SBI SCO Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 38 Posts
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 38 Specialist Cadre Officer posts. The recruitment is being conducted through three separate advertisements covering various positions in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, IT Security, Human Resources and Enterprise Technology Architecture.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI Careers portal. The online application process has started on 07 August 2026, and the last date to submit the application form and pay the applicable fee is 27 August 2026.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Department | Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
| Recruitment | Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 38 Posts |
| Advertisement Nos. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, 12 & 13 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 August 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting & Interview |
| Job Location | Mumbai, Navi Mumbai / Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
SBI SCO Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details
A total of 38 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies have been announced under three advertisements.
Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11 – 34 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Deputy Vice President – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab | 01 |
| Deputy Vice President – Citizen Centric Initiatives | 01 |
| Deputy Vice President – Cyber Security | 02 |
| Deputy Manager – AI Specialist | 25 |
| Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert | 02 |
| Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst | 03 |
| Total | 34 |
Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12 – 2 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Manager – Manpower Planning & Recruitment | 01 |
| Manager – Learning & Development | 01 |
| Total | 02 |
Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13 – 2 Posts
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer – Enterprise Architecture | 01 |
| Vice President – Enterprise & Technology Architect | 01 |
| Total | 02 |
Grand Total: 38 Posts
The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary according to the actual requirements of SBI.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification
The educational qualification and required experience are different for each post.
Deputy Vice President Posts
Candidates should have a B.E./B.Tech in any discipline or MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
The required experience is generally 12 years or more, depending on the particular DVP post, with substantial experience in areas such as technology, digital services, cyber security, BFSI IT or related domains.
Deputy Manager – AI Specialist
Candidates should possess a B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Data Science & AI, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics or an equivalent discipline.
For Bachelor’s degree candidates, a minimum of 50% marks is required.
Candidates must also have 4 years of post-qualification IT experience, including relevant experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI/RAG pipelines, cloud ML or related technologies.
Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert
Candidates should have the prescribed technical qualification in relevant disciplines such as Computer Science, IT, Electronics or equivalent, with the required marks and 4 years of post-qualification experience in Cyber Security/IT.
Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst
Candidates should possess the prescribed technical qualification in the relevant field and have 4 years of post-qualification experience in Cyber Security/IT.
Manager – Manpower Planning & Recruitment
Candidates should have an MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent qualification with specialization in HR/HRD/HRM from an AICTE/UGC/Government-recognised institution.
The required experience is at least 6 years of post-basic HR experience, preferably in the IT industry or IT vertical of BFSI.
Manager – Learning & Development
Candidates should have the prescribed MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent HR qualification and at least 6 years of post-basic HR/Training experience.
Dy. Chief Technology Officer – Enterprise Architecture
Candidates should have an Engineering degree or MCA. B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Computer Technology or Electronics is preferred.
TOGAF Certification is compulsory.
Candidates require a minimum of 18 years of overall IT experience, including relevant experience in regulated financial services/BFSI, senior executive roles and architectural functions.
Vice President – Enterprise & Technology Architect
Candidates should have the prescribed engineering/MCA qualification and TOGAF Certification.
A minimum of 15 years of overall IT experience is required, including relevant senior executive and architectural experience.
Note: The detailed eligibility, preferred qualifications and post-specific experience should be checked in the respective official SBI advertisement.
SBI SCO Age Limit 2026
The age limit varies according to the post.
| Post | Age Limit |
| Deputy Manager | 25 to 35 Years |
| Manager | 28 to 40 Years |
| Deputy Vice President | 35 to 45 Years |
| Vice President | 40 to 48 Years |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer | 42 to 50 Years |
The age will be calculated as on 31 July 2026.
Age relaxation for eligible SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates will be applicable according to the prescribed Government of India/SBI rules.
SBI Specialist Officer Salary / CTC 2026
SBI offers attractive pay scales and CTC packages for the Specialist Cadre Officer posts.
| Post | Salary / CTC |
| Deputy Manager | Basic Pay ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 + applicable benefits |
| Manager | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 + applicable benefits |
| Deputy Vice President | Annual CTC up to ₹60 Lakhs |
| Vice President | Annual CTC up to ₹96 Lakhs |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer | Annual CTC up to ₹1.70 Crore |
For regular posts, candidates may receive benefits such as DA, HRA, CCA, PF/NPS, LFC, medical facilities and other applicable perks.
For contractual posts, CTC will depend on the candidate’s experience, current salary and CTC negotiation with the Bank.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 August 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | To be notified |
Candidates should complete the application process before the last date to avoid last-minute technical problems.
Application Fee
The application fee for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 is:
- General/EWS/OBC Candidates: ₹750/-
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: No Fee
The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable.
Candidates can pay the applicable fee through the available online payment methods such as Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
Selection Process
The selection process for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 will generally consist of:
- Shortlisting
- Interview
- CTC Negotiation for applicable contractual posts
The interview carries 100 marks. SBI will decide the qualifying marks and shortlisting parameters.
For contractual posts such as DVP, Dy. Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, CTC negotiation will also be conducted after the interview.
How to Apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following the steps below:
- Visit the official SBI Careers website.
- Go to the Current Openings section.
- Find the relevant SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Select the appropriate advertisement number: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, 12 or 13.
- Read the detailed notification carefully.
- Click on the online application link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Fill in the required personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Carefully check all details before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
