SBI Fire Engineer Recruitment 2026: 17 Assistant Manager Posts

State Bank of India has issued a fresh Specialist Cadre Officer recruitment dated 4 November 2026 for 17 regular Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) vacancies in JMGS-I under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29. The recruitment is aimed at candidates with a recognised fire-engineering or fire-safety qualification and relevant professional experience, making it a specialist technical opportunity rather than a general graduate banking post. Online registration and fee payment are open from 4 November to 25 November 2026, while age, qualification and experience are measured as on 31 October 2026. The common age band is 21 to 40 years. Candidates using the engineering-degree route need at least two years of relevant fire-safety experience, while applicants using the Institution of Fire Engineers or Divisional Officers course route need at least three years of qualifying experience. SBI has published 16 regular vacancies plus one backlog vacancy, taking the total to 17. The post carries the JMGS-I basic pay scale beginning at ₹48,480 and rising to ₹85,920, along with applicable bank benefits. Selection is through an online written test and interview, with no negative marking in the objective test. Selected officers may be posted anywhere in India and will handle fire-safety audits, fire-prevention systems, evacuation drills, regulatory compliance and related engineering responsibilities across SBI premises.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

The total includes 16 regular vacancies and 1 backlog ST vacancy.

Basic Eligibility

Candidates need a recognised Fire Engineering / Fire Safety qualification under one of the routes accepted by SBI.

At a basic level:

• engineering-degree routes require minimum 2 years relevant fire-safety experience;
• Institution of Fire Engineers / Divisional Officers course routes require minimum 3 years qualifying fire-service experience.

Candidates should use the official SBI advertisement for the exact accepted qualification wording.

Age Limit

The age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 31 October 2026.

Applicable relaxation is available under Government of India / SBI rules for eligible reserved-category candidates.

Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator to check your age against the official cut-off date.

Salary / Pay Scale

The post is in JMGS-I with the notified basic pay scale:

₹48,480 – ₹85,920

Selected officers are also eligible for applicable DA, HRA, CCA, NPS, medical, LFC and other benefits under SBI rules.

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection process comprises:

1. Online written examination
2. Interview

The objective test has 125 questions for 125 marks over two hours, covering English Language and Professional Knowledge.

SBI states that there is no penalty for wrong answers.

The final merit uses the notified written-test and interview weightage.

Important Dates

How to Apply for SBI Fire Engineer Recruitment 2026

1. Open the official SBI Fire Engineer advertisement and read Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29.
2. Compare your qualification, age and fire-safety experience using the Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check.
3. If your experience spans multiple employers, use the Work Experience Calculator to organise non-overlapping periods before filling the form.
4. Keep degree, experience, age, category and identity records ready using the Government Job Document Checklist.
5. Visit the SBI Current Openings page and open the Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) recruitment.
6. Complete online registration, upload the required photo, signature, thumb impression, declaration, qualification and experience documents.
7. Pay the applicable fee and review all entries carefully before final submission.
8. Submit by 25 November 2026 and save the application and e-receipt.

For practical form-filling checks, see the How to Fill Government Job Forms Online guide.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidate Notes

• This is a regular SBI officer recruitment, not contractual engagement.
• The post is technical and specialist; ordinary graduation alone is not sufficient.
• Experience must be full-time and relevant to the notified fire-safety route.
• SBI can post selected officers anywhere in India.
• Vacancy numbers are provisional.
• Medical fitness is required.
• The Bank may modify the selection method if required under the advertisement conditions.

FAQ

How many SBI Fire Engineer vacancies are available?

There are 17 Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) vacancies.

Is this a regular SBI job?

Yes. The post is advertised on a regular basis in JMGS-I.

What is the age limit?

The age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 31 October 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.

What is the basic qualification?

Candidates need an accepted Fire Engineering / Fire Safety qualification with the prescribed relevant experience.

How much experience is required?

The requirement is generally 2 years for the recognised engineering-degree route or 3 years for the notified alternate fire-service qualification route.

What is the salary?

The notified JMGS-I basic pay scale is ₹48,480 to ₹85,920.

What is the last date to apply?

Online registration and fee payment close on 25 November 2026.

What is the selection process?

Selection is through an online written test followed by interview.

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