SPMCIL Admit Card 2026: 10 October CBT for 23 Executive Posts Postponed, Revised Admit Cards to Be Issued
SPMCIL has postponed the 10 October 2026 CBT for 23 Deputy Manager and Assistant Manager posts under Advt. No. 02/2026. As per the 9 October notice, a new date will be announced and revised admit cards will be issued to all candidates.
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SPMCIL Admit Card 2026: Latest Update
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), a Government of India CPSE, has postponed the Computer Based Test (CBT) for recruitment of Executives under Advertisement No. 02/2026. The CBT was scheduled for 10 October 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at centres across the country.
As per SPMCIL's notice dated 9 October 2026, the exam has been deferred at all centres until further notice because of law and order concerns and travel restrictions in Delhi, so that the test stays uniform across centres. The revised exam date will be announced separately, and revised admit cards will be issued to all candidates. Candidates should wait for the revised admit card before the new exam date.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 (Executives at E-2 and E-1 levels) |
| Total posts | 23 (after corrigendum dated 07.09.2026) |
| Original CBT date | 10 October 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Status | Postponed at all centres (notice dated 09.10.2026) |
| Revised exam date | To be announced separately |
| Admit card | Revised admit cards to be issued to all candidates |
| Login details | Application Number and Password |
| Official website | www.spmcil.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published (SPMCIL website and Employment News) | 25 July 2026 |
| Online application opened | 25 July 2026 |
| Original last date | 24 August 2026 |
| Extended last date (notice of 24.08.2026) | 31 August 2026 |
| Corrigendum on Assistant Manager (Safety) vacancies | 7 September 2026 |
| CBT (original schedule) | 10 October 2026 |
| Postponement notice | 9 October 2026 |
| Revised CBT date and revised admit card | To be announced |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Level | Vacancies | Upper Age (as on 24.08.2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Manager (IT) – Application Developer | E-2 | 1 (UR) | 35 years |
| Assistant Manager (HR) | E-1 | 4 (2 UR, 1 OBC backlog, 1 ST backlog) | 30 years |
| Assistant Manager (F&A) | E-1 | 9 (4 UR, 1 EWS, 1 OBC, 1 SC, 2 ST) | 30 years |
| Assistant Manager (MM) | E-1 | 4 (3 UR, 1 ST) | 30 years |
| Assistant Manager (IT) | E-1 | 2 (1 UR, 1 OBC backlog) | 30 years |
| Assistant Manager (OL) | E-1 | 1 (OBC) | 30 years |
| Assistant Manager (Safety) | E-1 | 2 (1 UR, 1 SC) – revised by corrigendum of 07.09.2026 | 30 years |
| Total | 23 |
Pay scale (IDA) as given in the advertisement: E-2 level (Deputy Manager) ₹50,000–1,60,000; E-1 level (Assistant Manager) ₹40,000–1,40,000.
One post among serial numbers 1 to 6 is earmarked for PwBD under horizontal reservation. Upper age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (against reserved posts), with further relaxation for PwBD as per the advertisement.
CBT Exam Pattern
Selection is through an online test (75% weightage) and an interview (25% weightage). The online test pattern is:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 90 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| English Language | 15 | 15 |
| Logical Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 120 | 150 |
- Duration: 120 minutes (composite time).
- Negative marking: 1/4 of the marks of the question for every wrong answer.
- Qualifying marks for interview call: UR/EWS 45%, OBC 40%, SC/ST 35%. Shortlisting is category-wise in the ratio 1:4.
- Minimum marks for empanelment (test + interview): UR/EWS 55%, OBC 50%, SC/ST 45%.
SPMCIL has also uploaded an Indicative Syllabus for the Professional Knowledge section on its careers page. The extra time before the revised exam date can be used to revise it.
Exam centres
As per the advertisement, the online exam may be held at Delhi & NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bhopal. SPMCIL may add or cancel centres and may allot a centre other than the one opted for. Requests to change the centre are not entertained.
How to Download SPMCIL Revised Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official website www.spmcil.com and open the careers section ("Discover SPMCIL" > Careers).
- Find Advt. No. 02/2026 – Recruitment of Executives at E-2 and E-1 levels and check for the notice on the revised CBT date.
- Click on the Admit Card link given against the advertisement.
- Log in with your Application Number and Password.
- Download the revised admit card, check your name, photo, centre and reporting time, and take a printout.
What to carry on exam day
- Original admit card with a recent recognisable photograph affixed (preferably the same as uploaded in the application).
- Original valid photo ID (such as PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter Card, Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar or Employee ID) plus one photocopy. Ration Card and Learner's Driving Licence are not accepted.
- If your name has changed, the Gazette notification, marriage certificate or original affidavit.
Report by the time printed on the admit card; late arrivals will not be allowed. SPMCIL advises candidates to be prepared to spend about 3 hours at the venue.
Important Official Links
| Link | Official URL |
|---|---|
| Notice on postponement of CBT (09.10.2026) | Download PDF |
| Admit card login (linked from SPMCIL careers page) | Admit Card Login |
| Advertisement No. 02/2026 | Download PDF |
| Corrigendum dated 07.09.2026 | Download PDF |
| Indicative Syllabus (Professional Knowledge) | Download PDF |
| SPMCIL careers page | www.spmcil.com |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Has the SPMCIL exam on 10 October 2026 been cancelled?
It has been postponed, not cancelled. SPMCIL's notice of 9 October 2026 says the CBT is deferred at all centres until further notice, and the revised date will be announced separately.
2. Will I need a new admit card?
Yes. SPMCIL has said revised admit cards will be issued to all candidates.
3. How many posts are being filled under Advt. No. 02/2026?
23 posts in total: 1 Deputy Manager (IT) at E-2 level and 22 Assistant Manager posts at E-1 level in HR, F&A, MM, IT, OL and Safety.
4. What login details are needed to download the admit card?
As per the advertisement, the admit card is downloaded using the Application Number and Password.
5. Is there negative marking in the SPMCIL CBT?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks of a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
6. Where will the exam be held?
The advertisement lists Delhi & NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bhopal as exam centres, subject to change by SPMCIL.
Conclusion
Candidates who applied for SPMCIL Executive posts under Advt. No. 02/2026 should not travel for the 10 October 2026 CBT, as it stands postponed at all centres. Keep checking www.spmcil.com for the revised exam date, download the revised admit card once issued, and use the extra time to prepare the Professional Knowledge section, which carries 90 of the 150 marks.
References
- https://www.spmcil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Notice-dated-09.10.2026.pdf – SPMCIL Notice: Postponement of CBT for recruitment of Executives under Advt. No. 02/2026, dated 9 October 2026
- https://www.spmcil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Advertisment-No-02.2026.pdf – SPMCIL Advertisement No. 02/2026: Recruitment of Executives at E-2 and E-1 levels, dated 25 July 2026
- https://www.spmcil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Notice-dated-24.08.2026.pdf – SPMCIL Notice: Extension of last date for online applications (Advt. No. 02/2026), dated 24 August 2026
- https://www.spmcil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Corrigendum-to-Advt.-No.-02-2026-dated-07.09.2026.pdf – SPMCIL Corrigendum to Advt. No. 02/2026 (Assistant Manager (Safety) vacancies), dated 7 September 2026
- https://www.spmcil.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Indicative-Syllabus-for-Professional-Knowledge-Section.pdf – SPMCIL Indicative Syllabus for Professional Knowledge Section, uploaded October 2026
- https://www.spmcil.com/discover-spmcil/ – SPMCIL Careers listing for Advt. No. 02/2026 with admit card link, accessed 9 October 2026