Category No: 070/2017

Applications are invited online only by `One Time Registration' from qualified candidates for the post mentioned below. Candidates shall apply only through the online facility provided in the website of Kerala Public Service Commission viz, www.keralapsc.gov.in . Candidates who have AADHAAR card should add AADHAAR card as I.D. Proof in their profile.

1. Department : Fire and Rescue Services
2. Name of Post : Fireman Driver-cum-Pump-Operator (Trainee)
3. Scale of Pay : R 20,000 45,800
4. Number of vacancies : Not Estimated

The ranked list of candidates finalised 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 (as per notification No. AV(2) 2376/14/GW dated 04.04.2016, Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 15.04.2016). Candidates will be advised from the said list against the vacancies noted above and that may be reported to the Commission in writing during the period of currency of the list.

1. Method of appointment : Direct Recruitment
2. Age limit : 18-26. Candidates born between 2.1.1991 and 1.1.1999 (both dates included) only eligible to apply for this post.

Other Backward Communities, Scheduled caste converts and SC/ST candidates are eligible for usual age relaxation as provided under sub rule (c) of the Rule 10 of the general rules. Other conditions regarding age relaxation are not applicable to this post.

Women and Physically handicapped person are not eligible to apply for the post in view of the arduous and special nature and responsibilities attached to the post.

7. Qualifications:

1) Must have passed Plus two or its equivalent examination.

Note : KS & SSR Part II Rule 10 (a) ii is applicable.

2) Must possess valid current Motor Driving Licence with endorsement for driving heavy goods vehicle or heavy passenger vehicle with badge

Note: Candidates shall possess a current Driving Licence throughout all the stages of selection process as on the last date of application, OMR Test, Practical Test, Interview etc.

Preferential: Diploma in Computer Application

3) Physical Measurements:

Note: Details regarding standards of vision should be clearly stated in the Certificate as given above and vague statement such as Vision `Normal' average etc will not be accepted. Specification for each eye should be stated separately against each item. If the specification are not as indicated above, the officers issuing the Certificate should certify whether the candidate has got better standards of vision or worse standards of vision, as the case may be, otherwise the Certificate will not be accepted.

5) Physical efficiency test

Candidates must qualify in atleast 5 out of 8 items in the physical efficiency test showing the minimum standards of efficiency as noted below.

Sl. No Items Standard of efficiency

1. 100 Meters race 14 Seconds
2. High Jump 132.20 cms

3

Long Jump 457.20 cms

4 Putting the Shot (7264 gms) 609.60 cms

5 Throwing the cricket ball 6096 cms

6 Rope Climbing (using hands only) 365.80 cms

7 Pull Up or Chinning 8 times

8 1500 metres race 5 minutes and 44 seconds

Note:

(i)

The proficiency in driving will be tested by a practical test conducted by the Commission.

(ii)

A physical efficiency test will be conducted by the Commission to assess the physical standards and suitability of the candidates for the arduous nature of work

1. Preferential:-Other conditions being equal, the Home Guard Volunteers who have completed a tenure of three years in that organizations and who have satisfactorily undergone training in Fire Fighting during the period of tenure shall be treated as having preferential qualification for direct recruitment to this post.
2. Probation:-Every person appointed to the post shall from the date on which he joins duty after he completes the training and examination will be on probation for a period of two years on duty within a continuous period of three years.
3. Training:-Selected candidates should undergo a course of training for a period of 4 months in the State Fire Service Training School, and pass the examination in the subject prescribed for the course.

Note: A written and practical test will be conducted at the close of training. Those who fails to qualify themselves at the test, will have their training extended for a period of one month at the end of which they shall be tested again in the subjects in which they have failed. Those who fail to qualify themselves in the re-test shall be discharged from the service.

1. Bond:-Every person appointed to the post shall compulsorily serve in the Department for 5 years after completion of training. He shall execute a bond intending to serve for a period of not less than 5 years and shall pay to Government a sum of Rs 2,700/- in case he fails to serve in the department for the said period.
2. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OMR/Written Test: September 2017

Driving Test: December 2017/January 2018

Physical Efficiency Test: February/March 2018

13. Mode of submitting applications:-

Candidates must register as per ONE TIME REGISTRATION with the official Website of Kerala Public Service Commission www.keralapsc.gov.in before applying for the post. Candidates who have registered can apply by logging on to their profile using their User-ID and password. Candidates must click on the Apply Now button of the respective posts in the Notification Link to applying for a post. The Photograph uploaded should be one taken on or after 31/12/2010. Name of the candidate and the date of taking photograph should be printed at the bottom portion. The photograph once uploaded meeting all requirements shall valid for 10 years from the date of uploading. There is no change in other instructions regarding the uploading of photographs. No application fee is required. Candidates shall take a printout of the application by clicking the link Registration Card in their profile. Candidates are responsible for the correctness of the personal information and secrecy of password. Before the final submission of the application on the profile candidates must ensure correctness of the information on their profile. They must quote the User-ID for further communication with the Commission. Application submitted is provisional and cannot be deleted or altered after submission. The application will be summarily rejected if noncompliance with the notification is found in due course of processing. Documents to prove qualification, Experience, Community, age etc have to be produced as and when called for.

14. Last date for receipt of applications:

14.06. 2017 Wednesday upto 12 Midnight.

15. If Written Test/OMR Test is conducted as a part of the selection Admission Tickets for eligible candidates will be made available in their Profile for One Time Registration and the date of downloading will be included in the Examination Calendar. Candidates can download Admission Ticket for 15 days from this date. Candidates who have downloaded the Admission Ticket will alone be permitted to attend the examination.

(For details, please see the General Conditions given as Part II of this Notification)

SAJU GEORGE, SECRETARY, KERALA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.