The SLPRB Andhra Pradesh has released the AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 Notification for 158 Firemen posts under Post Code 42 in the State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department. The notification was issued on 16 September 2026. The application and Preliminary Written Test dates will be announced separately. Candidates should check the eligibility, age limit, physical standards, selection process and fee details before applying.
AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 Overview
The key details of the AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | State Level Police Recruitment Board, Andhra Pradesh |
| Department | State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department |
| Post Name | Fireman |
| Post Code | 42 |
| Total Vacancies | 158 |
| Notification Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 32 years |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Written Test, PMT, PET and Final Written Examination |
| Application Fee | Rs. 300 for AP Local OC/EWS/BC and Non-Local candidates; Rs. 150 for AP Local SC/ST candidates |
| Official Website | slprb.ap.gov.in |
The Fireman vacancies are notified under Post Code 42, while the complete recruitment notification covers a total of 1,156 vacancies across Police Constable, Fireman and Warder posts.
AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
The AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released by SLPRB Andhra Pradesh on 16 September 2026 for 158 Firemen posts. Candidates can download the official notification PDF to check the vacancy, eligibility, physical standards, selection process, syllabus and other recruitment details.
AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The SLPRB has released the recruitment notification, but the dates for submitting the Stage I Online Application Form and conducting the Preliminary Written Test have not yet been notified. The Board will announce these dates separately through a press release on its official website.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AP Fireman Notification 2026 | 16 September 2026 |
| Start Date to Apply Online | To be notified |
| Last Date to Apply Online | To be notified |
| Preliminary Written Test | To be notified |
| PMT/PET | To be notified |
| Final Written Examination | To be notified |
AP Fireman Vacancy 2026
The AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 includes 158 vacancies for Firemen in the State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department under Post Code 42. The vacancies mentioned in the notification are provisional and may be modified by the SLPRB during the recruitment process.
| Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | 42 | 158 |
AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 application link will be activated once the online application dates are announced by SLPRB Andhra Pradesh. Candidates can use the link below to submit their application form as per the prescribed schedule.
AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link (Active Soon)
Documents Required for AP Fireman Application
Candidates are required to upload relevant documents while submitting the Stage I Online Application Form. These include:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- SSC certificate
- Community certificate, wherever applicable
- EWS certificate, wherever applicable
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate, wherever applicable
AP Fireman Application Fee 2026
The application fee for Fireman recruitment is based on the candidate’s category and local status.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| AP Local OC/EWS/BC | Rs. 300 |
| AP Local SC/ST | Rs. 150 |
| Non-Local Candidates | Rs. 300 |
Candidates must first pay the prescribed fee and then submit the Stage I Online Application Form. Merely paying the fee without submitting the application form will result in rejection, and the fee will not be refunded.
How to Apply Online for AP Fireman Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply for the AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 through the SLPRB Andhra Pradesh website once the application window opens.
- Visit the official SLPRB Andhra Pradesh website.
- Open the AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete the registration/payment process.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and certificates.
- Review all the details carefully.
- Submit the Stage I Online Application Form.
- Save and print the submitted application form for future reference.
AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Fireman post must fulfil the prescribed age, educational, physical and medical requirements. For Post Code 42, only male candidates are eligible.
AP Fireman Educational Qualification
As on 1 July 2026, candidates must have passed Intermediate or an equivalent examination recognised by the State Government.
Candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories must have passed SSC or its equivalent examination recognised by the State Government and should have studied Intermediate and appeared for the first- and second-year Intermediate examinations. Candidates possessing a higher qualification than the prescribed qualification are also eligible to be considered.
AP Fireman Age Limit
- For Fireman Post Code 42, candidates must have:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
- Cut-off Date: 1 July 2026
- Date of Birth: Born not earlier than 2 July 1994 and not later than 1 July 2008.
AP Fireman Age Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxed as prescribed in the notification. The major relaxations include:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| EWS | Up to 5 years |
| BC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Up to 5 years |
| SC/ST | Up to 5 years |
| AP State Government Employees | Up to 5 years, limited to length of regular service |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years in addition to the length of service |
| NCC Cadet Corps Instructor | 3 years in addition to eligible service |
| Retrenched temporary State Census Department employees | Up to 3 years |
AP Fireman Physical Standards
Candidates applying for Fireman Post Code 42 must meet the prescribed Physical Measurements Test (PMT) standards.
Height and Chest
For male candidates applying for Post Code 42:
| Physical Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Height | 167.6 cm |
| Minimum Chest | 86.3 cm |
| Minimum Chest Expansion | 5 cm |
For candidates belonging to Aboriginal Scheduled Tribes (ABO-ST) in the specified Agency areas, the prescribed standards are 160 cm height and 80 cm chest with a minimum expansion of 3 cm.
AP Fireman Medical Standards
The notification prescribes specific medical standards for candidates. The required distant vision is 6/6 in both eyes, while near vision should be 0/5 in both eyes as per the prescribed Snellen standard. Each eye must have a full field of vision.
Colour blindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eye or eyelids is considered a disqualification. Candidates should also be free from bodily defects or infirmities that would make them unfit for the post.
AP Fireman Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Fireman Post Code 42 consists of the following stages:
Preliminary Written Test → Physical Measurements Test (PMT) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Final Written Examination
Candidates first have to qualify in the Preliminary Written Test. Those who qualify will be called for the PMT/PET. Candidates who qualify in the prescribed physical stages will then appear for the Final Written Examination.
Preliminary Written Test
The Preliminary Written Test consists of:
- 200 questions
- 200 marks
- 3 hours duration
- Objective-type questions
- Questions set in English, Telugu and Urdu
The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC/ST candidates. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Written Test will not be considered for final selection.
Physical Efficiency Test
Candidates qualifying in the PMT must qualify in the PET. For Fireman Post Code 42, candidates have to complete:
- 1600 Metres Run
- One of the following:
- 100 Metres Run, or
- Long Jump
- The qualifying standards are as follows:
| Event | General | Ex-Servicemen |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 Metres Run | 8 minutes | 9 minutes 30 seconds |
| 100 Metres Run | 15 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Long Jump | 3.80 metres | 3.65 metres |
Final Written Examination
Candidates who qualify in the PET have to appear for the Final Written Examination. The examination consists of 200 objective-type questions for 200 marks with a duration of three hours for Fireman Post Code 42. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for OC/EWS, 35% for BC and 30% for SC/ST candidates.
AP Fireman Syllabus 2026
The syllabus for the Preliminary and Final Written Examinations is of Intermediate standard and consists of 200 objective-type questions. The subjects are:
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| English | English |
| Arithmetic | Arithmetic at SSC Standard |
| Reasoning/Mental Ability | Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability |
| General Science | General Science |
| History | History of India, Indian Culture and Indian National Movement |
| Geography, Polity & Economy | Indian Geography, Polity and Economy |
| Current Affairs | Current events of national and international importance |
The English questions will be set in English even in the Telugu and Urdu versions of the question paper.
AP Fireman Salary 2026
After successful completion of training, candidates selected for the posts covered by this notification will be appointed in the regular time scale of pay of Rs. 25,220-80,910 as per Revised Pay Scale 2022.
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