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OFFICE OF THE ADDL. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE CUMDIRECTOR, FIRE & ENERGENCY SERVICES, ASSAM, GUWAHATI.
((( ADVERTISEMENT )))
Date 18-11-2014
Applications are invited from the willing candidates who are citizen of India as
defined under the Article 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India in the prescribed Standard Form of
Application available in the part-IX of the Assam Gazette for filling of the following existing
vacant posts.
Sl. No.

Name of the post

No. of posts

Sub- Officer

Fireman

101

Emergency Rescuer of SDRF Bn

13

Driver

42

Driver Operator(in the rank of Constable) of SDRF Bn.

12

Pay scale admissible for each cadre/posts

Sl.
No.

Name of posts

Sub-Officer

Fireman

Emergency Rescuer of SDRF Bn.

Driver

Driver operator (in the rank of

Constable) of SDRF Bn.

Scale of pay + Grade Pay + other allowances as admissible to

the Assam State Govt. Employee from time to time (per
month)
Pay Scale 5200 20200, Grade pay 2400, Pay Band-2
Pay Scale 5200 20200, Grade pay 2100, Pay Band-2
Pay Scale 5200 20200, Grade pay 2100, Pay Band-2
Pay Scale 5200 20200, Grade pay 2100, Pay Band-2
Pay Scale 5200 20200, Grade pay 2100, Pay Band-2

Reservations:Recruitment for the above posts will be done in accordance with the provisions of
Assam Schedule Castes & Schedule Tribes, OBC & MOBC reservation of vacancies in services
and posts (Amendment) Act, 2012. The reservation of vacancies for the ST(P), ST(H), S/C,
OBC/MOBC are as follows :-

Name of the Posts and Number of vacancy

Sl.
No

Name of the Posts

No. of vacancies with reservation

category (including Back-log)
U/R OBC/MOBC S/C ST(P) ST(H)

Total

Sub-0fficer (Male)

Nil

Sub-Officer (female)

Nil

Nil

Nil

Fireman

57

25

101

Emergency Rescuer of SDRF

Bn.
Driver

Nil

13

23

11

42

12

5
6

Driver operator of SDRF

Bn.

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As per Govt. Notification No. ABP.357/80/137 dated 09.09.2003, 5% of the total
vacancies are reserved for compassionate appointment for those candidates whose parents
have died in harness while working in the Fire & Emergency Services, Assam subject to
approval by the competent authority.

Eligibility Conditions :1. (a) Age for Sub- Officer both Male and Female :- Applicant should be between 20 to
24 years of age as on 01-01-2014. (Relaxation of 5 years in case of candidates belonging
to special categories like Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes (P) and Schedule Tribe (H)
under provision of the Reservation Rule and in respect of Home Guards who have
served for a period of 3 (three) years or more.
(b) Age for Fireman/ Emergency Rescuer/Driver/ Driver Operator :- Applicant
should be between 18 to 25 years of age as on 01-01-2014. (Relaxation of 5 years in case
of candidates belonging to special categories like Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes (P)
and Schedule Tribe (H) under provision of the Reservation Rule and in respect of Home
Guards who have served for a period of 3 (three) years or more.
2. (a) Educational qualification for Sub-Officer both Male and Female :Minimum Educational Qualification is Higher Secondary (Science) with Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics from Govt. recognized Board/Institution. However,
additional weightage during the interview will be given to the candidates having
knowledge of swimming and diving.
(b) For the post of Fireman and Emergency Rescuer :- Minimum Educational
Qualification is Higher Secondary (Science) pass or equivalent examination from
recognized Board/Institution. However, additional weightage during the interview will
be given to the candidates having knowledge of swimming and diving.
(c) For the post of Driver and Driver operator :- Minimum Educational Qualification
will be Class-VIII passed from a recognized Board/ Institution and the applicant must
possess valid driving licence for HMV, (Heavy Motor Vehicles) from any recognized
authority.
3. Physical Standards for Sub-Officer(Male)/ Fireman/Emergency Rescuer/Driver
and Driver operator :(a) Height :- The minimum height for the candidate should not less than 162.56 cm
but in case of candidates belonging to ST (H) and ST (P) the minimum height
should be 160.02 cm.
(b) Chest:- 80 cm in normal position and 85 cm in expansion for General,
OBC/MOBC, S/C and S.T.(P), but in case of candidates belonging to ST (H)
minimum chest should be 78 cm in normal position and 83 Cm in expansion.
4. Physical Standards for Sub-Officer(Female) :(a) Height :- The minimum height for the candidate should not less than 154.94 cm
but in case of candidates belonging to ST (H) and ST (P) the minimum height
should be 152.40 cm.

