SBI Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 60 Manager and Deputy Manager Posts

The State Bank of India (SBI) has formally announced the recruitment of 60 Specialist Cadre Officers to fill the critical roles of Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security). Operating through its Central Recruitment & Promotion Department at the Corporate Centre in Mumbai, the nation’s premier public sector bank is inviting online applications from eligible defence and paramilitary veterans.

Under the official advertisement number CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28, signed on November 4, 2026, by the General Manager (RP & PM), the registration window is active from November 4, 2026, through November 25, 2026. Interested applicants can submit their forms exclusively via the official careers portal: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.

Recognized recently as the “Best Bank in India 2026” and “World’s Best Consumer Bank-2026” by Global Finance, New York, SBI offers a six-month probation period for these regular basis postings, with successful candidates eligible to be posted anywhere in India.

SBI Recruitment 2026 Overview

The 60 provisional vacancies are allocated jointly for both Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) posts within the bank’s security cadre.

• Recruiting Organisation: State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai
• Recruitment Name: Recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officer on Regular Basis
• Advertisement No.: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28
• Notification Date: 04.11.2026
• Post Names: Manager (Security), Deputy Manager (Security)
• Total Vacancies: 60 (provisional)
• Qualification: Graduate (any discipline from Government recognized University or Institution.)
• Other Requirement: Service as an officer in the Indian Army / Navy / Airforce or Para-military forces (10 years for Manager, 5 years for Deputy Manager); medical fitness in SHAPE-1 or equivalent
• Age Limit: Minimum 25 years, maximum 40 years as on 31.10.2026
• Pay Scale: MMGS-III: Rs (85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105820); MMGS-II: Rs (64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960)
• Application Fee: ₹750 for UR/EWS/OBC; no fee for SC/ST
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Dates: 04.11.2026 to 25.11.2026
• Selection Process: Online written test followed by personal interview
• Exam Pattern: 200 objective questions, 200 marks, two hours; no penalty for wrong answers
• Job Location: Anywhere in India
• Official Website: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

The notification outlines 60 combined vacancies for Manager (Security) in MMGS-III and Deputy Manager (Security) in MMGS-II (Regular). The category-wise distribution is as follows:

• UR: 25
• OBC: 16
• SC: 9
• EWS: 6
• ST: 4

Reservations abide by the prevailing Government of India guidelines. OBC vacancies apply solely to candidates within the Non-creamy Layer, while EWS applicants must possess an Income & Asset Certificate for the relevant financial year.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for either role, candidates must be Indian citizens and hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a government-recognized university as of October 31, 2026.

Manager (Security) – Post-Qualification Experience:

• An Officer not below the Rank of Major in Indian Army or equivalent Rank in Indian Navy / Airforce with minimum 10 years of commissioned Service.
• OR an Officer not below the Rank of Deputy Commandant in Para-military forces with minimum 10 years of service as an Officer in such force.

Deputy Manager (Security) – Post-Qualification Experience:

• An Officer not below the rank of Captain in Indian Army or equivalent Rank in Indian Navy / Airforce with minimum 5 years of commissioned Service.
• OR an Officer not below the Rank of Assistant Commandant in Para-military forces with minimum of 5 years of service as an officer in such force.

Medical Fitness Requirements: Applicants must hold medical fitness in SHAPE-1 or an equivalent medical category upon the advertisement’s release date. Serving candidates must provide their latest Medical Board Certificate, while retired personnel must upload the medical category logged in their Discharge Book or Service Record.

Age Limit and Salary Details

As of October 31, 2026, the age limit spans a minimum of 25 years to a maximum of 40 years for unreserved (UR) applicants. Cumulative age relaxation does not apply, though standard government relaxations are provided for reserved categories.

Appointed officers will fall under the following pay brackets:

• Manager (Security) [MMGS – III]: Rs (85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105820)
• Deputy Manager (Security) [MMGS – II]: Rs (64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960)

Additionally, selected personnel will be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), and assorted medical facilities.

Important Dates to Remember

While certain post-registration milestones are tentative, SBI has locked in the application window.

