SBI SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 60 Security Officer Posts, Check Eligibility, Fee and Last Date

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28, dated 4 November 2026, for the SBI SO Recruitment 2026 of Specialist Cadre Officers on a regular basis. A total of 60 posts of Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) will be filled in the bank. Online applications started on 4 November 2026, and the SBI SO apply online last date is 25 November 2026.

Important warning — read this first: This is an ex-servicemen / serving-officer only recruitment. Only officers who have served in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force or the Para-military forces, with the rank and years of commissioned service given below, can apply. A civilian graduate without this service experience is not eligible, even though graduation is the educational qualification. Candidates should also check the Active Govt Jobs page for other live recruitments they may be eligible for.

SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The last date to apply and the last date to pay the fee are the same — 25 November 2026. Registration is complete only when the fee is paid online, so candidates should not leave the fee payment for the last hour. The exam, interview and result dates above are tentative, as stated in the advertisement.

SBI SO Vacancy 2026 Details

SBI has notified 60 posts in total for Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) together. The advertisement does not give a separate vacancy figure for each of the two posts, so candidates should not rely on any website that claims a post-wise split — the official figure is 60 posts combined. The vacancies are provisional and may vary.

The category split above (9 + 4 + 16 + 6 + 25) adds up to the notified total of 60 posts. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India.

SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Age limit. Candidates must be between 25 and 40 years of age as on 31 October 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available for reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.

Educational qualification. A graduate in any discipline from a Government recognised University or Institution. Graduation alone is not enough — the service experience below is compulsory.

Experience (as on 31 October 2026). This recruitment is open only to officers of the armed forces and Para-military forces. The required rank and service for each post are:

Medical fitness. Only applicants with medical fitness in SHAPE-1 or an equivalent medical category as on the date of release of the advertisement are eligible. Candidates must mention the medical category as per their Discharge Book / service record and upload the supporting documents; serving applicants must upload the latest Medical Board document.

Job profile. Security Officers in SBI conduct security audits, organise security drills and lectures, visit branches, liaise with government agencies and disseminate the Disaster Management Plan.

SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The fee is payable online only, through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI, within the application window (4 to 25 November 2026). The fee is non-refundable, and registration is complete only when the fee has been paid online.

How to Apply for SBI SO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the SBI careers page — sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings — and open the link for Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 (Specialist Cadre Officer — Security).
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, and note the provisional registration number and password generated by the system.
3. Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and service details, and select the post (Manager or Deputy Manager) as per eligibility.
4. Upload the required documents — photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, handwritten declaration, brief resume, ID proof, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), OBC NCL certificate / EWS certificate (if applicable), educational certificates, experience certificate, medical document, Form-16 / offer letter / latest salary slip and NOC if applicable.
5. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 750 for UR/EWS/OBC; no fee for SC/ST) through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
6. Submit the completed application before 25 November 2026 and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference. The application can be edited or modified within the registration window, but no hard copy of the application is to be sent to the bank.

One application only. If a candidate submits more than one application, only the last valid (completed) application is retained. Call letters for the written test will be sent by email only, so candidates must keep the email ID given in the application active.

SBI SO Exam Pattern 2026

The online written test has 200 questions for 200 marks and a total duration of 2 hours. It is divided into four sections, and there is no penalty for wrong answers — there is no negative marking in this examination.

Qualifying sections. Reasoning Ability, English Language and General Awareness are qualifying only — their marks are not counted in the merit list. Only the Professional Knowledge section, carrying 100 marks, counts for merit. This is the section candidates should prepare for most seriously, since it alone decides the written-test merit.

SBI SO Selection Process 2026

Stage 1 — Online Written Test. Candidates appear in the 200-question, 2-hour online test described above. There is no negative marking. Only Professional Knowledge marks count for merit; the other three sections are qualifying only.

Stage 2 — Personal Interview. Candidates shortlisted from the written test are called for a personal interview carrying 100 marks. The interview may also be conducted through video conferencing.

Final merit. The final merit list is prepared on 100 marks: the Professional Knowledge score normalised to 70 plus the interview score normalised to 30. If two or more candidates score equal marks, the older candidate is ranked higher. The bank reserves the right to change the mode of selection to shortlisting and interview.

SBI SO Salary 2026

Selected candidates are appointed in the following pay scales, with a probation period of 6 months:

In addition to basic pay, selected officers receive DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, NPS, Leave Fare Concession, medical facility and other perquisites as per the bank’s rules. The advertisement publishes no exact in-hand figure, so in-hand salary amounts shown on unofficial websites are estimates and will vary with current DA and HRA rates.

SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for SBI SO Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online for SBI SO Recruitment 2026 is 25 November 2026. Online applications are open from 4 November 2026 to 25 November 2026 on the SBI careers page, and the fee must also be paid within the same window.

How many vacancies are there in SBI SO Recruitment 2026?

There are 60 vacancies in total for Manager (Security) and Deputy Manager (Security) combined. The advertisement does not give a separate vacancy split between the two posts. The category-wise split is SC 9, ST 4, OBC 16, EWS 6 and UR 25.

Can a civilian graduate apply for SBI SO Security Officer posts?

No. This is an ex-servicemen / serving-officer only recruitment. Apart from graduation, a candidate must have served as an officer in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force or the Para-military forces — at least 10 years of commissioned service as a Major or equivalent for Manager (Security), or at least 5 years as a Captain or equivalent for Deputy Manager (Security). A civilian graduate without this service experience is not eligible.

What is the age limit for SBI SO Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 25 to 40 years as on 31 October 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available for reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.

What is the application fee for SBI SO Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 750 for UR, EWS and OBC candidates, and there is no fee for SC and ST candidates. The fee is payable online only through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI, and it is non-refundable.

What is the exam pattern of the SBI SO written test?

The online written test has 200 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours — Reasoning Ability (50 questions, 25 marks, 30 minutes), English Language (50 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes), General Awareness (50 questions, 25 marks, 25 minutes) and Professional Knowledge (50 questions, 100 marks, 35 minutes). There is no negative marking.

Which sections count for merit in the SBI SO exam?

Only the Professional Knowledge section counts for merit. Reasoning Ability, English Language and General Awareness are qualifying only and their marks are not counted in the merit list. The final merit is prepared on 100 marks — Professional Knowledge normalised to 70 plus the interview normalised to 30.

Is there negative marking in the SBI SO exam?

No. The advertisement clearly states that there is no penalty for wrong answers in the online written test, so candidates can attempt all 200 questions without losing marks for wrong answers.

What is the salary of an SBI Security Officer?

The Manager (Security) in MMGS-III is placed in the pay scale of Rs. 85,920 to Rs. 1,05,820, and the Deputy Manager (Security) in MMGS-II in the pay scale of Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960. Selected officers also receive DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, NPS, Leave Fare Concession, medical facility and other perquisites as per the bank’s rules. The advertisement publishes no exact in-hand figure.

What is the selection process for SBI SO Recruitment 2026?

Selection is through an online written test followed by a personal interview of 100 marks. The final merit list is prepared from the Professional Knowledge score normalised to 70 and the interview score normalised to 30. In case of a tie, the older candidate is ranked higher. The bank reserves the right to change the mode of selection to shortlisting and interview.

Every figure in this article — 60 posts, the 25 November 2026 last date, the Rs. 750 fee, the pay scales and the exam pattern — is taken from the official SBI advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 dated 4 November 2026. Candidates should still verify the details on sbi.bank.in before applying, as only the official advertisement is final.

Written by Ravi Singh

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