SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026: 116 Deputy Manager and Assistant Vice President Vacancies

SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026: 116 Executive Vacancies Announced

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released a recruitment notification under Advertisement No: CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27, seeking applications for the position of Specialist Cadre Officers. This recruitment drive is designed to attract experienced professionals for various roles in Information Systems (IS) Audit and Internal Audit, offering both regular and contractual employment opportunities.

Qualified candidates with backgrounds in Engineering, Information Technology, and Chartered Accountancy are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and apply for these prestigious positions within India’s largest public sector bank.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates for Application

Prospective applicants must adhere to the following schedule to ensure their candidature is considered. Please note that the cut-off date for determining age, qualification, and experience is January 31, 2026.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown

The recruitment covers 116 total positions, including regular requirements and backlog vacancies. The distribution across different roles is as follows:

For the Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant) role, two vacancies are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) in the VI category.

Eligibility and Experience Requirements

Candidates must fulfill the following educational and professional criteria as of the cut-off date (January 31, 2026):

1. IS Audit Roles (AVP and Deputy Manager)

• Educational Qualification: A degree in BE/BTech/BSc in Computer Science, IT, or Electronics (minimum 50% marks), or BCA/MCA, or MTech/MSc in relevant technical fields (minimum 50% marks).
• Preferred Certifications: Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, DISA, ISO 27001 LA, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Experience (AVP): Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in BFSI, IT, or InfoSec Consultancy, including 3 years specifically in IS Audit or Cyber Security Audit.
• Experience (DM): Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in BFSI, IT, or InfoSec Consultancy, with at least 2 years in IS Audit or Cyber Security.

2. Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant)

• Educational Qualification: Must be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with a valid and active membership from the ICAI.
• Preferred Certifications: Candidates possessing CISA or DISA certifications will be given preference.

Selection Methodology

The selection process is merit-based and consists of two primary stages:

1. Shortlisting: A committee will shortlist candidates based on their educational background, professional experience, and the suitability of their profile for the role.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview. For contractual positions, the final selection process will also include a negotiation of the Cost to Company (CTC).

Official Links and Application Process

Interested individuals should download the official notification to verify post-specific Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) and detailed reservation policies.

Note: Candidates are advised to visit the official SBI careers website regularly for updates regarding the interview schedule and selection results.