Kerala PSC Station Officer Trainee Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Kerala PSC is hiring a Station Officer (Trainee) in the Fire and Rescue Services Department through direct recruitment. If you are a Science graduate (preferably in Chemistry) and can clear the physical tests, you can apply online. The pay scale is Rs. 43,400 to Rs. 91,200. The last date to apply is 5 August 2026. Age limit is 20 to 35 years. Only male candidates are eligible for this post.

Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Station Officer (Trainee) Recruitment 2026 - Category No. 047/2026

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) has published notification Category No. 047/2026 in the Extra Ordinary Gazette dated 30 June 2026 for the post of Station Officer (Trainee) in the Fire and Rescue Services Department. This is a uniformed field post that needs physical fitness and a science background. Selected candidates undergo training and are placed on a 2-year probation with a 7-year service bond.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Graduation in Science from a recognised University, preferably in Chemistry.
• Gender: Only male candidates are eligible. Female and Differently Abled candidates are not eligible for this post.
• Preferential qualification: A good record in Sports and Games (International/National/Interzonal/Inter-state or State events) is given preference.

Age Limit

• You should be between 20 and 35 years old (born between 02.01.1991 and 01.01.2006, both dates included).
• Age Relaxation: OBC and SC/ST candidates get usual age relaxation as per rules.
• For Clerks of the Fire & Rescue Department applying for Station Officer by direct recruitment, the upper age limit is 43 years.

Salary

• Pay scale: Rs. 43,400 to Rs. 91,200 per month.
• You will also get DA and other allowances as per Kerala Government rules.

Physical Standards

Minimum Physical Measurements

• Height (without footwear): 165 cm (General) / 160 cm (SC/ST)
• Weight: 50 kg (General) / 48 kg (SC/ST)
• Chest: 81 cm (General) / 76 cm (SC/ST)
• Chest Expansion: 5 cm

Visual Standards (without glasses)

• Distant Vision: 6/6 in both eyes
• Near Vision: 0.5 Snellen in both eyes
• Full field of vision in each eye
• Colour blindness, squint or any morbid eye condition is a disqualification.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

You must qualify in at least 5 out of 8 items:

• 100 Metres race: 14 seconds
• High Jump: 132.20 cm
• Long Jump: 457.20 cm
• Putting the Shot (7264 gms): 609.60 cm
• Throwing the cricket ball: 6096 cm
• Rope Climbing (hands only): 365.80 cm
• Pull Up / Chinning: 8 times
• 1500 Metres race: 5 minutes 44 seconds

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this post.

Selection Process

Selection is done through a Ranked List published by the Commission. The stages are:

1. Physical Measurement: Taken before the physical efficiency test. If you do not meet the physical standards, you cannot take the PET.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET): You must qualify in at least 5 of the 8 items listed above.
3. Medical Examination: You must produce a medical certificate from a Medical Officer not below the rank of a Civil Surgeon confirming your fitness and visual standards.
4. Weightage marks: NCC 'A'/'B'/'C' certificate holders get 2%/3%/5% extra marks. Sports persons and Student Police Cadet (SPC) certificate holders also get extra weightage.

If a written / OMR / online test is held as part of this selection, the exam schedule and syllabus will be notified separately by the Commission.

How to Apply

1. Register under the One Time Registration (OTR) system on keralapsc.gov.in.
2. Log in with your User ID and password.
3. Click the Apply Now button for this post in the notification link.
4. Upload your photo (taken within the last 6 months, name and date printed) and complete the form.
5. Submit the application and keep a printout or soft copy for your records.

Applications once submitted cannot be deleted or changed. Original documents must be produced when called for.

Important Dates

• Gazette / Notification Date: 30 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 5 August 2026 (up to 12.00 midnight)
• PET / Exam Date: To be announced

• Lead firefighting and rescue operations at fire stations and emergency sites
• Supervise fire crew during fire, flood, road and building rescue duties
• Maintain fire engines, equipment and safety gear in ready condition
• Conduct fire safety inspections and issue safety guidance to the public
• Train and guide junior fire staff in drills and standard procedures
• Prepare incident reports and maintain duty and equipment registers
• Respond quickly to emergency calls and coordinate with police and medical teams