SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for DVP, Deputy CTO, VP, Manager & DM Posts | Eligibility, Salary & Selection Process

A. Specialist Cadre Officers (Contract/Regular)

• Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab (Contractual / SMGS-V) : 01
• Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Citizen Centric Initiatives (Contractual / SMGS-V) : 01
• Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Security (Contractual / SMGS-V) : 02
• Deputy Manager – AI Specialist (Regular) : 25
• Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert (Regular) : 02
• Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst (Regular) : 03

B. Specialist Cadre Officers (Regular Basis)

• Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment) :
• Manager (Learning & Development) :

C. Specialist Cadre Officers (Contract Basis)

• Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) : 01
• Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) : 01

Salary Details : SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

1. Specialist Cadre Officers (Contract/Regular)

A. Contractual Posts (Contractual):

• Deputy Vice President (Cyber ​​Innovation & Simulation Lab)
• Scale / Equivalent Grade: SMGS-V
• Remuneration (CTC): Up to ₹38.00 lakhs per annum (Negotiable).
• Deputy Vice President (Citizen Centric Initiatives)
• Scale / Equivalent Grade: SMGS-V
• Remuneration (CTC): Up to ₹38.00 lakhs per annum (Negotiable).
• Deputy Vice President (Cyber ​​Security)
• Scale / Equivalent Grade: SMGS-V
• Remuneration (CTC): Up to ₹38.00 lakhs per annum (Negotiable).

B. Regular Posts:

• Deputy Manager (AI Specialist) – MMGS-II
• Deputy Manager (IT Security Expert) – MMGS-II
• Deputy Manager (Cyber ​​Security Analyst) – MMGS-II
• Pay Scale (MMGS-II):
• Pay Scale: ₹ 64820 – 2340/1 – 67160 – 2680/10 – 93960
• Basic Pay: ₹ 64,820/-
• Other Benefits: DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Pension, Medical, Lease Accommodation etc. will be available as per bank rules.

2. Specialist Cadre Officers (Regular Basis)

• Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment) – MMGS-III
• Manager (Learning & Development) – MMGS-III
• Pay Scale (MMGS-III):
• Pay Scale: ₹ 85920 – 2680/5 – 99320 – 2980/2 – 105280
• Basic Pay: ₹ 85,920/-
• Other Benefits: DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Medical, Bank Lease Residence, etc. LIC/Banking Benefits.

3. Specialist Cadre Officers (Contractual Senior Executive Posts)

• Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture)
• Remuneration (Annual CTC): Up to ₹ 1.70 Crores per annum (₹ 170 Lacs).
• Salary Structure: 80% Fixed Pay + 20% Variable Pay.
• Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect)
• Remuneration (Annual CTC): Up to ₹ 96 Lacs per annum (₹ 96 Lacs).
• Salary Structure: 80% Fixed Pay + 20% Variable Pay.

Age Limit : SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

A. Specialist Cadre Officers (Contract/Regular)

• Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab (Contractual / SMGS-V) : Maximum 45 years
• Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Citizen Centric Initiatives (Contractual / SMGS-V) : Min 35 – Max 45 years
• Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Security (Contractual / SMGS-V) : Min 35 – Max 45 years
• Deputy Manager – AI Specialist (Regular) : Min 25 – Max 35 years
• Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert (Regular) : Min 25 – Max 35 years
• Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst (Regular) : Min 25 – Max 35 years

B. Specialist Cadre Officers (Regular Basis)

• Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment) : Min 28 – Max 40 years
• Manager (Learning & Development) : Min 28 – Max 40 years

C. Specialist Cadre Officers (Contract Basis)

• Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) : Min 42 – Max 50 years
• Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) : Min 40 – Max 48 years

 

Qualification : SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

A. Specialist Cadre Officers (Contract/Regular)

1. Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab (Contractual / SMGS-V)

• BE/B.Tech or MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc with overall experience of 12+ years (minimum 6 years in Technology/Cyber Innovation).

2. Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Citizen Centric Initiatives (Contractual / SMGS-V)

• Minimum 12 years experience in BFSI IT/Information Security/Cyber Security with at least 6 years in cybersecurity awareness.

3. Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Security (Contractual / SMGS-V)

• Minimum 12 years experience in BFSI IT/Information Security with at least 6 years in Cyber Defence Research & Intelligence.

4. Deputy Manager – AI Specialist (Regular)

• B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in CS/IT/AI/Data Science/Electronics with minimum 50% marks, plus 4 years post-qualification experience (at least 2 years in ML/Deep Learning/GenAI).

5. Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert (Regular)

• B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in CS/IT/Electronics (min 50% score) with 4 years post-qualification experience in Cyber Security/IT domain.

6. Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst (Regular)

• B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in relevant CS/IT engineering fields (min 50% score) with 4 years post-qualification experience in Cyber Security/IT domain.

B. Specialist Cadre Officers (Regular Basis)

1. Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment)

• MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent with specialization in HR/HRD/HRM. (Preferred certifications: HR Analytics or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
• Experience: Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in HR, preferably in IT industry or IT vertical in BFSI sector.

2. Manager (Learning & Development)

• MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent with specialization in HR/HRD/HRM. (Preferred certifications: HR Analytics or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
• Experience: Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in HR/Training, preferably in IT industry or IT vertical in BFSI sector.

C. Specialist Cadre Officers (Contract Basis)

1. Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture)

• Engineering Graduate or MCA; TOGAF Certification is compulsory.
• Experience: Minimum 18 years overall IT experience in regulated financial services or tech software companies, with at least 5 years at a senior executive level and 8 years in Enterprise Architecture.

2. Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect)

• Engineering Graduate or MCA; TOGAF Certification is compulsory.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years overall IT experience in regulated financial services or tech software companies, with at least 3 years at a senior executive level and 5 years in Architectural functions.

Application Fee : SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

• General/OBC/EWS Candidates : Rs.750/- (Rupees Seven Hundred Fifty only)
• SC/ST/PwBD Candidates : NIL (Exempted from fee/intimation charges)

Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.Selection Process : SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

• Shortlisting followed by Interview (and CTC Negotiation where applicable).

How to Apply : SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Probationary Officer (PO), click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 07 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026.

Follow the steps given below to Apply Online

• Open the official website www.sbi.co.in
• Find the Probationary Officer (PO) Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
• Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
• Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
• Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
• Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
• Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
• Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
• Next, if State Bank of India (SBI) Limited requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
• Take a printout of it and keep it safe

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How can I apply for SBI SCO posts?

• Candidates must apply online through the official State Bank of India career website at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. No offline applications are accepted.

2. What are the important dates for online registration?

• For CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11 and 12, the application window is open from 07.08.2026 to 27.08.2026. For CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13 (Deputy CTO & VP), the dates are from 17.08.2026 to 27.08.2026.

3. What is the cut-off date for eligibility regarding age, qualification, and experience?

• The cut-off date for determining age, qualifications, and experience across all notifications is 31.07.2026.

4. What is the selection process for these posts?

• Selection will be carried out through Shortlisting and Personal Interview, followed by CTC negotiation for senior contractual roles like Deputy CTO and VP.

5. Is TOGAF certification compulsory for Deputy CTO and Vice President posts?

• Yes, TOGAF certification is mandatory for both the Deputy CTO (Enterprise Architecture) and VP (Enterprise & Technology Architect) roles.

6. What is the salary/CTC offered for senior executive positions like Deputy CTO and VP?

• The annual CTC ranges up to ₹170 Lacs for Deputy CTO and up to ₹96 Lacs for Vice President, subject to CTC negotiation.

7. Do I need to send physical copies of documents/application to SBI Corporate Office?

• No, hard copies of the application form or certificates should not be sent by post. All required certificates and resumes must be uploaded online.

8. Is upper age relaxation permitted for reserved categories?

• Yes, age relaxation is provided according to Government of India norms (e.g., 3 years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer, 5 years for SC/ST, and 10–15 years for PwBD candidates).

9. Can candidates apply for multiple posts?

• For CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13 (Deputy CTO & VP), candidates can apply for both posts if eligible. However, for CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, candidates are instructed to apply for only one post.

10. Where will the selected candidates be posted?

• For Deputy CTO and VP roles, the suggested posting location is Navi Mumbai. However, SBI reserves the right to post candidates at any office, associate, or subsidiary across India.