FACT FEDO Engineering Contract Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 34 Draughtsman, Engineer & Manager Posts

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Organization The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT)
Post Name Draughtsman, Senior Draughtsman, Engineer Design, Deputy Manager, Senior Manager, Assistant General Manager
Qualification Diploma or Degree in relevant Engineering discipline
Location Udyogamandal, Kerala, Kerala
Salary Rs. 25,750 to Rs. 67,240 per month (Consolidated)
Last Date to Apply 21 May 2026
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FACT FEDO Engineering Contract Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 34 Posts

The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT), a premier Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Undertaking, has officially released the FACT FEDO Engineering Contract Recruitment Notification 2026 (No. 01/2026) on 07 May 2026. This recruitment drive aims to prepare a panel for engaging qualified professionals on a temporary contract basis in the FACT Engineering and Design Organisation (FEDO) or any ongoing projects of FACT/FEDO. A total of 34 post codes are announced for positions including Draughtsman, Senior Draughtsman, Engineer Design, Deputy Manager, Senior Manager, and Assistant General Manager across various engineering disciplines. Eligible candidates can apply online from 07 May 2026 to 21 May 2026. All details regarding eligibility, age limit, selection process, and application procedure are provided below.

Organization Overview

The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) is a multi-divisional Central PSU under the Department of Fertilizers, Government of India. With a rich history in the fertilizer and chemical sector, FACT operates through its engineering arm, FEDO, which undertakes design and project management for various industrial projects. This recruitment is for temporary contract positions in FEDO or any FACT/FEDO projects, offering a great opportunity for experienced engineers and draftsmen to contribute to prestigious projects.

Post Details

The recruitment covers 34 post codes across multiple levels and disciplines. Positions include Draughtsman (Chemical, Mechanical-Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil), Senior Draughtsman (Civil), Engineer Design (Process, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Estimation), Deputy Manager, Senior Manager, and Assistant General Manager in various design and estimation streams. The engagement is for a term of 1 year or till project completion, renewable at management's discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess full-time regular Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution. The required post-qualification experience ranges from 1 to 15 years depending on the post. One year of apprenticeship training with a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) from the Board of Apprenticeship Training is also considered as experience. Detailed qualification and experience for each post are given in the table below.

