Name of the Posts Selection Procedure
Scientific Assistant/C (Safety Supervisor) Examination (Computer Based Test) + Interview
Leading Fireman/A Physical Standard Tests
+
Physical Assessment Test / Physical Endurance Test
+ Driving Test
+
Computer Based Test
Driver-cum-Pump Operator-cum-Fireman/A
Assistant Grade-1(HR) Examination (Computer Based Test) + Skill Test ( Stenography test for stenographers only)
Assistant Grade-1(F&A)
Steno Grade-1
NOTE: A Candidate has to qualify at each stage of prescribed selection process for final empanelment.

I. Selection Process for Scientific Assistant/C (Safety Supervisor) Post

  1. The CBT (Computer based test) will be of two hours duration having Two Parts i.e. Part-I consisting of 60 questions from English, General Knowledge and quantitative aptitude and Part-II will be of 60 questions from respective technical disciplines.
  2. 03 (Three) marks to be awarded for each correct answer.
  3. No negative marking in the CBT.
  4. Qualifying Standards: The cut of marks to pass the CBT shall be for General category (UR) is 45% and SC / ST / OBC is 35%. However all passed candidates will not be called for Interview. Calling for Interview depend upon the number of candidates qualifying in CBT examination but should not exceed 5 times the number of vacancies notified.
  5. Exact date, time and venue of the interview will be made available in the website. Email / SMS will also be sent to shortlisted candidates.
  6. Before appearing for the interview, the candidates will be required to verification of all the original mark sheets / certificates, caste certificates etc.
  7. Final select list will be made after giving weightage of 50% marks obtained in the CBT (Stage-2) and 50% on the basis of performance in the personal interview.
  8. In the event of a tie, the following criteria shall be adopted in sequence for deciding position in Merit List:
    1. Candidates who scored higher marks in CBT to be placed higher on the Merit List.
    2. Candidates who scored higher marks in Technical Subjects (Part-II) to be placed higher on the Merit List.
    3. Candidates who scored higher in Part-1 to be placed higher on the Merit List.
    4. Finally, candidates whose Date of Birth is earlier to be placed higher on the Merit List.
  9. A wait list containing equal number of candidates shall be prepared and the validity is for one year only after notifying select list.
  10. Decision of the Selection Committee will be final.

II. Selection process for Leading Fireman/A and Driver-cum-Pump Operator-cum-Fireman/A Posts

Physical Standard Test, Physical Assessment Test and Driving Test shall be conducted first. Those who clear these tests may be allowed to appear for the Stage 1 (Preliminary Test) and Stage 2 (Advanced Test).

A) Physical Assessment Test / Physical Endurance Test
Sl. No. Details of the Test Proposed as per the Employees of Age
Upto 40 years Between 40-45 years Between 45-50 years
1. Should be able to run 100 meters 25 Seconds 28 Seconds 30 Seconds
2. Should able to lay 4 length of hoses each 15 meters long from the appliance. 3 minutes

Upto 3 min. – 10 marks
Between 3-4 min. - 8 marks
Between 4-5 min. - 6 marks
More than 5 min. – No marks
4 minutes

Upto 4 min. – 10 marks
Between 4-5 min. - 8 marks
Between 5-6 min. - 6 marks
More than 6 min. – No marks
 5 minutes

Upto 5 min. – 10 marks
Between 5-6 min. - 8 marks
Between 6-7 min. - 6 marks
More than 7 min. – No marks
3. Should be able to climb on extension ladder of 10 mtrs. length and come down twice in 2 minutes

Upto 2 min. – 10 marks
Between 2-3 min. - 8 marks
Between 3-4 min. - 6 marks
More than 4 min. – No marks
3 minutes

Upto 3 min. – 10 marks
Between 3-4 min. - 8 marks
Between 4-5 min. - 6 marks
More than 5 min. – No marks
4 minutes

Upto 4 min. – 10 marks
Between 4-5 min. - 8 marks
Between 5-6 min. - 6 marks
More than 6 min. – No marks
4. Should be able to carry a person of approximately his own weight by the Fireman’s Lift Method over 25 mtrs. 3 minutes

