Ankara Metropolitan Municipality to Hire 300 Firefighters! According to the announcement from the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, 300 firefighter positions will be filled for candidates who scored at least 55 on the KPSS exam. The municipality specified the required KPSS scores for the open positions as follows:
- For 100 firefighter positions: minimum KPSS score of 55,
- For 200 firefighter positions: minimum KPSS score of 60.
These score requirements are the primary conditions. In addition to KPSS scores, applicants must meet other general and special requirements set by the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality. Applications open on Monday, March 30, 2020, and all application procedures must be completed at Ankara Metropolitan Municipality by Friday, April 3, 2020, at the latest.
What Are the Application Requirements for Firefighter Recruitment at Ankara Metropolitan Municipality?
The following conditions apply to candidates applying for the 300 firefighter positions:
- Meet the education requirement for the announced firefighter positions and have obtained the required score in the 2018 KPSS exam corresponding to that education level.
- Height and weight requirements (measured barefoot and without shoes): males must be at least 167 cm, females at least 160 cm. The difference between height (measured in meters) and weight must not exceed ±10 kg. Candidates must be under 30 years of age on the application date.
- Be medically fit for the working conditions of a fire department, with no claustrophobia, fear of confined spaces, or fear of heights.
- Candidates who graduated from associate degree programs in Firefighting and Fire Safety or Civil Defense and Firefighting must possess at least a Class C driver’s license issued under the provisions of the Highway Traffic Law dated 13.10.1983 and numbered 2918, as required by the needs of the fire department.
- Candidates who graduated from secondary education programs in the Firefighting and Fire Safety field or its branches must possess at least a Class B driver’s license issued under the provisions of the Highway Traffic Law dated 13.10.1983 and numbered 2918, as required by the needs of the fire department.
What Documents Are Required for Firefighter Applications to Ankara Metropolitan Municipality?
The following documents must be attached to the firefighter application form:
- Copy of identity card or national ID.
- Original driver’s license or a notarized copy (copies can be certified by the municipality if the original is presented).
- KPSS result document printed from the ÖSYM website with verification code.
- Original diploma or graduation certificate or a notarized copy (copies can be certified by the municipality if the original is presented).
- For graduates of foreign schools, original equivalency certificate or notarized copy (copies can be certified by the municipality if the original is presented).
- Declaration of no military obligation (for those subject to conscription).
- Declaration stating no condition that would prevent continuous performance of duties.
- Two biometric photos.
- Criminal record certificate.
Applicants should ensure all documents are complete and submitted within the application period. Meeting the listed criteria and providing accurate documentation are essential for consideration in the recruitment process.