Post CodePost NameMinimum QualificationExperience Required
1Draughtsman (Chemical)Diploma in Chemical Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 / (d) 5 years experience in Design & Drafting of PFDs, P&IDs & Process Specifications in Fertiliser/Refinery/Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals/CBG/Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia project drawings using AutoCAD.
2Draughtsman (Mechanical-Piping)Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 / (d) 5 years experience in Design & Drafting of piping drawings using AutoCAD for projects in Oil & Gas/Fertiliser/Chemical industries; experience in preparation of layouts, Key plans, Isometric drawings, bill of quantities etc. (Knowledge in 3D modeling using Cardworx plant software is desirable).
3Draughtsman (Electrical)Diploma in Electrical/Electrical and Electronics Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 / (d) 5 years experience in preparation of single line diagram, General arrangement drawings of substation buildings, power layout, earthing layout, lighting layout etc. using CAD software and preparation of BOQ for erection tenders.
4Draughtsman (Instrumentation)Diploma in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 / (d) 5 years experience in preparation of engineering drawings using CAD software and preparation of BOQ for erection tenders.
5Draughtsman (Civil)Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 / (d) 5 years experience in preparation of Civil general arrangement/Structural drawings of RCC or Steel Structures using CAD software.
6Sr. Draughtsman (Civil)Diploma in Civil Engineering/Architecture(a) 8 / (b) 10 years experience in preparation of Civil general arrangement/Structural drawings of RCC or Steel Structures using CAD software.
7Engineer Design (Process)Degree in Chemical Engineering/Petrochemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Technology/Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical Engineering/Polymer Technology(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 years experience in Process Design and Detailing Engineering involving preparation of PFDs, P&IDs & Process Specifications in the field of Fertiliser/Refinery/Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals/CBG/Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia projects. Hands on experience in process simulation and/or design software will be an added advantage.
8Engineer (Design Piping)Degree in Mechanical Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 years experience in developing piping layouts, equipment layouts, piping isometrics, material take-offs (MTO), and preparing technical procurement specifications for piping materials. Experience in ASME Code B31.3 is desirable; knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
9Engineer (Design-Mechanical)Degree in Mechanical Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 years experience in design consultancy/EPCs in basic Engineering of Machinery such as pumps, compressors etc. Proficient in finalization of Procurement specifications, tender documents, BOQ and review of vendor documents/drawings.
10Engineer Design (Electrical)Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 years experience in an engineering consultancy firm in designing EHV/HV power distribution system, sizing calculations, earthing system, lightning protection, lighting, BOQ for erection contract, procurement specifications, vendor drawing review. Basic knowledge in drawing SLD, power and earthing layout in AutoCAD required.
11Engineer Design (Instrumentation)Degree in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 years experience in an engineering consultancy or EPC firm in design of instrumentation systems including field instruments, control system, automation projects; BOQ for erection contract, procurement specifications and vendor drawing review.
12Engineer Design (Civil)Degree in Civil Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 years experience in Structural Design of RCC/Steel structures. Post-graduation in Structural Design is desirable. Proficient in STAAD-Pro or ETABS Software and Indian Design Codes.
13Engineer Estimation (Civil)Degree in Civil Engineering(a) 1 / (b) 2 / (c) 3 years experience in Quantity Estimation/Measurements & Billing/Specification Preparation/Rate Analysis for Civil and RCC works.
14Deputy Manager Design (Process)Degree in Chemical Engineering/Petrochemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Technology/Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical Engineering/Polymer TechnologyMinimum 5 years experience in Process Design and Detailing Engineering involving preparation of PFDs, P&IDs & Process Specifications in the field of Fertiliser/Refinery/Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals/CBG/Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia projects. Hands on experience in process simulation and/or design software will be an added advantage.
15Deputy Manager (Design Piping)Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum 5 years experience in developing piping layouts, equipment layouts, piping isometrics, MTO, and preparing technical procurement specifications for piping materials. Experience in ASME Code B31.3 is desirable; knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
16Deputy Manager (Design-Mechanical) PCEDegree in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum 5 years experience in design consultancy or EPC environment in design of static equipment such as Pressure Vessels, Storage Tanks, Heat Exchangers. Experience in ASME Sec VIII, API 650/620, TEMA codes is desirable. Proficiency in PV Elite, AME Tank and related tools required.
17Deputy Manager Design (Electrical)Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electrical & Instrumentation EngineeringMinimum 5 years experience in an engineering consultancy firm in designing EHV/HV power distribution system, sizing calculations, earthing system, lightning protection, lighting, BOQ, procurement specifications, vendor drawing review. Basic knowledge in drawing SLD, power and earthing layout in AutoCAD required.
18Deputy Manager Design (Instrumentation)Degree in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation EngineeringMinimum 5 years experience in an engineering consultancy or EPC firm in design of instrumentation systems including field instruments, control system, automation projects; BOQ, procurement specifications and vendor drawing review.
19Deputy Manager Design (Civil)Degree in Civil EngineeringMinimum 5 years experience in Structural Design of RCC/Steel structures. Post-graduation in Structural Design is desirable. Proficient in STAAD-Pro or ETABS Software and Indian Design Codes.
20Deputy Manager Estimation (Civil)Degree in Civil EngineeringMinimum 5 years experience in Quantity Estimation/Measurements & Billing/Specification Preparation/Rate Analysis for Civil and RCC works.
21Senior Manager Design (Process)Degree in Chemical Engineering/Petrochemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Technology/Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical Engineering/Polymer Technology(a) 8 / (b) 10 years experience in Process Design and Detailing Engineering involving preparation of PFDs, P&IDs & Process Specifications in the field of Fertiliser/Refinery/Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals/CBG/Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia projects. Hands on experience in process simulation and/or design software will be an added advantage.
22Senior Manager (Design Piping)Degree in Mechanical Engineering(a) 8 / (b) 10 years experience in developing piping layouts, equipment layouts, piping isometrics, MTO, and preparing technical procurement specifications for piping materials. Experience in ASME Code B31.3 is desirable; knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
23Senior Manager (Design-Mechanical)Degree in Mechanical Engineering(a) 8 / (b) 10 years experience in design consultancy/EPCs in basic Engineering of Machinery such as pumps, compressors etc. Proficient in finalization of Procurement specifications, tender documents, BOQ and review of vendor documents/drawings.
24Senior Manager Design (Electrical)Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering(a) 8 / (b) 10 years experience in an engineering consultancy firm in designing EHV/HV power distribution system, sizing calculations, earthing system, lightning protection, lighting, BOQ, procurement specifications, vendor drawing review. Basic knowledge in drawing SLD, power and earthing layout in AutoCAD required.
25Senior Manager Design (Instrumentation)Degree in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering(a) 8 / (b) 10 years experience in an engineering consultancy or EPC firm in design of instrumentation systems including field instruments, control system, automation projects; BOQ, procurement specifications and vendor drawing review.
26Senior Manager Design (Civil)Degree in Civil Engineering(a) 8 / (b) 10 years experience in Structural Design of RCC/Steel structures. Post-graduation in Structural Design is desirable. Proficient in STAAD-Pro or ETABS Software and Indian Design Codes.
27Senior Manager Estimation (Civil)Degree in Civil Engineering(a) 8 / (b) 10 years experience in Quantity Estimation/Measurements & Billing/Specification Preparation/Rate Analysis for Civil and RCC works.
28Assistant General Manager Design (Process)Degree in Chemical Engineering/Petrochemical Engineering/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Technology/Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical Engineering/Polymer Technology(a) 12 / (b) 15 years experience in Process Design and Detailing Engineering involving preparation of PFDs, P&IDs & Process Specifications in the field of Fertiliser/Refinery/Oil & Gas/Petrochemicals/CBG/Green Hydrogen/Green Ammonia projects. Hands on experience in process simulation and/or design software will be an added advantage.
29Assistant General Manager (Design Piping)Degree in Mechanical Engineering(a) 12 / (b) 15 years experience in developing piping layouts, equipment layouts, piping isometrics, MTO, and preparing technical procurement specifications for piping materials. Experience in ASME Code B31.3 is desirable; knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
30Assistant General Manager (Design-Mechanical)Degree in Mechanical Engineering(a) 12 / (b) 15 years experience in design consultancy/EPCs in basic Engineering of Machinery such as pumps, compressors etc. Proficient in finalization of Procurement specifications, tender documents, BOQ and review of vendor documents/drawings.
31Assistant General Manager Design (Electrical)Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering(a) 12 / (b) 15 years experience in an engineering consultancy or EPC firm in designing EHV/HV power distribution system, sizing calculations, earthing system, lightning protection, lighting, BOQ approvals, procurement specifications, vendor drawing review.
32Assistant General Manager Design (Instrumentation)Degree in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering(a) 12 / (b) 15 years experience in an engineering consultancy or EPC firm in design of instrumentation systems including field instruments, control system, automation projects; BOQ, procurement specifications and vendor drawing review.
33Assistant General Manager Design (Civil)Degree in Civil Engineering(a) 12 / (b) 15 years experience in Structural Design of RCC/Steel structures. Post-graduation in Structural Design is desirable. Proficient in STAAD-Pro or ETABS Software and Indian Design Codes.
34Assistant General Manager Estimation (Civil)Degree in Civil Engineering(a) 12 / (b) 15 years experience in Quantity Estimation/Measurements & Billing/Specification Preparation/Rate Analysis for Civil and RCC works.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 01.05.2026. Relaxation for reserved categories is applicable as per government norms.

