State Bank of India (SBI) invites online applications for 6 Specialist Cadre Officer posts on Fixed Term Employment under Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30. Applications are accepted from 19-10-2026 to 09-11-2026. Posts include GM & Chief AI Officer, several DGM roles, AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect. Eligibility, age (cut-off 30-09-2026), qualifications and experience requirements vary by post. Selection involves shortlisting, interview (100 marks) and CTC negotiation. Annual CTC ranges between Rs. 90.00 Lacs and Rs. 160.00 Lacs depending on the post; application fee is Rs. 750 for General/EWS/OBC and nil for SC/ST/PwBD.
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Vacancy Details
- GM & Chief AI officer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication or equivalent, or M.Sc (Statistics/Computer Science), M.A (Statistics), M.Stat, MCA from recognized University/Institution.- UR: 1
- DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics): 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication or equivalent, or M.Sc (Statistics/Computer Science), M.A (Statistics), M.Stat, MCA from recognized University/Institution.- UR: 1
- DGM (AI Governance and Compliance): 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication or equivalent, or M.Sc (Statistics/Computer Science), M.A (Statistics), M.Stat, MCA from recognized University/Institution.- UR: 1
- DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops): 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication or equivalent, or M.Sc (Statistics/Computer Science), M.A (Statistics), M.Stat, MCA from recognized University/Institution.- UR: 1
- AI Solution Architect: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline from a recognized university/institution.- UR: 1
- Enterprise AI Architect: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, AI or equivalent discipline from a recognized university/institution.- UR: 1
Qualification Requirements
Mandatory qualifications vary by post. Senior posts (GM & Chief AI officer, DGM roles) require B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication or equivalent, or M.Sc/M.A/M.Stat/MCA. AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect require a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, AI, Engineering, Business Administration, Management or equivalent from a recognized university/institution. Preferred qualifications include MBA/PGDM and certifications in ML/AI, NLP, AI architecture, TOGAF, and related areas.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 30 years
- Maximum Age: 55 years
Application Fees
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹750
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹0
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates meeting eligibility may be shortlisted by a committee. Shortlisting parameters are decided by the Bank and meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee interview call.
- Interview: Interview carries 100 marks. For GM and specified DGM posts, shortlisted candidates must give a 10-minute presentation on relevant profile/projects. Qualifying marks are decided by the Bank.
- CTC Negotiation: CTC negotiation is held one-by-one with candidates at the time of interview or separately after the interview.
- Merit List: Final merit list is prepared in descending order based solely on interview scores; ties are resolved by age in descending order.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI careers portal and navigate to the current openings page.
- Locate the link for Specialist Cadre Officers recruitment under advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.
- Register online by entering basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password. Editing saved application details is allowed up to three times before final submission.
- Fill in the online application form with educational, professional, and personal details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, biodata, resume, ID proof, age proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, salary slips/Form-16, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 750 online (exempted for SC/ST/PwBD) using Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the completed application form and print a copy of the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.
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Important Dates
- Notification Date:
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility Criteria (Age, Qualification, Experience):
- Online Registration of Application Start Date:
- Online Registration of Application Last Date:
- Last Date for Payment of Fees:
- Interview Dates:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Qualifications vary by post. Senior posts require B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines or M.Sc/M.A/M.Stat/MCA; AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect require a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, AI, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
How do I apply for these SBI Specialist Cadre Officer posts?
Apply online through the SBI careers portal by registering, filling the application form, uploading required documents, paying the fee (if applicable), and submitting the form. The online portal link is available on the Bank’s careers page.
What is the last date to apply?
Online applications can be submitted from 19-10-2026 and the last date for registration and fee payment is 09-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves shortlisting by a committee, a 100-mark interview (certain posts require a 10-minute presentation), followed by one-by-one CTC negotiation; the final merit list is based solely on interview scores.
What is the salary or pay scale for these positions?
Annual CTC upper range varies by post from Rs. 90.00 Lacs to Rs. 160.00 Lacs per annum. Fixed pay is 90% of CTC and variable pay is 10% of CTC; increments and final CTC are negotiable based on experience and other factors.
