About the role
The Emergency Services Department, Government of Punjab, invites applications for Rescue 1122 staff in districts and for field workers at its headquarters and academy. There are 310 positions across four roles.
Appointments are temporary. These posts are non-transferable and do not confer any right to regularization. Pay will follow the Government Notification/Policy.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Positions | Project pay scale |
|---|
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | 32 | PPS-3 |
| Fire DERT Rescuer (FDR) | 140 | PPS-3 |
| Rescue Driver (LTV) | 113 | PPS-2 |
| Field Worker (FW), Headquarters and Academy | 25 | PPS-1 |
The district allocation is as follows:
| District | EMT | FDR | Rescue Driver (LTV) |
|---|
| Bahawalnagar | 8 | 1 | — |
| Bahawalpur | — | 14 | — |
| Bhakkar | — | — | 1 |
| Chakwal | — | 24 | 6 |
| Chiniot | — | — | — |
| Faisalabad | 1 | — | — |
| Gujranwala | 2 | 11 | 17 |
| Gujrat | 4 | 19 | 12 |
| Hafizabad | 1 | — | 1 |
| Jhelum | — | 12 | 8 |
| Khanewal | — | — | 1 |
| Khushab | — | 18 | 7 |
| Layyah | — | 1 | — |
| Mianwali | — | 1 | — |
| Murree | 4 | — | 3 |
| Muzaffargarh | — | 9 | 1 |
| Nankana Sahib | — | — | 2 |
| Narowal | 4 | — | 18 |
| Okara | — | — | — |
| Pakpattan | — | — | 1 |
| Rahim Yar Khan | 1 | — | 1 |
| Rawalpindi | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| Sahiwal | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sargodha | — | 25 | 2 |
| Sheikhupura | — | 1 | — |
| Sialkot | 4 | — | 18 |
| Toba Tek Singh | — | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility
- Emergency Medical Technician: Nursing or paramedical degree or diploma, with second division, from a recognized board, council or university. Age: 20–30 years.
- Fire DERT Rescuer: Diploma of Associate Engineering in Chemical, Electronics, Mining, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Telecommunication or Architecture, with second division, from a recognized institution. Age: 20–30 years.
- Rescue Driver (LTV): Secondary School Certificate, with second division, from a recognized board and a valid LTV licence. Age: 20–30 years.
- Field Worker: Secondary School Certificate, with second division, from a recognized board, with basic electrical or cooking skills and a certificate from NAVTTC. Age: 20–30 years.
There is no relaxation in age or qualifications for army or civilian applicants. If applications are numerous, applicants meeting preferred or enhanced criteria will be considered.
Candidates with eyesight below 6/6 in either eye without glasses, colour blindness, a BMI of 30 or above, or Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV or a positive RPR result will be shortlisted out at any stage.
Preference will be given to candidates taller than 5 feet 6 inches. The minimum chest measurement is 33 inches. Local residents, as established by their CNIC, will receive preference. A 5% minority quota and a 15% female quota are reserved. Transgender candidates may also apply.
Eligibility must be supported by documents. Documents are accepted provisionally, and appointment is subject to document verification, police verification, successful completion of training and clearance by the medical board constituted by the Government of Punjab.
How to apply
Apply online through the Central Testing Service (CTS) website at www.ctspak.com. The application link is also available on the Emergency Services Department website at www.rescue.gov.pk. Send the application forms by post to Central Testing Service by the closing date.
Postal address: Central Testing Service, 414, F2 Floor, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg III, Lahore.
Only completely filled applications meeting all criteria will be accepted. Candidates must apply for only one suitable post. However, the Recruitment Committee may recommend an appropriate candidate for another suitable post. The department may increase or decrease the number of positions according to availability.
Written, psychological, physical and skill tests will be held at designated places. Lists of qualifying candidates will appear on the CTS and Emergency Services Department websites after each stage. Recruitment communication will take place through these websites.
Final interviews will be held at Emergency Services Headquarters, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore. At interview, candidates must submit a medical report from a government teaching hospital or DHQ hospital covering height, weight, chest, eyesight and physical deformities, together with laboratory tests for Hepatitis B and C, HIV and RPR.
For complaints and queries, email query@ctspak.com or call/message 042-35755548 or 0300-0532200. The latter number is also available on WhatsApp.
Candidature, selection or appointment may be cancelled at any stage of recruitment or training, including after appointment, if any information is found to be missing, false or forged.
Important dates
- Last date for online applications and submission of application forms by post: 05 December 2026.
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