The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Station Officer (Trainee) in Fire and Rescue Services exam on under category no 047/2026. Candidates who are interested in working as an Station Officer (Trainee) in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹43,400-91,200/-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 05-08-2026.
Candidates are advised to apply before the deadline, as the application process will not be accepted after the last date. The number of vacancies and other details regarding qualifications and eligibility will be provided below.
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| Category No | 047/2026 |
| Gazette Date | |
| Last Date | 05-08-2026 |
| Department | Fire and Rescue Services |
| Name of Post | Station Officer (Trainee) |
| Scale of pay | ₹43,400-91,200/- |
| Number of vacancies | 1 (One) |
| Method of appointment | Direct Recruitment |
| Age Limit | 20-35; Candidates born between 02.01.1991 and 01.01.2006 (both dates included) are eligible. Other Backward Communities and SC/ST candidates are eligible for usual age relaxation. For Clerks of the Fire & Rescue Department, the upper age limit is 43 years. |
| Qualifications | Graduation in Science from a recognized University, preferably with Chemistry
Minimum physical standards: Height 165 cm, weight 50 kg, chest 81 cm and chest expansion 5 cm for General candidates; Height 160 cm, weight 48 kg, chest 76 cm and chest expansion 5 cm for SC/ST candidates
Visual standards without glasses: distant vision 6/6 in each eye, near vision 0.5 Snellen in each eye, and full field of vision
Candidates must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items in the Physical Efficiency Test |
| Notes | Differently Abled and female candidates are not eligible to apply.
KS & SSR Part II Rule 10(a)(ii) is applicable.
Equivalent qualifications recognized by Government orders and higher qualifications that presuppose the prescribed qualification will also be accepted subject to the conditions in the notification.
A good record in Sports and Games is a preferential qualification.
NCC Cadets with ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Certificates receive 2%, 3% and 5% weightage marks respectively.
Students Police Cadet (SPC) certificate holders receive weightage marks as prescribed by Government Order.
Meritorious sports persons may receive additional marks as per the General Conditions.
The Physical Efficiency Test consists of 100 metres race, high jump, long jump, putting the shot, throwing the cricket ball, rope climbing, pull-up/chinning and 1500 metres race.
A candidate appointed by direct recruitment must execute a bond to serve in the Fire & Rescue Services Department for 7 years.
Probation is two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.
During probation, the appointee must pass the Departmental Test in Kerala Fire Force Standing Orders and Practice, St. John’s Ambulance Examination in First Aid, and Account Test (Lower), unless already passed.
Initial training at the State Fire Service Training School, National Fire Service College, Nagpur, or another recognized Fire Service institution is required if not already completed.
After initial training, six months of practical training under a fully trained Assistant Divisional Officer/Station Officer is required before independent posting.
No application fee is required.
The ranked list will cease to be in force after one year from the date of finalization. |
