State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Mumbai, has released three linked Specialist Cadre Officer notifications together - Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11 (Cyber Security & AI specialists), CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12 (HR Managers), and CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13 (Enterprise Technology Architecture leadership). All three cover a combined 38 vacancies across 10 distinct Specialist Cadre posts, ranging from Deputy Manager to Vice President level, on both Regular and Contract basis. All three notifications share the same online application window and application portal, so this article covers them together as one SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 drive.
Quick answers: State Bank of India is recruiting for 38 Specialist Cadre Officer posts spanning Cyber Security, AI, IT Security, HR, and Enterprise Technology Architecture roles, under three simultaneous advertisements (11, 12, and 13). Candidates need the qualification and post-basic experience specified for each post (ranging from a Bachelor's degree with 4 years' experience to 18 years' experience for senior leadership roles). Online applications are open from 07.08.2026 to 27.08.2026 at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. Selection is via Shortlisting and Interview (plus CTC Negotiation for contractual posts). Suggested places of posting are Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, or anywhere in India, at the Bank's discretion.
- SBI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11)
- SBI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12)
- SBI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13)
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai |
| Advertisement Numbers | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12, CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13 |
| Posts Covered | DVP (Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab / Citizen Centric Initiatives / Cyber Security), Deputy Manager (AI Specialist / IT Security Expert / Cyber Security Analyst), Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment / Learning & Development), Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture), Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) |
| Total Vacancies | 38 (34 under Advt 11 + 2 under Advt 12 + 2 under Advt 13) |
| Nature of Engagement | Regular (Deputy Manager and Manager posts) and Contractual (DVP, DCTO, and VP posts) |
| Mode of Application | Online only, via sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
| Application Start Date | 07.08.2026 |
| Application Last Date (incl. fee payment) | 27.08.2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31.07.2026 (age, qualification, and experience assessed as on this date) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting & Interview (100 marks); CTC Negotiation additionally for contractual posts |
| Suggested Place of Posting | Mumbai, Navi Mumbai (GITC), or anywhere in India, at the Bank's discretion |
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details
Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11 - 34 Posts
| S. No. | Post | Nature of Engagement | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab | Contractual (SMGS-V) | 1 (UR-1) |
| 2 | Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Citizen Centric Initiatives | Contractual (SMGS-V) | 1 (UR-1) |
| 3 | Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Security | Contractual (SMGS-V) | 2 (UR-2, incl. 1 PwBD-VI horizontal) |
| 4 | Deputy Manager – AI Specialists | Regular | 25 (UR-12, SC-4, ST-1, OBC-6, EWS-2, incl. 1 PwBD horizontal) |
| 5 | Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert | Regular | 2 (UR-2, incl. 1 PwBD horizontal) |
| 6 | Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst | Regular | 3 (UR-2, OBC-1, incl. 1 PwBD backlog) |
Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12 - 2 Posts
| S. No. | Post | Grade | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment) | MMGS-III (Regular) | 1 (UR-1) |
| 2 | Manager (Learning & Development) | MMGS-III (Regular) | 1 (UR-1) |
Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13 - 2 Posts
| S. No. | Post | Nature of Engagement | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) | Contractual | 1 (Regular-1; includes 1 PwBD-LD backlog) |
| 2 | Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) | Contractual | 1 (Regular-1; includes 1 PwBD-VI backlog) |
