- By Mohammad Saqib
- Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:26 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Union Home Ministry approved 10,743 DFS posts.
- Delhi government's final approval awaited for recruitment.
- DSSSB to conduct selection process including written exam.
Jagran Correspondent, New Delhi: For candidates looking for government job opportunities in Delhi, a major recruitment drive may soon be announced. To address the ongoing manpower shortage in the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the Union Home Ministry has approved a proposal for the recruitment of 10,743 new posts.
The proposal has been sent to the Delhi government for final administrative and financial approval. Once the approval is granted, the recruitment process will officially begin.
Delhi Fire Service Chief Fire Officer AK Malik said that a detailed proposal was submitted to the Union Home Ministry around five months ago due to the department’s critical shortage of personnel. After examining the proposal and reviewing various aspects, a high-level committee of the Home Ministry approved the recruitment plan for 10,743 posts.
Following approval from the Delhi government, the recruitment file will be forwarded to the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB). The board will then issue the official recruitment notification, invite applications, and conduct the selection process, which is expected to include a written examination.
Candidates selected through the recruitment process will not be immediately assigned to fire stations. They will first undergo specialised training conducted by the Delhi Fire Service. After successfully completing the training, they will be deployed at different fire stations across Delhi.
The urgent need for additional manpower in the Delhi Fire Service became evident during several major fire incidents reported in recent months, including incidents in Hauz Rani, Vivek Vihar, Palam, and Tughlakabad, where several people lost their lives.
Officials believe that the recruitment of 10,743 personnel will significantly strengthen the department’s operational capacity, improve emergency response, and help manage fire incidents more effectively in the future.
| Post | Appointment (number of posts) |
|---|---|
| Station Officer | 176 |
| Sub Officer | 294 |
| Leading Fireman | 776 |
| fire operator | 3,823 |
| Deputy Chief Fire Officer | 4 |
| Divisional Officer | 11 |
| Assistant Divisional Officer | 32 |
| Emergency Rescue | 3,546 |
| Staff Training Centre (STC) | 294 |
| Enforcement, inspection and administrative work | 170 |
| Search and Rescue Company | 44 |
| Communication, Automobile Workshop, Legal, IT, Operation Band etc. | 420 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 1,153 |
According to available data, Delhi witnessed 12,214 fire incidents between January and June this year, resulting in 69 deaths and injuries to 494 people. June recorded the highest number of fire-related deaths in 2026 so far, with 25 fatalities.
The Delhi Fire Service received 2,111 fire-related calls in June. While this was lower than the previous month, the number remained significant. In May, the department recorded 3,410 fire calls, the highest monthly figure reported so far this year.