State Bank of India (SBI), through its Central Recruitment and Promotion Department (CRPD), Corporate Centre Mumbai, has invited online applications for 6 Specialist Cadre Officer posts under advertisement number CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30. These are senior AI and technology leadership roles on a fixed-term employment basis. Online applications open on 19 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 9 November 2026. Experienced professionals with B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech or equivalent qualifications can apply. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 19 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 9 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 9 November 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age, Qualification, Experience) | 30 September 2026 |
| Interview Dates | To be notified |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
The fee must be paid online through Internet Banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. The fee is non-refundable.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Category | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM and Chief AI Officer | 1 | UR | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) or M.Sc/MCA/M.Stat |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | 1 | UR | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech or M.Sc/MCA/M.Stat |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | 1 | UR | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech or M.Sc/MCA/M.Stat |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | 1 | UR | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech or M.Sc/MCA/M.Stat |
| AI Solution Architect | 1 | UR | Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT/Data Science/AI or related field |
| Enterprise AI Architect | 1 | UR | Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT/Engineering/Data Science/AI |
| Total | 6 |
All 6 posts are Unreserved (UR). Engagement is on a fixed-term basis for 3 years, renewable for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Bank (total engagement not exceeding 5 years).
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: For GM and DGM posts, candidates must hold B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics or Electronics and Communication (or equivalent), or M.Sc (Statistics/Computer Science), M.A. (Statistics), M.Stat or MCA from a recognised university or institution. For AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect posts, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline from a recognised university or institution.
Work Experience: GM and Chief AI Officer — minimum 15+ years experience in Banking, BFSI or IT sector, including 3+ years senior leadership experience in AI, analytics, model oversight, governance and business transformation. DGM posts — minimum 10+ years experience in Banking, BFSI or IT, including 2+ years in a senior leadership role in the relevant domain. Architect posts — minimum 8 years of overall technology experience, including at least 3 years in AI/analytics solutioning or enterprise architecture. Teaching and training experience is not counted.
Other conditions: Candidates must be Indian citizens. Candidates cannot apply for more than one post. Candidates serving in Government or public sector organisations must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
Age Limit (as on 30/09/2026)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| GM and Chief AI Officer | 40 to 55 years |
| DGM (all three posts) | 35 to 50 years |
| AI Solution Architect / Enterprise AI Architect | 30 to 45 years |
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules and the official notification.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post Name | Annual CTC Upper Range |
|---|---|
| GM and Chief AI Officer | Rs. 160.00 Lacs |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | Rs. 120.00 Lacs |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | Rs. 120.00 Lacs |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | Rs. 120.00 Lacs |
| AI Solution Architect | Rs. 90.00 Lacs |
| Enterprise AI Architect | Rs. 90.00 Lacs |
Annual CTC is negotiable and depends on experience, current emoluments and place of posting. CTC is divided into 90 percent fixed pay and 10 percent variable pay. Annual increment up to 5 percent (up to 10 percent from the second year onwards based on performance) is applicable. Posting will be in Mumbai or anywhere in India as per administrative requirements.
Selection Process
- Shortlisting — based on qualification, experience and suitability parameters decided by the Bank’s shortlisting committee.
- Interview (100 marks) — shortlisted candidates for GM and DGM posts must deliver a 10-minute presentation on their relevant job profile, projects undertaken or milestones achieved.
- CTC Negotiation — conducted individually at the time of interview or separately after the interview.
- Final merit list — prepared in descending order of interview marks only; ties resolved by age in descending order.
Outstation candidates called for interview are reimbursed air fare (economy class): actual fare for GM and DGM posts; up to Rs. 15,000 for both sides (or actual, whichever is lower) for Architect posts.
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination for this recruitment. Selection is through shortlisting and interview only. To be notified in the detailed notification for interview venue and schedule details.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (20 kb to 50 kb, JPG/JPEG, 200 x 230 pixels preferred, light-coloured or white background)
- Signature on white paper with black ink (10 kb to 20 kb, JPG/JPEG, 140 x 60 pixels preferred; capital letters not accepted)
- Biodata and resume
- ID proof and proof of date of birth
- Educational certificates and experience certificates
- Form-16, offer letter or latest salary slip
- Caste, EWS or PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- CTC negotiation sheet
- All documents except photo and signature must be in PDF format, A4 size, not exceeding 500 kb each
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the official SBI careers portal and open the current openings page.
- Locate the Specialist Cadre Officers recruitment link under advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.
- Register online with basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password.
- Fill the application form with educational, professional and personal details (editing is allowed up to three times before final submission).
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature, biodata, certificates and other documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online via Internet Banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?
A total of 6 vacancies are announced for Specialist Cadre Officers on a fixed-term employment basis, with 1 post for each of the 6 advertised roles.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 9 November 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for SBI Specialist Officer posts?
As on 30 September 2026, the age limit is 40 to 55 years for GM and Chief AI Officer, 35 to 50 years for DGM posts, and 30 to 45 years for Architect posts.
Q4. What is the salary for SBI Specialist Cadre Officers?
The annual CTC upper range is Rs. 160 lakh for GM and Chief AI Officer, Rs. 120 lakh for DGM posts, and Rs. 90 lakh for AI Architect posts.
Q5. Is this a permanent job with SBI?
No. The engagement is on a fixed-term contract for 3 years, renewable for up to 2 more years, not exceeding 5 years in total.
Q6. Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
No. Only the last valid completed application will be retained and the fees paid for other registrations will stand forfeited.
Q7. What is the selection process?
Selection consists of shortlisting, a 100-mark interview (with a 10-minute presentation for GM and DGM posts), and CTC negotiation.
Sources: SBI advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30; SBI careers portal (sbi.co.in).
We wish all candidates the best for their application.