• Date of advertisement: 04.11.2026
• Cut-off date for age, educational qualification and experience: 31.10.2026
• Online registration including editing / modification of application: 04.11.2026 to 25.11.2026
• Payment of application fee: 04.11.2026 to 25.11.2026
• Download of written examination call letters: December 2026
• Online examination: December 2026 / January 2027
• Personal interview / interview through VC: January / February 2027
• Declaration of final result: February 2027

Application Fee

The application process integrates a secure payment gateway accepting Debit/Credit Cards, Internet Banking, and UPI.

• UR / EWS / OBC: ₹750 (Seven Hundred Fifty only)
• SC / ST: No fees / intimation charges

This fee is entirely non-refundable.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

SBI’s hiring process involves an objective online written test followed by an interview (personal or via VC).

Exam Pattern Outline:

• 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
• Total: 200 Questions | 200 Marks | Two Hours

Candidates incur no penalty for wrong answers. The final merit list normalizes the 100-mark Professional Knowledge test score down to 70 marks, combined with the interview scaled to 30 marks (from 100). Ties in the cut-off score are settled by age in descending order.

Syllabus Outline

Annexure I specifies the Professional Knowledge syllabus applicable to both Manager and Deputy Manager positions:

• Security – Basic Practices and Principles: definitions and concepts (security and safety; physical, information and IT security; incident, emergency, crisis, disaster; asset, risk, threat, vulnerability; asset protection, loss prevention; gaps and countermeasure; loss/risk event, criticality and probability, loss potential); basic security management principles and approach; reputed industrial and physical security institutions and associations.
• Security Management – Components and Concepts: assessment and planning, security survey and audit, resource planning; manpower planning and deployment; perimeter protection, asset hardening, access control; surveillance and monitoring; security hardware and software; integration of man and machine; alarms and response mechanism; layered defence; 5/6-D principle; illumination and security lighting; risk management; budgeting and ROI; MIS; supervision, command and control.
• Risk Assessment – Components and Concepts: asset profiling, threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, loss event profiling; risk matrix and classification; gap determination and closure; risk management process and risk treatment methods.
• Security Hardware: security gadgets, their types, ratings and integration, false alarm ratio; access control systems, X-ray baggage scanners, door frame and hand-held metal detectors, under vehicle scanning systems and inspection mirrors, burglar alarms, fire safety gadgets, public address system, sentry posts, watch towers, communication systems, hotlines and auto diallers, walkie-talkie sets, dragon lights, explosive vapour detectors, motorized gates, boom barriers, bollards and tyre busters, security cabins, bullet proof glass and gear, sniffer dogs, outsourced, proprietary and state/police/armed guard forces, basic knowledge of small arms and automatic weapons.
• Security Software: policy documents, manuals and SOPs; incident, emergency, crisis and disaster response guidelines; drills and rehearsals; methods when gadgets fail or resources are unavailable; trained manpower; security conscious work culture; workforce knowledge to respond to security situations.
• Fire Safety: fire triangle and classification; types of fire extinguishers and their operation; response plans and SOPs; dos and don’ts; preventive measures; firefighting preparations; statutory, IS and NBC standards.
• CCTV: analogue, digital and IP systems, camera types; monitoring and placement; onsite/off-site storage; recording, retrieval, back-up and mirroring; records; legal aspects; video analytics; futuristic trends; related IT/IS guidelines.
• Manpower: man management, discipline, motivation, leadership and supervision; planning, deployment, duty rotation and leave reserves; handing/taking over; command and control; legal aspects; statutory guidelines.
• Executive Protection: basic principles; precautions; own resources and outsourcing expertise; challenges and solutions; dos and don’ts.
• Disaster Management and BCP: management and basic first responder; disaster response in natural and man-made disasters; national policy on DM; DM authority and organogram for the state/city; local DMP; integration with state/national plans; local mutual aid agreements; staff training; response teams; surprise drills; dos and don’ts.
• Information Security & IT Security: importance of information security; physical security’s role in IT security; espionage, infiltration, social engineering.
• Organizational Relationship Management and Security Liaison: concepts and ethics; mandate for external relationships; knowledge of local army, police, fire services, paramilitary and bureaucratic set-up.
• Security Management in Banks: physical security of branches; custody and handling of cash, gold and valuables; vaults, strong rooms and locker rooms; cash in transit; security in ATMs; threats such as burglary, dacoity, theft and vandalism.
• Administration: general office management; man management, discipline, motivation and morale; code of ethics; general welfare.

