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December 22, 2025

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Notification 2025 Out (Cat. No. 551/2025): Eligibility, Physical Test & Apply Online

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The Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Notification 2025, under Category Number 551/2025, was officially released by the Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) on December 15, 2025. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the Kerala PSC Thulasi portal by January 14, 2025.

Scroll down to learn more about the Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Notification 2025, including vacancy, eligibility, age limit, physical standards, selection process, exam pattern, and how to apply online for Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee 2025.

 

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Notification 2025

Name of the Post

Fire & Rescue Officer (Trainee)

Fire and Rescue Officer Trainee Kerala PSC 2025 Category Number

551/2025

Department

Fire and Rescue Services

Conducting Authority

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Statewide/District wise

Statewide

Method of Appointment

Direct Recruitment

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Vacancies

Application Mode

Online

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Notification 2025 Release Date

15/12/2025

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee 2025 Application Start Date

15/12/2025

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Recruitment 2025 Last Date of Application

14/01/2025

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Notification PDF Download Link

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Kerala PSC Official Website

Kerala PSC Home 2

Kerala PSC Thulasi Login Link

Kerala PSC Thulasi

 

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Salary & Job Role

The Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Salary 2025 ranges between ₹27,900 and ₹63,700 per month, as per the latest pay revision. In addition to the basic pay, they are also entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical benefits, Pension benefits, and other admissible allowances as per rules.

In terms of job responsibilities, a Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee plays a crucial role in firefighting operations, rescue missions during accidents and natural disasters, emergency response services, and public safety management.

 

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Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Selection Process 2025

The Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Selection Process 2025 includes

  • Written Examination (OMR)
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
  • Medical Examination
  • Document Verification

Candidates must qualify each stage separately to be considered for final appointment.

 

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Eligibility Criteria 2025

As per the Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Eligibility Criteria 2025 Applicants must satisfy educational qualification, age limit, and physical standards as prescribed below.

Age Limit 

18 - 26 Years

Only candidates born between 02/01/1999 and 01/01/2007 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post.

Educational Qualifications

  1. Pass in Plus Two or its equivalent.

Preferential: Diploma in Computer Application

Physical Standards

 

For General Candidates

For SC/ST Candidates

Height(Without Footwear)

165 CMs

160 CMs

Weight

50 Kgs

48 Kgs

Chest

81 Cms

76 Cms

Chest Expansion

5 Cms

5 Cms

Swimming Proficiency

The proficiency in swimming will be tested by a practical test conducted by the commission. The following are the criteria for the swimming test.

  1. 50 Meter swimming trial to be completed within two minutes.
  2. Two minute floating ability at the deeper sides of the swimming pool. Candidates must qualify both the events to be considered as qualified in the swimming test.

Visual Standards

  1. Eye sight : Must be certified to possess the visual standards specified below without glasses.

 

Vision

Right Eye

Left Eye

a

Distant Vision

6/6 Snellen

6/6 Snellen

b

Near Vision

0.5 Snellen

0.5 Snellen

c

Field of Vision

Full

Full

 

  1. Each Eye must have a Full Field of Vision
  2. Colour Blindness, Squint or any Morbid Conditions of the Eye or Lids of either Eye shall be a disqualification for appointment. 
  3. Candidates should produce a Medical Certificate issued by a Medical Officer not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon as to the candidate's physique, fitness and capacity for rough outdoor work and also of the visual standards. Candidates should produce a Medical Certificate in original in the following format as and when called for by the Commission.

Disqualifications: Colour blindness, squint, or any morbid conditions of the eyes or lids.

Physical Efficiency Test

A Physical Efficiency test will be conducted by the commission to assess the physical efficiency of the candidates. Candidates must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items in the physical efficiency test showing the minimum standards of efficiency as noted below.

Sl.No 

Events

Minimum Standards of Efficiency

1

100 Metres Run

14 Seconds

2

High Jump

132.20 Cms

3

Long Jump

457.20 Cms

4

Shot Put

609.60 Cms

5

Cricket Ball Throw

6096 Cms

6

Rope Climbing

365.80 Cms

7

1500 m Run

5 min 44 Seconds

8

Pull-Ups

8 Times

 Medical Certification

Candidates must produce a medical certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon Gr. II ensuring physical fitness, vision standards, and suitability for the particular post.

 

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Exam Pattern 2025

Parts

Section

Marks

Part 1

General Knowledge

40 Marks

Part 2

Current Affairs

10 Marks

Part 3

Arithmetic and Mental Ability 

10 Marks

Part 4

General English

10 Marks

Part 5

Regional Languages

10 Marks

Part 6

Special Topic related to Fire & Rescue Officer Post

20 Marks

 

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Syllabus 2025

Download the Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Syllabus 2025 from the link given below.

Kerala PSC Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee Syllabus PDF 2025

 

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