The Government of Goa, Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Group 'C' and 'D' Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted posts, Recruitment Rules, 1996

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The Government of Goa, Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Group 'C' and 'D' Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted posts, Recruitment Rules, 1996

Rule THE-GOVERNMENT-OF-GOA-DIRECTORATE-OF-FIRE-AND-EMERGENCY-SERVICES-GROUP-C-AND-D-NON-MINISTERIAL-NON-GAZETTED-POSTS-RECRUITMENT-RULES-1996 of 1996

Published on 1 January 1996
Commenced on 1 January 1996
[This is the version of this document from 1 January 1996.]
[Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]

The Government of Goa, Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Group 'C' and 'D' Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted posts, Recruitment Rules, 1996In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution and in supersession of the existing recruitment rules for the relevant posts, the Governor of Goa hereby makes the following rules to regulate the recruitment to the Group 'C' and 'D' Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted posts in the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Government of Goa, namely:-

1. Short title, application and commencement.

- These rules may be called the Government of Goa, Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, Group 'C' and 'D' Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted posts, Recruitment Rules, 1996.

(2)They shall apply to the posts specified in column 1 of the Schedule to these rules (hereinafter called as the "said Schedule").

(3)They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. Number, classification and scales of pay.

- The number of posts, classification of the said posts and the scales of pay attached thereto shall be as specified in columns 2 to 4 of the said Schedule:Provided that the Government may vary the number of posts in column 2 of the said Schedule from time to time subject to exigencies of work.

3. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications.

- The method of recruitment to the said posts, age limit, qualifications and other matters connected therewith shall be as specified in columns 5 to 13 of the said Schedule.

4. Disqualification.

- No person who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living or, who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall not be eligible for appointment to the service:Provided that the Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.

5. Power to relax.

- Where the Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order, for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.

6. Saving.

- Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for Scheduled Castes, and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Government from time to time in that regard.

Schedule

Name/ Designation of post	Number of posts	Classification	Scale of pay	Whether selection post or non-selection post	Age limit for direct recruits	Whether the benefit of added years of service isadmissible under Rule 30 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
1	2	3	4	5	6	6(a)
1.	Station Officer.	1 (1996) Subject to variation dependent on workload. (11)	Group 'C' (Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted).	Rs. 1400-40-1800-EB-50-2300 (Pre-revised) Rs. 4500-125-7000(Revised)	Selection.	Not exceeding 35 years (Relaxable for Government servants by5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions issued bythe Government).	No
2.	Subject Officer/ Assistant Station Fire Officer	6 (1996) Subject to variation dependent on workload. (18)2000	Group 'C' (Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted).	Rs. 1320-30-1560-EB-40-2040 (Pre-revised) Rs. 4000-100-6000-(Revised)	Selection.	Not exceeding 35 years (Relaxable for Government servants by5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions issued bythe Government).	No
3.	Leading Fireman	12 (1996) Subject to variation dependent on work-load.	Group 'C' (Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted).	Rs. 975-25-1150-EB-30-1660 (Prerevised) Rs. 3200-85-4900-(Revised)	Selection.	Not applicable	No
4.	Watch Room Operator	17 (1996) Subject to variation dependent on workload.	Group 'C' (Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted).	Rs. 950-20-1150-EB-25-1400 (Prerevised) Rs.3050-75-3950-80-4590 (Revised)	Selection.	Not exceeding 35 years (Relaxable for Government servantsupto 5 years in accordance with the instructions or ordersissued by the Government).	No
5.	Fireman	130 (1996) Subject to variation dependent on workload.	Group 'D' (Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted).	Rs. 950-20-1150-EB-25-1400(Prerevised) 3050-4590 (Revised).Note:The Present Fireman possessing qualificationless than S.S.C. shall continue to draw pay in the scale of Rs.825-15-EB-20-1200 (Pre-revised) 2750-4400 (revised).		Not exceeding 35 years (Relaxable for Government servants by5 years in accordance with the orders or instructions issued bythe Government).	No
6.	Driver Operator	12 (1996) Subject to variation dependent on workload.	Group 'C' (Non-Ministerial, Non-Gazetted).	Rs. 975-25-1150-EB-30-1660 (Pre-revised) 3200-85-4900(Revised)	Selection.	Not exceeding 35 years (Relaxable for Government servantsupto 5 years in accordance with the instructions or ordersissued by the Government).	No

