Indian Bank Apprentice Bharti 2026 - 1500 Graduate Apprentice Seats (35 in Gujarat) – 1,500 Posts
Indian Bank (Public Sector Bank), Head Office Chennai
State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai · Posted 4 Nov 2026
SBI Assistant Manager Engineer Fire Bharti 2026 is open for 17 regular Specialist Cadre Officer posts of Assistant Manager-Engineer (Fire) in Junior Management Grade Scale I. Fire and safety engineering graduates, or candidates with recognised fire service qualifications and relevant experience, can apply online on the SBI careers portal until 25 November 2026.
The recruitment is notified by SBI's Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Mumbai, under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/29 dated 04 November 2026. Selected officers will improve fire safety at SBI branches and offices, carry out annual fire safety audits, vet fire equipment drawings and estimates, run fire and evacuation drills, train staff and floor marshals, and obtain Fire NOCs from local fire brigades.
This is an all-India recruitment for Indian citizens. Candidates from Gujarat can take the online exam at Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Mehsana, Rajkot or Surat/Bardoli. After joining, the career path follows SBI's existing Engineer (Fire) cadre.
4 Nov 2026
Notification Date · done
4 Nov 2026
Application Start · done
25 Nov 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
25 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply
31 Oct 2026
Eligibility Cut-off (Age, Qualification, Experience) · done
4 Nov 2026
Application Editing/Modification · done
December 2026 (Tentative)
Exam Call Letter Download
December 2026 / January 2027 (Tentative)
Online Examination
January / February 2027 (Tentative)
Interview
February 2027 (Tentative)
Final Result
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 750 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
Pay online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking through the payment gateway by 25-11-2026. Transaction charges borne by candidate. Fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted for any future exam.
Educational Qualification (as on 31.10.2026) - any one of:
Post-Qualification Experience (as on 31.10.2026)
Specific Skills Required
Good knowledge of fire prevention and protection systems such as fire pumps, fire hydrant systems, fire detection and alarm systems and fire sprinkler systems, plus building evacuation procedures and fire safety audits.
Age Limit (as on 31.10.2026)
Minimum 21 years and maximum 40 years. The maximum age shown is for Unreserved candidates.
Age Relaxation
Reservation Conditions
Medical Fitness
The post is only for medically fit candidates.
| Age limit | 21–40 years |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Pay range | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 / Month |
| Salary | Rs. 48,480 - 85,920 (JMGS-I) plus allowances |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 48,480 - 2000/7 - 62,480 - 2340/2 - 67,160 - 2680/7 - 85,920 (JMGS-I) |
| DA | As per bank rules |
| HRA | As per bank rules |
Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager-Engineer (Fire) - Regular | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Assistant Manager-Engineer (Fire) - Backlog | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Section 2 | Professional Knowledge (Fire Engineering, Fire Service Administration, Fire Service Regulatory Acts / By-laws) | 75 | 75 | 80 minutes |
| Interview | Personal Interview | 0 | 100 | As decided by Bank |
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Identity & Age Documents (PDF)
Academic Documents (PDF)
Experience Documents (PDF)
Category Documents (PDF)
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Important notes
General Guidelines
Eligibility Conditions
Application & Fee
Communication & Document Verification
Fraud/Canvassing Warning
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 25 November 2026.
There are 17 posts: 11 UR, 2 SC, 2 ST (including 1 backlog), 1 OBC and 1 EWS.
B.E. (Fire) from NFSC Nagpur, B.E./B.Tech in Fire/Safety Engineering, equivalent 4-year fire safety degree, Graduate IFE membership or NFSC Divisional Officers course, with 2 to 3 years of experience.
Candidates must be 21 to 40 years old as on 31.10.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Govt. of India rules.
The JMGS-I pay scale is Rs. 48,480 - 85,920, plus DA, HRA, CCA and other benefits.
No, there is no penalty for wrong answers in the online written test.
Yes. Gujarat centres include Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Mehsana, Rajkot and Surat/Bardoli.
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