DIVISIONAL OFFICERS' COURSE:

Examination Programme:

Objectives:

This course is designed for middle level In-service Fire Service Personnel imparting advanced level training.  After completion of course, they will be able to:

• Command and control fire and emergency service organization.
• Develop strategy and tactics for fire prevention and fire suppression.
• Implement fire service rules and regulation in area of jurisdiction.
• Plan and execute plan of action during major emergent situation.
• Explain various fire laws applicable for fire prevention and protection.

Total Course Duration: 22 weeks

Training Period: 20 weeks

Practical Attachment: 2 weeks

In-take capacity: 60 per batch

Age Limit: Not more than 58 years as on the last date of receipt of application of the course.  As a one-time relaxation in age limit (till Dec, 2025), candidates above 58 years are also eligible to apply for Divisional Officers’ Course.

Departmental Institute/Organization: Central Government/State Government Department, Local Bodies, PSUs (State/Central), Government Autonomous bodies.

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Departmental Nominated Candidate: Shall have successfully completed Station Officers Course / Station Officers & Instructors Course from NFSC. 

2) Directly Recruited Candidate: Graduated from any recognized university (Syllabus and Training curriculum of NFSC shall be different for these candidates).  These candidates shall be recruited directly by State Public Service Commission or through Statutory Recruitment Board as Group-B officers and above in Fire Services.

Experience:

1) Departmental Nominated Candidate: Total 7 years regular service in Fire Service of State Government/PSUs/ Govt. Autonomous Bodies and candidate shall also have at least 2 years regular service as Station Officer or higher post.

2) Directly Recruited Candidate: No Experience is required for candidates directly recruited  through State Public Service Commission or through Statutory Recruitment Board as Group-B officers and above in Fire Services.

Driving License: The candidate shall possess valid Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving License as on date of application and shall be valid till the completion of Divisional Officers Course.

Refer “Rules for Admission: Professional Training Programs” for details.

Syllabus Content: