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WB PSC Fire Operator Recruitment 2023: Notification

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) released the WB PSC Fire Operator Recruitment notification in order to recruit candidates for 1452 Fire Operator posts. The online application form was available from 13th June 2023 to 3rd July 2023. Below, you will find information about how to fill up the application form.

Note: The WB PSC Fire Operator Recruitment 2024 notification hasn’t been published yet. Check the official website for further updates.

WB PSC Fire Operator Examination 2023: Application Process

Follow the steps below to apply online for the WBPSC Fire Operator Examination.

  • Visit the official website of West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
  • Go to the Advertisement section and search for the WBPSC Fire Operator Notification 2023.
  • Once you have checked your eligibility, click on the “WBPSC Recruitment 2023 Apply Online” link provided.
  • Fill in the application form with accurate details and proceed to upload your photograph and signature.
  • Additionally, you must upload the required scanned documents in the prescribed format, as mentioned in the WBPSC Fire Operator Recruitment Notification PDF. Make the payment of the application fees through online or offline mode as per your preference.
  • Before submitting the Application Form, thoroughly review all the provided details and only click on the “Submit” option after verification.
  • Finally, take a printout of the fee payment receipt and the  WBPSC application form for future reference.

WB PSC Fire Operator Examination 2023: Application Fee

General candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 110, while SC and ST category candidates are exempted from paying any fees. Additional charges may also apply.

WBPSC Events Fire Operator Posts Jobs Events Important Dates
• Recruitment released on • 11th June 2023.
• Online apply start from • 13th June 2023.
• Ending date of form fill up • 3rd July 2023.
• Ending date for payment of application fees • 3rd July 2023.
• Last and final date for payment of application fees (offline) • 4th July 2023.
• Admit Card releasing date • Available Soon.
• Exam Date • 15th September 2023.

WB PSC Fire Operator Examination 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must ensure that they meet the required educational and physical eligibility criteria for the Fire Operator posts before applying. This is crucial because any discrepancies may lead to the rejection of the application by the authorities. Please review the information regarding the eligibility criteria for WB Fire Operator posts properly to avoid such issues.

a) Educational Qualification: Candidates should have successfully qualified the Madhyamik or Matriculation (10th) examination or its equivalent from a recognised or approved Board.

b) Age Limit

  • The minimum age for applying is 18 years, while the maximum age allowed is 27 years.
  • Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided as per the government rules.
  • S.C. and S.T. candidates of West Bengal are eligible for a relaxation of 5 years.
  • O.B.C. (category ‘A’ & ‘B’) candidates of West Bengal are eligible for a relaxation of 3 years.
  • Persons with disabilities (PH/PwD candidates) can avail a relaxation in the upper age limit up to 45 years.
  • S.C, S.T, and B.C. candidates from other states may apply for unreserved vacancies as general candidates.

WB PSC Fire Operator Recruitment 2023: Selection Process

The selection process for the Fire Operator posts includes the following stages:

  • Written Examination.
  • Physical Measurement Test.
  • Endurance Test.
  • Personality Test
Serial No Vacancy Name Category Number of posts
1 Fire Operator General 707
2 OBC- Category A 157  
3 OBC- Category B 74  
4 SC 309  
5 ST 93  
6 Meritorious Sportsperson 32  
7 Ex-Serviceman 80  

WB PSC Fire Operator Recruitment 2023: Salary Details

The appointed personnel in the West Bengal Fire Service Department for the Fire Operator post will receive a basic pay within the pay scale of Rs. 5,400 to Rs. 25,200, along with a Grade Pay of Rs. 2,600.

FAQs

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) conduct the Fire Operator Exam in order to recruit candidates for 1452 Fire Operator posts. Interested candidates can apply and check the category-wise vacancy list for Fire Operator posts in 2023.

Candidates must ensure that they meet the required educational and physical eligibility criteria for the Fire Operator posts before submitting the online application form. This is crucial because any discrepancies may lead to the rejection of the application by the authorities. Please review the information regarding the eligibility criteria for WB Fire Operator posts properly to avoid such issues.

a) Educational Qualification: Candidates should have successfully qualified the Madhyamik or Matriculation (10th) examination or its equivalent from a recognized or approved Board.

b) Age Limit

  • The minimum age for applying is 18 years, while the maximum age allowed is 27 years.
  • Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided as per the government rules.
  • S.C. and S.T. candidates of West Bengal are eligible for a relaxation of 5 years.
  • O.B.C. (category 'A' & 'B') candidates of West Bengal are eligible for a relaxation of 3 years.
  • Persons with disabilities (PH/PwD candidates) can avail a relaxation in the upper age limit up to 45 years.
  • S.C, S.T, and B.C. candidates from other states may apply for unreserved vacancies as general candidates.

The WBPSC Fire Operator examination consists of four stages: a written exam, a physical test, an endurance test, and a personality test.

Candidates must be well-versed in the mathematics syllabus as well as the exam pattern. Choose the areas that demand improvement and plan your preparation accordingly and you should maintain high speed and accuracy in order to clear this exam. Practising previous years' question papers will assist you in understanding the exam pattern and level of difficulty.

The written examination of the WPSC Fire Operator has objective or multiple choice type questions. Total time allotted to each candidate will be- 1 hour. The paper will carry a maximum of 80 marks.

A candidate can get the previous year question paper for the WBPSC Fire Operator Exam on the official website of the commission. He or she can download it from there.

Subjects included in the WBPSC Fire Operator Exam are General Studies, Arithmetic and English.

Every candidate should practise the previous year's exam papers. It provides students with in-depth information of the exam pattern and aids in enhancing performance in the actual examination.

The West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the notification in order to recruit candidates for 1452 Fire Operator posts. The online application form was available from 13th June 2023 for the Fire Service posts.

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