Fire and Rescue officer (Special Recruitment from SC/ST) Recruitment 2021 (Cat No 617/2021) — Fire & Rescue Services, Kerala PSC
Applications closed
The last date to apply for this notification has passed. Last date to apply: 19 January 2022.
Kerala PSC published the Fire and Rescue officer (Special Recruitment from SC/ST) notification in Fire & Rescue Services under Category No 617/2021. The application window closed on 19 January 2022. The details below are derived from the official notification PDF.
Notification overview
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Department | Fire & Rescue Services |
| Post name | Fire and Rescue officer (Special Recruitment from SC/ST) |
| Category number | 617/2021 |
| Vacancies | See official notification |
| Selection method | Direct Recruitment (Special Recruitment from among Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes). Note:- Applications received from candidates other than Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates will be reject |
| Application mode | Online via Thulasi portal — no application fee |
| Last date to apply | 19 January 2022 |
Eligibility
Qualification
1 Must have passed Plus two or its equivalent Examination Preferential – Diploma in Computer Application. Note :- KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(a) ii is applicable. 2 Physical Measurement :- Must not be less than the following standards. Height – 160 cms (without footwear) Chest – 76 cms Chest expansion – 5 cms Weight – 48 kgs. Note :- Physical measurement of the candidates will be taken prior to the test and those who do not satisfy the prescribed Physical standards will not be allowed to participate in the Physical efficiency test under any circumstances. 3 Must have proficiency in swimming 4 Must be certified to possess the visual standards as specified below (without Glasses) Right Eye Left Eye (a) Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen Near Vision 0.5 Snellen 6/6 Snellen 0.5 Snellen (b) Field Vision Full Full Note :- Must be certified to possess the visual standards specified above without glasses. Candidates should produce a Medical Certificate issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of Civil Surgeon Grade II as to the candidates physique, fitness and capacity for rough outdoor work and also of the visual standards at the time of physical efficiency test. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE I have this day, medically examined Sri. ....................................................................... (address) and found that he has no diseases or infirmity which would render him unsuitable for Government Service. His age according to his own statement is ............................................... and by appearance is .................................... years. His standards of vision (without glasses) are as follows: Standards of Vision Right Eye Left Eye (i) Distant Vision ................ Snellen .............. Snellen (ii) Near Vision ................ Snellen .............. Snellen (iii) Field of Vision .................... ................... (Specify whether field of vision is full or not. Entries such as Normal, Good etc. are inappropriate here) (iv) Colour blindness : ....
Salary
Scale of pay: ₹ 27900-63700 /- 4 No. of Vacancy : 18 (Eighteen) Note:- The above vacancies are now in existence. The ranked list of candidates finalized by the commission in pursuance of this notification shall cease to be in force after one year from the date of finalization of the ranked list . Recruitment will per month.
How to apply
Register once on the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal (thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in) with your photo and ID.
Log in and open Notifications → Category No. 617/2021.
Click Apply Now, verify your details and submit before the last date.
Keep the confirmation page — the admit card arrives on the same portal later.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Fire and Rescue officer (Special Recruitment from SC/ST) (Cat No 617/2021)?
Applications closed on 19 January 2022. This notification is no longer open.
What is the salary of Fire and Rescue officer (Special Recruitment from SC/ST) in Fire & Rescue Services?
The scale of pay is ₹ 27900-63700 /- 4 No. of Vacancy : 18 (Eighteen) Note:- The above vacancies are now in existence. The ranked list of candidates finalized by the commission in pursuance of this notification shall cease to be in force after one year from the date of finalization of the ranked list . Recruitment will per month.
Who is eligible to apply?
1 Must have passed Plus two or its equivalent Examination Preferential – Diploma in Computer Application. Note :- KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(a) ii is applicable. 2 Physical Measurement :- Must not be less than the following standards. Height – 160 cms (without footwear) Chest – 76 cms Chest expansion – 5 cms Weight – 48 kgs. Note :- Physical measurement of the candidates will be taken prior to the test and those who do not satisfy the prescribed Physical standards will not be allowed to participate in the Physical efficiency test under any circumstances. 3 Must have proficiency in swimming 4 Must be certified to possess the visual standards as specified below (without Glasses) Right Eye Left Eye (a) Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen Near Vision 0.5 Snellen 6/6 Snellen 0.5 Snellen (b) Field Vision Full Full Note :- Must be certified to possess the visual standards specified above without glasses. Candidates should produce a Medical Certificate issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of Civil Surgeon Grade II as to the candidates physique, fitness and capacity for rough outdoor work and also of the visual standards at the time of physical efficiency test. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE I have this day, medically examined Sri. ....................................................................... (address) and found that he has no diseases or infirmity which would render him unsuitable for Government Service. His age according to his own statement is ............................................... and by appearance is .................................... years. His standards of vision (without glasses) are as follows: Standards of Vision Right Eye Left Eye (i) Distant Vision ................ Snellen .............. Snellen (ii) Near Vision ................ Snellen .............. Snellen (iii) Field of Vision .................... ................... (Specify whether field of vision is full or not. Entries such as Normal, Good etc. are inappropriate here) (iv) Colour blindness : ....
Is there an application fee?
No — Kerala PSC does not charge any fee to apply through Thulasi.
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