MRPL, a subsidiary of ONGC with its refinery near Mangaluru, wants 5 Fire Officers and pays ₹12 to ₹14 lakh a year. The job is a 3-year fixed-term contract (called PFTE, short for Personnel on Fixed Term Employment) that can run up to 5 years. You need a B.E./B.Tech in Fire or Fire and Safety, 60% marks and 1 year of experience, and the online form is open from 09.10.2026 to 07.11.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Fire Officer (Executive Level L1, fixed-term) |
| Organization | Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | MRPL/PFTE/2026/03 |
| Location | Karnataka (MRPL refinery, Mangalore); MRPL fixes the exact posting |
| Total Vacancies | 5 (UR 4, OBC-NCL 1) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Fire / Fire and Safety with 60% aggregate marks, plus 1 year of experience |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years as on 07.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Application screening → Personal interview → Document check and medical |
| Pay Scale | About ₹1 lakh a month to start (₹12 lakh a year) |
| How to Apply | Apply online only, on the MRPL careers page |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | mrpl.co.in/careers |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 09.10.2026 at 10:00 AM (IST) |
| Last date to apply online | 07.11.2026 till 6:00 PM (IST) |
| Age and eligibility cut-off date | 07.11.2026 |
| Personal Interview | To be announced on mrpl.co.in/careers |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC (including non-creamy layer) and EWS | ₹118 (₹100 fee plus ₹18 GST), not refundable |
| SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen | Nil, no fee |
| Payment mode | Online only. Any bank or SBI Collect charges are paid by you |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | PFTE Level | UR | OBC (NCL) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Officer | Executive Level L1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
UR means Unreserved, the general category. OBC (NCL) means Other Backward Classes, non-creamy layer. This notice reserves posts only for UR and OBC (NCL), and it does not say how SC, ST and EWS candidates are treated. If you are in one of those groups, check the full notification or write to pfte@mrpl.co.in before you apply.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Fire / Fire and Safety, with at least 60% aggregate marks, from a recognised Indian university or institution |
| Work Experience | At least 1 year of work after your degree in Fire and Safety in Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, Fertilizer, Power, Chemical, Engineering, Project Construction (not real estate) or Manufacturing |
| What counts as experience | Only full-time work after your degree result is declared. Trainee work, teaching or research, freelance work and your own business do not count |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years for UR as on 07.11.2026. See the relaxation table below Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only |
| Disability (PwBD) suitability | The post is marked suitable for candidates with at least 40% disability in these groups: Hard of Hearing (HH), Autism Spectrum Disorder – Mild (ASD-M) and Specific Learning Disability (SLD). No separate seats are stated |
| Language | Working knowledge of Hindi is desirable |
| Application Limit | Apply once only. If MRPL receives more than one form, the latest one is used |
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 40 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 43 years |
| UR with PwBD | 45 years |
| OBC (NCL) with PwBD | 48 years |
PwBD means Persons with Benchmark Disability, with 40% or more disability, and they get 5 extra years. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per Government of India rules. No one can be older than 50, even after all relaxations. In short, OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 extra years, but only for the one post reserved for OBC, so a 42-year-old OBC candidate can compete for that one post and not for the 4 general posts.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Screening of forms | MRPL checks every form. It calls up to 10 eligible candidates for each post, so about 50 for these 5 posts |
| 2. Extra screening (only if too many qualify) | MRPL may cut the list by more experience than the minimum, counted in years, months and days, or by higher related education, such as M.E./M.Tech. These marks are not added to your final merit |
| 3. Personal Interview (PI) | This is the only test. The qualifying mark is 50%, and the merit list is made from interview marks alone. If two candidates tie, the older one by date of birth is chosen. The date and call letter come on the MRPL website |
| 4. Document check and medical | Bring original documents plus self-attested copies to the interview. You must also pass MRPL’s medical standard, and MRPL checks your character, caste and past employment before the offer |
In short, there is no written exam. Your rank comes only from the interview, and you need at least 50% marks in it.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Consolidated Pay | ₹12 lakh for 1 year to under 5 years of experience; ₹13 lakh for 5 years to under 6 years; ₹14 lakh for 6 years and above |
| Provident Fund (PF) | As per the EPFO wage ceiling, revised from time to time (PF is a retirement savings fund) |
| Gratuity | Payable after more than 1 year of engagement (a lump sum paid for long service) |
| Compensation on death | ₹25 lakh ex-gratia (a payment made as a favour, not a legal duty) to the family, for natural or accidental death |
| Extra accident compensation | Another ₹25 lakh to the family if death is due to an accident arising out of the job or inside MRPL premises |
| Other benefits | As per the MRPL PFTE policy |
In plain terms, you get one fixed yearly amount, not a basic pay with allowances on top. With 1 year of experience that is ₹12 lakh, about ₹1 lakh a month, and the notice does not say what is deducted from it.
