Visakhapatnam Port Authority Fire Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) Fire Officer recruitment 2026 has been announced through Employment Notice No. C2/03/2026, dated 09.07.2026, inviting applications for one Fire Officer post on a contract basis in the Marine Department. The post carries a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 60,000/- for an initial one-year contract, and eligible candidates must submit their applications on or before 10.08.2026. This article covers the complete VPA Fire Officer notification, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, application process, and important dates.

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. | 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.

18 to 40 years as on date of notification The age limit and physical standards prescribed for the Fire Officer post are given below: | Parameter Requirement Age 18 to 40 years as on the date of notification Minimum Height 167 CM Chest (Normal) Minimum 81 CM Chest (Expanded) Minimum 05 CM expansion Minimum Weight 50 KG | 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.

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.

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.