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Fire and Rescue Services department of Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) recruits eligible candidates for the post of fireman. Candidates who have completed grade 12 or it’s equivalent are eligible for the post. It is a great opportunity for those aspiring to work in the government sector. The attractive salary, allowances, job security and retirement policies are some of the perks that come with a government job. This article gives a detailed view of the salary and allowances enjoyed by Fireman in the government sector.
Eligible candidates for this post are shortlisted through a written exam and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Those who qualify in both the phases will be recruited according to the number of vacancies available. Apart from educational qualification, candidates aspiring to apply for this post should satisfy certain physical qualifications as well.
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Kerala PSC Fireman Salary
The monthly pay scale for the post of Kerala PSC Fireman is in the range of Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 45,800. The salary may vary as per the duties assigned. The average annual salary of a Fireman in Kerala PSC is Rs. 4.6 lakhs per year.
Average Kerala Fire And Rescue Services Academy Fireman salary in India is Rs. 4.2 Lakhs for employees with experience between 4 years to 9 years. Fireman salary at Kerala Fire And Rescue Services Academy ranges between Rs. 2.2 Lakhs to Rs. 5.3 Lakhs.
In Hand Salary
The monthly In Hand salary of the firemen will be the cumulative total of the basic salary along with the allowances prescribed for the post. The allowances will be as per the government regulations as announced from time to time.
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Kerala PSC Fireman Post Wise Salary
The table below shows the annual post wise pay scale for the employees of Fire and Rescue Services Department.
| Post | Salary |
| Fireman | Rs. 3.5 lakhs to Rs. 5.3 lakhs per year |
| Firefighter | Rs. 3.2 lakhs to Rs. 4 lakhs per year |
| Fire Officer | Rs. 3.8 lakhs to Rs. 4.8 lakhs per year |
| Sub Fire Officer | Rs. 4.7 lakhs to Rs. 6 lakhs per year |
Kerala PSC Fireman Allowances
Apart from the basic salary, all employees under Kerala PSC are eligible for extra allowances. These allowance will depend upon the grade of the employee. Some of the allowances a Fireman is eligible for are:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HR)
- Transport Allowance
- CCA(City Compensatory Allowance)
- Other Allowances
The percentage of these allowances will be based on the basic salary. The final salary will be the sum of basic salary and the allowances as applicable.
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Kerala PSC Fireman Promotion
Everyone aspires for a career growth in his / her professional life. It serves as an inspiration to work harder and serve better. As with all government posts, employees of Fire and Rescue Services Department are also eligible for promotion after certain years of service in a particular post. Let us have a look at the different rungs of ladder a fireman can climb.
Fireman-> Leading Fireman-> Assistant Station Officer-> Station Officer
A fireman’s qualification, years of service provided and job efficiency may be taking into account while considering promotion. With promotion and higher post comes better pay and more responsibilities.
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