Join Surat Fire Department 2025 – 42 Vacancies for Fire Officers & Sub Officers

The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced recruitment for various posts in the Fire Department to strengthen its emergency and safety services across the city. The recruitment drive is aimed at hiring skilled and qualified personnel for different positions, ranging from Additional Chief Fire Officer to Sub Officer (Fire). This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are passionate about public safety, firefighting, and community service to join a reputed municipal corporation and contribute to the safety infrastructure of one of Gujarat’s fastest-growing cities. Interested candidates can apply online through the official Surat Municipal Corporation recruitment portal.

The recruitment process is transparent, merit-based, and includes selection through written tests, practical tests, and interviews. It also provides opportunities for candidates from reserved categories, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and candidates with disabilities. The details of vacancies, eligibility, selection process, and application procedure are outlined below.

Important Dates

• Start Date of Online Application: Available immediately upon notification (exact start date on official portal).
• Last Date of Online Application Submission: 9th October 2025
• Document Verification and Call Letter: Candidates will be informed about the dates through the SMC website and via SMS on the mobile number provided in the application.

Total Vacancies

The total number of vacancies announced for the Surat Municipal Corporation Fire Department is 42, distributed across the following posts:

Note: Certain vacancies are reserved for candidates from SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and disabled categories, in accordance with Gujarat Government norms.

Application Fees

The official notification does not specify the application fee. Candidates are advised to check the online application portal at the time of applying to confirm the applicable fees for each category.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

Additional Chief Fire Officer

• A Bachelor’s degree from any recognized Indian university or institution recognized under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
• Completion of the Divisional Officer’s Course or Fire Prevention Course from the National Fire Service College, Nagpur.
• Alternatively, a degree in Fire Engineering/Fire Technology/Fire and Safety/Science (Fire) from a recognized university.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent qualification as described for the Chief Fire Officer.
• Completion of Divisional Officer’s Course or Fire Prevention Course from a recognized institute.

Fire Officer

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Technology, Fire and Safety, or Science (Fire) from a recognized university.
• Alternatively, graduates of any discipline who have successfully completed the Sub Officer Fire Course from National Fire Service College, Nagpur, or equivalent recognized institutions.

Sub Officer (Fire)

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Technology, Fire and Safety, or Science (Fire) from a recognized university.
• Alternatively, graduates of any discipline with successful completion of the Sub Officer Fire Course from recognized institutions.

Note: Candidates who have completed training or courses approved by Surat Municipal Corporation are also eligible. Science graduates may be given preference for certain posts.

2. Age Limit

• Maximum Age for All Posts: 45 years (as on 9th October 2025)
• Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for candidates belonging to reserved categories, including SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and disabled candidates.
• Candidates currently employed in SMC as regular employees may have different age norms applicable.

3. Experience Requirements

• Additional Chief Fire Officer: Minimum 7 years of service experience in Fire Brigade operations, including at least 3 years in a post equivalent to Station Officer or Assistant Divisional Officer in government/local bodies or recognized undertakings.
• Deputy Chief Fire Officer: Minimum 7 years of experience in Fire Brigade operations with 3 years in a post equivalent to Station Officer or Assistant Divisional Officer.
• Fire Officer: Minimum 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in Fire Brigade operations.
• Sub Officer (Fire): Minimum 1–3 years of experience after obtaining the required qualification.

Note: Experience should be post-qualification, and only experience certified by the competent authority will be considered valid. Self-declaration or unverified experience will not be accepted.

4. Physical Standards

Candidates are required to meet the physical and medical standards as outlined below. Those failing to meet these standards will be deemed ineligible.

For Male Candidates

For Female Candidates

Disqualifying Physical Defects: Knock Knee, Pigeon Chest, Squint Eyes, Flat Feet, Varicose Veins, Hammer Toes, Fractured Limb, Decayed Teeth, Skin Disease, and other communicable diseases.

Medical Examination: Candidates will undergo a medical fitness test based on SHAPEI criteria – Psychological (S), Hearing (H), Appendages (A), Physical capacity (P), Eye-sight (E), and general fitness (I).

5. Knowledge & Skills

• Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment Rules.
• Adequate proficiency in Gujarati, Hindi, or both languages.

6. Reservation & Special Provisions

• Reservations are applicable for SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and disabled candidates in accordance with Gujarat government rules.
• Certain posts have vacancies specifically reserved for candidates with disabilities, including Hearing Impairment (HH), Acid Attack Victims (AAV), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness (MI), and Multiple Disabilities (MD).
• Candidates with disabilities must possess at least 40% disability to be eligible under reserved quotas.
• Non-creamy layer certificates for SEBC candidates and economically weaker section certificates for EWS candidates must be valid as per government norms at the time of application.

7. Salary & Pay Scale

Note: Salary after probation and confirmation will follow the official pay matrix and allowances applicable to SMC employees.

8. Selection Procedure

The recruitment process consists of multiple stages:

1. Written Examination – Knowledge of fire services, general awareness, and technical subjects relevant to the post.
2. Practical Test – Assessment of firefighting skills, rescue operations, and physical fitness.
3. Interview/Oral Test – Evaluation of candidate’s aptitude, communication, leadership qualities, and knowledge of fire safety protocols.
4. Document Verification – Verification of educational certificates, experience, age proof, caste certificates, non-creamy layer certificates (if applicable), and medical fitness certificate.

Candidates must appear for document verification, written tests, practical tests, and interviews at their own expense. No travel or other allowances will be provided by SMC.

9. Required Documents

Candidates must submit the following during document verification:

• Proof of age (birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or mark sheet).
• Educational certificates (mark sheets, degrees, diplomas, certificates).
• Caste, non-creamy layer, or EWS certificates (if applicable).
• Disability certificate (for candidates applying under reserved quota for disabled).
• Experience certificates from previous employers, showing duration, nature of duties, and salary.
• Registration/licensing certificates (if applicable for specific posts).
• EPIC card, PAN card, and Aadhaar card copy.
• Marriage certificate (for married female candidates using husband’s name).

Note: Falsification of any documents will lead to immediate disqualification and cancellation of employment if already appointed.

10. Training and Probation

• Candidates appointed as Additional Chief Fire Officer or Deputy Chief Fire Officer must complete the Divisional Officer’s Course within the probation period (or extended period of one year in case of delays due to administrative reasons).
• Candidates already holding a valid Divisional Officer’s Course certificate will be exempt from repeating the course.
• Sub Officers and Fire Officers will undergo respective fire safety and operations training as per SMC norms.

11. Application Procedure

1. Visit the Surat Municipal Corporation official recruitment portal.
2. Complete the online registration form with personal, educational, and professional details.
3. Upload scanned copies of all required documents.
4. Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference.
5. After online submission, hard copy submission (if applicable for internal SMC employees) must be sent through proper channels within 7 working days of the application deadline.

12. Important Instructions

• Applications submitted after the last date will not be considered.
• Candidates must maintain the same mobile number and email used during online registration throughout the recruitment process.
• Reserved category candidates must meet all government-prescribed criteria for caste, non-creamy layer, and EWS certificates.
• Candidates currently employed in government or semi-government organizations must submit “No Objection Certificates” from their current employer.
• The SMC reserves the right to modify, cancel, or reduce vacancies in any post without assigning a reason.
• The final selection list will be prepared by the competent authority based on merit, reservation, and physical fitness standards.