🔥 At a Glance: CG Fire Department Recruitment 2025
- Total Vacancies: 295 (across 8 posts)
- Department: Chhattisgarh Agnisman, Apatkalin Seva & SDARF, Raipur
- Post Names: Station Officer, Driver, Fireman, Store Keeper, Mechanic & more
- Qualification: 10+2 / B.Sc / B.E. (Post-wise)
- Salary: Pay Matrix Level 4 to 7 (Post-wise)
- Application Start Date: 01 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 31 July 2025
- Correction Window: 10 August 2025
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CG Fire Department (Agnisman) Recruitment 2025 — Overview
The Chhattisgarh Agnisman Evam Apatkalin Seva tatha Rajya Aapda Mochan Bal (SDARF), Headquarters Chhattisgarh, Sector-19, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar has released an official recruitment notification for filling up vacant posts under the Third Grade Non-Gazetted Executive Service Rules and Promotion Rules, 2017. The advertisement number is 713/स्था-3/भर्ती/2025, dated 12 June 2025.
This is an excellent opportunity for Chhattisgarh state domicile candidates (only local residents are eligible) to secure a Chhattisgarh State Government Job in the fire and emergency services sector. A total of 295 vacancies across 8 posts are being filled through this recruitment. The selection will be held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Applications must be submitted online only via the official website https://cghgcd.gov.in from 01 July 2025. No manual or postal applications will be accepted.
| Department / Organization | Chhattisgarh Agnisman, Apatkalin Seva & SDARF, Nava Raipur |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 713/स्था-3/भर्ती/2025 |
| Total Posts | 295 |
| Post Type | Third Grade Non-Gazetted Executive Service (Direct Recruitment) |
| Domicile Requirement | Chhattisgarh State Local Resident Only |
| Apply Mode | Online Only (No postal/manual application accepted) |
| Selection Venue | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Official Website (Apply) | cghgcd.gov.in |
- Only Chhattisgarh local/domicile residents are eligible to apply.
- A candidate can apply for only ONE post. Applications for more than one post will not be accepted.
- All selection processes will be subject to the final order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, SLP (C) No. 19668/2022.
- Appointment will be on 3 years' probation.
- No manual/postal applications will be entertained.
📅 CG Fire Department Recruitment 2025 — Important Dates
| Activity / Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Date | 12 June 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 01 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 July 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 10 August 2025 |
| Exam / Selection Date | To Be Announced |
💳 Exam Fee (Pariksha Shulk)
- General / Other Backward Class (OBC) / Other Categories: ₹ 300/-
- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): ₹ 200/-
- Payment Mode: Online
- Medical Examination Fee: Candidates called for the medical examination by the Medical Board must pay the prescribed medical/test fee as notified by the government from time to time.
📊 Post-wise Vacancy Details — CG Agnisman Bharti 2025
| S.No. | Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total | Pay Matrix Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Station Officer (Sub Inspector) | 9 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 21 | Level 7 |
| 02 | Driver (Vahaan Chalak) | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14 | Level 4 |
| 03 | Driver cum Operator (Vahaan Chalak Kam Operator) | 36 | 10 | 28 | 12 | 86 | Level 4 |
| 04 | Fireman (Fire Men) | 49 | 14 | 38 | 16 | 117 | Level 4 |
| 05 | Store Keeper (Store Kiper) | 13 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 32 | Level 4 |
| 06 | Mechanic (Maikenik) | 1 | — | 1 | — | 02 | Level 4 |
| 07 | Watchroom Operator (Vaachroom Operator) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 19* | Level 4 |
| 08 | Wireless Operator (Vaayarles Operator) — Contract | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 04** | Fixed Monthly Contract Pay |
| Total | 295 | ||||||
*Post 07 — Watchroom Operator: This post will be filled by trained Nagar Sainiks (City Police) who have completed minimum 3 years of service.
**Post 08 — Wireless Operator (Contract): This post will be filled by trained wireless operator Nagar Sainiks who have completed minimum 3 years of service. Salary is a fixed monthly contract basis.