Post CategoryPost CodesMaximum Age (as on 01.05.2026)Date of Birth Range
Draughtsman / Engineer / Deputy Manager1 to 5 and 7 to 2035 YearsBorn between 01.05.1991 and 30.04.2008
Senior Draughtsman / Senior Manager6 and 21 to 2745 YearsBorn between 01.05.1981 and 30.04.2008
Assistant General Manager28 to 3450 YearsBorn between 01.05.1976 and 30.04.2008

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for any fee details.

Selection Process

The selection process differs based on the post level:

Post CodesMode of SelectionDetails
1 to 6 (Draughtsman / Senior Draughtsman)Skill Test in Engineering Drafting SoftwareCandidates successful in the practical/skill test will be assessed and ranked on basis of marks scored. Tie-breaking criteria (in order): (a) Completed years of relevant experience; (b) Earlier year of passing the relevant qualification (Diploma certificate); (c) Earlier date of birth.
7 to 34 (Engineer / Deputy Manager / Senior Manager / AGM)InterviewSelection will be based on marks scored in the Interview.

Important Dates

EventDate
Date of Recruitment Notification07/05/2026
Last Date for Submission of Online Form21-05-2026 (4:00 PM)
Last Date for Physical Application (by Speed Post/Registered Post) to reach FACT28-05-2026
Age & Experience Eligibility Calculated As On01-05-2026
Skill Test / Interview DateTo be notified on FACT website www.fact.co.in

How to Apply

Candidates must complete a two-step application process:

  1. Step 1: Online Submission – Submit the online form and upload the prescribed Application Form (printed, manually filled, signed, with photo affixed, in PDF format) at the official FACT website (www.fact.co.in) under Careers >> Job Openings >> Recruitment Notification 01/2026 on or before 21 May 2026 (4:00 PM).
  2. Step 2: Physical Submission – Send the original uploaded Application Form along with self-attested copies of all required documents by Speed Post/Registered Post to the following address so as to reach on or before 28 May 2026:

Address: DGM (HR), HR Department, FEDO Building, FACT, Udyogamandal, PIN – 683501

Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit separate online applications and separate physical applications for each post. The envelope must be superscribed with "Application for the post of (___) - Ad.01/2026." Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.

