State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 notifications for Specialist Cadre Officers on a contract basis. The recruitment covers Dean, Faculty, Marketing Executive, Deputy Vice President (IT Risk) and Assistant Vice President (IT Risk) posts.
A total of 7 vacancies are available under Advertisement Nos. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 and CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22. Eligible candidates can apply online from 16 September 2026 to 06 October 2026 through the SBI careers portal.
EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: All advertised posts require relevant post-qualification professional experience. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise experience requirement before applying.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Posts | Dean, Faculty, Marketing Executive, DVP (IT Risk), AVP (IT Risk) |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Job Type | Contract Basis |
| Contract Period | 3 Years, extendable up to 5 Years |
| Age Limit | 28–55 Years, post-wise |
| Qualification | MBA/PGDM/PG/BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc/M.Tech or equivalent |
| Experience | 5–15 Years / 9–12 Years, post-wise |
| Application Fee | ₹750 for General/EWS/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary/CTC | Up to ₹98 Lakhs per annum, post-wise |
| Eligibility | Post-wise qualification, age and relevant experience required |
| Selection | Shortlisting → Interview/Demo → CTC Negotiation |
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 October 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Interview | To be notified |
Vacancy Details
Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 – SBIL Kolkata
| Post | Vacancies | Age |
| Dean, SBIL | 1 | 40–55 Years |
| Faculty, SBIL | 1 | 35–55 Years |
| Marketing Executive | 1 | 28–40 Years |
Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22 – IT Risk
| Post | Vacancies | Age |
| Deputy Vice President (IT Risk) | 2 | 36–45 Years |
| Assistant Vice President (IT Risk) | 2 | 32–42 Years |
| Total | 7 | —0 |
Eligibility Criteria
Dean
MBA/Executive MBA/PGDM/PGDBA with minimum 55% or specified Ph.D./M.Phil. qualification. Candidates require 15 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership/academic/training role.
Faculty
Postgraduate degree with minimum 55% and at least 6 years of teaching/training experience.
Marketing Executive
MBA or equivalent in Marketing with minimum 55% and at least 5 years of experience, including 3 years in marketing of executive education/management/training organisations.
Deputy Vice President – IT Risk
BE/B.Tech in relevant IT disciplines or MCA/M.Sc/M.Tech in specified fields with minimum 50%. Candidates need at least 12 years of IT experience, with IT risk/information security experience preferred. Valid CISSP/CRISC/CISM/CISA certification is required.
Assistant Vice President – IT Risk
Relevant BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc/M.Tech qualification with minimum 50% and at least 9 years of IT experience, with IT risk/information security experience preferred. Required certifications include CISSP/CRISC/CISM/CISA.
Experience is mandatory for all posts. The required experience must be relevant post-qualification experience as specified for the particular post.
Salary / CTC
| Post | Annual CTC |
| Dean | Up to ₹98 Lakhs |
| Faculty | Up to ₹63 Lakhs |
| Marketing Executive | ₹52 Lakhs |
| Deputy Vice President (IT Risk) | Up to ₹60 Lakhs |
| Assistant Vice President (IT Risk) | Up to ₹50 Lakhs |
The CTC is negotiable and may depend on experience, current remuneration and posting location.
SBI SCO Selection Process
Candidates will generally be selected through:
- Shortlisting
- Interview
- Demo Session for Dean/Faculty posts
- CTC Negotiation
- Final Merit
The final merit list is prepared based on interview marks, followed by successful CTC negotiation.
How to Apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the SBI Careers portal.
- Select the relevant SCO recruitment advertisement.
- Complete the online registration.
- Enter personal, educational and professional experience details.
- Upload photograph, signature, resume and required certificates.
- Upload relevant experience certificates and other documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application before 06 October 2026.
- Save the submitted application and e-receipt for future reference.
Official Apply Link – SBI SCO
Candidates can use the official SBI recruitment portals below to submit their applications for the respective advertisements:
- SBIL Posts (Advt. 20):
Official SBI SCO Apply Online – Advertisement 20 - IT Risk Posts (Advt. 22):
Official SBI SCO Apply Online – Advertisement 22
Details PDF Link
Candidates should read the relevant official notification carefully before applying, especially the post-wise qualification, experience, age, CTC and selection conditions:
- Advertisement 20 – SBIL Kolkata:
SBI SCO Official Notification PDF – Advt. 20 - Advertisement 22 – IT Risk:
SBI SCO Official Notification PDF – Advt. 22
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
| Apply – SBIL Posts | Apply Online |
| Apply – IT Risk Posts | Apply Online |
| Notification – Advt. 20 | Details PDF |
| Notification – Advt. 22 | Details PDF |
| Official Website | SBI Careers |
About SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer recruitment is conducted for specialised professional roles requiring specific educational qualifications and substantial industry or professional experience. The 2026 recruitment includes opportunities in banking education, marketing and IT risk management on a contractual basis.
FAQs – SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
Q.1 How many vacancies are available?
There are 7 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies under the two SBI notifications.
Q.2 Is experience required?
Yes. Experience is mandatory for all advertised posts, with requirements varying from 5 to 15 years depending on the post.
Q.3 What is the application period?
Online applications can be submitted from 16 September to 06 October 2026.
Q.4 What is the application fee?
₹750 for General/EWS/OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted.
Q.5 What is the maximum salary?
The advertised annual CTC goes up to ₹98 lakh for the Dean post, subject to SBI’s applicable terms and negotiation.
Q.6 What is the selection process?
Selection generally involves shortlisting, interview, demo session for Dean/Faculty where applicable, and CTC negotiation.
Q.7 What is the contract period?
The initial contract is 3 years, extendable by up to 2 additional years, subject to SBI’s terms.