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5. Medical Standard :(a) General :- Candidates must not have squint in eyes, and they should possess high
colour vision. Varicose vein shall be considered a temporary disqualification.
They must be in good mental and bodily health. They must be free from any
physical deformity and free from diseases such as diabetes, hernia, piles,
respiratory problem or any other ailment that is likely to interfere with the
efficient performance of duties.
(b) Eye Sight :- The distant vision should be 6/6 for at least one eye and not poorer
than 6/9 for the other without correction. Near vision should be normal.
How to apply:Willing candidate may submit their applications in Standard Form along with 4 (four)
copies of recent passport size photographs, one of which should be pasted on the application
form, with attested copies of High School Leaving Certificate Admit Card, Pass Certificate,
Marks Sheets, Higher Secondary (Science) examination Mark sheet, Certificates and Bio-data at
the Office of the Addl. Director General of Police Cum- Director of Fire & Emergency Services,
Assam, Panbazar, Guwahati 1, personally / by ordinary post alongwith one self address prestamped (Rs. 5) envelop of 11 Cm x 25 cm size (approx) or by on line through the Fire &
Emergency Services, Assam, at web site www.asfso.org/www.fesassam.org only.
Application will be received at the Office of the Addl. Director General of Police CumDirector, Fire & Emergency Services, Assam, Panbazar, Guwahati-1, personally / by post and
on line through the Addl. Director General of Police Cum-Director, Fire & Emergency Services,
Assam at web site www.asfso.org/www.fesassam.org except on Sundays and Govt. holidays. The
last date of receipt of application is 16.12.2014 Applications submitted or received after the
last date will not be accepted.
6. Testimonials / Documents to be submitted :The candidates should also submit Photostat copies of the following documents
duly attested by any Gazetted Officer along with Standard Application Form.
(a) Certificate of proof of age. (H.S.L.C., Certificate /Admit Card )
(b) Certificate of educational qualification.
(c) Certificate of extra- curricular activities (if any).
(d) Certificate of sports, game etc. (if any).
(e) Certificate of caste from the competent authority in respect of the candidates belonging
to ST(P) / ST(H) / SC / OBC / MOBC.
(f) 4 (four) copies of recent passport size photographs with the name written on the back.
One copy is to be affixed on the application form (Top right corner) and other copies
kept in a small envelope duly tagged with the Form.
(g) Bio-data.
(h) For Sub- Officer, Fireman and Emergency Rescuer Mark Sheets of Higher Secondary
(Science) for Subject proof.
(i) Certificate / proof of residence.

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A candidate is liable to be rejected on failure to submit the above testimonials/
documents.
7. Venue for selection test for the posts of Sub-Officer, Fireman, Emergency Rescuer,
Driver and Driver operator:(A)

The department will conduct the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical
Efficiency Test (PET) for the posts of Sub-Officer and Fireman and also for the
post of Emergency Rescuer of S.D.R.F. Bn. at the following H.Qs. of Police Zone
of Assam as noted below.

(i)

Eastern Zone at Jorhat (covering areas of Jorhat, Sivasagar, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia
district.)

(ii)

Western Zone at Bongaigaon (covering areas of Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Goalpara

district)

(iii)

Northern Zone at Tezpur (covering areas of Sonitpur, Darrang, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji

district)

(iv)

Southern Zone at
Hailakandi district)

(v)

Central Zone at Nagaon (covering areas of Karbi- Anglong, Nagaon, Golaghat and
Morigaon district)

(vi)

Central Western Zone, Guwahati at. R.T.C., Sila, North Guwahati-31 (covering areas
of Kamrup(M), Kamrup (R), Barpeta and Nalbari district)

(vii)

B.T.A.D. Zone at Kokrajhar (covering areas of Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang and

Udalguri district).

Silchar (covering areas

of N.C. Hills, Cachar, Karimganj,

Candidates who will qualify in Physical Standard Test & Physical Efficiency Test shall
have to appear in a written test in OMR format to be conducted at RTC, Sila, North Guwahati.
8. Selection process for the post of Sub- Officer/ Fireman & Emergency Rescuer :The candidates whose applications are found correct in all respects will have to
undergo the Physical Standard Test (PST) first. If any candidate is found to have physical
deformity to be detected by the Medical Officer in the Selection Board, will be debarred from
participating in further tests. All candidates who are found meeting all the requirements of
physical measurements and having no physical deformity will be allowed to participate in the
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and thereafter in written tests. Physical Efficiency Test is of
qualifying nature and the candidates must qualify in each event of Physical Efficiency Test
individually.
9. Selection process for the post of Driver/Driver Operator :The Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test for the post of Driver and
Driver Operator will be conducted centrally at Regional Training Centre, Sila, North Guwahati.
This will be followed by driving test.
The candidates whose applications are found correct in all respects will have to
undergo the Physical Standards Test (PST) first. If any candidate is found to have physical

deformity detected by the Medical Officer in the Selection Board, he will be debarred from
participating in further tests. All candidates who are found fit in physical measurement and
having no physical deformity will participate in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and
thereafter in the Physical Efficiency Test which will be of qualifying nature and the candidates
must qualify in each event of Physical Efficiency test individually. After that they will have to
take part in the Skill test (Driving Test).
Those found eligible in the Physical Standard Test (PST) will have to participate in
the following events of Physical Efficiency Test.
10. Physical Efficiency Test (All Categories Male candidates ):i.

