SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 — 38 Posts, Apply Online by 27 Aug (All India)

State Bank of India (SBI), through its Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai, has released Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 for 38 posts across three linked advertisements. This bank job spans Cyber Security, AI, IT Security, HR Management, and Enterprise Technology Architecture roles, ranging from Deputy Manager to Vice President level, on both regular and contractual engagement. Selected officers will work in specialised technology, cyber security, HR, and enterprise architecture functions across SBI's operations, with postings suggested at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, or anywhere in India at the Bank's discretion. The selection process consists of shortlisting followed by an interview carrying 100 marks, with an additional CTC negotiation stage for contractual posts such as Deputy Vice President, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, and Vice President. Regular posts carry standard SBI pay scales, while senior contractual roles offer annual CTC ranging up to ₹60 lakhs for Deputy Vice President and up to ₹170 lakhs for Deputy Chief Technology Officer. The SBI Specialist Cadre Officer 2026 online application is available at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. The last date to apply is 27 August 2026, with eligibility assessed as on the cut-off date of 31 July 2026. Application fee is ₹750 for General/EWS/OBC candidates, with no fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Candidates must read the complete official SBI Specialist Cadre Officer 2026 notification PDF before applying, as eligibility criteria differ significantly by post.

• Deputy Manager (AI Specialist / IT Security Expert / Cyber Security Analyst): B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Data Science & AI, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics or equivalent (min. 50% for Bachelor's), with 4 years post-qualification IT experience
• Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment / Learning & Development): MBA/PGDM/PGDBM with HR specialization from an AICTE/UGC-recognised institution, with minimum 6 years' post-basic HR experience
• Deputy Vice President (Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab / Citizen Centric Initiatives / Cyber Security): BE/B.Tech or MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc, with 12+ years overall experience including at least 6 years in Cyber Security/Technology domains
• Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture): Engineering Graduate/MCA with TOGAF Certification (compulsory), minimum 18 years' overall IT experience
• Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect): Same as above with TOGAF Certification (compulsory), minimum 15 years' overall IT experience

• Deputy Manager posts: 25 to 35 years
• Manager posts: 28 to 40 years
• Deputy Vice President posts: 35 to 45 years
• Vice President: 40 to 48 years
• Dy. Chief Technology Officer: 42 to 50 years
• Age reckoned as on 31 July 2026; relaxation of 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and 10/13/15 years for PwBD as per category, per Government of India guidelines

• Relevant technical/management degree as per post (Engineering/MCA for technology roles, MBA/PGDM with HR specialisation for HR roles)
• Post-qualification experience ranging from 4 years (Deputy Manager) to 18 years (Dy. Chief Technology Officer)
• TOGAF Certification compulsory for Dy. Chief Technology Officer and Vice President (Enterprise Architecture) posts
• Age as per post-specific limits, assessed as on 31 July 2026
• Training and teaching experience not counted toward eligibility experience
• No Objection Certificate mandatory for candidates currently in Government/PSU/Bank service

• General/EWS/OBC: ₹750 (non-refundable)
• SC/ST/PwBD: No fee

• Deputy Manager (Regular): Basic Pay ₹64,820 to ₹93,960 plus DA, HRA, CCA, PF/NPS and other perks
• Manager (Regular, MMGS-III): ₹85,920 to ₹1,05,280 plus DA, HRA, CCA, PF/NPS and other perks
• Deputy Vice President (Contractual): Annual CTC up to ₹60 lakhs
• Vice President (Contractual): Annual CTC up to ₹96 lakhs
• Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Contractual): Annual CTC up to ₹170 lakhs

1. Visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings — the official SBI careers portal
2. Select the relevant advertisement (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, /12, or /13) based on the post you wish to apply for
3. Download and read the detailed advertisement carefully before applying
4. Register online and upload your latest photograph and signature as specified
5. Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational, and experience details
6. Upload all required documents including experience certificates and NOC (if applicable) in the specified format
7. Pay the applicable application fee through the integrated payment gateway
8. Submit the application and take a printout of the system-generated form for your records