NFL Field Representative (NDSC Centre In-charge) Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details
National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has opened Advt. No. 02(NFL)/2026 for 40 Field Representative – NDSC Centre In-charge posts at the W-2 (non-executive worker) grade. These are the people who run NFL's NDSC (NFL Direct Sales Centre) retail distribution points — agri-input centres spread primarily across Uttar Pradesh and other states where NFL operates. If you have an Agriculture Diploma and want a stable PSU job in the agricultural supply chain, this is worth a close look.
Pay scale: IDA W-2 — ₹21,500 to ₹52,000/month, with additional IDA, HRA, medical, CPF, gratuity, and group insurance. Unlike the MT recruitment, there is no interview for this post — selection is entirely merit-based through an OMR written exam. No bond either.
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 20 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 10 |
| SC | 5 |
| ST | 3 |
| EWS | 2 |
| Total | 40 |
2 PwBD posts (horizontal reservation) are included within the above totals.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 13 May 2026 |
| Application Opens | 13 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 June 2026 |
| Correction Window | 14–15 June 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 30 April 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹200 + bank charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Departmental | NIL (Exempted) |
Age Limit (as on 30 April 2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / UR / EWS | 30 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 33 years (+3 years) |
| SC / ST | 35 years (+5 years) |
| PwBD (General) | 40 years (+10 years) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 43 years (+13 years) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 years (+15 years) |
Minimum age: 18 years. J&K domicile (1980–89): additional 5 years.
Educational Qualification
A regular full-time minimum 2-year Diploma or Polytechnic in Agriculture (or any sub-discipline of Agriculture, excluding Horticulture) from a government-recognised institution. Minimum marks: 50% for General/OBC/EWS; 45% for SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental candidates. Part-time or distance mode is NOT eligible.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
No interview. Selection purely by OMR-based written exam followed by document verification and medical examination.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 – Agriculture (Domain Subject) | 100 | 100 |
| Part 2 – English, QA, Reasoning, GK | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Duration: 2 hours. No negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks in written exam: 50%.
How to Apply
- Visit nonexec.nflreg.com (separate portal from the MT recruitment)
- Register and complete the online application for Advt. No. 02(NFL)/2026
- Upload Agriculture Diploma marksheet, photo, and signature
- Pay ₹200 online (General/OBC/EWS) or apply free (SC/ST/PwBD/ExSM)
- Submit before 12 June 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does an NFL Field Representative actually do?
You manage an NDSC (NFL Direct Sales Centre) — a retail point where farmers buy fertilizers and agri-inputs directly from NFL. The role involves running day-to-day operations of the centre, maintaining stock, dealing with farmer customers, and meeting sales targets.
Q: Is Horticulture diploma valid for this post?
No. The notification explicitly excludes Horticulture from the eligible Agriculture sub-disciplines. Any other agriculture-related diploma (Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Protection, Agricultural Engineering, etc.) from a recognised institute is acceptable.
Q: Is there a bond or interview for NFL Field Representative?
No interview and no bond. Unlike the Management Trainee post, selection for Field Representative is entirely merit-based through the written OMR exam. No ₹4.5 lakh bond applies here.
Q: What is the pay at NFL Field Representative W-2 grade?
IDA pay scale ₹21,500 – ₹52,000/month. On top of the basic pay, you get Industrial DA (revised quarterly), HRA or company accommodation, medical benefits, Contributory Provident Fund (CPF), gratuity, and group personal accident insurance.
Q: Can candidates from states other than UP apply for NFL Field Representative?
Yes. The recruitment is open to all Indian nationals meeting the age and qualification criteria. Posting, however, will be at NDSC centres — primarily in areas where NFL has its distribution network, which includes UP and other states.