State Bank of India (SBI) has opened the SBI Fire Engineer recruitment 2026 for Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) posts. As per Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 dated 4 November 2026 on sbi.bank.in, online registration opens on 4 November 2026 and closes on 25 November 2026. This is for fire engineering graduates and fire officers who want a permanent officer job in a bank.
SBI has announced 17 vacancies on a regular basis, including 1 backlog post. A full category-wise breakdown follows below. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official SBI Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 dated 4 November 2026. Last verified: 3 November 2026.
State Bank of India is recruiting 17 Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) posts in JMGS-I on a regular basis. The advertisement number is CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29. Candidates apply online through the link on sbi.bank.in and pay the fee by 25 November 2026. Selection for this SBI Fire Engineer recruitment is through an online test and an interview.
Table of Contents
- Quick Summary of Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) 2026
- About SBI and the Fire Officer Desk
- Job Profile and Duties
- How This Vacancy Compares
- SBI Fire Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
- Vacancy Details and Salary
- Eligibility for Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire)
- Selection Process
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
- FAQs
Quick Summary of Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post | Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) |
| Total Vacancy | 17 (16 regular + 1 backlog) |
| Grade | JMGS-I |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Fire engineering degree or fire officer course, plus experience |
| Age | 21 to 40 years (as on 31.10.2026) |
| Selection | Online test and interview |
| Fee | ₹750 (nil for SC/ST) |
| Posting | Anywhere in India |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens who are medically fit |
About SBI and the Fire Officer Desk
State Bank of India runs this recruitment through its Central Recruitment & Promotion Department at the Corporate Centre in Mumbai. The Bank recruits specialist cadre officers for technical work that regular banking staff do not handle. Fire safety is one such area. SBI runs a very large network of branches and offices. Each one needs fire safety checks, drills and a fire NOC from the local fire brigade. The SBI Fire Engineer recruitment fills the officer posts that handle this work. The post sits in the existing Engineer (Fire) cadre, and career path and transfers follow the rules for that cadre.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with SBI.
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Job Profile and Duties
SBI says this list is illustrative, and the Bank may assign other work.
Skills required: good knowledge of fire pumps, fire hydrant systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and fire sprinkler systems. Candidates also need knowledge of building evacuation procedures and fire safety audits.
Main duties:
- Visit branches and offices to review fire safety arrangements and suggest upgrades.
- Carry out annual fire safety audits and make sure the points are closed.
- Vet engineering drawings, layouts and estimates for fire safety equipment.
- Prepare fire orders for branches and offices.
- Organise fire and evacuation drills and lectures for employees.
- Train banking staff, floor marshals and fire control room staff in firefighting.
- Share the Disaster Management plan from the Local Head Office (LHO) with branches.
- Check premises design and layout against local building bylaws.
- Work with fire services, municipal corporations and civil authorities.
- Get the Fire No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Bank premises from local fire brigades.
How This Vacancy Compares
The SBI Fire Engineer recruitment is a niche drive. Most current SBI specialist cadre openings ask for finance, IT, risk or management qualifications. Among the 2026-27 SBI advertisements listed on sbi.bank.in, this is the only one for fire engineering. SBI last filled this post under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2024-25/18, and its final result is on the SBI careers results page. So this post does not come up every year.
Candidates in Sikkim, North Bengal and the North East do not need to travel far for the online test. The tentative centre list includes Gangtok, Siliguri, Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong, Agartala, Aizawl, Imphal, Kohima and Naharlagun. Candidates who want to compare other national openings can browse more all-India job openings on the site.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with SBI.
SBI Fire Engineer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
SBI has given these dates in the notification. Dates after the last date are tentative.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 4 November 2026 |
| Online registration and editing | 4 to 25 November 2026 |
| Fee payment | 4 to 25 November 2026 |
| Written test call letter | December 2026 |
| Online test | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Interview | January / February 2027 |
| Final result | February 2027 |
Registration is complete only when the fee is paid online on or before 25 November 2026.
Vacancy Details and Salary
The SBI Fire Engineer recruitment has 17 posts, split by category as below. The backlog post is reserved for an ST candidate.
| Category | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ST | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| OBC | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| EWS | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| UR | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Total | 16 | 1 | 17 |
SBI says the vacancy numbers, including reserved posts, are provisional and may change with the Bank’s actual needs.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | JMGS-I (Junior Management Grade Scale I) |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920 |
| Probation | 6 months |
| Career path | As for the existing Engineer (Fire) cadre |
The basic pay starts at ₹48,480 and rises to ₹85,920 at the top of the scale. Officers also get DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund and NPS (Contributory Pension Fund). Leave Fare Concession, medical facility and other perks apply as per Bank rules.
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Eligibility for Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire)
Candidates must be Indian citizens and medically fit. For the SBI Fire Engineer recruitment, qualifications, experience and age are counted as on 31 October 2026.
Age Limit
- Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years as on 31 October 2026.
- The maximum age is for UR candidates. Reserved categories get upper age relaxation as per Government of India rules.
- Cumulative age relaxation is not allowed.
Candidates can check their exact age on the cut-off date with the online age calculator.
