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Firefighter

Salary range₹19,900 – 63,200 / month (Level 2 and above) → ₹21,700+ (Level 3) Apply throughGovernment of Bihar portal, Central Industrial Security Force Current openings1 on this site

1 Description of the job

A firefighter responds to fires, accidents and rescue emergencies, saving lives and property and educating people about fire safety.

Fight fires and rescue people
Operate fire engines and equipment
Inspect buildings for fire safety

2 Skills required

Physical fitness Courage Fire-fighting techniques First aid Teamwork Discipline Quick decisions

3 Opportunities available in the market

Recruited by state fire services, industries and airports; 12th pass with fire-fighting training is common.

State and municipal fire services
Industrial plants, airports and ports
Defence and PSU fire wings

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹19,900 – 63,200 / month (Level 2 and above)

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹21,700+ (Level 3)

Senior / specialistHigher: Station Officer / Divisional Officer scales

Indicative only. Government and public-sector pay follows the official pay matrix of the recruiting body (basic pay plus allowances), which changes with revisions and state rules. Always confirm pay in the official notification.

5 Official recruitment — how to apply & which states

This is a government post.
It is not advertised on private job portals such as Naukri or Indeed. Vacancies are filled only through the official exams and notifications below. Apply only on these official websites.

Apply through these official bodies

Government of Bihar portal (department notices)Bihar Fire Services — department noticesstate.bihar.gov.in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)Fire wing recruitmentcisf.gov.in National Career Service — government job portalncs.gov.in

Where vacancies are (indicative)

#	State	Main hubs	Share of vacancies
1	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Larger share
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Larger share
3	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Larger share

Recruitment for this role is organised by the recruiting body and is open across India; vacancies depend on the notification and on state / cadre allocation. The ranking shows larger states by population and is only a guide. Always read the official advertisement.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in) · Employment News

Always read the official advertisement for eligibility, age limit, syllabus, fees and last date.

Current openings — BiharCareer

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