Remuneration (Consolidated Pay)

Post / Experience LevelConsolidated Pay (Rs.)Maximum Consolidated Pay (Rs.)
Draughtsman (1 year experience)25,75032,660
Draughtsman (2 year experience)26,53033,640
Draughtsman (3 year experience)27,33034,650
Draughtsman (5 year experience)29,00036,770
Senior Draughtsman (8 year experience)31,70040,200
Senior Draughtsman (10 year experience)34,65042,660
Engineer Design in all discipline/Estimation (Civil) (1 year experience)35,52044,400
Engineer Design in all discipline/Estimation (Civil) (2 year experience)36,59045,740
Engineer Design in all discipline/Estimation (Civil) (3 year experience)37,69047,120
Deputy Manager Design in all discipline/Estimation (Civil) (5 year experience)40,00050,000
Senior Manager Design in all discipline/Estimation (Civil) (8 year experience)43,72054,650
Senior Manager Design in all discipline/Estimation (Civil) (10 year experience)46,40057,980
Assistant General Manager Design in all discipline/Estimation (Civil) (12 year experience)49,24061,520
Assistant General Manager Design in all discipline/Estimation (Civil) (15 year experience)53,82067,240

Frequently Asked Questions

FACT FEDO Engineering Contract Recruitment 2026 is a temporary contract engagement drive by The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) through Notification No. 01/2026 dated 07 May 2026 for preparing a panel for Draughtsman, Senior Draughtsman, Engineer Design, Deputy Manager, Senior Manager, and Assistant General Manager posts in FACT Engineering and Design Organisation (FEDO) and other FACT/FEDO projects.
A total of 34 post codes have been notified across multiple engineering disciplines, covering Draughtsman (Chemical, Mechanical‑Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil), Senior Draughtsman (Civil), Engineer Design (Process, Piping, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Estimation), Deputy Manager, Senior Manager and Assistant General Manager in design and estimation streams.
The recruitment notification is dated 07 May 2026, the last date for online form submission is 21 May 2026 up to 4:00 PM, and the last date for receipt of the original application form with documents by Speed Post/Registered Post at FACT is 28 May 2026; eligibility for age and experience is reckoned as on 01 May 2026.
For Draughtsman, Engineer and Deputy Manager posts (post codes 1 to 5 and 7 to 20), the maximum age is generally 35 years as on 01 May 2026, for Senior Draughtsman and Senior Manager posts (post codes 6 and 21 to 27) it is 45 years, and for Assistant General Manager posts (post codes 28 to 34) it is 50 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories as per Government norms.
Candidates must possess full‑time regular Diploma or Degree in the relevant engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Architecture, etc.) from a recognized institution and have the prescribed post‑qualification experience ranging from 1 to 15 years in areas like design and drafting, process design, piping, electrical and instrumentation design, structural design, and civil estimation, as detailed against each post code in the notification; one‑year apprenticeship with Certificate of Proficiency from Board of Apprenticeship Training is also counted as experience.
FACT offers consolidated pay starting around Rs. 25,750 per month for Draughtsman with 1 year experience and going up to about Rs. 53,820–67,240 per month for Assistant General Manager Design/Estimation with 15 years experience, with 3% increments for each additional completed year of relevant experience over the minimum and an annual 3% increase on renewal of the contract, subject to the maximum consolidated pay prescribed for each experience slab.
For Draughtsman and Senior Draughtsman posts (post codes 1 to 6), selection is through a skill test in engineering drafting software, while for Engineer Design, Deputy Manager, Senior Manager and Assistant General Manager posts (post codes 7 to 34), selection is based on performance in the interview; meeting eligibility or attending test/interview does not guarantee selection or empanelment.
Candidates must first submit the online form through the official FACT website under Careers >> Job Openings >> Recruitment Notification 01/2026 and upload the duly filled and signed prescribed application form in PDF format, and then send the original application form along with self‑attested copies of all required certificates by Speed Post/Registered Post so as to reach the HR Department, FEDO Building, FACT, Udyogamandal, Kerala, on or before 28 May 2026.
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