State Bank of India (SBI) has released three linked Specialist Cadre Officer notifications (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, /12, /13) for a combined 38 posts across 10 specialist roles including cyber security, AI, IT security, HR, and enterprise architecture. Applications are online only at sbi.bank.in from 07-08-2026 to 27-08-2026. Posts are a mix of regular and contractual engagements; selection is by shortlisting and interview (100 marks) with CTC negotiation for contractual posts. Eligibility, age, qualification and experience are assessed as on 31-07-2026. Suggested postings include Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, or anywhere in India.
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Vacancy Details
- Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab: 1 vacancies
Qualification: BE/B.Tech OR MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (any discipline); 12+ years overall with minimum 6 years in relevant tech/cyber innovation domains- UR: 1
- Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Citizen Centric Initiatives: 1 vacancies
Qualification: BE/B.Tech OR MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (any discipline); minimum 12 years in BFSI IT/Information Security/Cyber Security with 6 years in cyber security/awareness- UR: 1
- Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Security: 2 vacancies
Qualification: BE/B.Tech OR MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (any discipline); minimum 12 years in BFSI IT/Information Security/Cyber Security with 6 years in cyber research/defence & intelligence- UR: 2
- PwBD-VI (horizontal): 1
- Deputy Manager – AI Specialist: 25 vacancies
Qualification: B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Data Science & AI, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics or equivalent with min. 50% at bachelor’s; 4 years post-qualification IT experience incl. 2 years in ML/Deep Learning/GenAI/RAG/cloud ML- UR: 12
- SC: 4
- ST: 1
- OBC: 6
- EWS: 2
- PwBD (horizontal): 1
- Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert: 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in relevant disciplines with min. 50% at bachelor’s; 4 years post-qualification experience in Cyber Security/IT domain- UR: 2
- PwBD (horizontal): 1
- Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst: 3 vacancies
Qualification: B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in relevant disciplines with min. 50% at bachelor’s; 4 years post-qualification experience in Cyber Security/IT domain- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- PwBD (backlog): 1
- Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment): 1 vacancies
Qualification: MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent with HR specialization from recognized institution; minimum 6 years post-basic HR experience- UR: 1
- Manager (Learning & Development): 1 vacancies
Qualification: MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent with HR specialization from recognized institution; minimum 6 years post-basic HR/training experience- UR: 1
- Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering graduate OR MCA; B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech preferred in Software Engineering/CSE/IT/Computer Technology/Electronics; TOGAF certification compulsory; minimum 18 years IT experience with regulated financial services/BFSI incl. 5 years at senior executive level and 8 years in architecture- Regular: 1
- PwBD-LD (backlog): 1
- Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Engineering graduate OR MCA; TOGAF certification compulsory; minimum 15 years IT experience incl. 3 years at senior executive level and 5 years in architectural functions- Regular: 1
- PwBD-VI (backlog): 1
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post: DVP and senior technology posts: BE/B.Tech OR M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (any discipline) or MCA (where specified); Deputy Manager (AI/IT Security/Cyber Analyst): B.Tech/B.E. or MCA or M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Data Science & AI, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics or equivalent with minimum 50% for bachelor’s; Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment / Learning & Development): MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent with HR specialization. Dy. CTO/VP: Engineering graduate or MCA preferred with B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech preferred and TOGAF certification compulsory for architecture roles. Post-qualification experience requirements apply per post and are assessed as on 31.07.2026.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 25 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Application Fees
- General/EWS/OBC (UR): ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹0
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on parameters decided by the shortlisting committee; meeting minimum qualification and experience does not guarantee an interview call.
- Interview: Interview carries 100 marks; qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.
- Merit List: A merit list is prepared in descending order of interview scores; ties are resolved by age (older ranked higher).
- CTC Negotiation (contractual posts only): For contractual posts, CTC negotiation is conducted in merit order. Candidates who do not accept negotiated CTC are treated as voluntary exit and the next candidate is considered.
- Final Selection: Final selection is of top candidates in the merit list, with successful CTC negotiation where applicable.
How to Apply
- Visit https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Scroll and click on the relevant advertisement – CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, /12, or /13.
- Download and read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Register online and scan & upload latest photograph and signature as specified.
- Fill the application form; you can save a partially filled form using registration number and password (editable up to three times).
- Upload all required documents in 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 records.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start (all 3 advertisements):
- Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date (all 3 advertisements):
- Eligibility Cut-off Date (age/qualification/experience):
- Shortlisting/Interview Schedule:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification criteria for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post. Senior technology posts (DVP, Dy. CTO, VP) require BE/B.Tech OR M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc or MCA as specified (TOGAF compulsory for architecture roles) with post-qualification experience ranging from 12 to 18 years; Deputy Manager roles require B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc with minimum 4 years’ experience; Manager HR roles require MBA/PGDM/PGDBM with minimum 6 years’ HR experience.
How do I apply for the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies?
Apply online only at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. Register, download and read the advertisement, upload photo/signature and required documents, pay the fee (if applicable), submit the form and take a printout for records.
What is the last date to apply for these vacancies?
Online registration and fee payment last date for all three advertisements is 27-08-2026. The application window opened on 07-08-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection is through shortlisting followed by an interview worth 100 marks. For contractual posts, CTC negotiation is also conducted in merit order before final selection.
What is the salary or pay scale for the advertised posts?
Contractual posts have negotiable Annual CTC (e.g., DVP up to ₹60 lakhs, Dy. CTO up to ₹170 lakhs, VP up to ₹96 lakhs) with fixed/variable splits; regular posts have specified pay scales (Deputy Manager basic pay around ₹64,820–… and Manager MMGS-III scale around ₹85,920–…) plus allowances such as DA, HRA, CCA, PF/NPS and other perquisites.
