Rescue 1122 KP Jobs 2026 – 800 Vacancies for EMT, Fire Rescuer & Driver via ETEA, Eligibility & How to Apply (etea.edu.pk)

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Rescue Service, better known as Rescue 1122, has announced a major recruitment drive for 2026 with 800 regular posts open across the province. According to the advertisement published in the Express newspaper on 9 September 2026, applications are being received online through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) from 15 September to 15 October 2026. Citizens of Pakistan who hold a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can apply for three posts: Emergency Medical Technician (BPS-12), Fire Rescuer (BPS-11) and Driver (BPS-06). This is one of the largest provincial emergency-service recruitments of the year, and candidates who meet the physical, educational and age requirements should apply before the closing date of 15 October 2026.

About Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122)

Rescue 1122 is the provincial emergency service of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, modelled on the Punjab Emergency Service. It provides emergency medical care, fire rescue and disaster response through a unified emergency number, 1122. The service operates rescue stations across the districts of KP, and its staff includes emergency medical technicians, fire rescuers, drivers, control-room operators and support personnel. Candidates selected through this recruitment will be posted to rescue stations anywhere in the province, as the advertisement states that appointees must be willing to serve in any district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. After selection, candidates complete a mandatory six-month training course before joining regular duty.

Vacant Positions

Detail	Information
Post	Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Pay Scale	BPS-12
Number of Posts	350
Post	Fire Rescuer
Pay Scale	BPS-11
Number of Posts	175
Post	Driver
Pay Scale	BPS-06
Number of Posts	275
Total Vacancies	800
Quota System	Merit, six zones, minority quota and women quota (for EMT and Fire Rescuer)

For the Emergency Medical Technician post, the advertisement provides a quota breakup: 60 seats on merit, 18 for minorities and 35 reserved for women, with the remaining seats distributed across the six zones. The Fire Rescuer post has 30 merit seats, 9 minority seats and 18 women quota seats. The Driver post has 53 merit seats and 14 minority quota seats, with the balance allocated zone-wise. The complete zone-wise and district-wise distribution is published on the ETEA website and on the official Rescue 1122 KP website (rescuekp.gov.pk), so candidates should check which zone their domicile district falls in before applying.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Emergency Medical Technician: Paramedical diploma, Nursing or Lady Health Visitor (LHV) qualification. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Diploma in Health Technology or Surgical Technology.
• Fire Rescuer: F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) or Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE).
• Driver: Middle pass with a valid HTV or LTV driving licence issued by the Government of Pakistan. Fresh licence “apply tokens” are not accepted.
• Diplomas issued by boards or councils banned by the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will not be entertained.
• Candidates holding foreign qualifications must provide an HEC equivalence certificate.
• Candidates must be eligible in all respects on the closing date of 15 October 2026.

Experience Required

No prior experience is required for these posts, and fresh candidates who meet the educational requirements are encouraged to apply. Final selection is made on the basis of marks in the educational record, the ETEA screening test and the interview, together with passing the physical test.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 22 years
• Maximum age: 35 years (for all three posts)
• Age relaxation is admissible in accordance with the existing government rules.

Gender

Both male and female candidates can apply. Women and minorities are specially encouraged to apply. Women quota seats are reserved in the Emergency Medical Technician (35 seats) and Fire Rescuer (18 seats) posts. The physical standards differ for women: minimum height of 5 feet 2 inches and a one-mile run in 9 minutes.

Salary and Benefits

The advertisement does not print an exact salary figure. Pay is fixed according to the Basic Pay Scales: BPS-12 for Emergency Medical Technicians, BPS-11 for Fire Rescuers and BPS-06 for Drivers, with the usual government allowances admissible under the rules. Because these are regular posts, selected candidates also receive the standard provincial government benefits, including annual increments, medical facilities, pension or contributory fund benefits as applicable, and job security. Candidates who want the exact pay figures for each scale can check the current BPS pay chart of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.

How to Apply

Applications for Rescue 1122 KP Jobs 2026 are submitted online only through ETEA. Do not send any documents to ETEA by post. Follow these steps:

1. Open the ETEA website (etea.edu.pk) and go to the Latest Advertisements list. Find the project titled “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122) – 2026”.
2. Create a profile with your valid CNIC number, or log in if you already have one. Keep your CNIC, domicile and education details ready.
3. Select the post you are applying for. If you intend to apply for more than one post, you must submit a separate online application with a separate fee for each post.
4. Fill in your personal, educational and domicile/zone details accurately. Errors can lead to rejection at the document scrutiny stage.
5. Generate the auto-printed fee deposit slip from the portal and deposit the prescribed test fee through the designated payment channels. The fee amount is shown on the ETEA portal after sign-in.
6. Keep the stamped deposit slip safe. Wait for the SMS from ETEA, then download your roll number slip from the portal before the test.

Candidates serving in government or semi-government organizations must apply through the proper channel and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC). If you are also exploring other uniformed services of the province, you may want to read our coverage of Levies Force Jobs 2026.

