LPSSRB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 17 Sweeper/Safaiwala, Fireman and More Posts

The operational schedule for the recruitment drive is listed below:

A total of 17 vacancies have been notified across four distinct posts in the Ladakh Fire and Rescue Service. The post-wise and category-wise distribution of vacancies is given below as per the approved operative roster: Horizontal reservation provides 20% for Ex-Agniveers and 6% for Ex-Servicemen. The provision of 4% horizontal reservation for Outstanding Sportspersons (OSP) has not been applied due to unavailability of posts.

LPSSRB Category-wise Vacancy 2026

A candidate applying for any advertised post must possess a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Ladakh issued by the competent authority. The prescribed educational qualification and driving licence must have been acquired on or before the last date fixed for submission of online application forms. Candidates whose qualifying examination result has been declared on or before the cut-off date and who are declared passed may also be considered, subject to production of documentary evidence. Physical Measurement Test (PMT) standards apply to Fireman, Fireman Driver, and Fireman Ministerial: Male Candidates: Height: 162 cm minimum; Chest: 81 cm unexpanded minimum, 85 cm expanded minimum. Female Candidates: Height: 152 cm minimum. Only candidates qualifying the PMT are permitted to appear in the PET. Events are conducted in the following qualifying order: Event 1 - Long Race:

The age limit shall be reckoned as on 01.01.2026. The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation certificate shall be accepted for determining age eligibility. Permissible age relaxations under the applicable recruitment rules are as follows:

Age Relaxation

The pay levels for the advertised positions are structured as follows:

The application fee must be paid online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI on the Recruitment Application Software (RAS) when submitting the online application form. Applications received without the prescribed fee shall not be considered valid and will be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances, nor shall it be adjusted against any other examination or selection. Candidates who made excess payment are advised to apply to the Board with documentary evidence for a refund.

The selection process consists of the following sequential stages: Physical Standard Test (PST): Qualifying in nature. Physical Endurance Test (PET): Qualifying in nature. Scrutiny of original documents/testimonials: Qualifying in nature. Computer Test / Driving Test / Trade Test: 50 marks for Fireman Ministerial (Computer Test, 35 wpm typing speed with 90% accuracy; failing disqualifies from further process); 50 marks for Fireman Driver (Driving Test); maximum of 100 marks for Sweeper/Safaiwala (Trade Test, no written exam will be conducted). Written Examination: 100 marks for Fireman and Fireman Driver. For Fireman, the general select list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Examination. For Fireman Driver, marks obtained in the driving test (50 marks) are added to the marks obtained in the written examination.

The written examination for Fireman and Fireman Driver will be conducted either as an OMR Based Test or Computer Based Test or Tablet Based Test. The question standard is approximately Matriculation level. The paper comprises objective/MCQ type questions, carrying 1 mark each. The question paper will be in English only. There is no negative marking.

The indicative syllabus for the written examination covers the following topics: General Knowledge (60 Marks): Current affairs related to national and international issues; Awareness of the events and developments in society; India - History, Freedom Movement, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity and Constitution; Awards and Honours (General awareness and current affairs); Sports (General awareness and current affairs); Gender and Weaker Sections (Sensitivity and general awareness); Environmental issues concerning India and World at large; Common Abbreviations; Current Technological Developments in India; Ladakh (History, Art, Culture, Geography and Current Affairs). Reasoning (15 Marks): Analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualisation, spatial orientation, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, coding-decoding, non-verbal serie

Candidates may edit their particulars in the online application form after initial submission until the last date for submission (08-11-2026) by logging in with their registered mobile number. However, the Date of Birth and Category fields cannot be edited after submission. Some other fields may also not be editable once submitted.

Candidates qualifying the PET must produce the following original documents along with self-attested copies during document scrutiny: Matriculation/10th certificate Domicile Certificate of UT of Ladakh Category Certificate (SC, ST, ALC, EWS) Educational qualification certificate (10th/12th/10+2 marksheet) Ex-Agniveer certificate/documents, if applicable Driving Licence (LMV with TRANS), if applicable for Fireman Driver Discharge certificate in case of Ex-Servicemen No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned Head of Department for in-service government candidates Any other document required under the applicable rules/orders Valid Photo-ID proof containing full date of birth (Aadhaar card/printout of e-Aadhaar, Voter ID card, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, College/University ID Card, or Employer's ID Card Govt./PSU/Private) Two recent passport-size colour photographs (the same

Official contact email for the recruitment board is [email protected] . A candidate applying for the advertised posts must possess a valid Domicile Certificate of the Union Territory of Ladakh. A person appointed to the service shall be liable to serve anywhere in the Union Territory of Ladakh, or at such other place as may be specified by the Administration. Candidates who resign within the prescribed period shall be liable to refund training expenses/pay and allowances as prescribed under the applicable rules/orders. The recruitment process will be conducted at Leh and Kargil examination centres as opted by the candidate. Centre change requests will not be permitted after closure of the application process. Applicants are advised to submit only one application; duplicate applications will be rejected. Admit cards will not be sent by post and must be downloaded from the Ladakh Police of