SBI SCO Notification 2026 Out for 77 Posts, Apply Online for Security Officer and Fire Engineer

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SBI SCO Notification 2026 is now out on 3 November 2026 on the bank’s official website at www.sbi.bank.in. The State Bank of India has released two Specialist Cadre Officer notifications for 77 regular vacancies, including 60 posts of Manager (Security)/Deputy Manager (Security) and 17 posts of Assistant Manager-Engineer (Fire). The online registration process starts from 4 November to 25 November 2026.

The selection process for both posts comprises an online test and an interview, and the final merit is based on a 70:30 weightage of the test and interview. There is no negative marking. The application fee is ₹750. The online exam is tentatively planned for December 2026/January 2027, the interview for January/February 2027, and the final result for February 2027.

In this article, we provide the complete details on the latest SBI SCO Recruitment 2026, including the vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, selection process, application process, exam pattern, salary, and much more.

SBI SCO Notification 2026 Out

The State Bank of India has released two new Specialist Cadre Officer recruitment notifications for 2026. The bank is recruiting for 60 Security Officer vacancies and 17 Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire) vacancies, taking the total number of posts covered in these two notifications to 77. Both recruitments are on a regular basis, and eligible candidates can apply online from 4 November to 25 November 2026.

Candidates should check the SBI SCO Notification PDFs for eligibility, age limit, application fee, selection process, and other details before applying online. Below, we have provided the official notification PDFs for both the posts for the ease of candidates.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particulars	Security Officer	Fire Engineer
Organisation	State Bank of India	State Bank of India
Advertisement No.	CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28	CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29
Post Name	Manager (Security) / Deputy Manager (Security)	Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire)
Vacancies	60	17
Grade	MMGS-III / MMGS-II	JMGS-I
Job Type	Regular	Regular
Age Limit	25 to 40 years	21 to 40 years
Application Dates	4 – 25 November 2026	4 – 25 November 2026
Selection	Online Test + Interview	Online Test + Interview
Place of Posting	Anywhere in India	Anywhere in India
Official Website	www.sbi.bank.in	www.sbi.bank.in

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event	Tentative Date
Notification Release	4 November 2026
Online Registration & Fee Payment	4 November to 25 November 2026
Call Letter Download	December 2026
Online Examination	December 2026 / January 2027
Interview	January / February 2027
Declaration of Final Result	February 2027

SBI SCO Vacancy 2026

A total of 77 vacancies are available under the latest SBI SCO Notification 2026. The detailed distribution post-wise and category-wise has been provided below:.

SBI Security Officer Vacancy 2026

SBI has announced 60 vacancies for Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) together.

Post	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Manager (Security) / Deputy Manager (Security)	9	4	16	6	25	60

SBI Fire Engineer Vacancy 2026

There are 17 vacancies for Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire), made up of 16 regular vacancies and 1 backlog vacancy for ST.

Type	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Regular	2	1	1	1	11	16
Backlog	–	1	–	–	–	1
Total						17

SBI SCO Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility criteria for SBI SCO 2026 differs according to the post applied for. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, and post-qualification work experience as on the specified cut-off date.

SBI Security Officer Eligibility

Particulars	Manager (Security)	Deputy Manager (Security)
Grade	MMGS-III	MMGS-II
Age (as on 31.10.2026)	25 to 40 years	25 to 40 years
Education	Graduate in any discipline from a Government-recognised university or institution	Same
Experience (Army / Navy / Air Force)	Not below Major (or equivalent) with 10 years of commissioned service	Not below Captain (or equivalent) with 5 years of commissioned service
Experience (Para-military forces)	Not below Deputy Commandant with 10 years of service as an officer	Not below Assistant Commandant with 5 years of service as an officer

NOTE: Only candidates with SHAPE-1 or an equivalent medical category can apply.

SBI Fire Engineer Eligibility

Particulars	Details
Age (as on 31.10.2026)	21 to 40 years
Education	B.E. (Fire) from NFSC Nagpur; B.E./B.Tech (Safety & Fire Engineering); B.E./B.Tech (Fire Technology & Safety Engineering); equivalent 4-year degree in Fire Safety from a UGC-recognised university / AICTE-approved institution; Graduate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (India/UK); or Divisional Officers course from NFSC Nagpur
Experience for degree holders	Minimum 2 years of composite experience in fire safety from any reputed organisation
Experience for IFE graduate members and DO course holders	Minimum 3 years as Station Officer or equivalent in a City/State Fire Brigade, as In-Charge Fire Officer in corporates/big industrial complexes, or as a Fire Officer in State Govt institutions/PSUs

NOTE: The Fire post is only for medically fit candidates.

SBI SCO Notification 2026 Apply Online Link

The online application process for SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026 is live from 4 November to 25 November 2026. Only eligible candidates must apply for this opportunity. For the ease of candidate, we have provided the direct link to apply online below:

SBI SCO Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
UR / EWS / OBC	₹750
SC / ST	Nil

How to Apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow this method to apply online from the SBI official website:

Visit the SBI careers page at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
Click on the advertisement number: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 (Security) or CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 (Fire).
Download and read the advertisement carefully.
Click on “Apply Online” and register with a valid email ID. Note down the registration number and password.
Fill in the application and upload the required documents.
Pay the fee online and submit the application.