Job Description

SBI emphasizes the following Key Responsibility Areas and Job Profiles for these security professionals:

• Conduct security audit periodically to improve security arrangements at branches and offices.
• Organize periodical security drills / lectures etc. for developing security consciousness amongst employees.
• Other administrative work related to security officer’s desk.
• Carry out visits to branches to review security arrangements and suggest upgradation if required.
• Improve security systems and security climate at branches and offices in the Administrative Unit.
• Disseminate laid down Disaster Management Plan by LHO to the branches.
• Ensure reduction in the number of security related incidents due to security lapses.
• Carry out effective liaison with various Government agencies including civil, military and police authorities.

Document Upload Specifications

When registering at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings, applicants must abide by specific formatting:

• Photograph (recent passport style colour picture): jpg / jpeg | 20 kb – 50 kb | 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
• Signature (black ink on white paper): jpg / jpeg | 10 kb – 20 kb | 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
• Hand-written declaration (in English, black ink on white paper): jpg / jpeg | 50 kb – 100 kb | 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI, i.e. 10 cm x 5 cm
• Other documents: PDF, A4 page size | Not more than 500 kb

The handwritten declaration must strictly read:“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”

Declarations or signatures written in CAPITAL LETTERS will be rejected.

Examination Centres

Candidates will take the online test at designated centers (subject to change). The tentative locations include:

• Andaman & Nicobar: Port Blair
• Andhra Pradesh: Guntur/ Vijaywada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Ongole, Rajahmundhry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
• Arunachal Pradesh: Naharlagun
• Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
• Bihar: Arrah, Aurangabad (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
• Chandigarh: Mohali
• Chhattisgarh: Bhilai / Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
• Goa: Mapusa
• Gujarat: Ahmedabad/ Gandhinagar, Anand / Vadodara, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli
• Haryana: Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
• Himachal Pradesh: Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Una
• Jammu & Kashmir: Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
• Jharkhand: Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
• Karnataka: Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Dharwad / Hubbali, Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi
• Kerala: Alappuzha, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram
• Ladakh: Leh, Kargil
• Lakshadweep: Kavaratti
• Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Satna, Sagar, Ujjain
• Maharashtra: Amaravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Solapur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai/ MMR
• Manipur: Imphal, Chura-Chandpur
• Meghalaya: Shillong, Tura
• Mizoram: Aizawl
• Nagaland: Kohima
• Delhi-NCR: Delhi & New Delhi (All NCR cities)
• Odisha: Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
• Puducherry: Puducherry
• Punjab: Amritsar, Bhatinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara
• Rajasthan: Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
• Sikkim: Gangtok
• Tamilnadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Kanyakumari / Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Villupuram
• Telangana: Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
• Tripura: Agartala
• Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Varanasi
• Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
• West Bengal: Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri, Burdwan

Key Application Directives

Candidates must upload mandatory PDF documents, including their resume, caste certificates, proof of date of birth, Form-16/salary slips, experience certificates, and serving certificates signed by their commanding officer.

Serving personnel from PSUs or nationalised banks must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) during the interview. Outstation candidates attending the interview are eligible for a travel reimbursement of up to Rs 10,000 (economy class airfare for the shortest route) upon submitting tickets and boarding passes.

Mobile phones, smartwatches, and mehandi/ink on hands are prohibited, as the bank may utilize IRIS scans and thumb impressions for verification. All recruitment-related inquiries can be directed to the “CONTACT US/ Post Your Query” link at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers or via email at crpd@sbi.co.in.

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