Almost every post in this Ladakh Fire and Rescue recruitment is reserved: 16 of the 17 vacancies are for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, and the last one is for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Only people holding a Ladakh domicile certificate can apply. The Ladakh Police Subordinate Service Recruitment Board is filling Fireman, Fireman Driver, Fireman Ministerial and Sweeper (Safaiwala) posts, and the online form is open from 22.10.2026 to 08.11.2026.
Quick Navigation
- Recruitment Overview
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Who Should Apply
- Selection Process
- Physical Standards
- Physical Endurance Test (PET)
- Written Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Salary and Benefits
- How to Apply
- Documents Required
- Important Links
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Frequently Asked Questions
Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Fireman; Fireman Driver; Fireman Ministerial; Sweeper (Safaiwala) |
| Organization | Ladakh Police Subordinate Service Recruitment Board (LPSSRB), for the Ladakh Fire and Rescue Service, UT Ladakh |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement Notification No. 04 of 2026 (dated 19.10.2026) |
| Location | Ladakh (posting anywhere in the UT; test centres at Leh and Kargil) |
| Total Vacancies | 17 (Fireman 11, Fireman Driver 4, Fireman Ministerial 1, Sweeper 1) |
| Qualification | 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry (Fireman); 10th plus LMV driving licence (Fireman Driver); 12th plus typing test (Fireman Ministerial); 10th (Sweeper) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 40 years as on 01.01.2026 (varies by post — see table below) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Physical tests → Document scrutiny → Written exam (computer, driving or trade test for some posts) |
| Pay Scale | Level-2 (Fireman, Driver, Ministerial) and SL-1 (Sweeper); rupee amount not stated |
| How to Apply | Apply online only, at the Ladakh Police website |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | Ladakh Police website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification dated | 19.10.2026 |
| Online application starts | 22.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 08.11.2026 |
| Admit card download starts | 14.11.2026 |
| PST/PET starts | 20.11.2026 onwards |
| PST/PET date and venue | To be told through the admit card or the official website |
| Written exam | To be notified separately |
| Age counted as on | 01.01.2026 |
Application Fee
| Post | Unreserved / EWS | SC / ST / ALC |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | Rs. 600 | Rs. 500 |
| Fireman Driver | Rs. 600 | Rs. 500 |
| Fireman Ministerial | Rs. 600 | Rs. 500 |
| Sweeper (Safaiwala) | Rs. 450 | Rs. 400 |
You pay online by net banking, credit or debit card, or UPI while submitting the form. The fee is not refunded. The notice’s Fireman Driver and Fireman Ministerial fee lines still say “post of Fireman”, so check the amount on the form before you pay.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Pay Level | UR | SC | ST | ALC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireman | Level-2 | Nil | Nil | 10 | Nil | 1 | 11 |
| Fireman Driver | Level-2 | Nil | Nil | 4 | Nil | Nil | 4 |
| Fireman Ministerial | Level-2 | Nil | Nil | 1 | Nil | Nil | 1 |
| Sweeper (Safaiwala) | SL-1 | Nil | Nil | 1 | Nil | Nil | 1 |
| Total | Nil | Nil | 16 | Nil | 1 | 17 |
UR means Unreserved (general), SC is Scheduled Caste, ST is Scheduled Tribe, ALC is residents of areas next to the Actual Line of Control, and EWS is Economically Weaker Sections. The post-wise roster above decides the real seats. The notice also states these overall shares and horizontal quotas:
| Category | Share of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 5% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 80% |
| Residents of areas adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) | 4% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Horizontal reservation | Share |
|---|---|
| Ex-Agniveers (who meet the educational, physical and medical standards) | 20% |
| Ex-Servicemen | 6% |
| Outstanding Sportspersons | 4% — not applied, as no posts are available |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fireman | Passed 10+2 (Class 12) from a recognised board, with Physics and Chemistry |
| Fireman Driver | Passed 10th, and holds a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence marked TRANS |
| Fireman Ministerial | Passed 12th, and types at 35 words a minute with 90% accuracy on a computer |
| Sweeper (Safaiwala) | Passed 10th from a recognised board |
| Cut-off for qualification | You must hold the qualification and licence by 08.11.2026 |
| Domicile | A valid Domicile Certificate of the UT of Ladakh |
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years as on 01.01.2026 (Sweeper: 18 to 40 years) Check your age eligibility → |
| Date of birth proof | The date of birth on your Matriculation certificate is the one that counts |
| Serving government employees | Send a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your Head of Department with the application |
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / ALC | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As set under the DoPT rules (the central government’s personnel department); actual military service is deducted from your age |
So if you are 30 and belong to ST, you are still eligible for Fireman: the 5 extra years take your limit to 33.