Documents and Upload Specifications

Document	Format	Size
Photograph	JPG/JPEG (200 x 230 px preferred)	20–50 KB
Signature (not in capital letters)	JPG/JPEG (140 x 60 px preferred)	10–20 KB
Left-hand thumb impression	JPG/JPEG	As specified on the portal
Hand-written declaration (not in capital letters)	JPG/JPEG (800 x 400 px)	50–100 KB
Resume, ID proof, age proof, certificates, experience letters, medical document	PDF (A4)	Up to 500 KB

SBI SCO 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for both posts is similar and comprises of:

Online written examination
Interview
Final merit list

SBI Security Officer Exam Pattern

The online examination for Security Officer posts consists of four sections and 200 questions. The total duration is 120 minutes. The Reasoning, English Language and General Awareness sections are qualifying in nature. Professional Knowledge is the main scoring section and carries 100 marks. There is no negative marking.

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning Ability*	50	25	30 minutes
English Language*	50	50	30 minutes
General Awareness*	50	25	25 minutes
Professional Knowledge	50	100	35 minutes
Total	200	200	2 hours

NOTE: The merit list is prepared from the Professional Knowledge marks (100) and the interview (100), which are normalised to 70 and 30 marks respectively.

SBI Fire Engineer Exam Pattern

This exam consists of 125 questions carrying 125 marks, with a total duration of two hours. There is no negative marking.

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	50	50	40 minutes
Professional Knowledge	75	75	80 minutes
Total	125	125	2 hours

NOTE: The written test (125 marks) and the interview (100 marks) are normalised to 70 and 30 marks respectively for the final merit.

SBI SCO Salary 2026

SBI offers pay under different scales depending on the post.

Post	Grade	Pay Scale
Manager (Security)	MMGS-III	₹85,920-2680/5-99,320-2980/2-1,05,820
Deputy Manager (Security)	MMGS-II	₹64,820-2340/1-67,160-2680/10-93,960
Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire)	JMGS-I	₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920

SBI SO Job Profile 2026

The responsibilities of the selected candidates will depend on the position they join.

Security Officer Job Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include:

Conducting security audits and visiting bank branches.
Organising security drills and delivering security-related lectures.
Preparing and implementing disaster management plans.
Coordinating with government departments, civil authorities, military and police agencies.
Reviewing security arrangements and working to reduce security incidents.

Engineer (Fire) Job Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include:

Conducting fire safety audits and reviewing fire protection arrangements.
Checking fire safety provisions in engineering drawings, layouts and estimates.
Preparing and implementing fire orders.
Conducting fire and evacuation drills.
Training staff in firefighting and emergency response.
Reviewing building designs from a fire safety perspective.
Coordinating with government departments and fire service authorities.
Handling matters related to Fire NOCs.

FAQs

How many vacancies are there in SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
SBI has announced 77 vacancies in two notifications: 60 for Manager (Security) / Deputy Manager (Security) and 17 for Assistant Manager – Engineer (Fire).

What is the last date to apply for SBI Security Officer and Fire Engineer posts?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 25 November 2026. Registration starts on 4 November 2026.

What is the age limit for SBI Security Officer 2026?
The age limit is 25 to 40 years as on 31 October 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Government rules.

What is the age limit for SBI Fire Engineer 2026?
The age limit is 21 to 40 years as on 31 October 2026.

What is the qualification for SBI Manager (Security)?
A graduation degree in any discipline, plus an officer’s rank of Major or above (or equivalent) with 10 years of commissioned service, or Deputy Commandant or above in the para-military forces with 10 years of service as an officer.

What is the qualification for SBI Deputy Manager (Security)?
A graduation degree in any discipline, plus the rank of Captain or above (or equivalent) with 5 years of commissioned service, or Assistant Commandant or above in the para-military forces with 5 years of service as an officer.

Who can apply for SBI Fire Engineer posts?
Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech in Fire or Safety & Fire Engineering, an equivalent 4-year fire safety degree, Graduate Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers, or the Divisional Officers course from NFSC Nagpur, along with the prescribed experience.

What is the selection process for SBI SCO Security and Fire posts?
An online written test followed by an interview. The final merit is prepared by normalising the written test to 70 marks and the interview to 30 marks.

Is there negative marking in the SBI SCO exam?
No, there is no negative marking in either the Security or the Fire online test.

What is the application fee for SBI SCO 2026?
₹750 for UR, EWS and OBC candidates. SC and ST candidates pay no fee.

What is the salary of SBI Security Officer and Fire Engineer?
Manager (Security) has a pay scale of ₹85,920–1,05,820, Deputy Manager (Security) ₹64,820–93,960 and Assistant Manager (Fire) ₹48,480–85,920, plus allowances and other benefits.

Are SBI Security and Fire posts permanent?
Yes, both are regular appointments with a 6-month probation period.