Note: Vacancies include horizontal reservation for women. If no eligible female candidates are available, the post will be filled by male candidates of the same category.
🎓 Post-wise Educational Qualification & Eligibility
| S.No. | Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Station Officer (Sub Inspector) | B.Sc. / B.E. degree in Fire Science from a recognized university, or equivalent |
| 2 | Driver (Vahaan Chalak) | (1) 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from a recognized board, OR Old Higher Secondary pass. (2) Must possess a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving Licence. |
| 3 | Driver cum Operator | (1) 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from a recognized board, OR Old Higher Secondary pass. (2) Must possess a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving Licence. |
| 4 | Fireman | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from a recognized board, OR Old Higher Secondary pass. |
| 5 | Store Keeper | 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from a recognized board, OR Old Higher Secondary pass. |
| 6 | Mechanic | (1) 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from a recognized board, OR Old Higher Secondary pass. (2) Diploma in Diesel Mechanic Trade from Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or recognized institution. |
| 7 | Watchroom Operator | (1) 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from a recognized board, OR Old Higher Secondary pass. (2) Must be a trained Nagar Sainik (City Police) who has completed minimum 3 years of service. |
| 8 | Wireless Operator (Contract) | (1) 10+2 (Higher Secondary) pass from a recognized board, OR Old Higher Secondary pass. (2) Must be a trained Wireless Operator cum Nagar Sainik who has completed minimum 3 years of service. |
⏳ Age Limit (As on 01 January 2025)
The age of the candidate should be not less than 18 years and not more than 28 years as on 01 January 2025. However, as per CG Government letter No. F 3-2/2015/1-3 dated 18 January 2024, an upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for all candidates. Hence, effective upper age limit = 33 years (28 + 5 years).
| Category / Condition | Upper Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates (General relaxation) | +5 Years (as per CG Govt. order) | 33 Years |
| SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +5 additional Years | 38 Years |
| Govt. Servants (Permanent or Temporary) of CG Govt. | Relaxed up to 38 Years | 38 Years |
| CG Nigam / Mandal Employees | Relaxed up to 38 Years | 38 Years |
| Contract Employees of CG Govt. | Years of contract service deducted (max 38 years) | 38 Years |
| Widow / Divorced / Separated Women (CG) | Up to 35 Years | 35 Years |
| CG Women (Local Domicile) | +10 Years (as per CG order dated 11.01.2017) | 38 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period deducted from age (max 3 years over upper limit) | Max 45 Years (overall) |
| Nagar Sainik (serving / non-commissioned officers) | +8 Years (max age 38 years) | 38 Years |
| Inter-caste married couples (1984 riot bereaved) | +5 Years | — |
| Shaheed Rajiv Pande Samman / Gundadhur Samman / National Youth Award awardees | +5 Years | — |
Note: In all cases combined age relaxation must not exceed 45 years. Age relaxation applies as per CG Government General Administration Department orders. For age relaxation, appropriate documents from competent authorities must be submitted.
💪 Physical Eligibility Standards
| Criteria | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 cm or above | 153 cm or above |
| Chest (General) | Without expansion: 81 cm; With expansion: 86 cm | Exempted from chest measurement |
| Chest (ST Candidates) | Without expansion: 76 cm; With expansion: 81 cm | Exempted |
| Chest Expansion | Minimum 5 cm expansion between relaxed and expanded — no relaxation | Exempted |
| Physical Disability | No physical disability of any kind | No physical disability of any kind |
| Eyesight | Without glasses: one eye 6/9, other eye 6/12 minimum; Clear color vision; No color blindness | Same |
| Other Medical | Knees should not be touching (knock-kneed); No flat feet; No serious illness; No hearing problem | Same |
⚙️ Selection Process — CG Fire Department Recruitment 2025
The competitive selection process will be held in the following stages:
- Application Screening: Only candidates fulfilling all prescribed eligibility criteria will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
- Physical Measurement (Sharirik Maap): Candidates must meet the physical standards as specified.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Sharirik Dakshata Pariksha: Mandatory for all candidates. (Details below.)