Who Should Apply
- The roster lists no seats for Unreserved, SC or ALC candidates. Unless you are ST (or the one EWS seat for Fireman), there is nothing for you in this round.
- You need a Ladakh domicile certificate, and the posting can be anywhere in Ladakh. Tests are held at Leh and Kargil, and you pick a centre on the form.
- Fireman is a physical job and the test shows it. Men must carry 63.5 kg for 91.44 metres in one minute, so start practising before you apply.
- Fireman Driver needs an LMV licence marked TRANS by 08.11.2026, and Fireman Ministerial needs a typing speed of 35 words a minute. Check both before you pay the fee.
- Sweeper is the only post with an upper age limit of 40 and no written exam. Selection is a short running test, document check and a trade test.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical Standard Test (PST) | Pass or fail only. Your height and chest are measured (the notice also calls this the physical measurement test). The Chairman may allow re-measurement on appeal, and that result is final. |
| 2. Physical Endurance Test (PET) | Pass or fail only. Fireman, Driver and Ministerial candidates face five events and must clear each one. Sweeper has the long race only. No re-take after you fail an event. |
| 3. Document scrutiny | Pass or fail only. You show original documents with self-attested copies. The check is provisional until the issuing offices verify them. |
| 4. Computer test (Fireman Ministerial) | 50 marks. You must type 35 words a minute with 90% accuracy, or you are out of the process. |
| 5. Driving test (Fireman Driver) | 50 marks. Only candidates with an LMV licence marked TRANS can sit it, and the marks are added to the written exam marks. |
| 6. Written exam (Fireman, Driver, Ministerial) | 100 marks. Fireman’s select list is made on these marks alone. Pattern and syllabus are given below. |
| 7. Trade test (Sweeper) | Maximum 100 marks, with no written exam. The Board sets the syllabus and calls in trade experts. |
| 8. Final steps | Provisional list by merit and reservation, then a medical examination, character check and certificate verification. A tie is settled by the older date of birth, then alphabetical order of names. |
In short: the physical tests and the document check decide whether you stay in, but only the written marks (plus driving test marks for Drivers) decide your rank. The notice does not say how Fireman Ministerial computer test marks join the written marks.
Physical Standards
| Candidate | Minimum height | Chest (not expanded) | Chest (expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 162 cm | 81 cm | 85 cm |
| Female | 152 cm | Not stated | Not stated |
Physical Endurance Test (PET)
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Long race | 1600 metres in 7 minutes | 1000 metres in 6 minutes 30 seconds |
| Vertical rope | Climb at least 4 metres from the ground | Climb at least 4 metres from the ground |
| Load carrying | 91.44 metres with 63.5 kg in 1 minute | 91.44 metres with 50 kg in 1 minute |
| Bent knee sit-ups | 25 in 90 seconds | 20 in 90 seconds |
| Walk on beam | 7 metres with 17 kg, in three attempts | 7 metres with 13 kg, in three attempts |
The beam is 7 metres long and 8 cm wide, and you must not fall or step off. The events run in this order, and you must pass the long race to move to the next one. For Sweeper, the only event is the long race: 1600 metres for men and 1000 metres for women, each in 7 minutes 30 seconds.
