Tamil NaduWednesday, 17 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu to recruit fireman drivers directly under TNFRS with 4:1 ratio
Tamil Nadu will amend rules to recruit fireman drivers directly into TNFRS, with a 4:1 ratio between direct recruitment and promotion.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, Tamil Nadu decided to amend the rules for fireman driver posts in the Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services (TNFRS), allowing direct recruitment through the Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board.
Key specifics
- The recruitment ratio for fireman driver posts will be 4:1 between direct recruitment and promotion.
- TNFRS has about 8,100 officers and personnel operating through 384 stations across the State.
- Around 980 fire and rescue vehicles operate across Tamil Nadu.
- In 2025, the department received 23,043 fire calls and saved property worth ₹691 crore.
- In 2025, TNFRS received 1,54,634 rescue calls and saved 3,214 human lives.
Exam lens
TNPSC governance and state services question: TNFRS, direct recruitment, 4:1 ratio, 8,100 personnel, 384 stations, 2025 fire calls and rescue calls — remember why the State changed the appointment method.