SBI Recruitment 2026: 60 Security Officer Posts for Former Commissioned Officers
State Bank of India has opened applications for 60 provisional Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) posts. Only candidates with prior commissioned service in the Armed Forces or Paramilitary forces can apply. Applications close on 25 November 2026.
State Bank of India (SBI) has opened online applications for 60 specialist officer posts under advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28. According to Elets BFSI, the posts are Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security). The vacancy count is provisional and may change. Applications open on 4 November 2026 and close on 25 November 2026.
Who can apply
- Age: 25 to 40 years, counted on 31 October 2026. Reserved categories get the upper age relaxation under SBI rules.
- Education: A graduation from a government-recognised university or institution.
- Prior service: Manager (Security) needs at least 10 years of commissioned service, such as Major in the Army or Deputy Commandant in a paramilitary force. Deputy Manager (Security) needs at least 5 years, such as Captain in the Army or Assistant Commandant in a paramilitary force.
- Medical: SHAPE-1 or an equivalent fitness category.
Candidates without this commissioned service do not meet the eligibility rules for these posts.
Pay
According to Elets BFSI, the basic pay is Rs 85,920 for Manager (Security) and Rs 64,820 for Deputy Manager (Security). Allowances include dearness allowance, house rent allowance, city compensatory allowance, provident fund and National Pension System contributions, under SBI rules.
How selection works
The first stage is an online written exam of 200 objective questions for 200 marks, in 2 hours, with no negative marking. Reasoning, English and General Awareness are qualifying only. Shortlisted candidates then take a personal interview of 100 marks. Final merit gives 70 per cent weight to professional knowledge marks and 30 per cent to interview marks. Document verification follows.
Before you apply
Read the official SBI notice on the SBI careers portal before you apply. Check the eligibility dates and the upper-age rules for your category. The vacancy split may change, so check the final number in the notice.
Frequently asked questions
When do applications close?
Applications open on 4 November 2026 and close on 25 November 2026, according to the SBI notice as reported by Elets BFSI.
Who can apply for these posts?
Candidates with prior commissioned service in the Indian Armed Forces or Paramilitary forces. The age limit is 25 to 40 years on 31 October 2026, and a graduation degree is required.
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