Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL), a Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) under the administrative control of Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, located at Manali, Chennai, Tamil Nadu has released Recruitment Notification No. MFL-P&A/001-2026 dated 18.03.2026 for 68 posts in Supervisory cadre across various disciplines for regular positions.
MFL is engaged in the manufacture of Ammonia, Urea, Complex Fertilizers and Bio-fertilizers, and its activities include marketing of these fertilizers and trading in Organic Fertilizers and Agro Chemicals. MFL is looking to onboard dedicated and motivated professionals for regular positions ranging from Senior Engineer/Officer (E1 Grade) to Deputy General Manager (E7 Grade) level.
All these latest government jobs in MFL offer attractive pay scales ranging from ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 (E1) to ₹1,00,000–₹2,60,000 (E7) as per IDA Pay Scale, along with Industrial Dearness Allowance (presently 53.4% of basic pay), HRA, Cafeteria allowance (presently 33% of basic pay), Performance Related Pay (PRP), medical reimbursement, uniform, Accident Insurance, Gratuity, PF, and Superannuation benefits — making this one of the most attractive CPSU opportunities in the fertilizer sector for experienced engineering and management professionals.
MFL Recruitment 2026 - Overview
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Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL), Post Bag No. 2, Manali, Chennai – 600 068 has invited online applications vide Recruitment Notification No. MFL-P&A/001-2026 dated 18.03.2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL), A Government of India Undertaking under Dept. of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers |
| Notification No. | MFL-P&A/001-2026 dated 18.03.2026 |
| Post Names | DGM (Personnel & Administration), DGM (Finance & Accounts), Chief Manager, Manager, Additional Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Senior Engineer/Officer across various disciplines |
| Category | Regular Posts – Supervisory Cadre (E1 to E7 Grade) |
| Total Posts | 68 posts |
| Pay Scale | E1: ₹40,000–3%–₹1,40,000 to E7: ₹1,00,000–3%–₹2,60,000 (IDA Pay Scale) |
| Job Location | Manali, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (candidates liable to serve anywhere in India) |
| Application Mode | Online only via www.madrasfert.co.in |
| Selection Process | Screening based on experience + Virtual and/or Personal Interview at Chennai |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 05 April 2026 |
MFL Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
MFL has published the official notification vide Recruitment Notification No. MFL-P&A/001-2026 dated 18.03.2026 on its official website www.madrasfert.co.in.
MFL Vacancy 2026 Details
The MFL Recruitment 2026 announces a total of 68 posts across 39 post codes with category-wise reservation as follows:
| Post Name | Total | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy General Manager – Personnel & Administration | 1 | 52 |
| Deputy General Manager – Finance & Accounts | 1 | 52 |
| Chief Manager – Production | 2 | 50 |
| Chief Manager – Maintenance | 1 | 50 |
| Chief Manager – Technical Services (Process) | 1 | 50 |
| Chief Manager – Materials Management | 1 | 50 |
| Chief Manager – Finance & Accounts | 1 | 50 |
| Chief Manager – Personnel | 1 | 50 |
| Chief Manager – Legal & Administration | 1 | 50 |
| Manager – Production | 2 | 45 |
| Manager – Maintenance (Instrumentation) | 1 | 45 |
| Manager – Maintenance (Mechanical) | 1 | 45 |
| Manager – Materials Management | 1 | 45 |
| Manager – Finance & Accounts | 1 | 45 |
| Additional Manager – Maintenance (Electrical) | 1 | 40 |
| Additional Manager – Inspection | 1 | 40 |
| Additional Manager – Technical Services (Process) | 1 | 40 |
| Deputy Manager – Production | 6 | 37 |
| Deputy Manager – Maintenance (Mechanical) | 6 | 37 |
| Deputy Manager – Maintenance (Electrical) | 3 | 37 |
| Deputy Manager – Maintenance (Instrumentation) | 2 | 37 |
| Deputy Manager – Technical Services (Engineering) | 1 | 37 |
| Deputy Manager – MIS | 1 | 37 |
| Deputy Manager – Finance & Accounts | 1 | 37 |
| Assistant Manager – Maintenance (Mechanical) | 2 | 33 |
| Assistant Manager – Maintenance (Electrical) | 1 | 33 |
| Assistant Manager – Maintenance (Instrumentation) | 1 | 33 |
| Assistant Manager – Technical Services (Process) | 1 | 33 |
| Assistant Manager – Technical Services (Engineering) | 2 | 33 |
| Assistant Manager – Inspection | 1 | 33 |
| Assistant Manager – Materials Management | 1 | 33 |
| Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts | 3 | 33 |
| Assistant Manager – Welfare | 1 | 33 |
| Senior Production Engineer | 9 | 26 |
| Senior Process Engineer | 2 | 26 |
| Senior Inspection Engineer | 2 | 26 |
| Senior Officer – Finance & Accounts | 1 | 26 |
| Senior Officer – Secretariat | 1 | 26 |
| Senior Officer – Legal | 1 | 26 |
| Grand Total | 68 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 March 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application & Fee Payment | 18 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 05 April 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Eligibility | 05 April 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified on www.madrasfert.co.in |
MFL Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualification and post-qualification experience. All conditions must be fulfilled as on the cut-off date i.e. 05 April 2026.
