SBI SO IT Security Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 60 Posts | Adv No CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the recruitment notification under Advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28. While queries often search for IT roles, this specific advertisement is for regular appointment as Security Officer — strictly open to ex-servicemen from the Indian Armed Forces and Paramilitary Officers.

SBI SO Overview & Important Dates

SBI SO Vacancy Distribution & Salary Scale

• Category Breakdown: UR: 25 | OBC: 16 | SC: 9 | EWS: 6 | ST: 4 (Total: 60)

• Manager (Security) - MMGS III: ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,820 basic pay scale plus DA, HRA, CCA, PF, and perks.

• Deputy Manager (Security) - MMGS II: ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 basic pay scale plus standard bank perquisites.

SBI SO Eligibility Criteria (as of 31 Oct 2026)

• Age Limit: 25 to 40 years.

• Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University.

• Medical Standard: Only candidates categorized under SHAPE-1 or equivalent medical fitness on service records are eligible.

• Service Experience Requirements:

  • Manager (Security): Minimum 10 years of commissioned service with rank not below Major (Army) or equivalent in Navy/Air Force, OR 10 years officer-level service not below Deputy Commandant in Paramilitary forces.

  • Deputy Manager (Security): Minimum 5 years of commissioned service with rank not below Captain (Army) or equivalent in Navy/Air Force, OR 5 years officer-level service not below Assistant Commandant in Paramilitary forces.

SBI SO Selection Process & Application Fee

1. Online Written Test: Features General Awareness, English Language, Reasoning Ability (Qualifying sections), and a core Professional Knowledge paper (100 marks).

2. Personal Interview: Conducted for shortlisted candidates qualifying the written exam.

3. Application Fee:

   • General / OBC / EWS: ₹750

   • SC / ST: Exemption (No Fee)

The written examination pattern and syllabus for SBI Security Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28) is divided into two distinct papers: Paper 1 (General Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Professional Knowledge).

SBI SO Detailed Written Exam Pattern

• Mode of Exam: Online Computer Based Test (CBT).

• Negative Marking: No negative marking.

• Merit Determination: Paper 1 is Qualifying only. Final shortlisting for the personal interview is generated strictly based on marks secured in Paper 2 (Professional Knowledge).

SBI SO Section-Wise Detailed Syllabus

1. Paper 1: General Aptitude (Qualifying)

• Test of Reasoning (15 Questions | 15 Marks):

  • Puzzles & Seating Arrangements (Linear & Circular)

  • Direction Sense & Blood Relations

  • Syllogism, Inequalities & Coding-Decoding

  • Data Sufficiency & Logical Reasoning

• Quantitative Aptitude (15 Questions | 15 Marks):

  • Data Interpretation (Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables)

  • Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Averages)

  • Simplification, Number Series & Quadratic Equations

• English Language (20 Questions | 20 Marks):

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Spotting Errors & Sentence Improvement

  • Cloze Test & Para Jumbles

  • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms & Idioms)

2. Paper 2: Professional Knowledge (Security Officer Domain - 60 Questions | 100 Marks)

Since this role is reserved for Ex-Servicemen and Paramilitary Officers, the domain knowledge section focuses on banking security protocols, operational safety, physical risk management, and regulatory compliance:

• Bank Security & Asset Protection: Physical security setup of bank branches, administrative offices, currency chests, and ATMs.

• Security Operations & Equipment: Operation and maintenance of surveillance systems (CCTV), access control systems, fire alarm systems, burglar alarms, and electronic security measures.

• Fire Safety & Disaster Management: Fire prevention standards, evacuation protocols, firefighting equipment management, and emergency readiness.

• Cash-in-Transit (CIT) Security: Security protocols for cash movements, vault management, and mobile escort operations.

• Legal & Banking Security Framework: Relevant provisions of banking security guidelines, RBI advisories regarding branch/chest safety, security auditing protocols, and crime prevention in physical banking premises.

• Crisis Management & First Information Reports (FIR): Procedures for handling security breaches, robberies, fraud prevention support, incident reporting, and coordination with local law enforcement/police agencies.

SBI SO Selection Weightage

• Written Test (Paper 2 Marks): 70% weightage

• Personal Interview: 30% weightage

How to Apply Online for SBI SO

1. Visit the official portal: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.

2. Search for Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/28 and click Apply Online.

3. Complete fresh registration, upload mandatory credentials (service records, discharge proof, qualification certificates, photo, and signature), pay the fee, and save the final application PDF.