified before appearing for Trade Test. If any candidate fails to meet the eligibility criteria and/or is not
able to provide required supporting documents of eligibility criteria before the trade test, will not be allowed to appear for the trade test.

iv. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAM

Desirous candidates seeking employment with RCF Ltd. need to be medically fit as per RCF Ltd. pre-employment medical standards. The Candidate
referred for a medical examination does not mean final selection and selection will be subject to being declared as Medically Fit by RCF Ltd.

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designated Physician and subject to fulfilment of other eligibility criteria w.r.t Academic Qualification, Age, Valid Caste Certificate (as applicable),
Income Certificate, Disability Certificate, Work experience, NOC, relieving letter from previous employer etc. as may be applicable.

General Medical Examination Comprises 1) Physical examination 2) Audiometry 3) Electrocardiogram 4) Vision tests, Eye test 5) Pathology
investigation (Blood and Urine) 6) XRay Chest P.A. View 7) Lung Function Test 8) Height and Weight 9) Body Mass index, etc 10) And any other further
medical examination recommended by RCF Medical Officer as per circumstance.

XI) HOW TO APPLY

A. APPLICATION REGISTRATION
Candidates can apply online only from www.rcfltd.com. No other mode of application will be accepted.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED BEFORE REGISTRATION

A. Guidelines for scanning
Before applying online, candidates should- scan their:
1. photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm) signature (with black ink)
2. ensuring that the all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given in Section “C” in this Advertisement.
3. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
4. Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee.
5. Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this Recruitment Process. RCF may send
intimation to download call letters for the Trade Test etc. through the registered e-mail ID. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-
mail ID, candidate should create new e-mail ID and mobile no. before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number.
6. Candidates to go to the RCF website HR RECRUITMENT- click on the option "APPLY ONLINE" which will open a new screen.
a. To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name and Email-id. OTP will be sent to the Email – ID
mentioned in the registration details.
b. Candidate has to select LOGIN tab and enter Registered Email – ID as username and OTP as password. Candidate is thereafter required to fill
Online Application Form.
c. In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, candidate can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE”
Button prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE” Button facility to verify the details in the online
application form and modify the same if required.
d. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application themselves as no change will be possible/
entertained after clicking the SUBMIT BUTTON.

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e. The Name of the candidate or candidate’s Father/ Mother etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the Certificates/
Mark sheets/Identity proof. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
f. Validate your details and Save your application by clicking “Save” button.
g. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph
and Signature detailed under section "C".
h. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
i. Modify details, if required, and click on 'SUBMIT' Button after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details
filled by you are correct.
j. Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
k. Click on 'Submit' button. l.

B. PAYMENT OF FEES - ONLINE MODE

i) The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
ii) The payment can be made through internet banking account or credit/ debit card.
iii) After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT
PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE
iv) On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
v) Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates are advised to login again using their
Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat the process of payment.
vi) Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form containing fee details. Please note that if the same
cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
vii) For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency
based on prevailing exchange rates.
viii) To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction is completed.
ix) There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.

C. GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING AND UPLOAD OF DOCUMENTS

Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and the
hand written declaration as per the specifications given below.

Photograph Image: (4.5cm × 3.5cm):

 Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
 Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background.

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 Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face

 If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are
no harsh shadows
 If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye"
 If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
 Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.
 Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
 Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb
 Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the
scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.

Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:

 The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
o Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
o Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and 20kb - 50kb for left thumb impression.
o Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
 The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.
o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3 cm (Width * Height)
o File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
 The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.
o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)
o File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB
 The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.
 If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time of the examination, does not match the signature
uploaded, the applicant will be disqualified.
 Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.
 The text for the hand written declaration is as follows –
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and
valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

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Scanning the documents:

o Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
o Set Colour to True Colour
o File Size as specified above
o Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature/ left thumb impression / hand written declaration, then use the
upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).
o The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg. Image dimensions can be checked by
listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.
o Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg format by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture
Manager. Scanned documents in any format can be saved in .jpg / .jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu.
Size can be adjusted by using crop and then resize option.
Procedure for Uploading the documents:
o While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with separate links for uploading Photograph, signature,
left thumb impression and hand written declaration
o Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / signature / Upload left thumb impression / hand written declaration”
o Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / signature / left thumb impression / hand written declaration file has been
saved.
o Select the file by clicking on it
o Click the ‘Open/Upload’
o If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
o Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of unclear / smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the
expected clarity /quality.

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand written declaration as specified.

Note:

(1) In case the face in the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the hand written declaration is unclear / smudged the candidate’s
application may be rejected.

