SUB OFFICERS' COURSE

Examination Programme:

Objectives:

For Departmental Nominated Candidates: This course is designed for In-service Fire Service personnel who are likely to be promoted to the rank of Sub-Officer and for those who want to make Fire Service as their profession. After completion of course, they will be able to:

• Demonstrate the foundation knowledge and skills required to respond, prevent and adapt to the needs of the society they will serve. The course sets the foundation for further development and a successful career in the Fire and Emergency Service.
•  State and apply fundamental principles of fire prevention and firefighting skills.

 For DGR candidates: This course is designed for young graduates and defence personnel who want to make Fire Service as their profession.  After completion of course, they will be able to:

• Demonstrate the foundation knowledge and skills required to respond, prevent and adapt to the needs of the society they will serve. The course sets the foundation for further development and a successful career in the Fire and Emergency Service.
•  State and apply fundamental principles of fire prevention and firefighting skills.

Total Course Duration: 25 weeks (For Departmental Nominated Candidates)

                                        33 weeks (For DGR Candidates)

Training Period: 21 weeks

Practical Attachment: 4 weeks (For Departmental Nominated Candidates)

                                      12 weeks (For DGR Candidates)

In-take capacity: 60 per STC

Age Limit: Not more than 45 years as on the last date of receipt of application of the course.  Initially (till Dec, 2027) five years relaxation in age limit may be given for candidates above 45 years as on date to complete the course.   

Departmental Institute/Organization: Central Government/State Government Department, Local Bodies, PSUs (State/Central), Government Autonomous bodies, Defence candidates through office of Directorate General of Resettlement.

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Departmental Nominated Candidate: Matriculation passed or equivalent and candidates shall be able to read, write & speak English or Hindi. 

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] for officers in Fire Services.

Experience:

1) Departmental Nominated Candidate: Shall have 2 years regular service as Fireman or higher post. OR 1 year regular service for Leading Fireman/ Driver-cum Pump Operator 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 for officers in Fire Services. 

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

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