Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) has invited applications for the engagement of Young Professionals on fixed term contract. The official notification (Advt. No. 04/2026) was published on the official website www.spmcil.com, and online applications opened on 18 July 2026. The last date to apply is 17 August 2026. This vacancy suits candidates with a law, finance, engineering, or cyber security background who want early professional experience in a Government of India enterprise.
There are 06 posts in total — in the Vigilance Department at the Corporate Office, New Delhi, and in the IT Department at the Data Center, Noida and the Disaster Recovery Center, Hyderabad. A full post-wise breakdown is given below. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official SPMCIL notification Advt. No. 04/2026 dated 18 July 2026. Last verified: 19 July 2026.
SPMCIL is recruiting 06 Young Professional posts (Legal, Finance, Technical, and Cyber Security) through Advt. No. 04/2026. The last date to apply online is 17 August 2026 on the SPMCIL application portal linked from the Career section of www.spmcil.com. Selection is through an online test (75% weightage) followed by an interview (25% weightage).
SPMCIL Young Professional 2026 — Quick Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) |
| Post | Young Professional (Legal / Finance / Technical / Cyber Security) |
| Total Vacancy | 06 |
| Salary | Rs. 50,000/- per month (all inclusive) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Eligibility | Post-wise degree (LL.B / CA Inter / B.E.-B.Tech etc.) with 1 year experience; max age 35 years |
| Selection Process | Online test (75%) + Interview (25%) |
| Place of Posting | New Delhi, Noida, Hyderabad |
| Last Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian nationals only |
About SPMCIL
SPMCIL is a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise, wholly owned by the Government of India. It works under the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and has been operating as a corporatised entity since 13 January 2006. The company designs and manufactures security papers, currency notes, passports, non-judicial stamp papers, postage stamps, and coins. It runs four mints (Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Noida), currency and security presses at Nashik, Dewas, and Hyderabad, and a paper mill at Narmadapuram. For a candidate, this means work inside one of the most security-sensitive organisations in the country.
How This Compares to Similar Openings
This is an all-India contract vacancy, so it is worth comparing with other Young Professional engagements currently open. The CWC Young Professional Recruitment 2026 follows a similar fixed-term model in another central PSU. Candidates with an engineering background can also look at the RITES Assistant Manager (Mechanical) 2026 vacancy, while those open to ministerial posts can compare the ITAT Recruitment 2026. This comparison is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm each vacancy on its own official page. The SPMCIL engagement stands out for its Delhi NCR posting and its clear three-year tenure, but it remains a contract role, not a regular PSU job.
Important Dates
The application window is one month. Age, qualification, and experience are all counted as on the closing date, so candidates completing their experience after 17 August 2026 are not eligible.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of online application link | 18 July 2026 |
| Closing date for applying online | 17 August 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 17.08.2026 |
The exam duration is 120 minutes, but the notification states candidates may need to be at the venue for about 3 hours for verification, document collection, and log-in formalities. Candidates reporting after the time printed on the Admit Card will not be allowed to take the test.
Vacancy Details and Salary
The notification lists 06 posts across two departments. The Legal, Finance, and Technical posts are in the Vigilance Department at the Corporate Office, New Delhi. The Cyber Security posts are in the IT Department — 02 at the Data Center, Noida and 01 at the Disaster Recovery Center, Hyderabad.
| Post / Discipline | Department & Location | No. of Posts | Remuneration (Per Month) | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional (Legal) | Vigilance Department, Corporate Office, New Delhi | 01 | Rs. 50,000/- (all inclusive) | 35 years |
| Young Professional (Finance) | Vigilance Department, Corporate Office, New Delhi | 01 | Rs. 50,000/- (all inclusive) | 35 years |
| Young Professional (Technical) | Vigilance Department, Corporate Office, New Delhi | 01 | Rs. 50,000/- (all inclusive) | 35 years |
| Young Professional (Cyber Security) | IT Department — 02 at Data Center, Noida; 01 at Disaster Recovery Center, Hyderabad | 03 | Rs. 50,000/- (all inclusive) | 35 years |
| Total | 06 |
No category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) split is mentioned in the official notification. The tenure of engagement is 03 years, which can be terminated or extended based on performance. The remuneration carries an 8% annual increase.
Eligibility (Post-Wise)
Each post has its own qualification. Experience is uniform: one (01) year of relevant post-qualification experience, and the maximum age is 35 years for all posts, both counted as on 17.08.2026.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional (Legal) | First Class LL.B from a recognized University/Institute | 1 year relevant experience |
| Young Professional (Finance) | CA Inter / ICWA Inter / First Class M.Com | 1 year relevant experience |
| Young Professional (Technical) | First Class B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Electronics & Communication / Electrical / Mechanical / Printing / Paper | 1 year relevant experience |
| Young Professional (Cyber Security) | First Class full-time B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Cyber Security | Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in Cyber Security |
In addition, applicants should have computer proficiency and good writing and communication skills. Only Indian nationals may apply, and a candidate may apply for only one post, since the online exam for all posts may be held on the same day.