- Written Examination (Likhit Pariksha): 100 marks, 2 hours duration. (Details below.)
- Trade Test (for Driver / Driver cum Operator): 100 marks — qualifying marks: General 50 marks; SC/ST/OBC 40 marks.
- Medical Examination: Final appointment subject to medical fitness clearance.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Station Officer (Sub Inspector)
Total: 300 marks | Minimum qualifying: 30% (90 marks)
| Event | Max Marks | Male Standard (Full Marks) | Female Standard (Full Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Jump (3 attempts) | 60 | 19 ft (5.79 m) or more | 15 ft (4.57 m) or more |
| High Jump (3 attempts) | 60 | 4 ft 10 in (1.47 m) or more | 3 ft 10 in (1.17 m) or more |
| Shot Put (3 attempts) — 16 lbs / 8 lbs | 60 | 9 m or more (16 lb) | 9 m or more (8 lb) |
| 100 Metre Race | 60 | 12.5 seconds or less | 14.5 seconds or less |
| 1500 Metre Race | 60 | 5 minutes or less | 6 minutes or less |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Other Posts (Driver, Fireman, Store Keeper, Mechanic, Watchroom Operator, Wireless Operator)
Total: 100 marks | Minimum qualifying: General — 50 marks; SC/ST/OBC — 40 marks
| Event | Max Marks | Male Condition | Female Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m Race (with weight — Male: 10 kg, Female: 5 kg) | 25 | 15 sec = 25 marks; 20 sec = 0 | 15 sec = 25 marks; 20 sec = 0 |
| Long Jump | 25 | 5.50 m+ = 25; <3 m = 0 | 4.25 m+ = 25; <2 m = 0 |
| Shot Put (16 lb / 8 lb) | 25 | 9 m+ = 25; <5.5 m = 0 | 8 m+ = 25; <4 m = 0 |
| Pull-ups (Beam-bar) | 25 | 12 times = 25; ≤4 = 0 | 6 times = 25; ≤1 = 0 |
Written Examination (Likhit Pariksha)
| Stage | Total Marks | Subjects | Min. Qualifying Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Exam | 100 | Subject Specific, General Knowledge, Logical / Analytical Reasoning | General: 40 marks; SC/ST/OBC: 30 marks | 2 Hours |
Written exam will be held once. The merit list will be prepared by the Fire Department HQ and sent to the Director General for approval.
Bonus Marks (Bonus Ank)
Each candidate can receive 5 bonus marks per qualifying special skill, up to a maximum of 10 bonus marks for any two or more special qualifications:
- Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) Driving Licence holder
- Winner at National level sports competition (only All-India level competitions under the All-India federation — only winner/1st place qualifies)
- NCC 'C' Certificate holder
Note: HMV Driving Licence bonus marks are awarded only for posts other than Driver and Driver cum Operator.
Merit List & Selection
- Station Officer: Merit based on PET (300 marks) + Written Exam (100 marks) + Bonus marks (10 marks — as applicable)
- All Other Posts: Merit based on PET (100 marks) + Written Exam (100 marks) + Bonus marks (10 marks — as applicable)
- Bonus marks of 10 are calculated separately.
- Merit list will first be prepared for unreserved (UR) posts from all category candidates, then separate lists for SC/ST/OBC reserved posts.
💻 How to Apply for CG Fire Department Recruitment 2025
- Step 1: Visit the official website cghgcd.gov.in or the CG Vyapam/Online portal.
- Step 2: Register using the link: https://vyapamprofile.cgstate.gov.in/Online/Application/Registration.aspx
- Step 3: Log in using your registered credentials at: https://vyapamprofile.cgstate.gov.in/online/
- Step 4: Select the post you wish to apply for. Only one post per candidate is allowed.
- Step 5: Fill in all personal, educational, and other required details carefully.
- Step 6: Upload required documents as per the prescribed format.
- Step 7: Pay the examination fee online (₹ 300/- for General/OBC; ₹ 200/- for SC/ST).
- Step 8: Review and submit the application. Take a printout for future reference.
