In taking their exigent action into stimulating recruitment for the year 2024, the State Bank of India (SBI) is recruiting Assistant Managers (Engineer) for Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) positions, with the total number of such 169 vacancies available. This recruitment aims at giving qualified engineers golden opportunities in one of the best public sector banks in India. Available branches include Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Fire Safety Engineering.
The important dates of the application process are 22 November 2024, when the application submission starts, and 12 December, by which the applicants must submit their applications. There is no application fee for SC, ST and PwBD applicants, making it an excellent deal for people from this category or backgrounds to apply.
Since Eligibility, Selection Procedure, Application Steps, and much more are included in detail below the recruitment information, Applicants should read it all.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2024: Vacancy Breakdown
SBI is recruiting for the following roles under the Specialist Cadre Officer category:
- Assistant Manager (Civil Engineering): 42 posts
- Assistant Manager (Electrical Engineering): 25 posts
- Assistant Manager (Fire Safety Engineering): 101 posts
- Assistant Manager (Civil Engineering): 1 post
Candidates interested in these positions must have the required qualifications and experience in their respective fields.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2024 – Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Assistant Manager positions, candidates must meet certain educational qualifications and age limits. Here’s a detailed look:
Educational Requirements:
- Assistant Manager (Civil Engineering):
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with at least 60% marks.
- A minimum of two years of work experience in the construction and maintenance of buildings, cost estimation, and project management.
- Assistant Manager (Electrical Engineering):
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks.
- At least two years of professional experience in managing electrical equipment and systems.
- Assistant Manager (Fire Safety Engineering):
- A B.E./B.Tech in Fire Safety Engineering or a comparable qualification, or a graduate degree from the Institution of Fire Engineers.
- Relevant experience in fire safety management, up to three years.
Age Limit:
- For Civil and Electrical Engineering positions: 21 to 30 years
- For Fire Safety Engineering position: 21 to 40 years
Candidates from reserved categories will receive age relaxation in accordance with government norms.
Application Process of SBI SCO Recruitment 2024
Interested candidates can apply for the SBI SCO Recruitment 2024 online. The registration period begins on November 22, 2024, and ends on December 12, 2024. The application process is entirely online, and candidates must visit the official SBI website at bank.sbi to apply.
Here’s how you can apply:
- Visit the official SBI Career website.
- Go to the “Current Openings” section under “JOIN SBI.”
- Find the advertisement with the reference number CRPD/SCO/2024-25/18 and click on it.
- Click on “Apply Online” and register with your email address and phone number.
- Fill in your details, including personal information, educational qualifications, and professional experience.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents (e.g., photo, signature, academic certificates, ID proof).
- Pay the application fee online via debit/credit cards or internet banking (Note: Candidates in the SC/ST/PwBD categories do not need to pay the fee).
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2024 – Selection Process
Different roles have different selection procedures and will be followed by the recruitment process across the stages mentioned below:
Assistant Managers (Civil and Electrical Engineering) Posts:
Online written test: The exam will comprise two parts:
General aptitude (reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English)-90 minutes; professional knowledge related to the relevant engineering discipline- 45 minutes.
Please note: There is no negative marking in the written test for a wrong answer.
Interview: The candidates who are shortlisted by the written test are invited for the interview. The merit shall be computed on the basis of 70% weightage assigned for the marks obtained in the written test and 30% weightage for the interview.
For Assistant Managers (Fire Safety Engineering):
Screening: Screening of candidates based on merit by qualifications and professional experience. Interview: Candidates would get selected for final training based on their performance in interviews, alone.
The online written test is scheduled for January 2025, and candidates will receive their admit cards through SMS and email.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2024 -Application Fee
The application fee is as follows:
- General, EWS, OBC candidates: ₹750
- SC, ST, PwBD candidates: Exempted from paying the application fee
Payments should be made online via debit/credit cards or internet banking.
Key Dates to Remember
- Start Date for Online Registration: November 22, 2024
- Last Date for Online Registration: December 12, 2024
- Tentative Date for Written Test: January 2025
Candidates should ensure they complete their application before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.