The State Bank of India (SBI) has released two separate recruitment notifications for engagement of Specialist Cadre Officers on a contractual basis. The recruitment covers posts in IT Risk and the State Bank Institute of Leadership (SBIL), Kolkata. Interested candidates can apply online through SBI’s official careers portal from September 16 to October 6, 2026.
SBI Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Recruitment: Specialist Cadre Officers on Contract Basis
- Advertisement Nos.: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 & CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22
- Posts: Dean, Faculty, Marketing Executive, Deputy Vice President (IT Risk) and Assistant Vice President (IT Risk)
- Total Vacancies: 07
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: sbi.bank.in
Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | September 16, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 6, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | October 6, 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | August 31, 2026 |
SBI Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Dean, SBIL, Kolkata | 1 |
| Faculty, SBIL, Kolkata | 1 |
| Marketing Executive, SBIL, Kolkata | 1 |
| Deputy Vice President (IT Risk) | 2 |
| Assistant Vice President (IT Risk) | 2 |
The vacancy figures are provisional and may be changed by SBI according to its requirements. PwBD reservation is horizontal wherever mentioned in the notifications.
SBI Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
1. Dean, SBIL, Kolkata
| Age | 40 to 55 years |
| Qualification | MBA/Executive MBA/PGDM/PGDBA or equivalent with 55% marks, or PhD/M.Phil. |
| Experience | 15 years post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in specified senior academic/training leadership positions |
| Preferred | Banking & Finance qualification, Executive Education experience and relevant HR certifications |
2. Faculty, SBIL, Kolkata
| Age | 35 to 55 years |
| Qualification | Postgraduate degree in any discipline with 55% marks |
| Experience | Minimum 6 years of teaching experience in specified academic/training positions |
| Preferred | MBA/PGDM/MHRM in HR, Finance or Banking; IIBF/CFA/FRM certifications and relevant research work |
3. Marketing Executive, SBIL, Kolkata
| Age | 28 to 40 years |
| Qualification | MBA or equivalent in Marketing with 55% marks |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years in Marketing, including at least 3 years in Executive Education/Management Institutes/Universities/Training or EdTech organisations |
| Preferred | Digital Marketing, CRM, Marketing Analytics or Social Media Marketing certification |
The above qualifications and experience requirements are to be fulfilled as on August 31, 2026.
4. Deputy Vice President (IT Risk)
| Age | 36 to 45 years |
| Qualification | BE/BTech in specified IT-related disciplines with 50% marks, or MCA/MSc Computer Science/IT with 50%, or MTech in Computer Science/Cyber Security/Information Security with 50% |
| Experience | Minimum 12 years in IT, with 6 years in IT Risk Management or Information Security preferred |
| Preferred Certification | CISSP, CRISC, CISM or CISA |
5. Assistant Vice President (IT Risk)
| Age | 32 to 42 years |
| Qualification | Same IT-related BE/BTech, MCA/MSc or MTech qualifications with 50% marks |
| Experience | Minimum 9 years in IT, with 5 years in IT Risk Management or Information Security preferred |
| Preferred Certification | CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or CISA |
SBI Recruitment 2026: Salary
| Post | Annual CTC |
|---|---|
| Dean, SBIL | Up to ₹98 lakh |
| Faculty, SBIL | Up to ₹63 lakh |
| Marketing Executive, SBIL | ₹52 lakh |
| Deputy Vice President (IT Risk) | Up to ₹60 lakh |
| Assistant Vice President (IT Risk) | Up to ₹50 lakh |
For the Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive posts, the CTC is divided into 80% fixed pay and 20% variable pay. The annual CTC is negotiable and depends on factors such as experience, current emoluments, and place of posting.
For the DVP and AVP (IT Risk) posts, the CTC is also divided into 80% fixed and 20% variable pay, and the annual CTC is negotiable based on experience, current emoluments, and place of posting.
SBI Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | No fee |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
SBI Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process varies slightly between the two advertisements:
- Dean & Faculty: Shortlisting followed by an interview-cum-demo session.
- Marketing Executive: Shortlisting followed by an interview.
- DVP & AVP (IT Risk): Shortlisting followed by an interview and CTC negotiation.
- Interviews carry 100 marks.
- The merit list is prepared based on interview scores.
- In case of a tie at the cut-off, candidates are ranked according to age in descending order.
- Final selection is subject to successful CTC negotiation where applicable.
How to Apply for SBI Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Visit the SBI Careers – Current Openings section.
- Select the relevant advertisement: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 or CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22.
- Read the detailed notification carefully.
- Complete the online registration form.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience documents, resume, and other applicable documents.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Check all details before final submission.
- Submit the application and retain the application form and e-receipt for future reference.
No hard copy of the application needs to be sent to SBI.
Important Instructions
- Apply online only and complete the fee payment before 6 October 2026.
- Upload all required documents correctly with the application.
- Check eligibility as on 31 August 2026 before applying.
- No hard copy of the application or documents needs to be sent to SBI.
- Candidates called for an interview must produce their original documents for verification.
- Fill in all details carefully, as changes after submission will not be accepted.
- Keep checking the SBI Careers website for updates and shortlist information.
Important links
| SBI Official Website | Check here |
| Official Notification PDF (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20) | Check here |
| Official Notification PDF (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22) | Check here |
FAQs on SBI Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026?
October 6, 2026.
Q2. How many posts are covered by these SBI notifications?
The two notifications cover seven advertised vacancies in total across the listed posts.
Q3. What is the maximum CTC offered?
The Dean post at SBIL carries a CTC of up to ₹98 lakh per annum, while the IT Risk DVP post carries up to ₹60 lakh per annum.
Q4. Is the SBI recruitment permanent?
No. These posts are offered on a contractual basis.
Q5. Where can candidates apply?
Applications are to be submitted online through SBI’s official Careers/Current Openings portal.
