MRPL Fire Officer Recruitment 2026

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) is hiring Fire Officers on Fixed Term Employment under Advertisement No. MRPL/PFTE/2026/03. Indian nationals with the specified Fire or Fire and Safety engineering qualification and relevant sector experience may apply online.

The recruitment offers five posts, with applications accepted from 9 October 2026 until 7 November 2026 at 18:00 IST. The application is online, and selection involves application screening followed by a Personal Interview, document verification and a medical examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

MRPL has announced five Fire Officer vacancies. Four posts are unreserved and one is reserved for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

The post is identified as suitable for candidates in the HH, ASD (M) and SLD PwBD categories. Reservation for Ex-Servicemen is also applicable as stated in the notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering in Fire or Fire and Safety from a recognised Indian university, with at least 60% aggregate marks. The aggregate is calculated using the average across all semesters or years, and marks are not rounded up; for example, 59.99% does not meet a 60% requirement. Where a university awards a CGPA, OGPA or grade, candidates must use the university’s prescribed formula to establish the equivalent percentage. No qualification other than those specified in the advertisement will be accepted.

Candidates also need at least one year of post-qualification work experience in Fire and Safety. The experience must be in the Oil and Gas, petrochemicals, fertiliser, power, chemical, engineering, project construction (excluding real estate) or manufacturing sector. Working knowledge of Hindi is desirable.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is assessed on 7 November 2026. The maximum admissible ages, including the listed applicable relaxations, are 40 years for UR candidates, 43 years for OBC (NCL), 45 years for UR candidates with PwBD and 48 years for OBC (NCL) candidates with PwBD.

PwBD candidates with at least 40% disability are eligible for five years’ relaxation in the upper age limit. Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen will follow the Government of India rules in force. In no case may the maximum permissible age, after all applicable relaxations, exceed 50 years.

Application Fee

Payment must be made online. Fees paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official MRPL careers page.
2. Open the listing for Advertisement No. MRPL/PFTE/2026/03, titled “Engagement of Personnel on Fixed Term Employment – Fire Officer”.
3. Select the online registration option to create a Login ID and password.
4. Sign in with the credentials you created and start the application for the Fire Officer post.
5. Enter the requested personal, educational and category details, and provide information about your work experience.
6. Upload the required scanned documents, including your photograph, signature, educational credentials and experience records. Upload relevant caste, PwBD or EWS certificates where applicable.
7. Pay the application fee online if you are in a fee-paying category. The system will generate an Application ID after your particulars are submitted.
8. Review the application and select “Submit” to complete the process. Apply before 18:00 IST on 7 November 2026.

Keep a recent colour passport-size photograph (not more than six months old), signature, educational certificates, work-experience documents and proof of age ready. The notification also lists caste, PwBD or EWS certificates where applicable; experience letters showing joining and relieving dates; an offer or appointment letter as proof of joining; the latest three months’ pay slips as proof of continued employment; and a No Objection Certificate where required. Candidates working for a Central or State Government body, public-sector enterprise or autonomous body must apply through the proper channel or produce an NOC at the interview.

Salary & Pay Scale

MRPL will pay a consolidated annual amount based on the candidate’s relevant experience. The notification also provides for provident fund and gratuity, along with specified ex-gratia payments.

The initial engagement is for three years and may be extended by up to two years, subject to a maximum total period of five years. The work location will be set according to MRPL’s requirements, and employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including night shifts. Contracts may be ended early for reasons such as unsatisfactory performance or misconduct. PFTE employees must give an undertaking of secrecy and will not be issued an NOC for outside employment.

Role Responsibilities

The Fire Officer will manage the fire station and shift activities, maintain fire-protection facilities and respond to emergencies. The role also includes emergency planning and preparedness, coordinating Fire and Safety work across departments, and delivering related training to employees and workers. These duties describe the core role and are not exhaustive.

Selection Process

MRPL will screen applications and invite eligible candidates to a Personal Interview. The interview call is expected to be issued through the MRPL website, and candidates can download their call letter there when available. Interview invitations will be made in a 1:10 ratio of post to candidates after application screening. The qualifying mark for the interview is 50%, and there is no written examination specified; selection is through the Personal Interview. Document verification and a medical examination are also part of the process before final engagement. Candidates must meet MRPL medical standards, and character and antecedent, caste and pre-employment experience checks will be carried out.

Eligible candidates should check the detailed advertisement and submit a complete online application by 7 November 2026 at 18:00 IST. MRPL says any corrigendum or addendum will be published on its website; recruitment-related clarification may be sent to pfte@mrpl.co.in.