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(2) After uploading the Photograph / signature / left thumb impression / hand written declaration in the online application form candidates
should check that the images are clear and have been uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or
the hand written declaration is not prominently visible, the candidate may edit his/ her application and re-upload his/ her photograph or
signature or left thumb impression or the hand written declaration, prior to submitting the form.
(3) Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and signature at the place of signature. If photo in place of photo
and signature in place of signature is not uploaded properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
(4) Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face should be clearly visible.
(5) If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for Examination will be rejected/denied. Candidate him/herself will be
responsible for the same.
(6) Candidates should ensure that the signature uploaded is clearly visible
(7) After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated online application forms.

XII) ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT/ USE OF UNFAIR MEANS
Candidates are advised in their own interest that they should not furnish any particulars that are false, tampered with or fabricated and should not
suppress any material information while submitting online application. At the time of examination or in a subsequent selection procedure, if a candidate
is (or has been) found guilty of –

(i) using unfair means or

(ii) impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person or
(iii) misbehaving in the examination hall or disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting, storing or facilitating transmission and storage of contents
of the test(s) or any information therein in whole or part thereof in any form or by any means, verbal or written, electronically or mechanically for
any purpose or
(iv) resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with one’s candidature or
(v) obtaining support for one’s candidature by unfair means, or
(vi) carrying mobile phones or similar electronic devices of communication in the examination hall, such a candidate may, in addition to re ndering
oneself liable to criminal prosecution, be liable:
(a) to be disqualified from the examination for which he/ she is a candidate
(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specified period from any examination conducted by RCF
(c) for termination of service, if candidate has already joined RCF.

XIII) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Candidates are advised to go through the advertisement carefully and ascertain their eligibility before submitting their applications.

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b. While applying the candidates should mention their full name as it appears on the matriculation school certificate. SSC Passing Certificate/ the
School leaving Certificate/Municipal birth certificate shall be the only acceptable documents in support of proof of age.
c. No claim of possession of a qualification equivalent to a prescribed qualification shall be entertained. Candidates possessing qualification as
prescribed in the advertisement only should apply.
d. Minimum percentage of marks in the minimum educational qualification as indicated above shall be average of aggregate of last two semesters/
final year % to be considered, irrespective of the weightage given to any particular semester/year by the Institute/University.
e. Wherever CGPA/OGPA/SGPA or letter grade in a degree is awarded; equivalent percentage of marks should be indicated in the application form as
per norms adopted by the University/Institute. Where no norms have been specified, the CGPA/OGPA/SGPA will be presumed to have been provided
on a 10 points scale. Candidates having CGPA/OGPA/SGPA or letter grade in a degree, however, will invariably have to produce a copy of these
conversion norms/no norms with respect to candidates University/Institute at the time of Trade Test.
f. Candidates possessing Degree/Diploma not mentioning the area of specialization will have to produce certificate of specialization in the relevant
field in qualifying subject, from its University/Institute failing which candidate may not be allowed to attend the Trade Test. It may be noted that it
shall be responsibility of the candidates to verify and substantiate their claim of having requisite specialization in the advertised qualifying subject
and no queries/correspondence shall be entertained in this regard at the time of Trade Test.
g. The Candidates should have Diploma / Degree in the required discipline i.e. Chemical only., no allied courses nomenclature in Diploma / Degree
shall be eligible. If in case still candidates apply from the allied courses, their candidature will not be considered for further process. The name of
the discipline advertised must be in the qualifying educational certificate acquired by the candidate.
h. Candidates possessing higher qualification than the prescribed qualification in the advertisement will not be given any consequential benefits for
their higher qualification in later stage of service period.
i. Knowledge of local language is desirable.
j. Candidates employed in Central/State Government/Quasi-Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies shall either forward their
application through Proper Channel (printout of duly filled-in online application) or shall produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present
employer at the time of Trade Test failing which their candidature will not be considered and they will not be allowed to appear in the Trade Test.
k. The age limit and minimum educational qualification are the minimum criteria and mere possession of the same by the candidate does not entitle
candidate for participating in the selection process. RCF’s decision regarding eligibility & shortlisting of applications shall be final & binding and no
queries or correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.
l. Details once submitted in the online application form will be final and request for any change including change in correspondence address/email
address/mobile number/ category/ post applied for/city for online test Center will not be entertained.
m. Candidates should possess a valid email ID. Candidates are advised to keep the email ID (to be entered compulsorily in the online application form)
active for at least one year. No change in the email ID will be allowed once submitted. All information/communication regarding participating in the
selection process shall be provided through email to the candidates, found apparently eligible, based on the online application data. Responsibilities
of receiving and downloading of information/communications, etc. will be of the candidate. RCF Ltd will not be responsible fo r any loss of email
sent, due to invalid/wrong email ID provided by the candidate and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

