SBI SCO Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 38 Posts

State Bank of India has released three linked Specialist Cadre Officer notifications together, covering 38 vacancies across 10 distinct posts — from Deputy Manager to Vice President level — in Cyber Security, AI, HR, and Enterprise Technology Architecture. Applications open 7 August and close 27 August 2026.

Quick Overview

Organization	State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department
Advertisement Numbers	CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, /12, /13
Total Vacancies	38
Application Window	7–27 August 2026
Eligibility Cut-off Date	31 July 2026
Apply Mode	Online

Vacancy Breakdown

DVP – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab / Citizen Centric Initiatives / Cyber Security — 4 posts (contractual)
Deputy Manager – AI Specialist / IT Security Expert / Cyber Security Analyst — 30 posts (regular)
Manager – Manpower Planning & Recruitment / Learning & Development — 2 posts (regular)
Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) — 1 post (contractual)
Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) — 1 post (contractual)

Eligibility Snapshot

Deputy Manager posts: relevant B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech with 4 years’ post-qualification IT experience.
Manager (HR) posts: MBA/PGDM in HR with 6 years’ post-basic HR experience.
DVP posts: BE/B.Tech or MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc with 12+ years overall, including 6 years in the relevant specialization.
Dy. CTO: 18 years’ overall IT experience, TOGAF certification compulsory.
Vice President: 15 years’ overall IT experience, TOGAF certification compulsory.

Age Limit by Post

Deputy Manager — 25 to 35 years
Manager (HR) — 28 to 40 years
DVP posts — 35 to 45 years
Vice President — 40 to 48 years
Dy. Chief Technology Officer — 42 to 50 years

Salary Snapshot

Deputy Manager — regular pay scale, ₹64,820–93,960 basic
Manager (HR) — MMGS-III scale, ₹85,920–1,05,280 basic
DVP posts — Annual CTC up to ₹60 lakhs
Vice President — Annual CTC up to ₹96 lakhs
Dy. Chief Technology Officer — Annual CTC up to ₹170 lakhs

Application Fee

General/EWS/OBC: ₹750
SC/ST/PwBD: No fee

Selection Process

Shortlisting followed by an Interview worth 100 marks. Contractual posts (DVP, Dy. CTO, VP) additionally go through CTC Negotiation before final selection.

How to Apply

Visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
Select the relevant advertisement — /11, /12, or /13 — based on your target post.
Register, upload your photograph and signature, and fill the form carefully.
Upload all required documents and pay the applicable fee online.
Submit and print the confirmation for your records.

Official Links

Notification (Advt 11 – Cyber Security/AI): Download PDF

Notification (Advt 12 – HR Managers): Download PDF

Notification (Advt 13 – Enterprise Architecture): Download PDF

Apply Online: SBI Careers Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply?

27 August 2026.

How many total vacancies are there?

38, across three linked advertisements.

What is the application fee?

₹750 for General/EWS/OBC; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Can I apply for more than one post?

Within Advt 12 you can apply for both Manager posts if eligible, but Advt 11 allows only one post per candidate.

Given the seniority and CTC negotiation involved for contractual posts, review the full detailed advertisement for your target role carefully before applying.