SBI Recruitment 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for 17 Assistant Manager (Engineer Fire) posts in the Specialist Cadre Officer category, on a regular (permanent) basis. The post is in JMGS-I grade with a pay scale of ₹48,480 to ₹85,920, and the posting can be anywhere in India. Registration and fee payment run from 4 November to 25 November 2026. Selection is an online test of 125 marks followed by a 100-mark interview. The online test is expected in December 2026 or January 2027.
SBI Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 |
| Post | Assistant Manager (Engineer Fire), JMGS-I |
| Vacancies | 17 (16 regular + 1 backlog) |
| Employment | Regular basis |
| Age | 21 to 40 years (as on 31 October 2026) |
| Pay scale | ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 |
| Mode | Online |
| Last date | 25 November 2026 |
| Official website | sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
Important Dates
| Event | Tentative date |
|---|---|
| Online registration, editing and fee payment | 4 November to 25 November 2026 |
| Download of online exam call letter | December 2026 |
| Online examination | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Interview | January / February 2027 |
| Final result | February 2027 |
Vacancy Details
| Type | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 16 |
| Backlog | – | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 17 |
Vacancies are provisional and may change. The place of posting is anywhere in India. The post is for medically fit candidates.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification (as on 31 October 2026)
- B.E. (Fire) from the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur; or
- B.E. / B.Tech in Safety & Fire Engineering; or
- B.E. / B.Tech in Fire Technology & Safety Engineering; or
- An equivalent 4-year degree in Fire Safety from a UGC-recognised university or AICTE-approved institution; or
- Graduate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (India / UK); or
- Divisional Officers course from NFSC, Nagpur.
Post-Qualification Experience (as on 31 October 2026)
| If your qualification is | Experience needed |
|---|---|
| B.E. (Fire) NFSC, B.E./B.Tech in Safety & Fire Engineering, Fire Technology & Safety Engineering, or an equivalent 4-year fire safety degree | At least 2 years of composite experience in fire safety at a reputed organisation |
| Graduate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers, or Divisional Officers course (NFSC) | At least 3 years as Station Officer or equivalent in a city or state fire brigade, as in-charge fire officer in corporates or big industrial complexes, or as fire officer in state government institutions or PSUs |
Age Limit
21 to 40 years as on 31 October 2026 for Unreserved candidates. Reserved categories get upper age relaxation as per Government of India rules. The notification does not list the years, and cumulative relaxation is not allowed.
Category Certificates
- OBC candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and the interview date.
- EWS candidates need an Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26, valid for 2026-27. Without it, apply as Unreserved.
- Once you choose a category, it cannot be changed.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST | No fee |
The fee is non-refundable and cannot be moved to any other exam. Registration is complete only after the fee is paid online by the last date.
Salary and Probation
- Grade: JMGS-I.
- Pay scale: ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920.
- Probation: 6 months.
- Benefits: DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, NPS (Contributory Pension Fund), Leave Fare Concession, medical facility and other perquisites as per rules.
- The Bank can transfer officers anywhere in India.
Job Profile
- Improve fire safety arrangements at branches and offices, visit branches, and organise fire drills and lectures.
- Carry out annual fire safety audits and ensure compliance and closure.
- Vet engineering drawings, layouts and estimates for fire safety equipment, and prepare fire orders.
- Check premises design for fire safety under local building by-laws.
- Train bank staff, floor marshals and fire control room staff.
- Liaise with fire services and municipal authorities and get Fire NOCs for Bank premises.
- Needed skills: fire pumps, hydrants, detection and alarm systems, sprinklers, building evacuation procedure and fire safety audits.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is by an online test and an interview.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 75 | 75 | 80 minutes |
| Total | 125 | 125 | 2 hours |
- No negative marking for wrong answers.
- Professional Knowledge covers fire engineering (Divisional Officers course, IFE graduate membership, B.E./B.Tech in Fire & Safety), fire service administration, and fire service regulatory acts and by-laws.
- Interview: 100 marks. Qualifying marks are decided by the Bank.
Merit List
| Stage | Maximum marks | Normalised to |
|---|---|---|
| Online test | 125 | 70 |
| Interview | 100 | 30 |
| Total | 225 | 100 |
The merit list is category-wise, in descending order of normalised score, and the older candidate ranks higher on a tie.
Exam Centres in Tamil Nadu
The tentative online exam centres in Tamil Nadu are Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Kanyakumari / Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar and Villupuram. SBI can change centres, and requests to change centre, date or session are not accepted.
How to Apply?
- Go to sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and open Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29.
- Register with a valid email ID that stays active until the result. You can save a partly filled application and edit it up to three times.
- Upload your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and hand-written declaration (JPG/JPEG, not in capital letters), plus a live photograph.
- Upload in PDF your resume, ID proof, proof of date of birth, caste certificate if applicable, educational certificates, experience certificates, and Form-16 / offer letter / latest salary slip. A NOC is needed if applicable.
- Submit the form and pay the fee online (if applicable), then print the application and e-receipt.
Do not send hard copies to SBI. Call letters are sent by email only.
SBI Assistant Manager (Engineer Fire) Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Website (SBI Careers) | CLICK HERE |
| Notification PDF (Current Openings) | DOWNLOAD NOW |
| Application Link (Current Openings) | APPLY NOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Assistant Manager (Engineer Fire) posts are in SBI recruitment 2026?
17 posts: 16 regular and 1 backlog.
What is the last date to apply?
25 November 2026. Fee payment also closes on that date.
What is the qualification?
A 4-year degree in Fire engineering or Fire and Safety Engineering, or Graduate Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers, or the Divisional Officers course from NFSC Nagpur, with 2 or 3 years of relevant experience.
What is the age limit?
21 to 40 years for Unreserved candidates as on 31 October 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the salary?
The JMGS-I pay scale of ₹48,480 to ₹85,920, plus DA, HRA and other benefits.
Is there negative marking?
No. There is no penalty for wrong answers.
Is this a permanent job?
Yes. It is a regular post with a 6-month probation.
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