Sub Officer / Fireman/Driver Operator recruitment in Lakshadweep Administration- Department of Fire Protection & Control

Sub Officer
No. of Post : 08 posts
Qualification : Degree from UGC recognized University or equivalent. 2) Sub Officers course of National Fire Service College, Nagpur or equivalent.
Salary : Rs.5200-20200
Age : 18-25 yrs

Fireman/Driver Operator
No. of Post : 18 posts
Qualification : 1). 10+2 or equivalent. 2). Valid Motor Driving License with endorsement for driving Heavy goods vehicle or Heavy passenger Vehicle.
Salary : Rs.5200-20200
Age : 18-25 yrs

Stages of Examination :

(i) Physical standard
1) Height: 5′ 5″.
2) Chest: 32″ with minimum expansion of 2″.

(ii) Physical Endurance
(Must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items of the physical efficiency test showing the minimum standard of efficiency noted against each item.)
1). Race: 100 Mtrs. in 14 seconds.
2). High jump: 132.20 cm.
3). Long jump: 457.20 cm.
4). Shot put throw 7264 gins (At a distance of 609.60 cm) .
5) Throwing the Cricket Ball 6096 cm.
6). Rope Climbing (Only Hand) 365.80 cm.
7) Pull up or chin up 8 times.
8). 1500 metres Race- 5 minutes and 45 seconds.

(iii) Medical Standard
Eye Sight: Must be certified to possess visual standard specified below without glasses:
i) Right Eye: Distance vision: 6/6 near vision: 0.5
ii) Left Eye: 6/6 ( Snellen)0.5 ( Snellen)
iii) Each eye must have full field of vision. iv) Colour blindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eyes or lids of either eye shall be deemed to be a disqualification.

(iv) Driving Test (Only For Fireman/Driver operator)
The Candidates should qualify in Driving test for driving Heavy goods vehicle or Heavy passenger Vehicle.

Written Examination : Total marks: 100 Marks. The written test shall consist of 100 multiple choice objective type questions carrying one mark each which will have to be answered in 120 minutes (Two hours) duration by the candidates. Written competitive examination will test the knowledge of the candidates on Science, Mathematics, Social Science (History, Geography, Economy & Political), Knowledge of the candidates about the History & Geography of Lakshadweep and general awareness of the candidate on current issues of national and international importance. The level of questions will be Plus Two standard. Question paper will be in English. Candidates have to secure a minimum of 45% Marks (40% Marks for SC/ST candidate) to qualify in the written examination.