Tamil NaduSunday, 21 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu to recruit fireman drivers directly under TNFRS rules amendment
Tamil Nadu will amend rules to recruit fireman drivers directly into TNFRS through the Uniformed Services Recruitment Board.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, the Tamil Nadu government decided to amend the rules for the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services (TNFRS) Department so that fireman drivers can be recruited directly through the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board, with a 4:1 ratio between direct recruitment and promotion.
Key specifics
- The post of fireman driver will be filled by direct recruitment and promotion.
- The direct recruitment-to-promotion ratio is 4:1.
- TNFRS has about 8,100 officers and personnel across 384 stations.
- Nearly 980 fire and rescue vehicles operate across Tamil Nadu.
- In 2025, TNFRS received 23,043 fire calls and 1,54,634 rescue calls.
Exam lens
TNPSC administration and service rules question type: TNFRS, 4:1 ratio, 384 stations, 8,100 personnel, 2025 fire calls and rescue calls are the key facts.