How many vacancies are announced under SBI SCO 2026?

A total of 38 vacancies have been released for SBI SCO 2026.

How can I apply for the SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply for the SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 through the direct link shared above.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 38 Posts, Apply Online for Various Posts

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The SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 notification has been published for the recruitment of various expert-level Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) vacancies. The online application process has started on 7th August 2026, and it will continue till 27th August 2026. Check the complete recruitment details below, including post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, important dates, and the steps to apply online.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Out

SBI has published the SBI SCO Notification 2026 PDF containing complete information for the recruitment for Regular (Deputy Manager and Manager posts) and Contractual (DVP, DCTO, and VP posts). The notification covers all key recruitment details, including post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, required work experience, selection process, pay scale, and instructions for submitting the online application.

SBI SO Law Manager and Medical Officer Recruitment 2026- Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Various Posts
Recruitment Type	Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO)
Advertisement No.	CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12, CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13
Total Vacancies	38
Application Mode	Online
Registration Dates	7 to 27 August 2026
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	sbi.co.in

SBI SCO 2026: Important Dates

Events	Dates
Release of Official Notification	7 August 2026
Commencement of Online Registration	7 August 2026
Closing Date for Online Application Submission	27 August 2026

SBI SCO Vacancy 2026

A total of 38 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) vacancies have been notified by SBI through the SCO Recruitment 2026. These vacancies are available across different SBI circles and reservation categories, allowing eligible candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

S. No.	Post	No. of Posts
1	Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab	1
2	Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Citizen Centric Initiatives	1
3	Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Security	2
4	Deputy Manager – AI Specialists	25
5	Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert	2
6	Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst	3
7	Manager – Manpower Planning & Recruitment	1
8	Manager – Learning & Development	1
9	Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture)	1
10	Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect)	1
Total	–	38

SBI SCO Apply Online 2026 Link

The online application window for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 is now open. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for BMO can complete and submit their online application forms by 27 August 2026. For the convenience of applicants, the direct link to apply online is provided below.

SBI SCO Apply Online 2026 Link – (Active)

Steps to Apply for SBI SCO 2026

The SBI SCO application process includes two steps: registration and form submission. Candidates must complete both steps to successfully apply online.

Registration:

Click on the official link provided above.
Click on the “Click Here for New Registration” given at the top of the page and start filling in your personal details in the application form appearing on your screen.
Click on New Registration in the application window.
Provide personal credentials like name, parents’ name, date of birth, email id, mobile number, etc.
Click on the submit button on the online registration form of SBI SCO 2026.
After the Registration, a Registration ID and a password will be sent to your mobile no and email ID.

Login

Log in with the provided Registration ID, date of birth, and password to complete registration for SBI SCO 2026.
Upload your photograph and signature following the requisites mentioned below.
Upload a scanned image of a passport-size photo (size 20 to 50 KB) and signature (10 to 20 KB) in JPEG format.
Size of Photograph: 200 x 230 pixels
Size of Signature: 140 x 60 pixels.
After uploading the photograph and signature, the candidates will be required to verify the details. Preview and verify the application form carefully.
Lastly, pay the required application fee online.

Application Fee

Sr. No.	Category	Application Fees
1.	SC/ ST/ PWD	NIL
2.	General/OBC/EWS	Rs. 750/- (Application fees including intimation charges)

SBI SCO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying for the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment 2026, candidates should carefully verify that they satisfy all the eligibility requirements specified by the State Bank of India (SBI).

Age Limit

Post	Age Limit
DVP – All Three Posts (Advt 11)	35–45 years
Deputy Manager – All Three Posts (Advt 11)	25–35 years
Manager – Manpower Planning & Recruitment / Learning & Development (Advt 12)	28–40 years
Dy. Chief Technology Officer – Enterprise Architecture (Advt 13)	42–50 years
Vice President – Enterprise & Technology Architect (Advt 13)	40–48 years

Age Relaxation (As per Govt of India Guidelines)

Age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable as per the Government of India guidelines.

