SBI has released notification CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 for 60 Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, fees and how to apply online by 25 November 2026.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for Specialist Cadre Officers (Security) on a regular basis. The recruitment is aimed at ex-servicemen and officers from the armed forces and para-military forces. Applications are open from 4 November 2026 to 25 November 2026.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 |
| Posts | Manager (Security) / Deputy Manager (Security) |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 04.11.2026 to 25.11.2026 |
| Selection Process | Online Written Test + Interview |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
Important Dates
| Activity | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration & fee payment | 04.11.2026 to 25.11.2026 |
| Download of exam call letters | December 2026 |
| Online examination | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Interview (in person or via VC) | January / February 2027 |
| Final result | February 2027 |
Vacancy Details
| Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 9 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 60 |
The vacancies are provisional and may change according to the Bank’s requirements. The notification gives the 60 vacancies as a combined figure for both posts.
Grade and Salary
| 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 |
Selected officers also receive DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, NPS (Contributory Pension), Leave Fare Concession, medical facilities and other perquisites as per Bank rules. The probation period is 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 31.10.2026)
- Minimum: 25 years
- Maximum: 40 years (for the Unreserved category)
- Age relaxation for reserved categories is as per Government of India guidelines. Cumulative age relaxation is not available.
Educational Qualification (as on 31.10.2026)
Graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognised university or institution.
Post-Qualification Experience
Manager (Security)
- An officer not below the rank of Major in the Indian Army (or equivalent in the Navy or Air Force) with a minimum of 10 years of commissioned service, OR
- An officer not below the rank of Deputy Commandant in para-military forces with a minimum of 10 years of service as an officer.
Deputy Manager (Security)
- An officer not below the rank of Captain in the Indian Army (or equivalent in the Navy or Air Force) with a minimum of 5 years of commissioned service, OR
- An officer not below the rank of Assistant Commandant in para-military forces with a minimum of 5 years of service as an officer.
Medical Fitness
Only candidates in SHAPE-1 (or an equivalent medical category) as on the date of release of the advertisement can apply. Retired candidates must upload the relevant page of their Discharge Book. Candidates still in service must upload the latest Medical Board document showing their medical category.
Job Profile and Responsibilities
- Conduct periodic security audits of branches and offices
- Organise security drills and lectures to build security awareness among employees
- Visit branches to review security arrangements and suggest upgrades
- Circulate the Disaster Management Plan to branches
- Reduce security-related incidents caused by lapses
- Liaise with Government agencies, including civil, military and police authorities
Selection Process
Selection is through an Online Written Test followed by a Personal Interview. The Bank may change the mode to shortlisting and interview.
Online Test Pattern
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability* | 50 | 25 | 30 min |
| English Language* | 50 | 50 | 30 min |
| General Awareness* | 50 | 25 | 25 min |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 35 min |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
*Qualifying in nature. Marks are not counted in the merit list, but candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks set by the Bank.
- There is no negative marking.
- The interview carries 100 marks.
- The final merit is based on normalised scores: Professional Knowledge (70%) + Interview (30%).
- If scores are tied at the cut-off, the older candidate is ranked higher.
Syllabus (Professional Knowledge)
The Professional Knowledge paper covers these topics:
- Security basic practices and principles
- Security management: components and concepts
- Risk assessment
- Security hardware (access control, X-ray scanners, metal detectors, alarms, CCTV, communication systems, etc.)
- Security software (SOPs, manuals, drills)
- Fire safety: prevention, firefighting and response
- CCTV: general and operational knowledge
- Manpower management
- Executive protection
- Disaster management and BCP
- Information security
- IT security (with emphasis on physical security)
- Organisational relationship management and liaison
- Security management in banks (cash handling, vaults, ATMs, threats such as burglary and dacoity)
- Administration: basic concepts and principles
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹750 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST | No fee |
Payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Exam Centres in Gujarat
Online exam centres in Gujarat include Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Mehsana, Rajkot and Surat/Bardoli. SBI may change or add centres, and requests to change centre, date or session are not entertained.
How to Apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
- Visit https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Scroll down and click on advertisement no. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28
- Download and read the detailed advertisement carefully
- Click Apply Online and fill in the form
- Upload the required documents (see below)
- Review your application carefully, since corrections are not allowed after final submission
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
- Take a printout of the application form and e-receipt
Documents and Specifications
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG (200 × 230 px preferred) | 20-50 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG (140 × 60 px preferred) | 10-20 KB |
| Left-hand thumb impression | JPG | As specified on the portal |
| Hand-written declaration | JPG (800 × 400 px, 200 DPI) | 50-100 KB |
| Other documents | PDF, A4 size | Up to 500 KB each |
Other documents to upload:
- Resume
- ID proof
- Date of birth proof
- Caste/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Educational certificates
- Experience or service certificates
- Medical document
- Form-16, offer letter or latest salary slip
- NOC (if applicable)
A live photograph must also be captured through a webcam or mobile phone during the application.
Hand-written declaration: write it in English on white paper with black ink, not in capital letters. The text is: “I ______ (Name of the candidate), ______ (Date of Birth) hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left-hand thumb impression is of mine.”
The signature must also not be in capital letters.
Important Points for Candidates
- OBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and the date of interview. Creamy-layer candidates must apply as UR.
- EWS candidates need an Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26. Without it, they must apply under UR.
- Category cannot be changed after the application is submitted.
- Only the last completed application is retained if you apply more than once, and the earlier fee is forfeited.
- Candidates working in Government, PSUs or nationalised banks must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
- Mobile phones and electronic devices are banned in the exam and interview premises.
- IRIS scan and biometric verification may be conducted, so avoid applying mehandi, ink or chemicals on your hands.
- Outstation interview candidates are reimbursed economy airfare up to ₹10,000 (to-and-fro) or the actual cost, whichever is lower.
- Keep your email ID active, as call letters are sent by email only.
- Apply well before the last date to avoid website congestion.
Important Links
- Official Notification (PDF): Download Here
- Apply Online: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- For queries: use “Contact Us / Post Your Query” at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers
