Ex-Servicemen Civil Defence Volunteers (NCO & Below) - Disaster Response Team - 2026

Registration Open Till Aug 05, 2026 Or Maximum Recuitment Strength
Skills Required: Disaster Response & Relief Operations Driving Swimming Mountaineering IT & Digital Communication Medical / First Aid Boat Handling Dog Handling Drone Operation Radio Communication Operation JCB / Crane Operation Fire Safety GIS / Remote Sensing
Job Description

The Civil Defence, Govt. of West Bengal will engage Ex-Servicemen (NCO & Below) on a contractual basis.
ESM must be physically and mentally fit for Disaster Management duties.


Post Details
  • Post: Civil Defence Volunteer (Ex-Servicemen)
  • Eligibility: Ex-Servicemen (NCO & Below Rank)
  • Age Limit: Preferably below 50 years as on 01.08.2026
  • Engagement Type: Contractual

District-wise Recruitment Strength
District Strength
Kolkata 100
Kalimpong 25
Darjeeling 25
South 24 Parganas 50

Special Preference Criteria
  • Darjeeling & Kalimpong: Personnel fit for hill rescue operations will be preferred. Preference may be given to Gorkha, Limbu, Lepcha, and other hill tribe candidates.
  • South 24 Parganas : Swimming skills and water rescue capability are desirable.

Remuneration & Benefits
  • Monthly Honorarium: ₹25,000/- per month