Combined total across all three advertisements: 38 posts. The Bank has stated that the number of vacancies, including reserved vacancies, is provisional and may vary according to actual requirement.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Eligibility & Qualification 2026
Educational qualification and post-qualification experience differ for each post (assessed as on 31.07.2026). A summary is given below; full details, including preferred certifications and specific skills, are in the respective detailed advertisement.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Essential Experience |
|---|---|---|
| DVP – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab | BE/B.Tech (any discipline) OR MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (any discipline) from a recognized university/institution | 12+ years overall, with at least 6 years in Technology/Digital/Cyber Security Innovation, Innovation Labs/CoE, or related domains |
| DVP – Citizen Centric Initiatives | Same as above; advanced degree in Cybersecurity/IT preferred | Minimum 12 years in BFSI IT/Information Security/Cyber Security, with at least 6 years in cyber security/cybersecurity awareness |
| DVP – Cyber Security | Same as above; advanced degree in Cybersecurity/IT preferred | Minimum 12 years in BFSI IT/Information Security/Cyber Security, with at least 6 years in Cyber Research/Cyber Defence & Intelligence |
| Deputy Manager – AI Specialist | B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Data Science & AI, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics, or equivalent, with min. 50% score (for Bachelor's) | 4 years post-qualification IT experience, incl. 2 years in ML/Deep Learning, GenAI/RAG pipelines, cloud ML, or related tools |
| Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert | Same discipline range as above, min. 50% score (for Bachelor's) | 4 years post-qualification experience in Cyber Security/IT domain |
| Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst | Same discipline range as above, min. 50% score (for Bachelor's) | 4 years post-qualification experience in Cyber Security/IT domain |
| Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment) | MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent, specialization in HR/HRD/HRM, from an AICTE/UGC/Government-recognized institution | Minimum 6 years' post-basic HR experience, preferably in IT industry or IT vertical within BFSI |
| Manager (Learning & Development) | Same as above | Minimum 6 years' post-basic HR/Training experience, preferably in IT industry or IT vertical within BFSI |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) | Engineering Graduate OR MCA; B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech preferred in Software Engineering/CSE/IT/Computer Technology/Electronics; TOGAF Certification compulsory | Minimum 18 years' overall IT experience with regulated financial services/BFSI product organizations, incl. 5 years at senior executive level and 8 years in Architectural functions |
| Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) | Same as above; TOGAF Certification compulsory | Minimum 15 years' overall IT experience, incl. 3 years at senior executive level and 5 years in Architectural functions (mandatory) |
Training and teaching experience will not be counted towards eligibility for any post. Candidates must produce a full experience certificate from the employer unambiguously indicating nature of duties, dates/duration, level, and responsibilities.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Age Limit 2026
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| DVP – all three posts (Advt 11) | 35 years | 45 years |
| Deputy Manager – all three posts (Advt 11) | 25 years | 35 years |
| Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment / Learning & Development) (Advt 12) | 28 years | 40 years |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) (Advt 13) | 42 years | 50 years |
| Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) (Advt 13) | 40 years | 48 years |
Age is reckoned as on 31.07.2026. Maximum age shown is for Unreserved category; relaxation is available to reserved category candidates as per Government of India guidelines. For Advt 11, upper age relaxation is 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5 years for SC/ST, and 10/13/15 years for PwBD (UR/EWS, OBC, SC/ST respectively) - cumulative relaxation across categories is not permitted.
