Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), formerly Sagarmala Development Company Limited — a Schedule ‘B’ Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and registered as an NBFC with the Reserve Bank of India — has invited Expressions of Interest for the engagement of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) vide Advt No. 10/Consultant/2026 dated 13 October 2026. There is 1 contractual vacancy (2 years, extendable) at New Delhi with a pay of Rs. 1,00,000 per month (negotiable). Applications by email must reach on or before 20 October 2026 (6:00 PM). Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 13 October 2026 |
| Application start | 13 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply (by email) | 20 October 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Written examination | Not applicable (EoI-based engagement) |
| Fee payment last date | Not applicable (no fee) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No application fee |
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Rs. 1,00,000/month (negotiable) | 1 | Full-time Engg degree / MCA + 20 years experience (12 years in Information Security) |
| Total | 1 |
The engagement is contractual for 2 years (extendable), and the posting is at New Delhi.
Eligibility Criteria
Full-time Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics and Telecommunications / Computer Science / Electronics and Electrical / Information Technology / ECE) or MCA from a recognized university or institute.
Professional certifications such as CISSP / CEH / CISA / CISM / CCISO will be preferred. The candidate must have a minimum of 20 years of post-qualification experience, of which at least 12 years should be in Information Security.
The candidate should be a retired official from a Central Government, State Government, CPSU, State PSU or Autonomous body at a rank not below E-8 level or equivalent. Check the official notification for the complete eligibility conditions before applying.
Age Limit
| Age Limit (as on 23/09/2026) | Age |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | 63 years |
Relaxation in the maximum age is applicable — SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years and PwBD 10 years — as per Government of India norms.
Salary / Pay Scale
The Chief Information Security Officer will be paid Rs. 1,00,000 per month (negotiable). The engagement is contractual in nature; there is no pay matrix or pay level. Allowances are as per SMFCL policy for contractual consultants.
Selection Process
- Submission of the Expression of Interest in the prescribed format (Annexure-‘A’) with CV and supporting documents.
- Screening and evaluation of the applications by SMFCL as per the official EoI notice.
Selection will be made as per the process given in the official EoI notice, based on the screening of the applications received.
Exam Pattern
No written examination will be held for this engagement.
Documents Required
- Application in the prescribed format (Annexure-‘A’)
- Detailed CV / resume
- Age proof (birth certificate / 10th certificate)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates, including proof of 12 years in Information Security
- Last-drawn-pay details
- Recent passport-size photograph
Attach documents in the format specified in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Download the prescribed application format (Annexure-‘A’) from the official notification.
- Fill the form and prepare your detailed CV.
- Attach age proof, educational and experience certificates, last-drawn-pay details and a recent photograph.
- Send the complete application by email to the address given in the official notification.
- Ensure the email reaches on or before 20 October 2026 (6:00 PM).
- Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply by Email (details in notification) | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SMFCL CISO Recruitment 2026?
A. 20 October 2026 (6:00 PM).
Q2. How can I apply?
A. By email, in the prescribed format (Annexure-‘A’) with your CV and documents, to the email address given in the official notification. There is no online portal for this engagement.
Q3. Is there an application fee?
A. No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Q4. What is the salary for the CISO post?
A. Rs. 1,00,000 per month (negotiable).
Q5. What is the age limit?
A. Maximum 63 years as on 23.09.2026, with relaxation as per Government of India norms.
Q6. What is the tenure of the engagement?
A. Contractual for 2 years (extendable).
Q7. Is this the same as the earlier SMFCL CISO recruitment?
A. No. This is a new Expression of Interest (Advt No. 10/Consultant/2026, dated 13.10.2026), separate from the earlier expired drive.
Sources: Advt No. 10/Consultant/2026 (EoI CISO); sdclindia.com.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.