The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has issued Notification No. 551/2025 inviting online applications for the post of Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee) in the Fire and Rescue Services Department.
Key Highlights
- Post: Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee)
- Department: Fire and Rescue Services
- Category No.: 551/2025
- Pay Scale: ₹27,900 – ₹63,700
- Mode of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment
- Vacancies: Anticipated
Eligibility Conditions
- Only male candidates are eligible
- Women and differently-abled candidates are not eligible
- Candidates must be physically fit and medically sound
Age Limit
- 18 to 26 years
- Date of birth: 02.01.1999 to 01.01.2007
- Age relaxation applicable for:
- OBC
- SC / ST
- (As per Kerala PSC rules)
Educational Qualification
- Pass in Plus Two (HSE) or equivalent
- Diploma in Computer Application – desirable
Expected Cut-Off Marks for Kerala PSC Fireman Exam
The expected exam cut-off for the Fireman post is as follows:
- General Category: 55-60 marks
- SC/ST Category: 50-55 marks
- OBC Category: 55-60 marks
Applicants can visit the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) official website to check previous years’ cut-off marks.
Physical Standards
| Criteria | General | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 165 cm | 160 cm |
| Weight | 50 kg | 48 kg |
| Chest | 81 cm | 76 cm |
| Chest Expansion | 5 cm | 5 cm |
Swimming Proficiency (Mandatory)
- 50 metres swimming within 2 minutes
- 2 minutes floating in deep water
Vision Requirements
- Distance vision: 6/6 in both eyes
- No colour blindness or eye defects
- A medical certificate from the Civil Surgeon is required
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates must qualify in any 5 out of 8 events:
- 100 m run – 14 sec
- High jump – 132.2 cm
- Long jump – 457.2 cm
- Shot put – 7.26 kg
- Cricket ball throw
- Rope climbing
- Pull-ups
- 1500 m run – 5 min 44 sec
Training & Service Conditions
- 6 months of institutional training
- 6 months of field training
- 7-year service bond mandatory
- Probation period: 2 years
Application Process
- Apply online only through: www.keralapsc.gov.in
- One-time registration is mandatory
- No application fee
- Applications once submitted cannot be edited
- Last Date to Apply: 14 January 2026 (Wednesday), 12:00 midnight
Important Notes
- Selection includes Physical Test and Medical Test
- The rank list will be valid for one year
- False claims will lead to disqualification and legal action
- A separate notification will be issued for the exam schedule