Indian Army published an official notification for Recruitment of Fireman, MTS, LDC & Others for 15 posts. Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment. You can view more details about this recruitment including No. of posts, name of post, Educational qualification, Age limit, Selection process, How to apply etc… You can also view official notification and other important facts about this recruitment e.g. Important links and Important dates.

Job details

• Education Qualification: 
  • LDC: 12th class pass from recognized Board or University. Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English on computer or a typing speed of 30 words per minute in Hindi on computer (35 words per minute and 30 words per minute correspond to 10500/9000 key depressions per hour on an average of 5 key depressions for each word).
  • Model Maker: Secondary school certificate (10th Std passed) with special subjects in Geography, Mathematics and Drawing. ITI training preferable. Experience in making models is essential.
  • Cook: 10th class pass from recognized Board. Must have knowledge of Indian Cooking and proficiency in trade.
  • MTS (Head Watchman): 10th class pass from recognized Board. Conversant with the duties of the respective trades with one year’s experience in the trade.
  • MTS (Head Gardener): 10th class pass from recognized Board. Conversant with the duties of the respective trades with one year’s experience in the trade.
  • MTS (Messenger): 10th class pass from recognized Board. Conversant with the duties of the respective trades with one year’s experience in the trade.
  • Jamadar Range Lascar: 10th class pass from recognized Board. Conversant with the duties of the respective trades with one year’s experience in the trade.
  • Jamadar Arty Lascar: 10th class pass from recognized Board. Conversant with the duties of the respective trades with one year’s experience in the trade.
  • Barber: 10th class pass from recognized Board with proficiency in Barber’s trade job. one year experience in the trade.
  • Fireman: Must have passed Matriculation examination from a recognized Board/ University. Must have undergone training in Fire Fighting under a state fire service or a recognized institute of repute. Must be conversant with the use and maintenance of all types of extinguishers, House Fitting and Fire appliances and equipment’s like Fire Engine, Trailer Fire Pumps and Foam Branches. Must be physically fit and capable of performing strenuous duties and must have passed the test Should be familiar with maintenance and operation of various types of Fire appliances. Experience of having worked in a regular civil or defense fire brigade as Fireman Gde-I or Senior Fireman. Have passed the General Fire Fighting Course of Defence Institute of Fire Research, Ministry of Defence or Sub- Officers Course from National Fire Service College, Nagpur or any other similar recognized course.
• Age limit:
  • LDC: 18 to 28 years | Model Maker: 18 to 25 years | Cook: 18 to 30 years | MTS (Head Watchman): 18 to 25 years | MTS (Head Gardener): 18 to 25 years | MTS (Messenger):  18 to 30 years | Jamadar Range Lascar: 18 to 25 years | Jamadar Arty Lascar: 18 to 25 years | Barber : 18 to 25 years | Fireman: 18 to 30 years

Indian Army Physical Standard

• Height without shoes: 165 cms provided that a concession of 2.5 cms in height shall be allowed for members of the Scheduled Tribe.
• Chest (Non-expanded): 81.5 cms
• Chest (Upon-expansion): 85 cms
• Weight: 50 Kg minimum
• Endurance Test :
  • Carrying a man (fireman lift of 63.5 kgs to a distance of 183 meters within 96 sec)
  • Clearing 2.7 meters wide ditch landing on both feet (long jumps).
  • Climbing 3 meters vertical rope using hand and feet.

• Final Selection will be based on Written Test & Skill Test.

• Written Examination Syllabus for Multi-Tasking Staff (Non Technical).
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning
    • No of Questions:  25
    • Marks: 25
  • Numerical Aptitude
    • No of Question: 25
    • Marks: 25
  • General English
    • No of Question:50
    • Marks: 50
  • General Awareness
    • No of Question:50
    • Marks: 50
• Time: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Remarks: Question paper will be objective type. Questions of General Intelligence and Reasoning will be non-verbal considering the functions attached to the post. Questions on Numerical Aptitude and General English will be simple, of a level that an average matriculate will be in a position to answer comfortably. Questions on General Awareness will be also of similar standard.
• Skill Test for LDCs : (Skill Test will be taken on Computer)
  • Typing Test will be of Qualifying in nature.
  • English Typing @ 35 W.P.M (Time allowed 10 Minutes). Hindi Typing @ 30 w.p.m. (Time allowed 10 minutes)
  • (35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. corresponds to 10500 Key Depressions Per Hour/9000 Key Depressions Per Hour on an average of 5 key depressions for each word)
  • (Typing Test will be conducted later for those candidates who qualify in the Written Examination. Such Typing Test will be conducted only in English or Hindi and candidates while applying for the Examination, will have to indicate his/her choice/option for Skill Test Medium separately in the Application Form).

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