Age Limit & Relaxation 2026
| Grade/Level | Maximum Age (UR) |
|---|---|
| E7 (DGM Level – Post Codes 1 & 2) | 52 years |
| E6 (Chief Manager Level – Post Codes 3 to 9) | 50 years |
| E5 (Manager Level – Post Codes 10 to 14) | 45 years |
| E4 (Additional Manager Level – Post Codes 15 to 17) | 40 years |
| E3 (Deputy Manager Level – Post Codes 18 to 24) | 37 years |
| E2 (Assistant Manager Level – Post Codes 25 to 33) | 33 years |
| E1 (Senior Engineer/Officer Level – Post Codes 34 to 39) | 26 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | Deduct period of military service from actual age; resultant age should not exceed max age limit by more than 3 years |
| Internal MFL Employees | 5 years (irrespective of category) |
Note: Even after applying all applicable relaxations, the candidate's maximum age shall not exceed 55 years. Minimum age for all candidates is 18 years.
MFL Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification & Experience
Post-wise essential qualifications and experience requirements (all qualifications must be full-time and recognized by AICTE/UGC/State Technical Board/AIU or equivalent regulatory body):
| Post Code(s) | Qualification | Experience Required | Required Area of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 8 | Full-time MBA (HRM) OR 2-year PG Degree in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour Management OR 2-year PG Diploma in Personnel Management | Post Code 1: 21 years; Post Code 8: 18 years | Employee development & well-being, grievances, recruitment, promotion, separation, disciplinary matters |
| 2, 7, 14, 24, 32, 37 | CA/CMA from ICAI/ICMAI | PC 2: 21 yrs; PC 7: 18 yrs; PC 14 & 24: 15 & 9 yrs; PC 32: 5 yrs; PC 37: 2 yrs | Accounts / Finance / Costing / Budgeting / Taxation / Audit and Management Reporting |
| 3, 10, 18, 34 | 4-year full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in Chemical Engineering (Post Codes 34–36: must have passed within prescribed duration) | PC 3: 18 yrs; PC 10: 15 yrs; PC 18: 9 yrs; PC 34: 2 yrs | Plant operations in Fertilizers / Chemical / Petrochemical / Refinery / Process Industries. Preference for Fertilizer Sector (Ammonia & Urea Complex). |
| 4, 12, 19, 22, 25, 29, 30, 36 | 4-year full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | PC 4: 18 yrs; PC 12: 15 yrs; PC 19 & 22: 9 yrs; PC 25, 29, 30: 5 yrs; PC 36: 2 yrs | Maintenance of compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, static equipment; Engineering Services; Inspection (NDT, corrosion, vibration monitoring) as applicable by post |
| 5, 17, 28, 35 | 4-year full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in Chemical Engineering | PC 5: 18 yrs; PC 17: 12 yrs; PC 28: 5 yrs; PC 35: 2 yrs | Process Engineering / Technical Services / Process Safety / Project Management in Fertilizer/Chemical/Petrochemical/Refinery industries |
| 6, 13, 31 | 4-year full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering | PC 6: 18 yrs; PC 13: 15 yrs; PC 31: 5 yrs | Purchase / Materials Management functions in large industrial establishment |
| 9 | Full-time Degree in Law AND MBA (HRM) OR 2-year PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour Management | 18 years | Handling legal cases in Civil, Taxation, Service, Tribunal, Contract Law, Administrative Law, Environment Law, Company Law, Arbitrations, etc. |
| 11, 21, 27 | 4-year full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in Instrumentation Engineering | PC 11: 15 yrs; PC 21: 9 yrs; PC 27: 5 yrs | Maintenance of DCS/PLC, field instruments, integrating process systems in Fertilizer/Chemical/Petrochemical/Refinery industries |
| 15, 20, 26 | 4-year full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in Electrical Engineering | PC 15: 12 yrs; PC 20: 9 yrs; PC 26: 5 yrs | Operation & maintenance of Electrical systems, HT/LT Transformers, DG Sets, UPS, HT/LT load centres, HT/LT motors |
| 16, 30 | 4-year full-time B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | PC 16: 12 yrs; PC 30: 5 yrs | Corrosion monitoring, vibration monitoring, NDT inspection in Fertilizer/Chemical/Petrochemical/Refinery industries |
| 23 | 4-year full-time B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT/ECE and SAP Global Certification (Materials Management, Sales, Finance) | 9 years | SAP Basis modules, SAP ABAP back-end developer, SAP S4 Hana Cloud (private edition), SAP Fiori |
| 33 | Full-time 2-year PG Degree in Labour Management / Social Work / Personnel Management / Social Science recognized by Govt. of Tamil Nadu under Tamil Nadu Factories (Welfare Officer) Rules, 1953; Knowledge of Tamil and English required | 5 years | Should have worked as Welfare Officer in a Factory with not less than 200 employees |
| 38 | Qualified member of ACS from Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) with Graduation | 2 years | Secretarial Department in any Company; preference for listed company experience |
| 39 | 3-year full-time Degree in Law (LLB/BL) OR 5-year full-time Integrated Degree in Law (LLB); must have passed within prescribed duration | 2 years | Handling Company related Legal Cases especially service matters |
Minimum Marks: 65% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in qualifying educational qualification for all posts except Post Codes 2, 7, 14, 24, 32, 37 & 38. Relaxable to 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
MFL Recruitment 2026 Experience Criteria (CPSU vs. Others)
Experience requirements differ for CPSU candidates and others:
- Candidates employed in CPSUs: Out of the total required experience, 2 years should be in not less than the specified IDA 2017 Pay Scale (varies by grade).
