Overview
Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation has issued the BMC Fire Department Practical Test Result 2026 for Fireman cum Driver, Fire Technician, Fireman, Senior Fireman and Sub Fire Officer cadres. The practical tests were conducted from July 27 to July 31, 2026, and candidates can now check their candidate or roll numbers in the official qualified list. The consolidated number of vacancies has not been restated in the practical-test result notice.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) |
| Post Name | Fireman cum Driver, Fire Technician, Fireman, Senior Fireman and Sub Fire Officer |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the result notice |
| Application Mode | Online through OJAS |
| Official Website | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | July 27 to July 31, 2026 — Practical Test |
| Result Date | 2026 — exact date not specified |
Candidates should note that the result PDF is arranged cadre-wise and contains the candidate numbers of those who qualified in the practical test. Inclusion in the list should not automatically be treated as a final appointment unless the corporation separately confirms completion of all selection formalities.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The required qualification varied by post under the original recruitment advertisement. Applicants were generally required to possess the following credentials, subject to the exact cadre-wise conditions:
- Fireman and Fireman cum Driver: Class 10 or an equivalent recognised qualification, along with the prescribed fire-service training or certification.
- Fireman cum Driver: A valid driving licence of the required category and relevant driving experience, wherever prescribed.
- Fire Technician: ITI, diploma or another recognised technical qualification in the relevant trade.
- Senior Fireman: Required school-level qualification, fire-service training and prescribed professional experience.
- Sub Fire Officer: Relevant fire-service, fire engineering or officer-level qualification from a recognised institution, with experience where required.
- Candidates must refer to the original cadre-wise advertisement before making any claim regarding eligibility.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits were applicable separately for each cadre.
- Age was calculated as on the cut-off date stated in the original advertisement.
- Relaxation for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, SEBC, EWS, women, persons with disabilities and other eligible categories was applicable under Gujarat government rules.
- The practical-test result does not revise the age conditions fixed during the application process.
Fees
- Application fees, if applicable, were payable online during the original registration period.
- Category-wise fee details are not repeated in the practical-test result notice.
- Candidates should use the original recruitment notification for fee, exemption and payment information.
- No fee is required merely to download or check the result PDF.
Selection Process
- Application scrutiny or preliminary assessment: Online applications were checked against the post-wise educational, age and experience requirements. A written examination or other preliminary assessment may have been used where prescribed.
- Practical test: Eligible candidates appeared for the cadre-specific practical test held between July 27 and July 31, 2026. The published PDF lists candidates who qualified at this stage.
- Document verification and final selection: Shortlisted candidates may be called for verification of educational certificates, licences, fire-service credentials, caste certificates and experience documents before the final merit or appointment list is issued.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment is already closed. However, candidates checking the result or following future BMC Fire Department recruitment can use these practical steps:
- Visit the official OJAS portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Open the relevant section for notices, results or Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation recruitment.
- Select the notice for the BMC Fire Department Practical Test Result 2026.
- Download the cadre-wise PDF for Fireman cum Driver, Fire Technician, Fireman, Senior Fireman or Sub Fire Officer.
- Use the PDF search function and enter the exact candidate number or roll number printed on the admit card.
- Check the cadre heading carefully, as candidate numbers for different posts may appear in separate sections or files.
- Save the PDF and take a printout for future document verification.
- Candidates shortlisted for the next stage should keep original educational certificates, photo identification, driving licence, technical credentials and category documents ready.
For future applications, candidates should complete OJAS registration, enter accurate personal and qualification details, upload documents in the prescribed format, pay the applicable fee and retain the final submitted application form.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the BMC Fire Department practical test conducted?
The practical test was held from July 27 to July 31, 2026 for five Fire Department cadres.
2. How can I check whether I have qualified?
Download the official result PDF from OJAS and search for your candidate number or roll number under the relevant cadre.
3. Does appearing in the qualified list guarantee appointment?
No. Qualified candidates may still need to complete document verification and any other formalities required before publication of the final selection or appointment list.