Written Exam Pattern and Syllabus
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions and marks | 100 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, 100 marks in all |
| Time | 80 minutes |
| Mode | OMR sheet, computer-based or tablet-based test |
| Language | English only |
| Negative marking | None |
| Level | About Matriculation (10th) level |
| Subject | Marks | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 60 | Current affairs (national and international); events in society; India: history, freedom movement, art and culture, geography, economics, polity and Constitution; awards; sports; gender and weaker sections; environment; common abbreviations; technology in India; Ladakh: history, art, culture, geography and current affairs |
| Reasoning | 15 | Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualisation and orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, coding-decoding, non-verbal, number and alphabet series, number ranking |
| General Science | 10 | Basic General Science and Life Science up to Class 10 |
| Arithmetic Abilities | 15 | Number system, simple interest, average, ratio and proportion, percentage, profit and loss, time and work, work and wages, time and distance, clocks and calendars, mensuration, LCM/HCF, simple equations, square roots, bar graphs and data interpretation |
| Total | 100 |
Salary and Benefits
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Fireman | Level-2 |
| Fireman Driver | Level-2 |
| Fireman Ministerial | Level-2 |
| Sweeper (Safaiwala) | SL-1 |
The notice gives only the pay level, not a rupee figure, so check the Ladakh Police website for the exact pay before you plan around it.
How to Apply
- Keep your Matriculation certificate, Ladakh domicile certificate, category certificate (if you claim one) and a recent photo ready.
- From 22.10.2026, open the Ladakh Police website and go to the recruitment application link.
- Register with your mobile number and email, then fill in the form. Write your name and date of birth exactly as they appear on your Matriculation certificate.
- Choose your test centre (Leh or Kargil), upload your photo and pay the fee online.
- Submit the form before 08.11.2026 and keep a printout or PDF of it.
Note: your date of birth and category cannot be changed after you submit. Other details can be edited until the last date by logging in with your registered mobile number.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | JPG, up to 500 KB, white background, taken in the last 3 months, about 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm, full face (60 to 70% of the frame), no cap or spectacles Resize your photo → |
| Matriculation (10th) certificate | Name and date of birth must match the form exactly |
| Ladakh Domicile Certificate | Must be valid and issued by the competent authority |
| Category certificate | Needed if you claim SC, ST, ALC or EWS; you must hold it by 08.11.2026 |
| Educational qualification certificate | Class 12 for Fireman and Ministerial; Class 10 for Driver and Sweeper |
| LMV driving licence marked TRANS | Fireman Driver only |
| Ex-Agniveer or discharge certificate | Only if you claim the Ex-Agniveer or Ex-Servicemen quota |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Serving government employees only |
| Photo ID for PST/PET | Aadhaar, voter ID, driving licence, PAN, passport, or a college or employer ID. Carry it with your admit card and two recent passport-size colour photos. |
The notice asks only for a photograph upload and does not mention a signature.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Ladakh Police website |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Write your name and date of birth exactly as on your Matriculation certificate. If they differ at document check, your candidature is cancelled.
- Check every detail before you submit. Your date of birth and category cannot be edited afterwards.
- Send only one application. Duplicate applications are rejected and the candidature can be cancelled.
- Pick your test centre (Leh or Kargil) with care, because it cannot be changed after the closing date.
- Pay the full fee. An application without the right fee is rejected and the money is not refunded.
- Upload a clear, full-face photo on a white background. Blurred, tiny or side-facing photos are rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Ladakh Fire and Rescue recruitment?
The online form opens on 22.10.2026 and closes on 08.11.2026.
How many posts are there?
There are 17 posts: Fireman 11, Fireman Driver 4, Fireman Ministerial 1 and Sweeper (Safaiwala) 1.
Can people from outside Ladakh apply?
No, you need a valid Domicile Certificate of the UT of Ladakh.
Who can get these posts?
Sixteen posts are for ST candidates and one Fireman post is for EWS, and the roster shows no seats for Unreserved, SC or ALC candidates.
What qualification do I need?
Fireman needs Class 12 with Physics and Chemistry, Fireman Driver needs Class 10 plus an LMV licence marked TRANS, Fireman Ministerial needs Class 12 plus a typing speed of 35 words a minute, and Sweeper needs Class 10.
What is the age limit?
You must be 18 to 28 years old on 01.01.2026 (18 to 40 for Sweeper), with 5 extra years for SC, ST and ALC candidates.
How much is the application fee?
Fireman, Fireman Driver and Fireman Ministerial candidates pay Rs. 600 (Unreserved and EWS) or Rs. 500 (SC, ST and ALC), and Sweeper candidates pay Rs. 450 or Rs. 400.
When will the physical tests happen?
Admit cards can be downloaded from 14.11.2026 and the PST/PET starts on 20.11.2026, while the written exam date has not been announced yet.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