- Other candidates (Government, State PSUs, Private, Fixed Term Employment, contract-based in CPSUs/Government): Total experience with minimum annual emoluments as prescribed for each grade (ranges from ₹6 lakhs p.a. for E2 to ₹16 lakhs p.a. for E7).
- Documentary evidence for emoluments: Detailed certificate from employer showing break-up, OR Form-16, OR latest 3 months' pay slips.
MFL Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS candidates | ₹500/- plus applicable GST (Transaction fee, if any, borne by candidate) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Confirmed MFL Employees/Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers | Exempted (subject to furnishing proof documents) |
Payment mode: Online only via electronic fund transfer as instructed on the MFL website. Fee once remitted is non-refundable.
MFL Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Candidates will be screened based on relevant experience; selection based on Virtual and/or Personal Interview(s) to be held at Chennai.
- MFL reserves the right to call all candidates for interview or shortlist depending on number of applications received.
- Call letters for interview will be generated online; candidates shall download from MFL website during the period notified.
- At interview, candidates must carry Call Letter (with photograph and signature) and one valid original photo ID (Electoral ID, Passport, Aadhaar, Driving License).
- Final merit list drawn in order of merit based on interview performance and eligibility.
- Provisionally selected candidates must undergo pre-employment medical examination by a Civil Surgeon at NABL/NABH approved laboratory/hospital before joining.
Travel Allowance for Interview
- Post Codes 1 to 17: Up to First A/C Rail fare or Air fare (limited to First A/C Basic Rail fare of premium trains) by shortest route.
- Post Codes 18 to 39: Up to Second A/C Rail fare by shortest route; travel by higher class reimbursed only up to Second A/C Basic Rail fare.
How to Apply for MFL Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official MFL website www.madrasfert.co.in and read the notification and instructions carefully.
- Open the online application link; candidates can apply for only one post — multiple applications will be summarily rejected.
- Fill name exactly as appearing in SSC/SSLC/Matriculation/X Std certificate or Passport.
- Upload self-attested scanned copies of: Caste/Community certificate, Disability/PwBD certificate, EWS Income & Asset Certificate (as applicable), educational qualification documents, experience certificates, emoluments proof, passport-size photograph (plain background, both ears visible) and signature.
- OBC(NCL) candidates must upload self-declaration in addition to caste certificate; ESM candidates must upload Service Book copy.
- Pay application fee through electronic fund transfer as instructed (if applicable); retain e-receipt copy.
- Preview and submit the application before 05 April 2026; take a printout and keep at least 5 copies of the passport-size photograph used.
- Note the application number generated for all future correspondence.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
- All qualifications must be full-time (except Post Codes 2, 7, 14, 24, 32, 37 & 38) and recognized by AICTE/UGC/State Technical Board/AIU or equivalent.
- Candidates employed in Central/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous bodies must apply after intimating their employer and produce NOC at the time of interview; Relieving Order required at the time of joining.
- Once category is declared in the application, change of category will not be entertained at any stage.
- OBC(NCL) certificate must have been issued on or after 01.04.2025 by Competent Authority.
- EWS certificate must be valid for FY 2025–26, prepared on basis of income/assets for FY 2024–25.
- PwBD candidates must have permanent disability of minimum 40% and must produce Unique Disability ID (UDID) card.
- All documents (originals) related to Qualification, Age, Caste/PwBD/EWS/ESM certificates must be produced at the time of interview/document verification.
- Employees who left MFL through early retirement, VRS, or were terminated/dismissed are NOT eligible to apply.
- MFL employees who resigned after minimum 5 years with good performance (8+ rating) are eligible to apply.
- Canvassing directly or indirectly will disqualify candidature.
- All selected candidates will be on probation for 6 months from the date of joining.
- Any dispute will be settled in Courts within jurisdiction of Chennai only.
- Do not respond to fraudulent advertisements; rely only on information available on www.madrasfert.co.in.
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