Educational and other qualifications requiredfor direct recruits	Whether age & educational qualificationsprescribed for the direct recruits will apply in the case ofpromotees	Period of probation,	Method of recruitment, whether by directrecruitment or by promotions or by deputation/transfer/contractand percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods	In case of recruitment by promotion/ deputation/transfer, grades from which promotion/ deputation/ transfer isto be made	If a D. P. C. exists, what is its composition	Circumstances in which Goa Public ServiceCommission is to be consulted in making recruitment
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
Essential:(1) Must possess at least thefollowing minimum physical standards:(a) Heightwithout boots or shoes-165 cms.(b) Chest(Normal)-79 cms.(c) Chest(Expanded)- 84 cms.(d) Chest(Expansion)- 5 cms.(e) Abilityto run a distance of 100 metres with a load of approximately 50kgs. in a minute or 100 metres run in 12 to 13 seconds andcapable of climbing a rope or a vertical pipe to a height of 3metres to 6 metres from the ground.(2) Must be certified to possessthe visual standards specified below without glasses:(i) DistantRight Left vision eye eye 6/6 6/6 6/6 (Snellen)(ii) Near 0.50.5 vision (Snellen) Each eye must have a full field vision.(iii) Colourblindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eyelids shallbe deemed to be a disqualification.Educational qualifications:(3) Degree of a recognisedUniversity or(4) Should have undergone andpassed both Sub- Officers and Station Officer's course.(5) Knowledge of Konkani.Note:- Candidates will be required to pass thedepartmental examination on completion of initial training ofsix months during the period of probation. In the event of thecandidate's failure to pass the departmental examination/test,his services are liable to be terminated. Desirable: Degree inScience of a recognised University or equivalent	Age:NoEducational qualifications:To the extent as indicatedin Column No. 11.	2 years	By promotion, failing which by direct recruitment.	Promotion:Sub-Officer with 5 years regular service in the grade. Heshould possess the Sub-Officers Course Certificate failing whichpass the Station Fire Officers departmental test for StationFire Officer.	Group 'C' D.P.C.	N.A.
Essential:(1) Must possess at least thefollowing minimum physical standards:(a) Heightwithout boots or shoes- 165 cms.(b) Chest(Normal)- 79 cms.(c) Chest(Expanded)- 84 cms.(d) Chest(Expansion)- 5 cms.(e) Abilityto run a distance of 100 metres with a load of approximately 50kgs. In a minute or 100 metres run in 12 to 13 seconds andcapable of climbing a rope or a vertical pipe to a height of 3metres to 6 metres from the ground.(2) Must be certified to possessthe visual standards specified below without glasses:(i) DistantRight Left vision eye eye 6/6 6/6 6/6 (Snellen)(ii) Near 0.50.5 vision (Snellen) Each eye must have a full field vision.(iii) Colourblindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eye or lids ofeither eye shall be deemed to be a disqualification.Educational qualifications:(3) Std. XII or equivalentqualification preferably in Science or Engineering subjects froma recognized institution.(4) Knowledge of Konkani.Note:- (i) Candidates willbe required to pass the departmental examination on completionof initial training of six months and Sub-Officer's course fromthe National Fire Service College, Nagpur, during the period ofprobation. However, preference will be given to those candidateswho have undergone and successfully completed the Sub-Officer'sCourse at the National Fire Service College, Nagpur.(ii) Those who have completed andpassed the Sub-officers Course shall have to only attend andpass the departmental physical efficiency test and will beexempted from 6 months training. He should be able to readKonkani/ /Marathi.(iii) In the event of acandidate's failure to pass the departmental test during theperiod of probation, his service is liable for termination.Desirable:Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.	Age:NoQls.:To the extent as indicated in Column No. 11.	2 years	By promotion, failing which by transfer on deputation failingboth by direct recruitment.	Promotion:Leading Fireman with 5 yearsregular service in the grade and possessing the S.S.C.qualification and have successfully passed the departmentaltest.Transfer on deputation:Officers of the Police Department in the State of Goa holdinganalogous posts on regular basis and possessing the educationalqualifications prescribed for direct recruits in column (7).	Group 'C' D.P.C.	N.A.
Not applicable	N.A.	2 years	By promotion or transfer	Promotion:Fireman/ Watch-room Operator/ Driver Operator with 3 yearsregular service in the grade. They should pass the departmentaltest/examination before promotion.	Group 'C' D.P.C.	N.A.