1.6 Km race (1 Mile) :- To be completed within 7.00 min.

ii. 100 Meters sprint, :- To be completed within 14 Sec.

iii. Long Jump :- To be clear Minimum length 3.35 Mtrs.
iv. High Jump :- To be clear minimum height 1.10 Mtrs.
11. Physical Efficiency Test for Sub-Officer Female candidates :i. 1.2 Km race :- To be completed within 7.00 min.
ii. 100 Meters sprint, :- To be completed within 16.50 Sec.
iii. Long Jump :- To be clear Minimum length 2.44 Mtrs.
iv. High Jump :- To be clear minimum height 90 cm.
The candidates will have to qualify in all the above 4 (four) events individually. A
candidate who fail to qualify in any event at any stage will be disqualified and will not be
allowed to take part in subsequent tests.
Only those candidates who have met the Physical requirement and have cleared
the Physical Efficiency Test will be allowed to appear in the written test for the post of SubOfficer, Fireman, Emergency Rescuer which will be followed by interview.
12. Written test for the post of Sub- Officer :Duration of written test :- 2 (two) hours

Full Marks 80.

Written test will consist of multiple choice type questions on the subjects Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics, English and General Knowledge to be answered on an OMR
answer sheet.
13. Written test for the post of Fireman and Emergency Rescuer :Written test will consist of multiple choice type questions on General Knowledge,
Aptitude / intelligence etc. to be answered on an OMR answer sheet.
Duration of written test :-

2 (two) hours.

14. Driving test for the post of Driver/Driver Operator :-

Full Marks

- 80

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i. Starting a Light Transport vehicle from rest on the level

Marks

- 10

Marks

- 10

iii. Road sense, general driving, control of vehicle in all condition Marks

- 15

up-gradient and down gradient.

ii. Gear changing up & down
of traffic & steering control, anticipation & Judgment.
iv. Use of breaks, stopping, parking, reversing of vehicle

Marks

- 10

v. Following Road Police Signals/Traffic Signals

Marks

- 10

vi. To carry out minor repairs & to attend to breakdown problems

Marks 10

vii. Knowledge of Motor vehicle Mechanism

Marks - 05

vii. Knowledge of preventive maintenance

Marks- 10
Total

80.

The number of candidates selected after written test for the viva-voce will be in the
ratio of 1 : 2 depending upon the marks obtained in the written test/ Driving test and as per
the merit list prepared after the written test.
15. Interview :The interview cum viva-voce test will be held for all categories of posts and will
carry a total of 20 marks. However, special preference will be given to the candidates holding
N.C.C. certificate, having Home Guard back-ground and for sports persons of repute and
weightage on mark sheet in the HSSLC Exam as follows :a. N.C.C. C Certificate 3 Marks.
b. N.C.C. B Certificate 2 Marks.
c. International level sports persons who have participated in an International Sports even
as part of Indian Team in the disciplined recognized by international Olympic
Association 10 Marks.
d. National level sports persons who have participated in a National Sports even as part of
a State Team in the disciplined recognized by the Indian Olympic Association 5 Marks.
Home Guards :a. Home Guards who have completed the advanced training and are deployed
continuously as armed home guard for a minimum period of 4 (four) years 10
marks.
b. Home Guards who have completed the advanced training and are deployed as armed
home guard continuously for a minimum period of 3 (three) years 6 marks.
OR
Home Guards who have completed basic course with refresher training and
continuously on duty for a minimum period of 4 (four) years 6 marks.
c. Home Guards who have completed the advanced training and are deployed
continuously as armed home guard for a minimum period of 1 year 4 marks.

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OR
d. Home Guards who have completed the basic course with refresher training and
continuously on duty for a minimum period of 3 years 4 marks.
The sum of all the above marks for a candidates shall be limited to a
maximum of 10 (ten) marks.
CALENDER FOR RECRUITMENT OF SUB-OFFICER /FIREMAN / EMERGENCY RESCUER/ DRIVER &
DRIVER OPERATOR.
1) (i) Date of advertisement
(ii) Last date of receipt of applications

18.11.2014

16.12.2014

2) Date for PET & Skill Test for Sub- Officer (Male and Female) / Fireman & Emergency Rescuer
(a) Southern Zone, Silchar (covering Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, N.C. Hills district
22.01.2015 at 6th A.P.Bn. H.Q., Kathal from 8.00 A.M. to 4 P.M.

