State Bank of India has released the SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 notification inviting applications for 7 Specialist Cadre Officer posts on a contractual basis. The vacancies cover Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive roles at SBI Learning Institute, Kolkata, along with Deputy Vice President and Assistant Vice President posts in IT Risk. Candidates with relevant academic backgrounds, security certifications and years of banking or teaching experience can apply online through the SBI careers portal before the closing date.
This SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 drive is a good opportunity for experienced professionals since the contract offers an annual CTC of up to Rs. 98 lakh for the Dean post and attractive pay packages for the IT Risk roles as well. Interested and eligible candidates should read the detailed advertisement carefully, verify their qualifications and experience against each post code, and complete the online registration well ahead of the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Dean, SBIL: MBA/PGDM/Executive MBA or Ph.D./M.Phil with minimum 55% marks and at least 15 years’ post-qualification experience, including 3 years as Dean/Deputy Dean/Principal or equivalent.
Faculty, SBIL: Postgraduate degree (55% marks); Ph.D./M.Phil preferred, plus a minimum of 6 years’ teaching experience.
Marketing Executive, SBIL: MBA in Marketing (55% marks) with at least 5 years’ marketing experience, including 3 years in education/EdTech marketing.
Deputy VP / AVP (IT Risk): BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc in Computer Science, IT or Cyber Security with a valid CISSP, CRISC, CISM or CISA certification; 12 years (DVP) or 9 years (AVP) of IT experience, including several years in IT risk management.
Age Limit (as on 31.08.2026): Dean 40–55 years, Faculty 35–55 years, Marketing Executive 28–40 years, Deputy VP 36–45 years, AVP 32–42 years. Age relaxation applies as per Government of India norms for reserved categories.
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications based on eligibility and experience.
Personal interview (includes a short presentation for SBIL posts).
CTC negotiation with shortlisted candidates.
Final merit list based on interview performance; ties are resolved by age.
Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC candidates: Rs. 750
SC/ST/PwBD candidates: No fee
Payment accepted online through internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
How to Apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
Visit the SBI careers page at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
Select the relevant advertisement (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 for SBIL posts or /22 for IT Risk posts).
Register with your basic details to generate a provisional registration number.
Fill in the application form and upload photograph, signature and supporting certificates.
Pay the applicable fee online and submit the form before 6 October 2026.
Save the system-generated printout and e-receipt for future reference.
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Q1: How many vacancies are available under SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 7 vacancies in total across Dean, Faculty, Marketing Executive, Deputy VP (IT Risk) and AVP (IT Risk) posts.
Q2: What is the last date to apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
A: The online application window closes on 6 October 2026.
Q3: Is there an application fee for SC/ST candidates?
A: No, SC/ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from the application fee; other candidates must pay Rs. 750.
Q4: What is the selection process for these SBI Specialist Cadre Officer posts?
A: Selection is through shortlisting followed by a personal interview and CTC negotiation; there is no written examination.
Q5: What is the contract tenure for the selected candidates?
A: The initial engagement is for 3 years, extendable up to 2 additional years, taking the total tenure up to 5 years.
If you meet the eligibility criteria for any of these specialist posts, it is advisable to complete your SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 online application early, keep scanned copies of all mandatory documents ready, and track your registered email regularly for interview call letters since SBI does not send separate postal communication.