Required Documents Checklist

• Valid CNIC
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile certificate
• Educational certificates and degrees with mark sheets (duly verified from the relevant board/university)
• Paramedical/Nursing/LHV diploma or DAE or F.Sc certificate, as applicable
• Valid HTV/LTV driving licence (for Driver post only)
• HEC equivalence certificate (for foreign degrees)
• Fee deposit slip
• No Objection Certificate (for in-service government employees)
• Police Clearance Certificate (required before receiving the offer of appointment)
• Surety Bond on stamp paper, countersigned by an Oath Commissioner (required after selection)
• Recent passport-size photographs

Selection Procedure

The selection for Rescue 1122 KP Jobs 2026 is made purely on merit through the following stages:

1. Physical test: Male candidates must be at least 5 feet 6 inches tall with a minimum 33-inch chest and must complete a one-mile run in 7 minutes. Female candidates must be at least 5 feet 2 inches tall and complete the run in 9 minutes. Candidates aged 40 and above also get 9 minutes for the run.
2. Screening test: A written test conducted by ETEA. The paper composition is published by ETEA: the EMT paper covers health diploma subjects (50%), emergency and disaster management (20%), English (20%) and general knowledge (10%); the Fire Rescuer paper covers fire rescue and emergency subjects (40%), English (20%), basic mathematics (20%), general knowledge (10%) and Pakistan Studies (10%); the Driver paper covers general knowledge and humanities (50%) plus traffic rules and procedure (50%), followed by a driving skill test for those who pass the computer-based test. The passing threshold is 40% marks.
3. Interview: Candidates who qualify the screening test are called for an interview.
4. Final merit: Marks are aggregated as follows: educational record 70 marks, ETEA test 20 marks and interview 10 marks. Candidates must score at least 40% in both the screening test and the interview.
5. Medical examination: Selected candidates undergo a medical examination at the Police and Services Hospital, Peshawar.
6. Training: Candidates must complete a mandatory six-month training program and pass all required examinations before regular appointment.

No TA/DA is admissible for the physical test, written test or interview. Only those documents submitted on or before the closing date will be scrutinized for selection.

Important Dates

Date	Details
9 September 2026	Advertisement published in the Express newspaper
15 September 2026	Online applications opened on the ETEA website
15 October 2026	Last date to apply online (closing date)
After closing date	Physical tests, screening tests and interviews as announced by ETEA via SMS

Why Consider a Career with Rescue 1122 KP

A career with Rescue 1122 is one of the few government jobs where your work has a direct, visible impact on people’s lives every single day. Emergency medical technicians and fire rescuers are the first to respond when accidents, fires and disasters strike, and the service enjoys a high level of public respect in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These are regular, pensionable-style provincial government posts with structured training, clear promotion channels and postings across all districts of the province. With 800 seats on offer — 350 of them in the Emergency Medical Technician cadre alone — the chances for qualified candidates are better than in most provincial recruitments. Similar large public-sector intakes, such as the FPSC Consolidated Advertisement with 1200 vacancies, show how competitive these opportunities are, so prepare for the physical and screening tests seriously.

FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for Rescue 1122 KP Jobs 2026?
The last date is 15 October 2026. Online applications are open on the ETEA website from 15 September to 15 October 2026.

2. How many vacancies are announced in Rescue 1122 KP Jobs 2026?
There are 800 vacancies in total: 350 Emergency Medical Technicians (BPS-12), 175 Fire Rescuers (BPS-11) and 275 Drivers (BPS-06).

3. What is the age limit for Rescue 1122 KP Jobs 2026?
The age limit is 22 to 35 years for all three posts. Age relaxation is admissible under the existing government rules.

4. Can female candidates apply for Rescue 1122 KP Jobs?
Yes. Women are specially encouraged to apply, and women quota seats are reserved in the EMT (35) and Fire Rescuer (18) posts.

5. Do I need a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile to apply?
Yes. Only citizens of Pakistan holding a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are eligible.

6. How do I apply for Rescue 1122 KP Jobs 2026?
Apply online only through the ETEA website (etea.edu.pk). Find the project “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122) – 2026” in the Latest Advertisements list, create a profile, fill the form, deposit the fee and wait for the ETEA SMS with your roll number slip.

7. What is the selection process?
Physical test, ETEA screening test, interview, medical examination at the Police and Services Hospital Peshawar, and a mandatory six-month training program.

Contact Information

For official details about this recruitment, visit the ETEA website (etea.edu.pk) or the Rescue 1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa website (rescuekp.gov.pk). Updates about the recruitment process are also posted on the official Facebook page of Rescue-1122 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For questions about this post, contact us at contact@jobzrio.com.

Final Word

Rescue 1122 KP Jobs 2026 is a rare chance to join the province’s premier emergency service in a regular government capacity, with 800 posts across three cadres. Start your online application on the ETEA website well before the 15 October 2026 deadline, arrange your documents now, and begin physical preparation for the one-mile run and physical standards immediately. For any query regarding this job posting or the application process, feel free to contact us at contact@jobzrio.com.