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Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) firefighters play a important position in making sure the safety of DRDO facilities across India. DRDO is the flagship research and development business enterprise of the Indian Ministry of Defence, responsible for developing present day era for the country’s defense force Firefighters below DRDO are assigned to combat and fight fires, conduct rescue operations and manipulate emergency situations.
The selection criteria involve; written aptitude test and physical fitness test. The written examination comprises of objective type questions and evaluates the candidates on factors such as general intelligence and reasoning ability, numerical ability, general English and general knowledge / awareness. Those candidates who meet the eligibility criteria of written examination take the physical efficiency test which checks the stamina, muscular strength and co-ordination through activities such as lifting and carrying loads, removing obstructions, climbing ladders etc. As per the latest notification the DRDO Fireman 2024 exam is likely to be conducted in mid 2024. The dates of the exams can be provided by DRDO once they post them closer to the exam dates. After the exam and tests, final merit list and result stating the selected candidates are announced on the official website of the concerned university or college. The chosen candidates are offered the position of Fireman A in various labs of DRDO.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Authority | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Exam Type | Written test and physical test |
| Level | Group C, Non-Gazetted |
| Job Profile | Responsible for firefighting, rescue operations, and maintaining fire safety equipment at DRDO establishments. |
| Eligibility | 10+2 pass with Science or Mathematics subjects |
| Age Limit | 18-25 years (relaxation for reserved categories) |
| Selection Process | Written test followed by physical test and medical examination. |
| Written Test | Objective type questions on General Knowledge, Mathematics, Science, English, and Reasoning. |
| Physical Test | Running, jumping, long jump, shot put, and rope climbing. |
| Salary | As per 7th Pay Commission (Level 4) |
| Important Dates | Application form release date: To be announced |
| Exam Dates | To be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Event | Tentative Timeline |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February - March 2024 |
| Application Deadline | March - April 2024 |
| Written Test | May - June 2024 |
| Physical Test & Medical Examination | June - July 2024 |
| Result Declaration | August - September 2024 |
| Region | Possible Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| North India | Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Dehradun, Jammu, Srinagar |
| East India | Kolkata, Guwahati, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Shillong, Imphal |
| West India | Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bhopal, Goa, Nagpur |
| South India | Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Kochi, Coimbatore, Madurai |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Fees |
|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | INR 2,450,000 |
| Film and Television Institute of India | INR 77,813 |
| IIM Calcutta | INR 3,100,000 |
| IIT Madras | INR 1,350,000 |
| IIM Ahmedabad | INR 3,150,000 |
| Indian Institute of Science | INR 266,500 |
| IIT Bombay | INR 4,200,000 |
| Indian School of Business | INR 4,700,000 |
| Loyola Institute of Business Administration | INR 969,400 |
| Department of Management Studies IIT Delhi | INR 1,170,000 |
| Category | Application Fee (Previous Years) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 200 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Rs. 100 |
| Stage | Description | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Test | Objective type questions | 2 hours | 100 |
| General Knowledge | Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, etc. | 30 mins | 30 |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry | 30 mins | 30 |
| Science | Physics, chemistry, biology (basic level) | 30 mins | 20 |
| English | Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary | 30 mins | 10 |
| Reasoning | Logical reasoning, analytical reasoning | 30 mins | 10 |
| Physical Test | Running, jumping, long jump, shot put, rope climbing | As per DRDO norms | Qualifying |
| Medical Examination | Fitness assessment for firefighting duties | - | Qualifying |
| Section | Sub-section | Description |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Current affairs | National and international news, important events |
| Indian history | Ancient, medieval, modern history of India | |
| Geography | Physical and political geography of India and the world | |
| Polity | Indian Constitution, government system, Parliament, Judiciary | |
| Economy | Basic concepts of economics, Indian economy, budget | |
| General science | Physics, chemistry, biology, important scientific discoveries | |
| Mathematics | Arithmetic | Numbers, operations, percentages, averages, etc. |
| Algebra | Basic algebraic operations, equations, inequalities | |
| Geometry | Area, perimeter, volume, shapes, etc. | |
| Trigonometry | Basic trigonometric ratios, sine, cosine, tangent | |
| Science | Physics | Laws of motion, gravitation, work, energy, power, etc. |
| Chemistry | Elements and compounds, acids, bases, salts, etc. | |
| Biology | Basic principles of living organisms, cell biology, body systems | |
| English | Comprehension | Reading passages and answering questions |
| Grammar | Tenses, parts of speech, subject-verb agreement | |
| Vocabulary | Synonyms, antonyms, idioms | |
| Reasoning | Logical reasoning | Identifying patterns, assumptions, inferences |
| Analytical reasoning | Data interpretation, problem-solving, critical thinking | |
| Physical Test | 1600 meter running | Running a distance of 1600 meters |
| High jump | Jumping over a horizontal bar placed at a certain height | |
| Long jump | Jumping as far as possible from a standing position | |
| Shot put | Throwing a heavy metal ball as far as possible | |
| Rope climbing | Climbing a rope using hands and legs |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | ~1000 (estimated) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Science/Maths |
| Age Limit | 18-25 years (relaxations for reserved categories) |
| Selection Process | Written Test, Physical Test, Medical Examination |
| Salary | 7th Pay Commission (Level 4) |
| Application Dates | Feb-March (tentative) |
| Exam Dates | May-June (tentative) |
| Result Dates | Aug-September (tentative) |
1. Review the official advertisement to see the age requirements, educational qualifications, height, weight, etc.
2. When the notification has been released, one should go ahead and create an account with DRDO through the official website. In this section, enter necessary information to generate a login ID and a password.
3. You should enter your login and password and complete the online application form as corrected as possible. Scan Photograph, Signature and as many documents as you can and upload them according to the prescribed dimensions.
4. Click on the ‘Make Payment’ button to complete your application fee payment either through credit/debit card, net banking or any other payment options available as per your convenience. Finally, click on the ‘Submit’ button in order to save and capture the details of the confirmation page.
5. If the applicant has filled the print out of application form and attached the photocopy of all papers and certificates according to the mentioned format then send the hard copy to the address mentioned in the notification before the last date.
6. After that carry print out of admit card /call letter once released and follow instruction given for written test and physical efficiency test.
7. Ensure that you appear for the selection processes at the particular date and time as set. Keep all necessary identification documents for the verification process with you all the time.
| Section | Recommended Books | Additional Resources |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Arihant's General Knowledge for Competitive Exams | Daily newspapers, online news portals, government websites |
| Indian History | Spectrum's A Brief History of Modern India | NCERT Class 11 & 12 History textbooks |
| Geography | Lucent's General Geography | NCERT Class 6-12 Geography textbooks, Atlas |
| Polity | Laxmikant's Indian Polity | Constitution of India |
| Economy | Sanjeev Verma's Rapid General Knowledge Economy | Government economic reports, official websites |
| Science | Lucent's General Science | NCERT Class 6-10 Science textbooks |
| Mathematics | R.S. Aggarwal's Quick Arithmetic | NCERT Class 6-10 Mathematics textbooks |
| Algebra | Arihant's Basic Algebra | NCERT Class 11 & 12 Mathematics textbooks |
| Geometry | R.S. Aggarwal's Plane Geometry | NCERT Class 6-10 Mathematics textbooks |
| Trigonometry | Arihant's Trigonometry | NCERT Class 11 & 12 Mathematics textbooks |
| English | Wren & Martin's High School English Grammar & Composition | Previous year's exam papers, online practice tests |
| Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal's Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | Arihant's Analytical Reasoning & Logical Reasoning |
