Fire and Rescue officer (Trainee) – Fire and Rescue Services – 471/2025

Last Updated On: 12/04/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) has announced that they are inviting applications for the post of Fire and Rescue officer (Trainee) in Fire and Rescue Services exam on 28-11-2025 under category no 471/2025. Candidates who are interested in working as an Fire and Rescue officer (Trainee) in the state of Kerala with a pay scale of ₹ 27,900 – 63,700 /-, can now apply for the exam through the official KPSC website. The last date of application will be 31-12-2025.

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.

For more information and updates on Kerala PSC Notifications, candidates can follow the page: Kerala PSC Notifications

Category No 471/2025
Gazette Date 28-11-2025
Last Date 31-12-2025
Department Fire and Rescue Services
Name of Post Fire and Rescue officer (Trainee)
Scale of pay ₹ 27,900 – 63,700 /-
Number of vacancies

SC/ST – 02 (Two)

Method of appointment

Direct Recruitment (Special Recruitment from among Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes).

Age Limit

18 – 31. Only Candidates born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2007 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post.

Qualifications

Pass in Plus two or its equivalent.
Diploma in Computer Application (Preferential)
Physical Qualifications: Height (without footwear) 160 cm, Chest 76 cm, Chest expansion 5 cm, Weight 48 kg
Must have proficiency in swimming
Visual Standards: Distant Vision 6/6 Snellen, Near Vision 0.5 Snellen for both eyes without glasses

Notes

KS & SSR Part II Rule 10 (a)(ii) is applicable.
Women candidates and differently abled candidates are not eligible to apply for the post.
Candidates must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items in the physical efficiency test of National One Star standard.

JOIN