- Step 9: If corrections are needed, use the correction window by 10 August 2025.
📋 Documents Required (to Submit with Application)
- Chhattisgarh State domicile / local resident certificate (मूल निवास प्रमाण-पत्र)
- Educational qualification certificates (शिक्षा संबंधी प्रमाण-पत्र)
- Documents for upper age relaxation (wherever applicable)
- Caste certificate for reservation benefit (जाति प्रमाण-पत्र)
- Income certificate for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — issued within 3 years of application date (आय प्रमाण-पत्र)
- Certificate from Jila Senani (for Nagar Sainik reservation benefit)
- For Ex-Serviceman (Bhootpurv Sainik): Undertaking in prescribed format + domicile certificate + Ex-Servicemen proof
- For Bonus Marks: (01) Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence; (02) National Sports Certificate; (03) NCC 'C' Certificate
🔗 Important Web Links
| New Registration (Apply Online) | Register Here |
|---|---|
| Login (Existing Candidates) | Login Here |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
| Official Apply Website (CG Fire) | cghgcd.gov.in |
| CG Vyapam Official Portal | vyapamprofile.cgstate.gov.in |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — CG Agnisman Bharti 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply for CG Fire Department Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 31 July 2025. The correction window closes on 10 August 2025. Applications open from 01 July 2025.
Q2. How many total vacancies are there in CG Agnisman Bharti 2025?
Ans: A total of 295 vacancies are available across 8 posts — Station Officer (21), Driver (14), Driver cum Operator (86), Fireman (117), Store Keeper (32), Mechanic (2), Watchroom Operator (19), and Wireless Operator/Contract (4).
Q3. Who is eligible to apply for CG Fire Department Recruitment 2025?
Ans: Only Chhattisgarh state local/domicile residents are eligible to apply. Candidates from other states are not eligible.
Q4. What is the minimum educational qualification for Fireman post?
Ans: Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary Examination) from a recognized board, or the old Higher Secondary examination.
Q5. What is the age limit for CG Fire Department Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The base age limit is 18 to 28 years as on 01 January 2025. However, due to CG Government's order, all candidates get a 5-year relaxation, making the effective upper limit 33 years. Additional relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC (up to 38 years), CG women (+10 years), Widow/Divorced women (up to 35 years), and Nagar Sainiks (+8 years, max 38). Overall maximum age in any case is 45 years.
Q6. What is the application fee for CG Agnisman Bharti 2025?
Ans: General / OBC / other categories: ₹ 300/-. SC / ST candidates: ₹ 200/-. Payment is online.
Q7. What is the selection process for CG Fire Department Recruitment 2025?
Ans: The selection involves: (1) Application Screening, (2) Physical Measurement, (3) Physical Efficiency Test (PET), (4) Written Examination (100 marks, 2 hours), (5) Trade Test for Driver posts, and (6) Medical Examination. Final merit is based on PET + Written Exam + Bonus marks (where applicable).
Q8. What are the physical standards for male candidates?
Ans: Male candidates need: Height — 168 cm or above; Chest — 81 cm (without expansion) and 86 cm (with expansion) — minimum 5 cm expansion mandatory; no physical disability; eyesight — without glasses: one eye 6/9, other eye 6/12 minimum; no color blindness.
Q9. Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: No. A candidate can apply for only ONE post. Applications for more than one post will not be entertained.
Q10. What are the bonus marks in CG Fire Recruitment 2025?
Ans: Each candidate can earn 5 bonus marks per qualifying special skill, with a maximum of 10 bonus marks total. These are awarded for: (1) HMV Driving Licence holder, (2) National level sports competition winner (All-India federation events only), and (3) NCC 'C' Certificate holder.
Q11. What is the height requirement for female candidates?
Ans: Female candidates must have a height of 153 cm or above. Female candidates are exempt from the chest measurement and related physical tests (chest expansion). However, they must appear for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Q12. Is there a probation period after selection?
Ans: Yes. Selected candidates will be appointed on 3 years' probation as per the rules.
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