(b) Eastern Zone, Jorhat, (covering Tisnsukia, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaght dist
29.01.2015 at 3rd A.P.Bn. H.Q. Titabor from 8.00 A.M. to 4 P.M.

(c) Central Zone, Nagaon, (covering Nagaon, Morigaon, Karbi-Anglong dist :

02.02.2015 at 9th A.P.Bn., H.Q., Barhampur from 8.00 A.M. to 4 P.M

(d) Northern Zone, Tezpur (covering Dhemaji, North Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Darrang district :
05.02.2015 at 12th A.P.Bn., H.Q., Jamugurihat from 8.00 A.M. to 4. P.M.
(e) B.T.A.D. Zone, Kokrajhar (covering Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang, Udalguri district) :
10.02.2015 at 7th A.P.Bn., Charaikhola from 8.00 A.M. to 4 P.M

(f) Western Zone, Bongaigaon ( covering Bongaigaon, Goalpara, Dhubri district ):

12.02.2015 at 8th A.P.Bn., A.P.Bn., H.Q., Abhayapuri from 8.00 A.M. to 4 P.M.
(g) Central Western Zone, Guwahati (covering Nalbari, Barpeta, Kamrup (M), & (R): 16.02.2015
at R.T.C., Sila, North Guwahati from 8.00 A.M. to 4 P.M.
(h) Date of Written Test for Sub- Officer both Male and Female in OMR format : 26.02.2015 at
R.T.C. Sila, North Guwahati from 08.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M.
(i) After written test is over the candidates will have to appear before the Board for
Viva Voce test with their original certificate, Mark sheet & other skill activity
certificate
(ii) Date of Written Test for Fireman and Emergency Rescuer in OMR format : 27.02.2015 at
R.T.C. Sila, North Guwahati from 08.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M.
(i) After written test is over the candidates will have to appear before the Board for
Viva Voce test with their original certificate, Mark sheet & other skill activity certificate.
(a) PST/PET test for Driver & Driver operator : 04.03.2015 at R.T.C. Sila, North Guwahati-31
(b) Driving & Skill test for Driver & Driver Operator : 06.03.2015 at R.T.C. Sila, North Ghty. -31
3) Declaration of final result

3rd week of March/2015.

Final selection will be made on the basis of overall merit based on the total marks
obtained by a candidates in the written test/Viva - Voce/ Driving test (Skill test) in case of
Driver & Driver operator and in the interview. The selected candidates shall have to report for
medical examination/ Police verification etc. as per procedure/ rules.

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All candidates appointed will be governed by the new pension rules. The
candidates should have to appear in the test/ interview at their own expense.
Any form of canvassing directly or indirectly will simply disqualify a candidate.
The department reserves the right to cancel the candidature of any candidate as
and when any ineligibility condition is detected. If any information declared by the candidates
is found to be false at any stage, they will be penalised as per law/rules.
The advertisement can also be seen at State Fire & Emergency Services, Assam at
web site www.asfso.org/www.fesassam.org and Email info @ asfso.org.
No T.A./D.A. will be admissible to the candidates for journey and stay during any
stage of the recruitment.
Sd/Addl. Director General of Police cumDirector, Fire & Emergency Services,
Assam, Panbazar, Guwahati.
Memo No. F&ES/RV/ 9076-83

Dated 18-11-2014

Copy to :1. The Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Home & Political Department, Dispur,
Guwahati for kind information.
2. The Deputy Secretary to Govt. of Assam, Home (B) Department, Dispur, Guwahati for
information with reference to his Letter Nos. HMB. 119/2011/36 dated 25.04.2013,
HMB.90/2011/45 dated 02.09.2013, HMB. 323/2009/Pt/117 dtd. 15.11.2013 &
HMB.119/2011/Pt/120 dtd. 03.03.2014.
3. The Director, Information & Public Relations, Assam, Dispur, Guwahati for information
and necessary action. He is requested kindly to make necessary arrangement for wide
publications through highly circulated leading Assamese & English News papers
including Bengali / Bodo News papers published from Barak Valley and BTAD areas
respectively.
4. The Director, News, Doordarshan Kendra, Prasar Bharati, Guwahati. He is requested for
wide publication through Doordarshan.
5. The Director, News, All India Radio, Prasar Bharati, Chandmari, Guwahati- 3. He is
requested for wide publication through All India Radio.
6. The Director, Employment & Craftsmen Training, Assam, Rehabari, Guwahati 8 for
information and necessary action.
7. Office Notice Board.
Sd/Addl. Director General of Police cumDirector, Fire & Emergency Services,
Assam, Panbazar, Guwahati