State Bank of India (SBI) has announced recruitment of 60 Specialist Cadre Officer positions for Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) on a regular basis (Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28). Online registration is open from 04.11.2026 to 25.11.2026, and this is an excellent opportunity for ex-military and para-military personnel to join India's largest bank.
Overview
SBI's Central Recruitment & Promotion Department is recruiting security specialists with proven military or para-military background. The organisation seeks experienced professionals aged 25–40 years with a graduate qualification and relevant service in the Indian armed forces or para-military forces. The recruitment process includes an online written examination, interview, and final merit-based selection. All positions are open across India, and candidates can appear from any designated examination centre.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 04.11.2026 |
| Age, Qualification & Experience Cut-off | 31.10.2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 04.11.2026 to 25.11.2026 |
| Download Written Exam Call Letters | December 2026 |
| Online Written Examination | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Personal Interview | January / February 2027 |
| Final Result Declaration | February 2027 |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST | No fees / intimation charges |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Grade / Scale | Total Vacancies | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager (Security) & Deputy Manager (Security) | MMGS-III & MMGS-II (Regular) | 60 (provisional) | Anywhere in India |
Vacancy Distribution by Category: SC (9), ST (4), OBC (16), EWS (6), UR (25). Total: 60.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a government-recognised university or institution.
Service Requirement: Prior service as an officer in the Indian Army, Navy, Airforce, or Para-military forces is mandatory—10 years for Manager (Security), or 5 years for Deputy Manager (Security).
Age Limit: Minimum 25 years, maximum 40 years as on the cut-off date of 31.10.2026.
Medical Fitness: Candidates must be medically fit as per SHAPE-1 standards or equivalent criteria.
How to Apply
- Visit SBI's official Careers website.
- Locate the notification for Manager (Security) / Deputy Manager (Security) recruitment.
- Click on the application link and register with your personal and professional information.
- Upload a recent passport-style colour photograph (20–50 kb, preferably 200×230 pixels in JPG/JPEG format).
- Upload your signature in black ink on white paper (10–20 kb, preferably 140×60 pixels in JPG/JPEG format).
- Upload a hand-written declaration in English using black ink (50–100 kb, 800×400 pixels at 200 DPI, approximately 10 cm × 5 cm).
- Upload supporting documents as PDFs (A4 page size, not exceeding 500 kb per file).
- Pay the applicable application fee (₹750 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST candidates are exempt).
- Review your completed application and submit before 25.11.2026.
Salary
Manager (Security): MMGS-III grade with a pay scale of ₹85920–2680/5–99320–2980/2–105820.
Deputy Manager (Security): MMGS-II grade with a pay scale of ₹64820–2340/1–67160–2680/10–93960.
Both positions include standard SBI benefits, allowances, and service conditions as per the bank's regulations.
Exam Pattern
The online written test comprises 200 objective questions totalling 200 marks, conducted over two hours with no penalty for incorrect answers.
Exam Components:
- Reasoning Ability (Qualifying): 50 questions, 25 marks, 30 minutes
- English Language (Qualifying): 50 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes
- General Awareness (Qualifying): 50 questions, 25 marks, 25 minutes
- Professional Knowledge: 50 questions, 100 marks, 35 minutes
Qualifying sections must meet minimum cut-off standards. Professional Knowledge carries the highest weightage and tests domain expertise relevant to security management.
Merit Calculation: Written test (70 normalised marks) + Personal Interview (30 normalised marks) = Final score of 100 marks.
Important Links
- Apply Online for SBI Manager and Deputy Manager (Security) – Registration open from 04.11.2026 to 25.11.2026
- Official Advertisement PDF (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28) – Complete recruitment details and instructions
- SBI Careers Official Website – Call letters, updates, and result announcements
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When does the application window close?
A. Online registration and fee payment must be completed by 25.11.2026. The window opened on 04.11.2026, so candidates have approximately three weeks to apply.
Q. What documents are required during application?
A. Candidates must upload a recent colour photograph, signature, hand-written declaration, and supporting documents in the specified formats and file sizes. See the section