Category	Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
SC / ST	5 Years
PwBD (UR/EWS)	10 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Ex Servicemen, Commissioned officers, including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered 5 years military service.	5 Years

Educational Qualification

Post	Educational Qualification	Experience Criteria
DVP – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab	Degree in Engineering/Technology in any stream, or postgraduate qualification such as MCA, M.E., M.Tech, or M.Sc. from a recognized institution	At least 12 years of total experience, including 6 years or more in areas such as digital technology, cyber innovation, security, innovation centres, or Centres of Excellence
DVP – Citizen Centric Initiatives	BE/B.Tech in any branch or MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc.; higher qualification in IT or Cybersecurity will be preferred	Minimum 12 years of experience in BFSI IT, information security, or cybersecurity, with at least 6 years specifically in cybersecurity awareness/security-related functions
DVP – Cyber Security	BE/B.Tech in any discipline or MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc.; postgraduate specialization in Cybersecurity/IT is desirable	At least 12 years of relevant BFSI IT/security experience, including 6 years in cyber research, cyber defence, intelligence, or similar areas
Deputy Manager – AI Specialist	B.E./B.Tech, MCA, M.Tech, or M.Sc. in Computer Science, AI/Data Science, IT, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field; minimum 50% marks in graduation	4 years of IT experience after qualification, including at least 2 years working with ML, Deep Learning, GenAI/RAG, cloud-based ML, or related technologies
Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert	B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc. in relevant technology disciplines with at least 50% marks in graduation	Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience in IT or Cybersecurity
Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst	B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc. in a relevant technical discipline with at least 50% marks in graduation	Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience in Cybersecurity or IT
Manager – Manpower Planning & Recruitment	MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent qualification with specialization in HR/HRM/HRD from an approved institution	At least 6 years of professional HR experience after the basic qualification, preferably within IT or an IT function of the BFSI sector
Manager – Learning & Development	MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent with HR/HRM/HRD specialization from a recognized institution	Minimum 6 years of experience in HR or training functions, preferably in IT or BFSI organizations
Dy. Chief Technology Officer – Enterprise Architecture	Engineering degree or MCA; B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Software Engineering, CSE, IT, Computer Technology, Electronics, etc., preferred. TOGAF certification is mandatory	Minimum 18 years of IT experience in regulated financial services/BFSI product organizations, including 5 years in senior executive roles and 8 years in architecture-related functions
Vice President – Enterprise & Technology Architect	Engineering degree or MCA; relevant B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech qualification preferred. TOGAF certification is mandatory	Minimum 15 years of IT experience, including at least 3 years at senior executive level and 5 years in enterprise/technology architecture

SBI SCO Selection Process

The selection process consists of two stages: Shortlisting and Interview. Candidates will first be shortlisted based on their educational qualifications and relevant work experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Interview round.

Stage 1: Shortlisting — Candidates will be shortlisted based on their qualifications and experience as prescribed in the notification.

Stage 2: Interview — Shortlisted candidates will appear for an interview carrying 100 marks. Final selection will be based on interview performance.

SBI SCO Exam Pattern 2026

The SBI SCO Exam 2026 includes four sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Professional Knowledge. The exam carries a total of 150 marks.

While the Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English sections are qualifying in nature, the Professional Knowledge section is the most important as its marks are used for shortlisting candidates for the interview.

Section	Questions	Marks	Time Duration	Purpose
Reasoning Ability	15	15	45 Minutes (Combined)	Qualifying
Quantitative Aptitude	15	15	45 Minutes (Combined)	Qualifying
English Language	20	20	45 Minutes (Combined)	Qualifying
Professional Knowledge	50	100	45 Minutes	Merit-Based
Total	100	150	90 Minutes	Selection Basis

SBI SCO Salary 2026

Post	Pay Scale / Annual CTC
DVP – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab / Citizen Centric Initiatives / Cyber Security	Annual CTC of up to ₹60 lakh, with 90% fixed and 10% variable pay
Deputy Manager – AI Specialist / IT Security Expert / Cyber Security Analyst	Basic pay scale of ₹64,820–2,340/1–₹67,160–2,680/10–₹93,960, along with DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, medical benefits and other applicable perks
Manager – Manpower Planning & Recruitment / Learning & Development	MMGS-III: ₹85,920–2,680/5–₹99,320–2,980/2–₹1,05,280, plus DA, HRA, CCA, PF/NPS, LFC, medical benefits and other perks
Dy. Chief Technology Officer – Enterprise Architecture	Annual CTC of up to ₹1.70 crore, comprising 80% fixed and 20% variable pay
Vice President – Enterprise & Technology Architect	Annual CTC of up to ₹96 lakh, comprising 80% fixed and 20% variable pay