State Bank of India has invited online applications under advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 for 17 Assistant Manager (Engineer, Fire) posts on a regular basis. The pay scale at JMGS-I runs from Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920. Selection is an online written test followed by an interview. Registration and fee payment close on 25 November 2026.
Read the official notice PDF from sbi.bank.in alongside this post.
The notice comes from the bank's Central Recruitment & Promotion Department and recruits a Specialist Cadre Officer for the post of Assistant Manager (Engineer, Fire). The bank says the selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Two kinds of candidate can apply: those holding a fire or safety engineering degree who have 2 years in fire safety, and those with Institution of Fire Engineers membership or the Divisional Officers course who have 3 years as a Station Officer or equivalent. The written test is planned for December 2026 or January 2027, the interview for January or February 2027, and the final result for February 2027.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
| Advertisement number | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 |
| Notice date | 4 November 2026 |
| Post | Assistant Manager (Engineer, Fire) |
| Basis | Regular |
| Total posts | 17 |
| Grade | JMGS-I |
| Pay scale | Rs 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
| Place of posting | Anywhere in India |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Last date | 25 November 2026 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration starts | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to register online | 25 November 2026 |
| Last date to pay the application fee | 25 November 2026 |
| Download of written examination call letters | December 2026 |
| Online examination | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Interview | January / February 2027 |
| Declaration of final result | February 2027 |
Registration and fee payment both run from 4 to 25 November 2026. Counting 4 November 2026 to 25 November 2026, both included, that is 22 days in total for registration and fee payment.
Vacancies and category-wise breakup
| Type | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Backlog | - | 1 | - | - | - |
SC means Scheduled Caste, ST Scheduled Tribe, OBC Other Backward Class, EWS Economically Weaker Section and UR Unreserved. The notice calls the vacancy numbers, including the reserved ones, provisional.
Eligibility
The notice invites applications from Indian citizens. The post is for medically fit candidates. The qualification and the relevant full-time experience must be held on 31 October 2026.
| Qualification | Experience required |
|---|---|
| B.E. (Fire) from National Fire Service College (NFSC) Nagpur, or B.E / B.Tech (Safety & Fire Engineering), or B.E / B.Tech (Fire Technology & Safety Engineering), or an equivalent 4-year degree in Fire Safety from a UGC recognised university or AICTE approved institution | Composite experience of minimum 2 years in the field of fire safety from any reputed organisation |
| Graduate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (India / UK), or the Divisional Officers course from NFSC Nagpur | Minimum 3 years' experience as a Station Officer or equivalent post in a City Fire Brigade or State Fire Brigade, as In-Charge Fire Officer in corporates or big industrial complexes, or as a Fire Officer in State Govt institutions or PSUs |
Age limit
| Limit | Age | Counted on |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 21 years | 31 October 2026 |
| Maximum | 40 years | 31 October 2026 |
The maximum age printed is for Unreserved (UR) candidates.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs 750 |
| SC / ST | No fee or intimation charges |
The fee is paid online by Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or similar. Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded on any account, nor can it be adjusted for any other examination.
Selection process
The notice lists two stages, in this order: an online written test, then an interview.
The notice gives a tentative list of centres for the online examination. The call letter for the written test is to be downloaded in December 2026.
Exam pattern
| Test | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online written test | English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Online written test | Professional Knowledge | 75 | 75 | 80 minutes |
There is no penalty for wrong answers in the online written test.
Interview
The interview carries 100 marks. The qualifying marks in the interview will be decided by the Bank. The notice places the interview in January / February 2027, with the final result in February 2027.
Pay scale and probation
| Post | Grade | Probation period | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Engineer, Fire) | JMGS-I | 6 months | Rs 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
The scale starts at Rs 48,480 and ends at Rs 85,920.
How to apply
- Register online through the link on the SBI website, sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Scan your latest photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression first.
- Pay the application fee using Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or similar.
- After registering, take a printout of the system generated online application form.
The email address printed on the notice is [email protected].
Documents the notice asks for
- Recent photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression
- Brief resume, ID proof and proof of date of birth
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Educational certificates: relevant mark-sheets or degree certificate
- Experience certificates
- Form-16, offer letter or latest salary slip from the current employer
- NOC, if applicable
- Hand-written declaration
Points to check before applying
- Age is counted on 31 October 2026.
- The qualification and the relevant full-time experience must both be in place on the dates the notice specifies.
- The experience asked for depends on the qualification route: 2 years for the degree routes, 3 years for the Institution of Fire Engineers or Divisional Officers route.
- The post is for medically fit candidates.
- The fee of Rs 750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates is not refunded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the State Bank of India Assistant Manager (Engineer, Fire) post?
The last date is 25 November 2026.
How many vacancies does the notice have?
The notice has 17 vacancies.
What is the age limit?
Up to 40 years, counted on 31 October 2026.
What is the application fee?
General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 750. SC and ST candidates pay no fee.
How is selection done?
Selection is by an online written test, then an interview.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the link at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
When is the written test?
The notice gives December 2026 / January 2027.
What is the advertisement number?
It is CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29.