Contract Terms
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contract length | 3 years, which can be extended by 2 more years. The most you can serve is 5 years |
| Work pattern | Rotating shifts, including night shifts. MRPL decides the job location |
| Early end of contract | MRPL can end it early for poor work or misconduct, with 1 month’s notice or 1 month’s pay instead |
| Secrecy and outside jobs | You must sign an undertaking for secrecy. MRPL does not give a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for outside employment |
| Service certificate | May be issued if you complete the tenure or resign through the proper channel |
How to Apply
- Go to mrpl.co.in/careers and click “Advt.No. MRPL/PFTE/2026/03: Engagement of Personnel on Fixed term employment- Fire Officer”.
- Click “Click here to register online” to get your Login ID and password. You need an email ID and mobile number that stay active for at least 1 year.
- Sign in, fill in your education, caste and other details, and attach scanned documents. You will get an Application ID by email or SMS.
- General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates click “Pay Now”, choose “Advt. No. MRPL/PFTE/2026/03” and pay ₹118 online. Save the payment receipt.
- Come back, click “Already Paid”, sign in, and enter the SBI e-Collect Reference Number (it starts with DU), bank name and payment date. Upload the receipt as a JPG, then click “Next”.
- Upload your photo, signature, education and experience documents, and click “Submit”. SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates skip the payment steps and go straight to the uploads.
- Save the PDF of your final application. You do not need to post it to MRPL.
Note: MRPL accepts applications only through its online portal, and no other mode is accepted. MRPL is not responsible for network problems, so apply early.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | Recent colour photo, not older than 6 months, and not taken on a mobile phone Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Scanned copy |
| Proof of age | Any one: SSLC marks card, matriculation certificate or school leaving certificate showing date of birth, or a municipal or Gram Panchayat birth certificate |
| Education documents | All mark sheets and certificates, the individual mark sheet of every semester or year of your degree, and the degree certificate |
| Work experience | An experience letter showing joining and leaving dates for every past job in your form. For your current job, an offer or appointment letter showing the joining date, plus your latest 3 months of pay slips |
| OBC (NCL) certificate | Issued on or after 01.04.2026, in the prescribed format. The format is on the MRPL careers page |
| PwBD certificate | From the competent authority, in the prescribed format, showing at least 40% disability |
| Ex-Servicemen proof | Documents from the competent authority showing your status |
| NOC or proper channel | If you work in a Central or State Government body, a PSU or an autonomous body, apply through your employer or bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the interview |
| Fee payment receipt | For General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates. Upload it as a JPG |
At the interview you must show the originals along with a self-attested copy (signed by you as true) of each document.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Online at mrpl.co.in/careers |
| MRPL Official Website | mrpl.co.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Meet every condition on 07.11.2026, not on the day you apply. MRPL checks your age, marks and experience against that date.
- OBC (NCL) candidates need a caste certificate in the prescribed format issued on or after 01.04.2026. If you are in the creamy layer (the better-off families within OBC), you must apply as UR.
- Marks are never rounded up, so 59.99% does not count as 60%. If your university gives a CGPA, use its own formula, and if it has none, MRPL multiplies by 10 and wants proof that no formula exists.
- Keep the mark sheet of every semester or year ready. Sending only the last semester’s sheet gets your form rejected.
- Upload an experience letter for every past job you list. One missing letter can reject you, even if your other letters prove 1 year.
- You cannot correct anything after you submit, and you cannot change your email or mobile number after registering. Check every entry twice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for MRPL Fire Officer Recruitment 2026?
You can apply online from 09.10.2026 at 10:00 AM until 07.11.2026 at 6:00 PM (IST).
How many Fire Officer posts has MRPL announced?
MRPL has announced 5 posts, 4 for Unreserved (general) candidates and 1 for OBC (NCL).
What qualification do I need to apply?
You need a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Fire or Fire and Safety, with at least 60% aggregate marks, from a recognised Indian university.
How much experience is required?
You need at least 1 year of full-time work after your degree result in fire and safety in oil and gas, petrochemicals, fertilizer, power, chemical, engineering, project construction (not real estate) or manufacturing.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 40 years for Unreserved and 43 for OBC (NCL) candidates as on 07.11.2026, and candidates with a disability of 40% or more get 5 extra years.
Is there an application fee?
General, OBC and EWS candidates pay ₹118 online, while SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates pay nothing.
Is there a written exam for MRPL Fire Officer?
No, selection is by personal interview only, and you need at least 50% marks in the interview to qualify.
What is the pay, and how long is the contract?
Pay is ₹12 lakh to ₹14 lakh a year depending on your experience, and the contract is for 3 years, which MRPL can extend by 2 more years.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