Qualification and Experience
The experience needed depends on the qualification. Both routes below apply only to full-time experience.
| Qualification | Experience needed |
|---|---|
| B.E. (Fire) from NFSC Nagpur | 2 years in fire safety |
| B.E. / B.Tech (Safety & Fire Engineering) | 2 years in fire safety |
| B.E. / B.Tech (Fire Technology & Safety Engineering) | 2 years in fire safety |
| 4-year degree in Fire Safety (UGC / AICTE) | 2 years in fire safety |
| Graduate member, Institution of Fire Engineers (India / UK) | 3 years as Station Officer or equivalent |
| Divisional Officers course, NFSC Nagpur | 3 years as Station Officer or equivalent |
For the degree route, the 2 years is composite experience in fire safety in any reputed organisation. For the IFE and Divisional Officers route, the 3 years must be as a Station Officer or an equivalent post. This can be in a City or State Fire Brigade. In-Charge Fire Officer experience in corporates or big industrial complexes also counts. So does Fire Officer experience in state government bodies or PSUs.
National Fire Service College is shortened to NFSC above. The experience certificate must clearly state experience in the related field. Without it, SBI can cancel the candidature at any stage.
Selection Process
Selection for the SBI Fire Engineer recruitment has two stages. SBI can change this to shortlisting and an interview if it decides to.
- Online written test (objective)
- Interview (100 marks)
Online Test Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 min |
| Professional Knowledge | 75 | 75 | 80 min |
| Total | 125 | 125 | 2 hours |
Professional Knowledge covers fire engineering, fire service administration, and fire service regulatory Acts and bylaws. There is no negative marking.
Interview and Merit List
SBI calls candidates for interview by category, based on test marks and the number of vacancies. The Bank decides the qualifying marks in the interview. For the final merit list of the SBI Fire Engineer recruitment, the written test counts for 70 marks and the interview for 30, out of 100. If two candidates tie at the cut-off, the older candidate ranks higher.
Outstation candidates called for interview get economy airfare by the shortest route. SBI pays up to ₹10,000 to and fro, or the actual fare, whichever is lower. Taxi and local travel are not paid. Candidates in government jobs, PSUs or banks must bring a No Objection Certificate to the interview.
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Application Fee
The fee for this SBI Fire Engineer recruitment is paid online through the payment gateway on the form.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
The fee is not refundable and cannot be adjusted for any other exam. Transaction charges, if any, are paid by the candidate.
How to Apply
Candidates apply for the SBI Fire Engineer recruitment only online. SBI does not accept hard copies of the form or documents.
- Open the careers page on sbi.bank.in and go to Current Openings.
- Click on Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 and download the advertisement.
- Click Apply Online. The form opens on ibpsreg.ibps.in.
- Register with a valid email ID that stays active until the result.
- Fill in the form. A saved form gives a provisional registration number and password. Editing is allowed only three times.
- Upload the photo, signature, left-hand thumb impression, handwritten declaration and documents.
- Capture a live photo by webcam or by scanning the QR code with a mobile phone.
- Check the form, then pay the fee online by 25 November 2026. No edits are allowed after payment.
- Print the e-receipt and the application form.
Upload Sizes
| Item | Size | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Photo (jpg) | 20 to 50 KB | 200 x 230 px |
| Signature (jpg) | 10 to 20 KB | 140 x 60 px |
| Left-hand thumb (jpg) | Up to 20 KB | |
| Handwritten declaration (jpg) | 50 to 100 KB | 800 x 400 px |
| Documents (PDF, A4) | Up to 500 KB |
For the SBI Fire Engineer recruitment form, the signature and the declaration must not be in CAPITAL letters. The declaration is written in English with black ink on white paper, in the exact text given in the notification. Candidates can fit the photo and signature to these sizes using the photo and signature resizer.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Photo, signature, thumb impression and declaration (sizes above)
- Brief resume
- ID proof and date of birth proof
- Caste certificate, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) or EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable
- Degree certificate and mark sheets
- Experience certificates
- Form-16, offer letter or latest salary slip from the current employer
- NOC from the employer, if applicable
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| Official advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 | Download SBI Fire Engineer advertisement from SBI careers page |
| Online application | Apply online for SBI Assistant Manager (Fire) |
| Queries to SBI | Post a query on SBI careers |
Should you apply?
The SBI Fire Engineer recruitment suits fire engineering graduates with at least 2 years of experience in fire safety. It also suits Station Officers and industrial fire officers who want to move into a bank. The job is a regular officer post in JMGS-I, with a pay scale and allowances that are fixed in the notification. The work is mostly inspection, audits, drills, training and liaison with fire authorities. Candidates looking for firefighting operations will find this job more administrative.
Competition is limited by the narrow qualifications, but there are only 17 posts, and 11 of them are unreserved. The online test requires real preparation in fire service rules and Acts, not only engineering theory. The main trade-off is posting. Selected officers can be sent to any SBI office in India, and SBI may not accept requests for a specific place. Candidates who cannot relocate should weigh this before paying the fee. Those who want a wider choice can look at other latest government job updates before deciding on this SBI vacancy.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with SBI.
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FAQs
What is the last date for SBI Fire Engineer recruitment 2026?
The last date to register and pay the fee is 25 November 2026. Online registration opens on 4 November 2026. Registration is complete only when the fee payment goes through, so candidates should not leave payment for the final day.
What is the salary of Assistant Manager Fire in SBI?
The post is in JMGS-I with a basic pay scale of ₹48,480 to ₹85,920. This is the pay scale printed in the SBI Fire Engineer recruitment notice. Officers also get DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, NPS, Leave Fare Concession and medical facilities as per Bank rules.
Is there negative marking in the SBI Fire Officer exam?
No. SBI has stated that there is no penalty for wrong answers in the online test. The test has 125 questions for 125 marks in two hours, split between English Language and Professional Knowledge.
Can a B.Tech fresher in fire and safety apply for SBI Assistant Manager Fire?
No. A B.E. or B. Tech in fire or safety engineering needs at least 2 years of fire safety experience as of 31 October 2026. Freshers without this experience cannot apply in this cycle.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.