MoD Deputy Divisional Fire Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Ministry of Defence (Indian Navy) is filling up 4 Deputy Divisional Fire Officer (DDFO) posts at Level 7 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month) on deputation basis. If you are a serving Central/State Government, UT, PSU or autonomous body officer with a B.Sc degree and an Advanced Diploma from NFSC Nagpur plus 2 years of fire service experience, you can apply. The last date to send applications is 24 June 2026 (within 60 days of the advertisement dated 25 April 2026).

Ministry of Defence Deputy Divisional Fire Officer Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

The Directorate of Civilian Personnel, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence has invited applications from eligible officers for 4 posts of Deputy Divisional Fire Officer (DDFO) on deputation basis. The selected officers will serve at Indian Navy fire service establishments. The deputation period is ordinarily up to 3 years as per DOP&T guidelines. This is a great opportunity for serving fire service officers in Central or State Government and PSUs to gain senior-level experience in the Indian Navy fire wing.

Who Can Apply?

Deputation Eligibility

• You must be a serving officer in Central Government, State Government, UTs, PSUs, or Autonomous Organisations.
• You must be holding an analogous post on a regular basis; OR
• You must have 5 years of regular service in Level 6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400) of the Pay Matrix or equivalent.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc) from a recognised University.
• Diploma: Advanced Diploma from National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur OR Graduateship from the Institution of Fire Engineers, India.
• Course: Passed Station Officer's Course or Assistant/Divisional Officer's Course from NFSC Nagpur or a recognised institute.
• Experience: 2 years of professional experience in a reputed fire service.

Note: Departmental officers in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation.

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (24 June 2026).

Salary

• Selected officers will be placed at Level 7 of the Pay Matrix — Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as applicable to deputationists under Government of India rules.
• Period of deputation: Ordinarily up to 3 years, extendable as per DOP&T guidelines.

Selection Process

Selection is based on the following:

1. Screening of Applications by the Directorate of Civilian Personnel, Naval Headquarters
2. Verification of Confidential Reports / APARs (last 5 years, duly countersigned)
3. Vigilance and Integrity Clearance from the parent organisation
4. Final Selection and Offer of Deputation

How to Apply

1. Download the application proforma from the official Ministry of Defence / Indian Navy notification.
2. Fill the application in duplicate.
3. Attach complete and up-to-date Confidential Reports / APARs for the last 5 years (duly countersigned by an authority not below the rank of Under Secretary).
4. Get the application forwarded through proper channel by your current employer.
5. Send the application by post to: Commodore (CP), Directorate of Civilian Personnel, Naval Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, Room No. 114, West Wing, Nausena Bhawan, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi - 110010.
6. Applications must reach the above address by 24 June 2026 (within 60 days of the advertisement).

Applications received after the last date or without APARs will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 25 April 2026
• Last Date to Receive Application: 24 June 2026 (60 days from advertisement)
• Mode of Submission: Offline (by post through proper channel)

• Manage fire safety and emergency response operations at Indian Navy establishments
• Supervise fire-fighting staff and oversee daily fire wing operations
• Conduct fire safety audits and inspections of naval installations
• Plan and execute fire prevention drills, mock exercises and training programmes
• Handle fire emergencies, accidents and rescue operations within the assigned area
• Maintain fire-fighting equipment, vehicles and water supply systems
• Prepare incident reports, safety records and statutory returns
• Coordinate with senior officers, civil defence and local fire services