Overview
State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai has released a recruitment notification for the post of SCO Specialist Cadre Officer (38 (34 under Advt 11 + 2 under Advt 12 + 2 under Advt 13) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, via sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai
- Qualification
- 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…
- Vacancies
- 38 (34 under Advt 11 + 2 under Advt 12 + 2 under Advt 13)
- Posted
- 07.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 27.08.2026
Important Dates
| 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) |
| 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 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
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…
Age Limit
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.
Salary
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.
Application Fee
• 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.
Selection Process
Shortlisting & Interview (100 marks); CTC Negotiation additionally for contractual posts
How to Apply
• 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.
Required Documents
• 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for SBI SCO Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 38 Manager, Deputy Manager and More Posts?
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); 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
What is the application fee?
• 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.
What is the age limit?
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 …
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting & Interview (100 marks); CTC Negotiation additionally for contractual posts