The Karnataka Fire and Emergency Services department is a department of the Government of Karnataka that is the foremost disaster management body in Karnataka, India.The department owns a pumper that was built by Dennis Brothers and delivered to the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore in 1925 from England. It is the only petrol driven vehicle in the fleet and is brought out only during parades and rallies. The department also owns a Bronto Skylift to reach the higher storeys of tall buildings in Bangalore. The department owns similar equipment in the cities of Hubli and Mangalore. Due to the lack of working fire hydrants in Bangalore city, the department has acquired two high capacity water tankers to send in case of massive fires. The department has the right to recommend withdrawal of licences to commercial structures that do not have proper fire fighting equipment on their premises. Karnataka SFES Recruitment 2015 for 1859 Various Posts Vacancies
Name of the Organization: KFES – Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services
Number of Vacancies:1859 Posts
Designations:Fireman, Fireman Office Driver, Fire Station Officer, and Driver Mechanic
Karnataka SFES Recruitment 2015 for 1859 Various Posts Vacancies Details
Designation | Number of Vacancies | Pay scale |
Fire station Officer | 87 | INR. 16000 – 29600/- |
Fireman | 1324 | INR.11600 – 21000/- |
Fire Office Driver | 352 | INR.12500 – 24000/- |
Driver Mechanic | 97 | INR.12500 – 24000/- |
AGE:Candidates willing to apply maximum age limit is 26 years in case of SC/ST age relaxation is applicable up to 2 years for more details visit the official website atksfesonline.in. Minimum age limit for Fire Station Officer is 21 years.
Education: Graduation from a Recognised university for Fire Station Officer and for rest of the posts they require to have completed their 10th class or SSLC from a Recognised board or must have equivalent to 10th Class.
Selection Process:Contenders will have to attend the Physical Standard Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Written examination and personal interview.
Exam Pattern:100 Multiple Choice Questions each question carrying 1 Mark and the time duration is 90 minutes.
Application Fees: INR. 250 has to be paid towards the application fees. For SC/ST candidates the application fees is subsidised where they have to pay INR. 100/-.
How to Apply Online::
- Candidates can log on to the official website in
- Find the link for the KFES application form 2015
- Fill the application form
- Submit the filled in application form within the stipulated date
Important Dates:
Online application starts from 6th March 2015
Online application ends on 7th April 2015
Application Fee payment last date is 7th April 2015
Important Links::
For the OFFICIAL Website::http://ksfesonline.in/, https://www.karnataka.gov.in/Pages/Default.aspx
For the Detailed ADVT Notification for Firestation Officer:: CLICK HERE
For the Detailed ADVT Notification for Fireman, Driver, Mechanic:: CLICK HERE
For the ONLINE Application:: CLICK HERE