Essential:(1) Must possess at least thefollowing minimum physical standards:(a) Heightwithout boots or shoes- 165 cms.(b) Chest(Normal)- 79 cms.(c) Chest(Expanded)- 84 cms.(d) Chest(Expansion)- 5 cms.(e) Abilityto run a distance of 100 yards with a load of 50 kgs. in aminute or 100 metres run in 12 to 13 seconds and also capable ofclimbing a rope or a vertical pipe to a height of 8' to 10' fromthe ground.(2) Must be certified to possessthe visual standards specified below without glasses:(i) DistantRight Left vision eye eye 6/6 6/6 6/6 (Snellen)(ii) Near 0.50.5 vision (Snellen)(iii) Colourblindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eye or lids ofeither eye shall be deemed to be a disqualification.(3)Educational qualifications:(i) S.S.C. orequivalent qualification.(ii) I. T. I.(Wireless) Certificate recognized by the Board.(iii)Knowledge of Konkani.Note:- (i) Will be requiredto pass the departmental examination on completion of theinitial training of six months during the probationary period.In case of failure, one more chance will be given after twomonths. The services of the candidate failing to pass theDepartmental Examination on 2nd attempt are liable fortermination.(ii) During the training period, if a candidate is foundabsent for more than 21 days, the competent authority may or maynot allow him to continue the aforesaid training and he may bedirected to attent the next training course and theproportionate cost of the said training attended shall berecovered from him in instalments.	Age:N. A.Qualification:N. A.	2 years	Direct recruitment.	Not applicable	Group 'C' D.P.C.	N. A.
Essential:(1) Must possess at least thefollowing minimum physical standards:(a) Heightwithout boots or shoes- 165 cms.(b) Chest(Normal)- 79 cms.(c) Chest(Expanded)- 84 cms.(d) Chest(Expansion)- 5 cms.(e) Abilityto run a distance of 100 metres with a load of approximately 50kgs. in a minute or 100 metres run in 12 to 13 seconds andcapable of climbing a rope or a vertical pipe to a height of 3metres to 4 metres from the ground.(2) Must be certified to possessthe visual standards specified below without glasses:(i) DistantRight Left vision eye eye 6/6 6/6 6/6 (Snellen)(ii) Near 0.50.5 vision (Snellen)(iii) Colourblindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eye or eye lidsof either eye shall be deemed to be a disqualification.(3) S.S.C. or equivalentqualification.(4) Knowledge of Konkani.Note:- (i) will be requiredto pass the departmental examination on completion of theinitial training of six months during the probationary period.In case of failure, one more chance will be given after twomonths. The services of the Candidate failing to pass theDepartmental Examination on 2nd attempt are liable fortermination.(ii) During the training period, if a candidate is foundabsent for more than 21 days, the competent authority may or maynot allow him to continue the aforesaid training and that he maybe directed to attent the next training course and theproportionate cost of the said training attended shall berecoverable from him in instalments.	N. A.	2 years	Direct recruitment.	Not applicable	N. A.	N. A.
Essential:(1) Must possess at least thefollowing minimum physical standards:(a) Heightwithout boots or shoes- 165 cms.(b) Chest(Normal)- 79 cms.(c) Chest(Expanded)- 84 cms.(d) Chest(Expansion)- 5 cms.(e) Abilityto run a distance of 100 metres with a load of approximately 50kgs. in one minute or 100 metres run in 12 to 13 seconds andcapable of climbing a rope or a vertical pipe to a height of 3metres to 6 metres from the ground.(2) Must be certified to possessthe visual standards specified below without glasses:(i) DistantRight Left Vision eye eye 6/6 6/6 6/6 (Snellen)(ii) Near 0.50.5 vision (Snellen)(iii) Colourblindness, squint or any morbid condition of the eyes or the eyelids shall be deemed to be a disqualification.(3) S.S.C. or equivalentqualification.(4) Driving licence for heavyvehicles.(5) Unblemished experience of atleast two years in the line.(6) Knowledge of Konkani.Note:- (i) Will be requiredto pass the departmental examination on completion of theinitial training of six months during the period of probation.In case of failure, one more chance will be given after twomonths. The services of the Candidate failing to pass theDepartmental Examination shall be terminated forthwith.(ii) During the training period, if a candidate is foundabsent for more than 21 (twenty-one) days, the competentauthority may or may not allow him to continue the aforesaidtraining and that he may be directed to attend the next trainingCourse and the proportionate cost of the said training attendedshall be recovered from him in instalments.	Age:NoQls:To the extent as indicated in Column 11.	2 years	By promotion failing which by direct recruitment.	Promotion:Fireman with 2 years regular service in the grade andpossessing a driving licence for heavy vehicles.	Group 'C' D.P.C.	N. A.

