Visakhapatnam Port Authority Fire Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Visakhapatnam Port Authority Fire Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority, under its General Administration Department (Personnel Division), has released a recruitment notice for the engagement of a Fire Officer on a contract basis to work in the Marine Department. Below is a quick overview table summarizing the key details of this recruitment.

VPA Fire Officer Recruitment: Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09.07.2026
• Crucial Date for Determining Eligibility: 09.07.2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 10.08.2026

Candidates should note that the crucial date for determining eligibility (age, qualification, and experience) is the date of notification, i.e., 09.07.2026, and not the last date of application.

Vacancy Details for Fire Officer Post

The recruitment is for a single post of Fire Officer to be engaged on a contract basis in the Marine Department of Visakhapatnam Port Authority.

Eligibility Criteria for VPA Fire Officer Recruitment

Candidates applying for the Fire Officer post must fulfil the educational qualification, experience, age, and physical standards specified in the notification, as on the date of notification.

Educational Qualification and Experience

The essential educational qualifications for the Fire Officer post are as follows:

• Must be a Graduate from a recognized University or Institution.
• Must have undergone 6 (six) months of training in a recognized Fire Training Institute or College.
• Should possess a Driving License for Light and Heavy Vehicles.

Experience requirements:

• Minimum 3 (three) years of working experience in a supervisory capacity in a large Fire Service Establishment in an Industry or Government Undertaking.
• Candidates recommended for interview will have to undergo a Heavy Vehicle driving test.

Age Limit and Physical Standards

The age limit and physical standards prescribed for the Fire Officer post are given below:

Required Skills and Capabilities

Apart from the qualifications above, candidates are expected to demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Excellent communication skills, especially in English, Hindi, and Telugu.
• Proficiency in operating computers and MS Office.
• Capability in all fire fighting and fire prevention arrangements in the Port area.
• Ability to handle correspondence related to Fire Service matters, establishment, and stores.
• Capability to supervise the Fire Safety Inspector's duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to advise and instruct on maintaining Fire Fighting Units in good repair.
• Capability to supervise safety arrangements for handling hazardous cargo in the Port area.
• Ability to maintain liaison with other fire fighting services in Visakhapatnam and implement the mutual aid scheme.
• Capability to assist in drawing up and implementing a Civil Defence Plan when required.
• Willingness to attend to all other duties as prescribed by the Competent Authorities.

Salary and Contract Terms for Fire Officer

The Fire Officer engaged on contract basis will be paid a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 60,000/- (Rupees Sixty Thousand only), subject to applicability of the DoPT Office Memorandum on fixation of pay in respect of retired government employees. No other benefits are payable apart from this consolidated remuneration.

Key terms and conditions of the contract include:

• Contract Duration: Initially one year from the date of joining/reporting, extendable at the discretion of the Port Authority based on satisfactory performance. The engagement does not confer any right to continuous employment or any regular appointment in VPA.
• Reporting and Duty: The candidate must report to duty immediately on issue of the appointment order and work under the control of the Dy. Conservator (HoD), VPA, at the Fire Service Section, with a minimum duty of 8 hours per day (general/shifts).
• Leave: Eligible for 12 days of leave in a calendar year on a pro-rata basis, subject to prior permission from the competent authority.
• Periodical Fitness: Required to undergo medical tests as prescribed in VPA Regulations and report to duty only after medical fitness is certified by the CMO/VPA.
• Training: On-the-job training to operate the Fire Fighting System at VPA is mandatory.
• Accommodation: A suitable Type IV quarter may be provided on request at standard/market rent, subject to availability (bachelor accommodation is not provided), with water, electricity, and conservancy charges payable on actuals.
• Mobile Reimbursement: Up to Rs. 500/- per month towards mobile phone recharge, or actuals, whichever is lower.
• Uniform: The Fire Officer must wear a proper uniform at his own cost during duty hours and follow all safety norms.
• Medical Facility: In case of any accident or injury while on duty, medical facilities will be provided only at GJH (Government/King George Hospital).
• Headquarters: The Fire Officer should not leave the headquarters without proper permission from the Deputy Conservator.
• Applicability of Regulations: The VPE (Temporary) Regulations do not apply to employees engaged on contract basis.
• Income Tax: Applicable income tax will be recovered from the remuneration as per extant IT Rules.
• Attendance: Must attend on all working days and Port holidays, including emergencies after duty hours, without any additional remuneration.
• Transport: The candidate must arrange his own transport for attending the work spot as per the schedule decided by the competent authority.
• Termination and Resignation: VPA reserves the right to terminate or rescind the contract at any time without assigning reasons. A Fire Officer wishing to resign must give one month's notice; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of one month's remuneration.
• Disputes: Any disputes arising during the contract period will be referred to the Chairperson, VPA, whose decision will be final and binding.

Application Fee

The official notification does not mention any application fee for the Visakhapatnam Port Authority Fire Officer recruitment 2026. Candidates should refer to the official notification or Port website for any updates on this matter.

Selection Process

The selection process for the Fire Officer post, as per the notification, involves the following stages:

1. Screening of applications and supporting documents by a Certificate Verification Committee.
2. Only eligible candidates recommended by the Certificate Verification Committee will be considered for the interview.
3. Candidates recommended for interview will also be required to undergo a Heavy Vehicle driving test.

Note: Mere submission of an application does not confer any right to be called for selection or interview. VPA reserves the right to cancel the notification or increase/decrease the number of posts, and may also devise its own method of selecting candidates.

Required Documents

Candidates must submit the following along with their application:

• Duly filled Model Application Format (Annexure-I), preferably in typed format for more details.
• Self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of educational qualification.
• Self-attested photocopies of certificates in support of experience.
• Self-attested photocopy of proof of age.
• Latest Caste Certificate, if applicable (for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• Valid Driving License for Light and Heavy Vehicles.

How to Apply for VPA Fire Officer Post

Interested and eligible candidates need to apply offline by following these steps:

1. Download or prepare the Model Application Format (Annexure-I) as given in the official notification, preferably in typed format.
2. Fill in all the required particulars, including name, father's name, date of birth and age, nationality and religion, category, qualifications, and experience details.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all certificates supporting educational qualification, experience, and age.
4. Send the completed application to the address given below on or before 10.08.2026.

Address for Sending Application

Important Instructions

• The crucial date for determining eligibility for age, qualification, and experience is the date of notification, i.e., 09.07.2026.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of the candidature.
• VPA reserves the right to cancel the notification, or to increase or decrease the number of posts, or to devise its own method of selecting candidates.
• Mere submission of an application does not entitle a candidate to a call for selection or interview.
• Only candidates recommended by the Certificate Verification Committee will be considered for selection/interview.
• For further details, candidates should visit the official Port website: www.vpt.shipping.gov.in (careers section).