Candidates should ensure that they meet the prescribed age limit as on the specified cut-off date. You can use our Age Calculator to check your exact age and confirm your eligibility before applying.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Salary / CTC 2026
| Post | Pay Scale / Annual CTC | Contract Period (where applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| DVP – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab / Citizen Centric Initiatives / Cyber Security | Annual CTC upper range up to ₹60 lakhs (90% Fixed : 10% Variable) | 3 years, extendable by 2 more years at Bank's discretion (total not exceeding 5 years) |
| Deputy Manager – AI Specialist / IT Security Expert / Cyber Security Analyst | Basic Pay ₹64,820–2340/1–67,160–2680/10–93,960 (Regular post) + DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, and other perks as per Bank's salary structure | Not applicable (Regular post) |
| Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment / Learning & Development) | MMGS-III scale: ₹85,920–2680/5–99,320–2980/2–1,05,280 + DA, HRA, CCA, PF/NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, other perquisites | Not applicable (Regular post); 12 months' probation |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) | Annual CTC up to ₹170 lakhs (80% Fixed : 20% Variable) | 3 years, extendable by 2 more years at Bank's discretion |
| Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) | Annual CTC up to ₹96 lakhs (80% Fixed : 20% Variable) | 3 years, extendable by 2 more years at Bank's discretion |
For all contractual posts, Annual CTC is negotiable and depends on the candidate's experience and current emoluments. Variable pay is linked to performance appraisal scores (100% payout at 99–100% score, scaling down to nil below 90%). Annual increment from the second year can be up to 10% of CTC, subject to a minimum 90% performance score.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start (all 3 advertisements) | 07.08.2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date (all 3 advertisements) | 27.08.2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (age/qualification/experience) | 31.07.2026 |
| Shortlisting/Interview Schedule | Not specified in the notification - will be communicated via email/Bank's website |
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Application Fee 2026
- General/EWS/OBC (UR) candidates: ₹750 (Application Fee + Intimation Charges, non-refundable), across all three advertisements
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: No fee / intimation charges
Fee payment is made online via Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI (as applicable per advertisement) through the payment gateway integrated with the application. The fee once paid is not refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Selection Process 2026
Selection for all 10 posts across the three advertisements is based on Shortlisting and Interview:
- Shortlisting: Merely meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to an interview call. The shortlisting committee decides the parameters, and the Bank's decision on which candidates to call is final.
- Interview: Carries 100 marks; qualifying marks are decided by the Bank.
- Merit List: Prepared in descending order of interview scores; candidates tied at the cut-off are ranked by age (older candidates ranked higher).
- CTC Negotiation (contractual posts only - DVP, DCTO, VP): Conducted with candidates in merit order, one by one. If a selected candidate does not agree to the negotiated CTC, they are treated as a Voluntary Exit, and the next candidate in the merit list is called.
- Final Selection: Top-most candidates in the merit list (with successful CTC negotiation, for contractual posts) are finally selected.
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How to Apply for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026
- Visit https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Scroll down and click on the relevant advertisement - CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, /12, or /13, depending on the post you wish to apply for.
- Download and carefully read the detailed advertisement.
- Register online, scan and upload your latest photograph and signature as specified.
- Fill the application form carefully; you can save a partially filled form using the system-generated registration number and password (editable up to three times).
- Upload all required documents in the specified format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the integrated payment gateway.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the system-generated application form for your records.
Candidates can apply for both posts within Advt 12 (Manager posts) if otherwise eligible, but cannot apply for more than one post under Advt 11. Corrections are not allowed after final submission in any of the three advertisements.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Documents Required 2026
- Recent passport-style colour photograph and signature (as per specified file size/dimensions)
- Brief Resume / Biodata (in the Bank's prescribed format, where applicable)
- ID Proof and Proof of Date of Birth
- PAN Card (for Advt 13)
- Educational Certificates: relevant mark-sheets/degree certificates
- Experience certificate(s), clearly stating nature of duties, dates, level, and responsibilities
- Caste Certificate / EWS Certificate (if applicable, in Government-prescribed format)
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable, issued by a competent/medical authority, dated on or before the last date of registration)
- Preferred qualification/certification documents, if any (e.g. TOGAF, CISSP, CISM, PMP, etc., as applicable to the post)
- Form-16/Offer Letter/Latest salary slip from current employer
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), mandatory for candidates currently working in Government/Quasi-Government offices, PSUs, Nationalized Banks, Financial Institutions, or SBI Group companies
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Candidates with a background in cybersecurity or IT can also explore more Bank IT/Cyber Security Jobs and Specialist Officer Government Jobs across India. Applicants interested in banking sector HR careers can check the latest Bank HR Manager Recruitment updates. Those tracking PSU and public sector bank openings can browse the latest SBI Recruitment notifications and Nationalized Bank Jobs for similar Specialist Cadre opportunities.