Appendix - VIList of places and trades for which no objection certificate from the Fire Service is necessary

	Serial number and purpose for which licence,permission or registration is required	Remarks
	1	2
(1)	Large hotels, Restaurants, Bakeries and eating houses wherethe rental value of the building exceeds. Rs. 1,500/-	...
(2)	Fish oil-machine power	...
(3)	Other oil-machine power	...
(4)	Boiling camphor or oil by machine power	...
(5)	Manufacture of ice	...
(6)	Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing, preparing ormanufacturing by any process whatever	...
(7)	Ammunition	...
(8)	Chlorate mixture	...
(9)	Explosive (Storing)	...
(10)	Fulminate of mercury	...
(11)	Gun cotton	...
(12)	Gun powder	...
(13)	Nitro-compound	...
(14)	Nitro-glycerine	...
(15)	Nitro-mixture	...
(16)	Fire-works preparing or manufacturing or storing	...
(17)	Manufacture of crackers	...
(18)	Camphor	...
(19)	Saltpetre	...
(20)	Sulphur (including melting)	...
(21)	Fire works	...
(22)	Matches	...
(23)	Flax	...
(24)	Hemp	...
(25)	Jute	...
(26)	Skins	...
(27)	Gas	...
(28)	Chemical preparations carbolic acid, Hydrochloric acid,Nitric acid, pyritic acid, Sulphuric acid, caustic potash,caustic soda, chemical fertilizers, Benzol, Bromoform,Chloroform, Iodoform, Glycerine, Acetone, Nitro, Nitro,Perchloride or Mercury, Chloride or potash, etc., etc.	...
(29)	Cigars and Cigarettes	...
(30)	Beedies	...
(31)	Manufacturing articles from which offensive or unwholesomesmell, fumes, dust or noise arise (Kumkums)	...
(32)	Carpentry and cabinet making	...
(33)	Printing, composing, binding, etc.	Where Lino type or other allied machines are used such asmono-type, wherein the process of melting and casting isinvolved or using above 10 horse power of motor.
(34)	Storing, dumping, curing, cleansing, etc.	Where licence fee is levied Rs. 200/- and above for storageof cycle tyres and tubes above 500.
(35)	Steam engines and Boilers to construct or establish anyfactory workshop or work place in which it is proposed to employsteam power, water power or other mechanical power or electricpower	...
(36)	Using for any industrial purpose fuel or machine power	Exceeding 20 horse power.
(37)	Baling presses	For each baling press worked by machine power.
(38)	Cinema studio	...
(39)	Combustible material storage	For storing celluloid, celluloid goods and othercombustibles.
(40)	Cinematographic films-Storing, transporting, handling,examining, repairing and exhibiting	...
(41)	Storing ordinary Camera Roll Films and X-Ray films	...
(42)	Petroleum products-Storing, packing, pressing, cleansing,preparing or manufacturing by any process whatsoevernon-dangerous petroleum (between 76°F and 150°F)	When the quantity to be stored exceeds 1000 lbs. or 2200 kgs.
(43)	(I) Non-dangerous Petroleum	...
	(a) Kerosene oil	...
	(b) Mineral Turpentine	...
	(c) Powerline (Power kero)	...
	(d) Furnace oil	...
	(e) Vapourising oil	...
	(f) Aviation turbine fuel 650	...
	(g) Mobile power oil, etc.	...
	(II) Heavy Petroleum	...
	(a) High speed diesel oil(H.S.B.)	...
	(b) Light diesel oil (L.D.O.)	...
	(c) Furnace oil	...
	(d) Tea drier oil	...
	(e) Grease, etc.	...
	(III) Heavy oil (A)	...
	(a) Lubricating oils	...
	(b) Vaseline	...
	(c) Petroleum Jellies	...
	(d) White oils	...
	(e) Grease, etc.
(44)	Dyes (Vegetable or chemical)- Storing, selling, keeping, etc.
(45)	Paper (Printing, writing, including news print paper, cardboards, etc.) storing, selling in retail or wholesale	For each place 250 lbs for and 550 kgs. and above
(46)	Silk (Rayon, Nylon, etc.) manufactured by any processwhatever	...
(47)	Silk (Rayon, Nylon, etc., Waste or soiled)-storing, sellingin retail or wholesale	...
(48)	Cloth (textiles, cotton, garments, dress, apparels, etc.)storing, selling in retail or wholesale, manufacturing by anyprocess whatsoever	By powerlooms
(49)	Rubber (goods such as sheet, cloth, toys, shoes, etc.)manufacturing by any process whatsoever	By machine power
(50)	Studio-Cinemas, etc.; Cinema Houses, equipped withreproducing of sound with amplifiers, by projectors where publicare admitted for amusement, entertainment, etc.	...
(51)	Fertilizers (Chemical preparation of any kind)-Manufacturing,packing, mixing, pressing, selling or storing in retail orwholesale	...
(52)	Paints (including distemper, varnish, spirit, linseed oils,polishes, etc.) Manufacturing, mixing, packing, pressing,cleansing by any process whatsoever	...
(53)	Paints (including distemper, varnish, spirit, linseed oils,polishes, etc.) storing, selling in retail or wholesale	...
(54)	Metals-melting, lead, beating, breaking, hammering, casting,etc. metals	Not applicable for beating Gold
(55)	Automobile shops-repairing, building, assembling-By powercleansing, etc. automobiles	...