Upto 3 min. – 10 marks
Between 3-4 min. - 8 marks
Between 4-5 min. - 6 marks
More than 5 min. – No marks
4 minutes

Upto 4 min. – 10 marks
Between 4-5 min. - 8 marks
Between 5-6 min. - 6 marks
More than 6 min. – No marks
 5 minutes

Upto 5 min. – 10 marks
Between 5-6 min. - 8 marks
Between 6-7 min. - 6 marks
More than 7 min. – No marks
5. Should be able to do push ups 20 continuously – 10 marks
(Proportionate for less nos.) 		15 continuously – 10 marks
(Proportionate for less nos.)		 12 continuously – 10 marks
(Proportionate for less nos.)
6. Should be able to run 1.6 km in 10 minutes

Upto 10 min. – 10 marks
Between 10-11 min. - 8 marks
Between 11-12 min. - 6 marks
More than 12 min. – No marks
12 minutes

Upto 12 min. – 10 marks
Between 12-13 min. - 8 marks
Between 13-14 min. - 6 marks
More than 14 min. – No marks
14 minutes

Upto 14 min. – 10 marks
Between 14-15 min. - 8 marks
Between 15-16 min. - 6 marks
More than 16 min. – No marks
7. Rope / Vertical pipe climbing 3 meters – 10 marks

Between 2.5 - 3 meters - 8 marks
Between 2 - 2.5 meters - 6 marks
Below 2 meters – No marks
NA NA

Note:

  1. Qualifying in test at Sl.No. 1 is compulsory, failing which the candidates is unfit for recruitment and further tests need not be carry out.
  2. The qualifying percentage marks required for the tests from Sr.No.2 to Sr.No.7 (taking equal weightage) put together shall be 90% and above on an average.
B) Driving Test (Qualifying only)

C) Written Examination / Computer Based Test
The written examination / Computer Based Test will be in two stages.
Stage-1- Preliminary Test (1 Hour Duration)
Stage-2- Advanced Test (2 Hours Duration)

Stage-1 - Preliminary Test: It will be a screening examination to be held to shortlist candidates. The format of the screening examination shall be common for all posts and will be in following format:
  1. Examination will consist 50 Multiple Choice Questions (Choice of four answers) of 01 (one) hour duration in the following proportion:
    1 Mathematics - 20 Questions
    2 Science - 20 Questions
    3 General Awareness - 10 Questions
  2. 03 (Three) marks to be awarded for each correct answer and 01 (one) mark to be deducted for each incorrect answer.
  3. Tests may be conducted in single/multiple sessions depending upon logistics requirements.
  4. Qualifying Standards : The qualifying standards shall be as follows:
    General Category (UR) – 40% marks;
    SC/OBC – 30% marks .
    Accordingly, the General Candidates < 40% marks and the candidates belonging to SC/OBC with < 30% marks will be screened out for Stage-2.
Stage-2 – Advanced Test.
  1. All candidates screened in Stage-1 to undertake an advanced test in their respective trade / qualification.
  2. The Test will be of 02 (two) hours duration.
  3. The level of questions will be related to their qualifying academic / professional / technical qualification.
  4. The Test will comprise 50 Multiple choice questions (Choice of four answers) with 03 (Three) marks to be awarded for each correct answer and 01 (one) mark to be deducted for each incorrect answer.
  5. Qualifying Standards:The qualifying standards shall be as follows:
    General Category (UR) – 30% marks
    SC/OBC – 20% marks
    Accordingly, the General Candidates < 30% marks and the candidates belonging to SC/OBC with < 20 % marks will be screened out.

A merit list of candidates will be prepared after Stage-2 based upon scores obtained in Stage-2 only.
In the event of a tie, following criteria shall be adopted in sequence for deciding position in merit list:
  1. Candidates with lower negative marks in Stage-2 to be placed higher on the merit list.
  2. Candidates with higher marks in Stage-1 to be placed higher on the merit list.
  3. Candidate with lower negative marks in Stage-1 to be placed higher on the merit list.
  4. Candidates with higher positive marks in mathematics in Stage-1 is placed higher.
  5. Candidates with higher positive marks in Science in Stage-1 is placed higher.

