MRPL Fire Officer Recruitment 2026: Fixed-Term Employment Notification Out, Apply Online

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a prestigious Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) and a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), has officially released an employment notification under Advertisement No. MRPL/PFTE/2026/01. The public sector unit is inviting applications from dynamic, experienced, and safety-focused Indian nationals for the position of Fire Officer on a Personnel on Fixed Term Employment (PFTE) basis.

The online application window opened on June 17, 2026, providing an exceptional opportunity for mid-level safety engineers to step into a highly rewarding career framework within the oil and gas domain. The ultimate deadline to complete registrations is July 16, 2026.

MRPL Fire Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Parameter	Official Details & Specifications
Organization Name	Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL)
Parent Company	Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Advertisement Number	MRPL/PFTE/2026/01
Designation	Fire Officer (Executive Level L1)
Employment Nature	Personnel on Fixed Term Employment (PFTE)
Total Vacancies	05 Posts
Category Breakdown	Unreserved (UR): 04 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 01
Job Location	Mangaluru, Karnataka (Refined Complex)
Application Mode	Online Only
Selection Matrix	Document Screening followed by Personal Interview (PI)

Critical Recruitment Dates

The schedule for processing candidate logs is strictly bounded. Keep note of the following milestone targets:

[June 17, 2026] Registration Starts ──> [July 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM] Closing Window ──> [July 16, 2026] Fee Deadline ──> [August/September 2026] Interview Phase (Expected)

Tenure of Engagement: Selected professionals will be initially contracted for a firm period of 3 years. Based on organizational operational needs and individual performance standards, the engagement can be prolonged for an additional 2 years, leading to a maximum structural limit of 5 years in total.

Category-Wise Seat Matrix & Base Salary Structural Bracket

MRPL offers a consolidated compensation package that positions it among the best paying core industrial contracts in India. The pay tier scales with verified post-qualification industry exposure:

Category Stream	Allotted Seats	Mandatory Industry Experience	Annual Consolidated Remuneration
Unreserved (UR)	04	5 to 6 Years of Safety Service	₹13,00,000/- Per Annum
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	01	More than 6 Years of Safety Service	₹14,00,000/- Per Annum

Additional Operational Benefits

Beyond the core annual package, PFTE Fire Officers are eligible for:

• Fully structured corporate medical facilities for self and family.
• Statutory Gratuity allocations upon regular contract completion.
• Shift allowances when operating in rotating operational cycles (including night duties).

Rigorous Eligibility Criteria

Given the critical nature of asset protection in a high-capacity petroleum refinery, MRPL has instituted firm academic and field experience bars:

1. Academic Profiling

• Degree Constraint: Candidates must hold a regular, full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) in Fire / Fire & Safety Engineering.
• Minimum Marks Benchmark: General/OBC applicants must have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% marks across all operational semesters.
• Document Rule: Individual semester-wise mark sheets are mandatory during verification. A single consolidated card will not suffice.
• University Approval: The degree must be conferred by a UGC-recognized Indian University, AICTE-approved autonomous institution, or a state board of technical education.

2. Mandatory Core Field Experience

Applicants must possess a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification full-time work experience directly inside the fire safety branches of any of the following specific industrial installations:

• Oil and Gas Sector (Refineries, Cross-Country Pipelines, Terminals)
• Petrochemicals Manufacturing Plants
• Large-Scale Chemical Fertilizer Plants

Core Job Profile: Daily execution duties involve the full management of the refinery complex fire station, monitoring active shift routines, maintaining critical fire suppression facilities, and handling live hazardous material emergency turnouts.

3. Age Caps & Cut-off Coordinates

The reference timeline for deciding the maximum permissible age limit is July 16, 2026.

• General (UR) Candidates: Maximum 50 Years.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: Maximum 53 Years.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Eligible for a direct 5-year extension over their respective baseline category caps (Applicable for HH, ASD(M), and SLD sectors).

Interactive Compensation & Experience Evaluator

To estimate your contract placement tier based on your professional experience, adjust the parameters below:

Detailed Application Processing Fees

The non-refundable structural processing ledger is managed via the integrated SBI Collect gateway engine:

• General, OBC (NCL), and EWS Applicants: ₹118/- (Inclusive of basic processing taxes).
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Category Streams: Completely Exempt (Nil Fee).

Step-by-Step Online Registration Protocol

Applications must be submitted through the dedicated HRA examiner terminal before the closing bell:

1.Access the Carrier Pipeline Engine:Step 1.

Navigate directly to the official homepage at www.mrpl.co.in. Expand the primary drop-down menu and click on the “Careers” link. Locate the entry for Advt No. MRPL/PFTE/2026/01 and select “Click here to apply online.”

2.Create Portal Login Credentials:Step 2.

Click on the “New Registration” tab. Input your valid email ID, primary mobile number, and generate a password. Authenticate the system access using the system-generated OTP code.

3.Document Education and Industrial Milestones:Step 3.

Log in with your newly generated credentials. Fill out your academic percentages and list your chronological industry tracking history. Ensure your dates accurately reflect your 5+ years of experience in the oil/gas/fertilizer sectors.

4.Upload Formatted Digital Files:Step 4.

Upload your passport-sized photograph (Maximum 50 KB) and your signature (Maximum 20 KB) in JPG format. Compile your B.E./B.Tech mark sheets, experience certificates, and category proofs into clear PDF files and upload them.

5.Gateway Processing and Application Printing:Step 5.

Proceed to the integrated payment console to clear the ₹118/- application fee using SBI Collect (if applicable). Carefully check all your fields on the form preview dashboard, hit the final submit icon, and print your complete application summary for reference.

Definitive Portal Hyperlinks

• Official MRPL Corporate Hub: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited Portal
• Direct Application Engine Link: MRPL Career OTR Portal System
• Official Notification : Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this MRPL Fire Officer post a permanent government position?

No. This recruitment is strictly for Personnel on Fixed Term Employment (PFTE). The initial engagement spans 3 years and can be extended to a maximum ceiling of 5 years depending on performance and plant requirements. It does not carry provisions for automatic regularization into the permanent executive cadre.

Can fresh engineering graduates apply for these vacancies?

No. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification full-time field experience specifically in the oil and gas, petrochemical, or fertilizer industries. Fresh graduates or candidates with experience outside these sectors are not eligible.

What does the selection process entail? Will there be a written exam?

By default, the selection process consists solely of a Personal Interview (PI). Candidates are shortlisted for the interview based on their application screening at a post-to-candidate ratio of 1:10. However, MRPL reserves the right to conduct a written screening test if they receive an overwhelmingly high volume of eligible applications.

Are candidates from states outside Karnataka eligible to apply?

Yes. This recruitment is open to all Indian nationals. There are no state-specific domicile restrictions for this position.

What documents are required as proof of experience?

Candidates must upload clear documents tracking their service timeline. This includes appointment letters, separation orders, or experience certificates explicitly stating the nature of duties, along with your first and latest pay slips from your employers.