[Appendix-VII] [Substituted by Amendment Rules, 2001, published in the O. G. Sr. No. 7 dated 17th May, 2001.]Rates to be charged for services of all types beyond the limits of jurisdiction

Sr. No.	Description	Charges Operator
(1)	Copying charges of Fire Reports	Rs. 25/- (Below Rupees five lakhs) Rs. 100/- (Rupees fivelakhs and above).
(2)	Pumping job	Fees for pumping job by appliances shall be Rs. 200/- perhour or part thereof and distance covered from station and back@ Rs. 5/- per km.
(3)	Hiring fire equipment/appliances	Rs. 500/- per hour or part thereof and Rs. 15/- per km., fordistance covered from station and back
(4)	Hiring turn table ladder/hudraulic platform	Rs. 1500/- per hour or part thereof and distance, coveredfrom Station and back @ Rs. 15/- per km.
(5)	Stand-by charges for appliances	Rs. 1000/- per day or part thereof and distance covered fromstation and back @ Rs. 25/- per km.
(6)	Attending calls outside the State.	(a) Rs. 1000/- per call perappliance and Rs. 50/- per km. or part thereof.(b) Pumping fees of Rs. 500/- per hour or part thereof.
(7)	Charges for imparting training in Elementary Fire Fight	(a) Rs. 287/- per trainee per month for Government sponsoredcandidates.
(8)	No Objection Certificate	Rs. 100/- per NOC per year.
	Charges for-
	(a) Restaurants, Bakeries, Eating houses, where the seatingcapacity does not exceed 50 persons
	(b) Fire works less than 50 pounds, Saw Mills, Non-dangerousPetroleum less than 5000 kgs. And LPG/ING less than 100 kgs.	Rs. 100/- per occupancy.
	(c) (i) Buildings over 14.2 metres in height	Rs. 5/- per square metre built up area of the occupancy.
	(ii) Factories & Establishments where electric metercapacity exceed 5HP and above
	(iii) Shipyard and workshops
	(iv) Tank Farms or Petroleum products/P.O.L. dispensingoutlets
	(v) Flammable Gas Godown/LPG Gas Godown
	(vi) Godowns and warehouses
	(vii) Public places like Exhibition halls, Entertainmentplaces, dancing halls, Theatres, Assembly halls, Sea port,Airport, Railway Stations, Bus Stations, Stadia, etc.
	(viii) Educational and Institutional Places.
	(ix) Hotels, Restaurants, where seating/lodging capacityexceeds 50 persons.
	(x) Storage places of hazardous and flammable goods.

The following posts are existing in the Goa State Fire Force.

Class of	Category	Designation of the post	No. of posts
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
II	IV	Firemen	161
II	III	Watch Room Operator	17
II	II	Driver Operator	54
II	I	Leading Fireman	38
I	II	Assistant Station Fire Officer/Sub-Officer	18
I	I	Station Fire Officer	11
		Assistant Divisional Officer	1
		Divisional Officer	1
		Director of Fire and Emergency Services	1

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