Ministry of Defence

Ministry Of Defence Ddfo Recruitment 2026 — Job Details

Qualification or eligibility note: Bachelor's degree in Science + Advanced Diploma/Graduateship in Fire Engineering or Station Officer’s Course + 2 years' experience. Compare experience, age and category requirements with the official notice before proceeding.

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4 Vacancies

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Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Kochi

Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala

Vacancies: 4
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Science + Advanced Diploma/Graduateship in Fire Engineering or Station Officer’s Course + 2 years' experience
Age Limit: Max 56 years
Salary: Level-7 (₹44,930-1,42,430)
Location: Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Kochi
Application Mode: offline
Last Date: 19 Jun 2026

Current Status

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Published

20 Jun 2026

Last Date

19 Jun 2026

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Ministry of Defence

Deputy Divisional Fire Officer (DDFO)

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2026

Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala

📋 Quick Overview

Organisation	Ministry of Defence
Post	Deputy Divisional Fire Officer (DDFO)
Qualification	B.Sc + Advanced Diploma in Fire Engineering
Age Limit	Max 56 years
Salary	Level-7 (₹44,930-1,42,430)
Last Date	Not mentioned in notification
Apply Mode	Offline

The Ministry of Defence has opened 4 Deputy Divisional Fire Officer (DDFO) positions on deputation basis across three major Indian naval dockyards. This recruitment targets experienced fire service professionals seeking Level-7 positions in defence establishments.

Vacancy & Post Details

The 4 DDFO vacancies are distributed across key naval locations:

Location	Naval Dockyard	State
Mumbai	Naval Dockyard	Maharashtra
Visakhapatnam	Naval Dockyard	Andhra Pradesh
Kochi	Naval Dockyard	Kerala

All positions are at Pay Level-7 in the 7th Pay Commission structure with grade pay of ₹4,600.

Bachelor's degree in Science (B.Sc) from a recognized university
Advanced Diploma or Graduateship in Fire Engineering from the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur
OR Sub-Officer's Course from NFSC, Nagpur plus Station Officer's Course
Minimum 2 years' experience in fire services

Minimum 5 years' regular service in Level-6 or analogous posts
Current service in Central/State Government/PSUs/Armed Forces

Age Limit: Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of application. Age relaxation applicable as per government deputation rules.

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will receive Level-7 salary ranging from ₹44,930 to ₹1,42,430 plus allowances as per 7th Pay Commission:

Dearness Allowance (DA) - Currently 50% of basic pay
House Rent Allowance (HRA) - 24-27% of basic pay (location dependent)
Transport Allowance (TA) - As per government norms
Other allowances applicable to defence civilian employees
National Pension System (NPS) benefits
Medical facilities for employee and family
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)

Selection Process

Scrutiny of application documents and eligibility verification
Interview before selection committee
Medical examination for selected candidates
Verification of original documents and service records
Final selection based on deputation guidelines

Obtain the prescribed application format from the official notification
Fill the application form completely with all required details
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Fire engineering course certificates
- Experience certificates
- Proof of birth/date of birth
- Current appointment order
- Pay slips and pay scale details
- Vigilance clearance certificate
- APARs/ACRs for last 5 years
Submit the complete application through proper channel to the designated address
Ensure the application reaches before the deadline

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	Not mentioned
Application Start Date	Not mentioned
Last Date for Application	Not mentioned in notification

Important Links

Official Notification: Not available
apply (application window now closed): Not applicable (Offline mode)
Official Website: Visit the official Ministry of Defence website

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