Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has announced the recruitment of 172 Assistant Fireman posts under its Fire Services Department, opening a way for aspirants to enter Municipal Government Jobs in Gujarat. The notification outlines a systematic selection process combining physical fitness tests and academic weightage, with emphasis on fitness standards and basic academic qualifications required for operational fire service duties.Applications will be submitted online through the official Ahmedabad City Recruitment Portal, the last date of May 14th, 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Candidates need to check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, as the recruitment process involves category-wise reservation and physical criteria applicable to all applicants.Distribution of posts in all categoriesThe posts are divided into reservation categories including 69 posts for General, 17 for Economically Weaker Sections, 45 for SEBC or OBC candidates, 16 for Scheduled Castes and 25 for Scheduled Tribes applicants, totaling 172 posts, of which 24 posts are reserved for eligible candidates for Division.Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Fireman PostOnly male candidates are eligible. Minimum height is 165 cm and minimum weight is 50 kg. Chest measurement should be 76 cm normal and 81 cm with at least 5 cm expansion. Vision should be 6/6 without glasses, with no color blindness or astigmatism. Candidates should be free from flat feet, knock knees, pigeon chest or other physical defects.Academic merit and weightage systemMinimum qualification is SSC pass. Merit calculation is based on several weighted components. SSC marks convert to 100 maximum. HSC contains 25 marks. An engineering diploma or degree provides 40 to 50 marks depending on the branch preference in mechanical, automobile or electrical streams. Fire related courses like ITI Fireman, Fire Technology Diploma or Fire Engineering degree carry 25 to 100 marks. NCC certificates carry 10 marks for A, 15 for B and 25 for C. Basic computer knowledge as CCC provides 10 marks.Selection process and application procedureSelection includes a physical performance test covering long jump, high jump, running and swimming events with performance-based scoring. The final merit PET score is calculated by combining the academic weightage. Shortlisted candidates undergo medical examination for vision and physical criteria. Applications must be submitted online through the official portal with document upload, fee payment and final confirmation of submission.
