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Additional Chief Fire Officer RMC Bharti 2026 - 1 Post

Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC), Rajkot · Posted 31 Oct 2026

Total posts1
QualificationBachelor's degree plus Divisional Officers Course / Fire Prevention course from National Fire Service College, Nagpur, OR B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. in Fire or Fire and Safety; about 8 years fire brigade experience (5 years at Station Officer / Assistant Divisional Officer level or equivalent)
SalaryAs per norms
Last date16 Nov 2026

In short

Additional Chief Fire Officer RMC Bharti 2026 has been announced by Rajkot Municipal Corporation for 1 post of Additional Chief Fire Officer. Eligible candidates can apply through the RMC recruitment portal. The date listed on the portal is 16 November 2026.

The notification is listed as RMC/2026/238 on the RMC recruitment portal. The official PDF is partly unreadable in the source text, so age limit, pay scale, fee and exact start date could not be confirmed. Please read the full PDF advertisement and Annexure-A on the official website before applying. Rajkot is in Gujarat, so this is a local opportunity for fire service professionals in the state.

  • Fire service experience is a must: about 8 years in a whole-time fire brigade role
  • Divisional Officer's Course must be completed during probation if not already done (within two years of appointment for direct selection, as stated)
  • Valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence is required
  • Knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both is required
  • Basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services rules
  • Medical fitness under SHAPE standard; colour blindness makes a candidate unfit
  • Disability seats: certain disabilities in the 40% or more range appear to be considered, as per the PDF
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Important dates

  1. 16 Nov 2026

    Notification Date

  2. 16 Nov 2026

    Last Date to Apply

  3. 16 Nov 2026

    Dates listed on RMC portal

Eligibility

Educational qualification (either path):

  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university AND the Divisional Officers Course or Fire Prevention course recognised by the National Fire Service College, Nagpur
  • OR a degree of B.E./B.Tech (Fire), B.E./B.Tech (Fire and Safety), B.Sc. (Fire), B.Sc. (Fire and Safety), or B.Tech Fire and Environment, Health and Safety (F&EHS) from a recognised university

Experience: About 8 years of whole-time service in the fire brigade field, of which 5 years should be on a post equivalent to or not below Station Officer or Assistant Divisional Officer. Service can be in Government, local bodies, Government undertaking boards or corporations, or a limited company under the Companies Act, 2013.

Other requirements:

  • Basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967
  • Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both
  • Valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence
  • Physical and medical standards as per Appendix A (SHAPE fitness certificate)

Physical standards (from the readable part of Appendix A):

  • Men: a minimum height is prescribed; the chest must expand by at least 5 cm
  • Women: minimum height about 154.5 to 157 cm and weight about 46 kg as per the table; relaxed figures apply for Scheduled Tribes of Gujarat origin
  • Candidates should be free from defects such as knock knee, pigeon chest, squint eye, flat feet, varicose veins, hammer toes, decayed teeth, fractured limbs, skin disease and communicable diseases

Age limit: Not clearly readable in the source. Check the official PDF.

Experience8+ years
SalaryAs per norms

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 1 posts

Post NameURTotal
Additional Chief Fire Officer11

Selection process

  1. 1Screening of online applications
  2. 2Document verification
  3. 3Selection as per RMC rules (details in official PDF)
  4. 4Medical fitness check (SHAPE standard)

How to apply

  1. Open the RMC recruitment portal at 117.217.104.235/RMCRecruit and find the Additional Chief Fire Officer advertisement RMC/2026/238.
  2. Download and read the full advertisement and Annexure-A PDF carefully.
  3. Check that you meet the qualification, experience, driving licence and physical standards.
  4. Keep scanned copies of your documents ready, such as photo, signature and certificates.
  5. Fill in the online application on the portal with details exactly as per your certificates.
    • Upload the required photo, signature and documents
    • Give a working mobile number and email ID
  6. Pay the application fee, if one applies as per the PDF, and keep the receipt.
  7. Submit the form before the closing date and save a printout of the application.
  8. Check www.rmc.gov.in regularly for further notices.

Documents required

Academic and Experience Documents

  • Degree certificate and mark sheets
  • Divisional Officers Course or Fire Prevention course certificate, if applicable
  • Experience certificates showing fire brigade service and post held
  • Computer knowledge certificate

Identity and Other Documents

  • Proof of age and school leaving certificate
  • Valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence
  • Recent photograph and signature
  • Caste or category certificate and disability certificate, if applicable

The full document list is given in the official PDF and Annexure-A.

Important notes

General Guidelines

  1. The source PDF text is partly unreadable. Confirm pay scale, age limit, fee, start date and last date from the official advertisement.
  2. A candidate selected by direct selection must complete the Divisional Officer's Course at the National Fire Service College or an approved institute during probation.
  3. Probation may be extended by one year if the course could not be completed for reasons beyond the candidate's control.
  4. A candidate who has already completed the Divisional Officer's Course need not do it again.
  5. Candidates must pass a medical fitness check under the SHAPE standard.

Application and Document Verification

  1. Details given in the application must match the original certificates, which may be checked later.
  2. False or incomplete information can lead to rejection of the application.
  3. Corrections or updates will be published on the RMC website.

Frequently asked questions

How many posts are there in RMC Additional Chief Fire Officer recruitment 2026?

There is 1 post of Additional Chief Fire Officer at Rajkot Municipal Corporation.

What is the last date for RMC Additional Chief Fire Officer Bharti 2026?

The RMC portal lists 16 November 2026 as the date. Confirm the exact closing date in the official PDF.

What is the qualification for Additional Chief Fire Officer in RMC?

A degree with the Divisional Officers or Fire Prevention course from National Fire Service College, or a B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. in Fire or Fire and Safety, plus about 8 years of fire brigade experience.

How much experience is needed for RMC Additional Chief Fire Officer?

About 8 years of whole-time fire brigade service, including 5 years at Station Officer or Assistant Divisional Officer level or equivalent.

Is a driving licence required for this post?

Yes. A valid heavy motor vehicle driving licence is required.

Where can I apply for RMC Additional Chief Fire Officer Bharti 2026?

Apply through the RMC recruitment portal and check www.rmc.gov.in for the full advertisement.

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