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n. The candidature of all applicants would be provisional and subject to subsequent verification of certificates, testimonials etc.
o. Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly for the latest information in this regard. Only short listed candidates who are prima facie found
eligible based on the information submitted in their online application will be called for participating in the selection process and will be intimated
through electronic mode for the online test/ Trade Test and RCF will not be responsible for any delay or non-delivery of such intimation.
p. In case the applicant does not receive any communication within 90 days from the date of publication of this advertisement, it may be presumed
that candidate has not been short listed for the selection process. Accordingly, candidates are advised to regularly visit “HRRECRUITMENT” head
on our website - www.rcfltd.com for the updated information on the selection process.
q. Mere admission to the selection process does not imply that Company (RCF Ltd) is satisfied about candidate’s eligibility. The candidates should
ensure that the details mentioned in the application form are correct and are in conformity with the eligibility criteria for the post applied for, as
mentioned in the advertisement. In case it is detected that a candidate does not fulfil any of the advertised eligibility criteria or has given false
declaration or suppressed any material fact or information having any bearing on one’s candidature, such candidate shall render oneself ineligible
for consideration at any stage of selection and for termination at any time during employment, if recruited.
r. Further, RCF Ltd reserves the right to cancel/restrict/enlarge/modify the recruitment/selection process of advertised posts without any further
notice or assigning any reasons whatsoever, if need so arises.
s. Any corrigendum/addendum/errata in respect of this advertisement shall be displayed only on RCF Ltd ‟s website www.rcfltd.com under the head
“HRRECRUITMENT”. No further press advertisement will be issued. Hence prospective applicants are advised to visit RCF Ltd website regularly
for latest update with regard to this advertisement.
t. In case of any dispute arising about admissibility of any particular qualification the decision of RCF Management shall be final and binding on the
applicants.
u. Court of jurisdiction for any dispute pertaining to any issue arising out of this recruitment process will be at Mumbai only to the exclusion of all other
Courts.
v. In case of any ambiguity/dispute arises on account of interpretation in versions other than English language advertised in Newspaper/Website,
English version available on the website www.rcfltd.com will prevail.
w. Candidates should retain their copy of Pay in e-receipt and Registration Slip as they can be asked to produce it for future reference.
x. The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination cannot be ruled out completely which may impact test
delivery and/or result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may incl ude movement of
candidates, delay in test. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute discretion of test conducting body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-
test. Candidates not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test delivery shall be summarily rejected from the process.
y. Decision of RCF in all matters relating to recruitment will be final and binding on the candidate. No correspondence or personal enquiries shall be
entertained by the RCF in this behalf.
z. Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to
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future. If such instances go undetected during the current selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualifica tion will take place
with retrospective affect.
aa. Canvassing in any form at any stage shall be considered a disqualification for employment in the Company.

The schedule of activities is as follows:

Activity Date
Commencement of On-Line registration of application by 30.12.2022 at 8:00 am
candidates.
Last date for on-line registration of application by candidates 16.01.2023 at 5:00 pm

bb. Only online Payments will be accepted. Cash payment will not be accepted.
cc. Only ON-LINE applications will be accepted. Physical form of application will not be accepted.

XIV) IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

a. The Online Application shall be deemed to be submitted only upon receipt of Application Fee (wherever applicable) and upload of Self Attested
Photograph and Signature within prescribed time limit. Only online Payments will be accepted. Cash payment will not be accepted.
b. Candidates are advised in their own interest to complete the registration process, pay application fee online (wherever applicable) and final submission
of online application sufficiently in advance before the last date so as to avoid the possibility of disconnection /inability / failure to log on to the website
on account of heavy load on internet or website jam.
c. We hereby caution the general public not to fall prey to the dubious agencies/organizations/individuals/aiming at fleecing mo ney from the innocent
public. Don’t believe any advertisement/job announcement of RCF Ltd. circulated through e-mail, social media etc. Please rely on information hosted
on our website www.rcfltd.com for any job/career related information pertaining to RCF Ltd.
d. All Covid – 19 protocols issued by the government authorities will be followed.

Encl.: -
Annexure I- PwBD Certificate
Annexure II- OBC Certificate
Annexure III- SC/ST Certificate
Annexure IV- Income & Asset Certificate

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