Selection Process
Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility may be called for the selection process. Merit is decided mainly on the written test, with the interview carrying a smaller share.
- Online Test — 75% weightage, duration 120 minutes.
- Interview — 25% weightage; candidates are shortlisted in a 1:4 ratio based on online test performance.
The online exam for Legal, Finance, and Technical posts will be held at centres in Delhi NCR only. For Cyber Security, centres will be in Delhi NCR and Hyderabad only. All interviews will be held at New Delhi. No travel fare is reimbursed for the test or interview.
Application Fee
Intimation charges of Rs. 200/- (non-refundable), inclusive of GST, must be paid online by all applicants. Payment can be made by Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. Any bank transaction charge is borne by the applicant, and fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. No category-wise fee concession is mentioned in the official notification.
How to Apply for SPMCIL Young Professional 2026
- Visit the SPMCIL website www.spmcil.com, click the Career link, and click “APPLY ONLINE” against Advt. 04/2026, or go directly to the SPMCIL online application portal.
- Step I: Enter Email ID and Mobile Number, click Send OTP, and verify both OTPs.
- Step II: Fill personal details exactly as per official records. Once submitted, personal details cannot be changed.
- Step III: Fill qualification details and re-verify before final submission.
- Step IV: Upload all requisite documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the intimation charges of Rs. 200/- online and wait for server confirmation — do not press back or refresh. A confirmation e-mail follows a successful transaction.
- Download and print the complete application form with payment details.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Valid Email ID, Mobile Number, and Aadhaar (email and mobile must stay valid for at least two years)
- Recent passport-size photograph, not older than 3 weeks — JPG/JPEG, 20 KB to 50 KB, 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, white background
- Scanned signature in black ink — JPG/JPEG, 20 KB to 50 KB (not in capital letters)
- Left thumb impression on white paper — JPG/JPEG, 20 KB to 50 KB
- Hand-written declaration in English, black ink — JPG/JPEG, 50 KB to 100 KB (not in capital letters)
- Date of Birth proof, 10th and 12th marksheets/certificates, essential qualification, and experience certificate — PDF only, 100 KB to 1 MB
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| SPMCIL Young Professional Notification PDF | Official Advt. No. 04/2026 |
| Apply Online — SPMCIL Application Portal | Direct online application link |
| CWC Young Professional Recruitment 2026 | Similar Young Professional vacancy in a central PSU |
| ITAT Recruitment 2026 | Another current central government vacancy |
Should You Apply?
This vacancy suits early-career candidates — a law graduate, a CA Inter/M.Com holder, an engineer, or a cyber security professional with about a year of experience — who want Government of India work experience in Delhi NCR, Noida, or Hyderabad. The Rs. 50,000 all-inclusive pay with an 8% annual increase, paid leave, gratuity after one year, and mediclaim premium reimbursement make it a reasonable package for a contract engagement.
The honest trade-off: this is a fixed term contract, not a regular job. The notification states clearly that the engagement is temporary, can be cancelled at any time without assigning a reason, and gives no right to future regular employment in SPMCIL. Competition is likely to be sharp because only 06 posts are open across all of India, though the First Class degree plus experience requirement will filter the pool. This is added context, not part of the official notification. For candidates who treat it as a three-year stepping stone — especially the Vigilance and Cyber Security exposure — it is worth applying well before the last date.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for SPMCIL Young Professional 2026?
The last date to apply online is 17 August 2026. Applications are accepted only through the SPMCIL online portal, and age, qualification, and experience are all calculated as on 17.08.2026. SPMCIL advises applying well before the closing date to avoid last-day website load issues.
What is the salary of a Young Professional in SPMCIL?
The remuneration is Rs. 50,000/- per month (all inclusive) for all four posts, with an 8% annual increase. Fixed-term employees also get one day paid leave per 20 days worked, gratuity after one year of service, and mediclaim premium reimbursement up to Rs. 2 lakh for engagements exceeding 6 months.
Is the SPMCIL Young Professional post permanent?
No. It is a fixed term contract of 03 years, which may be extended or terminated based on performance. The notification states the engagement gives no right to any future regular employment in SPMCIL. It is best treated as professional experience rather than a permanent government job.
Where will the SPMCIL Young Professional exam be held?
The online exam for Legal, Finance, and Technical posts will be held at centres in Delhi NCR only. For the Cyber Security post, centres will be in Delhi NCR and Hyderabad only. Interviews for all posts will be held at New Delhi. No change of centre, date, or session is allowed.
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