SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a recruitment notification to appoint Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) regularly. The recruitment is for the post of Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
Eligible Indian citizens with the required fire engineering qualifications and professional experience can apply online. The selection process will comprise an online written examination and an interview.
The online SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 application process will begin on November 4, 2026, and continue until November 25, 2026.
1. SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification release date | November 4, 2026 |
| Online application starts | November 4, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | November 25, 2026 |
| Written exam call letter | Dec-26 |
| Online examination | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Interview | January / February 2027 |
| Final result | Feb-27 |
2. SBI SCO Vacancy 2026
SBI has announced 17 vacancies for Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire), including regular and backlog vacancies.
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | 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 |
Source: SBI recruitment notification, page 2. Vacancies are provisional and may change according to the Bank’s requirements.
3. SBI SCO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, and post-qualification experience requirements as on October 31, 2026.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess any one of the following qualifications:
- B.E. (Fire) from the National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur.
- B.E./B.Tech in Safety and Fire Engineering.
- B.E./B.Tech in Fire Technology and Safety Engineering.
- Equivalent four-year degree in Fire Safety from a UGC-recognised university or AICTE-approved institution.
- Graduate Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (India/UK).
- Divisional Officers Course from NFSC, Nagpur.
Required Work Experience
The experience requirement depends on the educational qualification:
| Educational Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|
| B.E. (Fire) from NFSC | Minimum 2 years of composite experience in fire safety |
| B.E./B.Tech in Safety & Fire Engineering | Minimum 2 years of composite experience in fire safety |
| B.E./B.Tech in Fire Technology & Safety Engineering | Minimum 2 years of composite experience in fire safety |
| Equivalent four-year Fire Safety degree | Minimum 2 years of composite experience in fire safety |
| Graduate Member of Institution of Fire Engineers (India/UK) | Minimum 3 years as Station Officer or equivalent |
| Divisional Officers Course from NFSC, Nagpur | Minimum 3 years as Station Officer or equivalent |
The required experience for the last two categories must be in a City Fire Brigade, State Fire Brigade, as an In-Charge Fire Officer in corporates or large industrial complexes, or as a Fire Officer in State Government institutions/PSUs.
Important: The relevant full-time post-qualification experience must be completed by October 31, 2026. Candidates must produce proper experience certificates from their employers.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| 21 Years | 40 Years |
Age will be calculated as of October 31, 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
4. SBI SCO Recruitment Selection Process 2026
The SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of the following two stages:
- Online Written Examination
- Interview
Stage 1: Online Written Examination
The online examination will consist of objective-type questions carrying a total of 125 marks. Candidates will get two hours to complete the examination.
| Test | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 75 | 75 | 80 minutes |
| Total | 125 | 125 | 2 Hours |
Professional Knowledge syllabus
The Professional Knowledge section will assess candidates’ understanding of the following subjects:
- Fire Engineering, including Divisional Officers Course, Graduate Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (India/UK), and B.E./B.Tech in Fire and Safety Engineering.
- Fire Service Administration.
- Fire Service Regulatory Acts and By-laws.
Negative Marking: There will be no penalty for wrong answers in the online written examination.
Stage 2: Interview
Candidates who qualify in the online written examination will be shortlisted category-wise for the interview, depending on the number of vacancies and the Bank’s requirements.
- Total interview marks: 100
- Qualifying marks: To be decided by SBI.
- Candidates must produce their original documents for verification.
Final Merit List
The final merit list will be prepared by combining the marks obtained in the written examination and interview.
| Selection Stage | Maximum Marks | Normalised Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Online Written Examination | 125 | 70 |
| Interview | 100 | 30 |
| Total | 225 | 100 |
The final merit list will be prepared category-wise in descending order based on the normalised scores. In case two or more candidates obtain the same cutoff marks, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list.
Note: SBI reserves the right to change the selection process and may also consider shortlisting followed by an interview.
5. SBI Assistant Manager Engineer (Fire): Job Responsibilities
The selected candidates will be responsible for maintaining and improving fire safety arrangements across SBI branches and offices.
Major responsibilities include:
- Conducting annual fire safety audits of branches and offices.
- Reviewing fire prevention and protection systems.
- Organising fire drills, evacuation exercises and fire safety awareness programmes.
- Checking engineering drawings and layouts related to fire safety equipment.
- Preparing fire safety orders for bank branches and offices.
- Coordinating with government agencies, fire services and municipal corporations.
- Arranging Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for bank premises.
- Providing firefighting training to bank employees and fire control room staff.
Candidates should have good knowledge of fire pumps, fire hydrant systems, fire detection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems, building evacuation procedures, and fire safety audits.
7. SBI SCO Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed to the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) |
| Grade | JMGS-I |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 |
| Probation Period | 6 Months |
The pay scale progression is ₹48,480–2,000/7–62,480–2,340/2–67,160–2,680/7–85,920.
Apart from basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, NPS, Leave Fare Concession, medical facilities, and other benefits as per SBI rules.
7. How to Apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 online through SBI’s official website.
- Visit the SBI Careers website.
- Find the advertisement number CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29.
- Download and read the detailed recruitment notification.
- Click on Apply Online.
- Complete the registration and application form.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, signature, and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹ 750 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
The application fee is non-refundable.
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8. Documents Required for SBI SCO Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Signature.
- Left-hand thumb impression.
- Handwritten declaration.
- Brief resume.
- Identity proof and date of birth proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Relevant experience certificates.
- Caste certificate, if applicable.
- Form-16, offer letter, or latest salary slip from the current employer.
- NOC, if applicable.
9. Important Points for Candidates
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
- The post is regular.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
- Candidates must be medically fit.
- The experience certificate must clearly mention relevant fire safety experience.
- Candidates currently working in government organisations, PSUs or banks should submit an NOC at the interview stage.
- No request for posting at a particular location may be entertained.
- Official Notification: SBI Careers – Current Openings
- Source: SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29, dated November 4, 2026.
