Detailed Recruitment Notice | All India Fire Service Recruitment 2026

1. Introduction

Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the Fire Service posts listed in Clause 2 below. The recruitment is conducted on an all-India basis by Sea Route Maritime Services & Academy, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Candidates are advised to read this notice in full before filling the online application. Submitting an application implies that the candidate has read and accepted every condition stated here.

2. Posts Notified

S.No	Name of Post	Nature of Duty	Minimum Qualification
1	Fire Operator	Operation of fire appliances, pumps and hoses at incident sites	10th Pass
2	Emergency Rescue	Rescue of persons and property in fire, flood and accident situations	10th Pass
3	Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)	General duty, station upkeep and support to operational crew	10th Pass
4	Leading Fireman	Leading a fire crew and supervising fire-ground tasks	12th Pass
5	Communication Staff	Control-room duty, call taking, wireless and record keeping	12th Pass with basic computer knowledge
6	Automobile Workshop Staff	Maintenance and repair of fire tenders and rescue vehicles	ITI / Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical trade
7	Legal Staff	Legal scrutiny, case work and statutory compliance	Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.)
8	Sub Officer	Supervision of a fire station watch and crew training	12th Pass; Sub Officer course preferred
9	Station Officer	Command of a fire station and its personnel	Graduate
10	Enforcement & Inspection	Fire safety inspection of premises and enforcement of norms	Graduate
11	Search & Rescue Company	Specialised search and rescue operations, including disaster response	12th Pass; physically fit for field duty
12	Divisional Officer	Administrative and operational charge of a division	Graduate; Fire Engineering qualification preferred
13	Deputy Chief Fire Officer	Senior command, planning and administration	Degree in Fire Engineering or equivalent, with experience

Note. A candidate may apply for one post only. Where more than one application is received from the same mobile number, only the first is considered and the rest are rejected without notice.

3. Eligibility Conditions

3.1 Nationality

The candidate must be a citizen of India. There is no domicile restriction; candidates from all States and Union Territories may apply.

3.2 Age

The candidate must have completed 18 years and must not have exceeded 45 years of age as on the last date of application. Age is calculated from the date of birth recorded on the 10th class certificate.

3.3 Educational Qualification

As specified against each post in Clause 2. The qualification must be from a board, university or institution recognised by the appropriate authority. Result-awaited candidates may apply, but must produce the certificate at document verification.

3.4 Physical Standards

All candidates must be physically fit for field duty. Height and weight declared in the application are measured again at the Physical Standards Test, and a material discrepancy is a ground for rejection. Candidates with a medical condition that prevents strenuous fire-ground duty should not apply.

3.5 Character

The candidate must be of good character and must not have been convicted by any court, or have any criminal case pending, involving moral turpitude.

4. Application Fee

Particulars	Amount
Application fee (all categories)	₹ 100.00
Processing charge	₹ 0.00
Goods and Services Tax	₹ 0.00
Total payable	₹ 100.00

The fee is payable online only, through the payment link shown after the application is submitted.
The fee is non-refundable in every circumstance, including rejection of the application or withdrawal by the candidate.
An application whose fee has not been received is treated as incomplete and is not taken into scrutiny.
Fee already paid may be verified at any time on the Application Status page.

5. Selection Process

Stage	Particulars	Nature
I	Scrutiny of the online application and verification of eligibility	Screening
II	Written examination / screening test	Qualifying and merit
III	Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standards Test	Qualifying
IV	Interview / trade test, where applicable to the post	Merit
V	Document verification and medical examination	Qualifying

Being called for any stage does not by itself confer a right to appointment. The decision of the recruiting authority on eligibility and selection is final.

6. Documents Required at Verification

Printed acknowledgement slip of the online application.
Proof of date of birth — 10th class certificate or equivalent.
Educational certificates and mark sheets for the qualification claimed.
Caste / category certificate, where a category other than General is claimed.
Aadhaar card and one additional photo identity document.
Two recent passport-size photographs.
Experience certificate, where experience is required for the post.

Bring originals. Photocopies alone are not accepted at document verification.

7. How to Apply

Open the online application form on this portal.
Fill every mandatory field. The entire application is on one page, including the mobile number.
Accept the declaration and submit the form.
Note the registration number displayed on screen. It is also emailed to you.
Pay the ₹ 100 application fee from the payment button on the acknowledgement screen, or later from the Application Status / Pay Fee page.
Print the acknowledgement slip and keep it safely.

Apply online only. Applications sent by post, by email, or through an agent are not entertained. No agent is authorised to apply, pay or correspond on a candidate's behalf.

8. Important Instructions to Candidates

Enter your name and date of birth exactly as on your 10th class certificate. A mismatch at verification leads to rejection.
Details once submitted cannot be edited. Check every field before you submit.
Use a mobile number and email address that will remain active for the whole recruitment cycle. All intimation is sent by email.
Only one application per candidate is accepted. Duplicate applications are rejected.
Furnishing false information, or suppressing material information, at any stage results in cancellation of candidature and forfeiture of the fee.
Candidates are cautioned against touts and unauthorised agents who promise appointment. No payment beyond the ₹ 100 application fee is required at the application stage.
The recruiting authority reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel this recruitment, in whole or in part, without assigning a reason.
Any dispute arising out of this recruitment is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.