Candidates to undertake the Preliminary and Advance Test on the same day. Preliminary Test may be carried out in the morning session and the advance test for candidates screened in for Stage-2 to be carried out in the afternoon/evening session. Quick assessment, which will be required can be ensured by the use of OMR Sheets.

III. Selection process for Assistant Grade-1 (HR) / Assistant Grade-1 (F&A) / Steno Grade-1 Posts

Examination (Computer Based Test)

The Examination (Computer Based Test) will be in two stages:
Stage-1- Preliminary Test (1 Hour Duration)
Stage-2- Advanced Test (2 Hours Duration)

Stage-1 – Preliminary Test
  1. It will be a screening examination to be held to shortlist candidates. The format of the screening examination shall be common for all the non-technical cadres. In keeping with the minimum educational qualification of graduation as per the Recruitment Norms, the questions will be of Graduation level.
  2. Examination will comprise 50 multiple choice questions (Choice of four answers) of 01 (one) hour duration in the following proportion:
    a General Knowledge & Current Affairs - 25 Questions
    b Computer Knowledge - 15 Questions
    c. English - 10 Questions
  3. The Test will be of 01 (one) hour duration for a maximum 150 marks.
  4. 03 (Three) marks to be awarded for each correct answer and 01 (one) mark to be deducted for each incorrect answer.
  5. Tests may be conducted in single/multiple sessions depending upon logistics requirements
  6. Qualifying Standards: The qualifying standards shall be as follows:
    General Category (UR) – 40% marks;
    SC/OBC/PwBD – 30% marks.
    Accordingly, the General Candidates < 40% marks and the candidates belonging to SC/OBC/PwBD with < 30% marks will be screened out for Stage-2.
Stage-2- Advanced Test
  1. All candidates screened in Stage-1 to undertake an advanced test.
  2. The Test will be of 02 (two) hours duration for a maximum of 150 marks.
  3. The test will comprise 50 Multiple choice questions (Choice of four answers) from the following syllabus:
    Quantitative Aptitude - 25 Questions
    Critical Reasoning – 25 Questions
  4. (b) 03 (Three) marks to be awarded for each correct answer and 01 (one) mark to be deducted for each incorrect answer.
  5. Qualifying Standards: The qualifying standards shall be as follows:
    General Category (UR) – 30% marks
    SC/OBC/PwBD – 20% marks.
    Accordingly, the General Candidates < 30% marks and the candidates belonging to SC/OBC/PwBD with < 20% marks will be screened out for Stage-3.

A merit list of candidates will be prepared after Stage-2 based upon scores obtained in Stage-2 only.
In the event of a tie, following criteria shall be adopted in sequence for deciding position in merit list:
  1. Candidates with lower negative marks in Stage-2 to be placed higher on the merit list.
  2. Candidates with higher marks in Stage-1 to be placed higher on the merit list.
  3. Candidates with lower negative marks in Stage-1 to be placed higher on the merit list.
  4. Date of birth of the candidates.

Candidates to undertake the Preliminary and Advance Test on the same day. Preliminary Test may be carried out in the morning session and the advance test for candidates screened in for Stage-2 to be carried out in the afternoon/evening session.

Stage 3 : Skill Test
  1. Based upon the merit list prepared after Stage-2, Candidates will be shortlisted for Skill Test.
  2. The number of candidates shortlisted for Skill Test would depend upon the number of candidates qualifying for Stage-2 but shall not exceed 5 times the number of vacancies for each post.
  3. Skill test for Assistant Grade-1
    1. Typewriting Test on Personal Computer (PC); and
    2. Computer Proficiency Test
  4. Skill test for Steno Grade-1
    1. Stenography Test
    2. Typewriting Test on Personal Computer (PC);and
    3. Computer Proficiency Test
    The Skill tests will be of qualifying nature only on GO/No Go basis.
  5. Candidates clearing the Skill Test to be shortlisted and empanelled in order of merit based on marks secured in Stage-2.


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