State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for the recruitment of Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) on a regular basis under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28. A total of 60 Specialist Cadre Officer posts are on offer, and online applications open on 4 November 2026 and close on 25 November 2026. Candidates must be graduates with prescribed officer-level service experience in the Indian Armed Forces or paramilitary forces. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 4 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 November 2026 |
| Age, Qualification and Experience Cut-Off | 31 October 2026 |
| Online Written Examination | December 2026 / January 2027 (tentative) |
| Interview | January / February 2027 (tentative) |
| Final Result | February 2027 (tentative) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | Rs. 750 |
| EWS | Rs. 750 |
| OBC | Rs. 750 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. The application fee is non-refundable, and registration is complete only after successful payment of the applicable fee.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Grade | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager (Security) | MMGS-III | 60 (combined) | Graduate + prescribed service experience |
| Deputy Manager (Security) | MMGS-II | Graduate + prescribed service experience | |
| Total | 60 |
The notification provides a combined total of 60 vacancies for the two designations and does not provide separate vacancy counts for each designation. Category-wise, the combined vacancies are: Unreserved 25, OBC 16, SC 9, EWS 6 and ST 4. The vacancies are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank. Selected officers may be posted anywhere in India.
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognised university or institution. Graduation alone is not sufficient: candidates must also meet the prescribed service rank, experience and medical fitness requirements as on 31 October 2026.
Manager (Security) — MMGS-III: An officer not below the rank of Major in the Indian Army or equivalent rank in the Indian Navy or Air Force, with at least 10 years of commissioned service; OR an officer not below the rank of Deputy Commandant in paramilitary forces, with at least 10 years of service as an officer in the force.
Deputy Manager (Security) — MMGS-II: An officer not below the rank of Captain in the Indian Army or equivalent rank in the Indian Navy or Air Force, with at least 5 years of commissioned service; OR an officer not below the rank of Assistant Commandant in paramilitary forces, with at least 5 years of service as an officer in the force.
Medical fitness: Only candidates possessing medical fitness in SHAPE-1 or an equivalent medical category as on the release date of the advertisement are eligible. Retired candidates must upload the relevant medical category information from their discharge book or service record, and candidates currently serving must upload their latest Medical Board document indicating their medical category.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 31 October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 25 Years |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years |
Upper-age relaxation is applicable for eligible reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines. Cumulative age relaxation will not be available, and applicants claiming relaxation must produce the relevant certificates when required.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Grade | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (Security) | MMGS-III | Rs. 85,920 – 1,05,820 (Rs. 85,920-2680/5-99,320-2980/2-1,05,820) |
| Deputy Manager (Security) | MMGS-II | Rs. 64,820 – 93,960 (Rs. 64,820-2340/1-67,160-2680/10-93,960) |
Selected officers will also be eligible for applicable Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund, National Pension System (NPS), Leave Fare Concession, medical facilities and other benefits under SBI rules. The probation period for both posts is six months.
Selection Process
- Online Written Test — objective examination of 200 questions for 200 marks.
- Shortlisting — SBI shortlists candidates based on the examination results and applicable requirements.
- Personal Interview — shortlisted candidates attend an interview carrying 100 marks.
- Document Verification — educational qualifications, service experience, medical fitness and category certificates are verified.
- Final Merit List — prepared using normalised Professional Knowledge marks (70% weightage) and interview marks (30% weightage).
SBI reserves the right to modify the selection process, including considering shortlisting followed by interview, if required.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | 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 | 120 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability, English Language and General Awareness are qualifying in nature, and their marks are not counted toward final merit. Professional Knowledge carries 100 marks and contributes to final merit. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The Professional Knowledge syllabus is given in Annexure I of the official notification and covers security fundamentals, security management, risk assessment, security equipment, fire safety, CCTV, manpower management, executive protection, disaster management, information and IT security, security management in banks and administration.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (200 x 230 pixels, 20 KB – 50 KB).
- Signature (140 x 60 pixels, 10 KB – 20 KB).
- Left-hand thumb impression, or right-hand impression where applicable.
- Handwritten declaration in the prescribed format (800 x 400 pixels, 50 KB – 100 KB), written clearly in English using black ink on white paper.
- Brief resume and valid identity proof.
- Date-of-birth proof, graduation marksheets and degree certificate.
- Service experience certificates and service record or discharge book, as applicable.
- SHAPE-1 or equivalent medical category supporting document, and the latest Medical Board document for currently serving applicants.
- Applicable caste, OBC-NCL or EWS certificate, and No Objection Certificate where applicable.
Candidates must also capture a live photograph using a webcam or mobile phone during the online application process.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the SBI Careers Current Openings page and find Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 for Manager (Security) / Deputy Manager (Security).
- Download the official notification and verify the educational, service experience and medical fitness requirements.
- Click the Apply Online link corresponding to this advertisement.
- Complete the new registration process using the required details.
- Enter personal information, educational qualifications, service experience and other requested particulars.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration and supporting certificates.
- Review the completed application carefully before submission.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway and complete the application by 25 November 2026.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The official notification / result document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.
On the SBI Careers page, select Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 to reach its dedicated Apply Online link and notification.
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available in SBI Manager and Deputy Manager (Security) Recruitment 2026?
State Bank of India has announced 60 combined vacancies for Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for SBI Security Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application and fee payment is 25 November 2026.
Q3. Can fresh graduates apply for SBI Security Officer posts?
No. This recruitment requires specified experience as an officer in the Indian Armed Forces or paramilitary forces; graduation alone is not sufficient.
Q4. What is the age limit for SBI Manager and Deputy Manager (Security)?
The age limit is 25 to 40 years as on 31 October 2026, with applicable relaxation under Government of India guidelines.
Q5. What is the salary for SBI Manager and Deputy Manager (Security)?
The starting basic pay is Rs. 85,920 for Manager (Security) and Rs. 64,820 for Deputy Manager (Security), along with applicable SBI allowances and benefits.
Q6. What is the application fee for SBI Security Officer Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 750 for UR, EWS and OBC candidates. SC and ST candidates are exempt from the fee.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the SBI Security Officer exam?
No. The notification states there will be no penalty for wrong answers in the objective examination.
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Sources: State Bank of India Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28; sbi.bank.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
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