Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has released the official notification under the Advertisement No. 15/ 2025-26 announcing a total of 14 vacancies for Specialist Officers on a contractual basis (Full-time). The application process for SIDBI SO Recruitment 2026 has started on 18th March 2026. Interested candidates must read the complete article for detailed information, such as vacancy, important dates, application process, and other details from the article.
SIDBI SO Notification 2026 PDF Out
The official notification for the recruitment of Specialist Officers on Contractual Basis (Full-time)– 2025-26 has been released on 18th March 2026 at the official website https://www.sidbi.in/. Candidates interested in SO posts must review the notification before applying. The direct link to download the SIDBI SO Notification 2026 PDF is also attached here.
SIDBI SO Recruitment 2026- Highlights
| SIDBI SO Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Organization Name | Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officers |
| Vacancies | 14 |
| Advt. Number | 15/ 2025-26 |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Registration Dates | 18th March to 7th April 2026 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting of Application and Interview |
| Period of Posting | 3 years (Minimum) |
| Job Location | Mumbai |
| Official Website | https://www.sidbi.in/ |
SIDBI SO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for SIDBI Recruitment 2026 from 18th March to 7th April 2026. Candidates make sure to complete their application before the last date arrives to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 18th March 2026 |
| Application Form Starts | 18th March 2026 |
| Last Date to submit Form | 7th April 2026 |
SIDBI Specialist Officers Vacancy 2026
There are a total of 14 vacancies for Specialist Officers on a contractual basis (Full-time) that will be recruited under the SIDBI SO Recruitment 2026.
| Job Role | Vacancy |
| Data Scientist (DS) | 01 |
| AI Specialists (AIS) | 02 |
| ML Engineers (MLE) | 01 |
| Data Engineers (DE) | 02 |
| Data Protection Officer (DPO) | 01 |
| Relationship Manager – Corporate Deposit (RM-DC) | 02 |
| Portfolio Manager – Pre-IPO & Anchor Investments (PM) | 02 |
| Strategic Partnerships Manager (SPM) | 02 |
| Cluster Manager (CM) | 01 |
| Total | 14 |
SIDBI SO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Only the candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria as mentioned by the commission in the notification PDF are eligible to apply for the SIDBI SO Recruitment 2026. The candidates’ eligibility will be determined in terms of educational qualification and age limit, which are tabulated below in the table.
| SIDBI SO Eligibility Criteria 2026 |
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| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (Max) (28/2/2026) |
| Data Scientist (DS) | Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or Quantitative Finance | 35 years |
| AI Specialists (AIS) |
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35 years |
| ML Engineers (MLE) | Must possess B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related discipline from a recognised University/ Institute | 35 years |
| Data Engineers (DE) | Must possess B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related discipline from a recognised University/Institute | 40 years |
| Data Protection Officer (DPO) | Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree (graduation or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognised University/Institute | 45 years |
| Relationship Manager – Corporate Deposit (RM-DC) | Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University/Institute; MBA/ PGDM (Finance) / CA / CFA or equivalent | 35 years |
| Portfolio Manager – Pre-IPO & Anchor Investments (PM) | Candidates have completed a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised University/Institute; MBA/ PGDM (Finance) / CA / CFA or equivalent; Strong exposure to capital markets / ECM / portfolio management. | 40 years |
| Strategic Partnerships Manager (SPM) | MBA/PGDM or Master’s degree (Finance/ Strategy/ Marketing/ Entrepreneurship/ Economics or related) from a recognised University/Institute | 35 years |
| Cluster Manager (CM) | Bachelor’s degree in Agri Business/ Rural Management/ Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. An MBA, PGDM, or Equivalent in Agri Business/ Rural Management/ Sales/ Marketing will be an advantage |
40 years |
SIDBI SO Application Form 2026
The application form for SIDBI Recruitment 2026 will be submitted in offline mode as per the prescribed format available on the Bank’s official website. Candidates have to fill out a duly filled application form in either English or Hindi, and have to paste a recent passport-size photograph on the form, and attach their Curriculum Vitae (CV). The completed application should be sent only through email to recruitment@sidbi.in on or before 7th April 2026.
While sending the email, candidates must ensure that the subject line strictly follows the prescribed format: “Application for the post of <<Post Code>>, <<Name of the Post>> <<Candidate Name>>”, as any deviation may lead to rejection.
SIDBI Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
To be selected for SIDBI Specialist Officers posts, candidates have to undergo an interview, which will be conducted online by Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
- Shortening of Application Form
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Exam
SIDBI SO Salary 2026
Based on the candidate’s qualification, experience and overall suitability for the post, Cost to Company (CTC) / remuneration payable along with facilities viz. Group Insurance etc.
| Job Role | Salary |
| Data Scientist (DS) | Rs. 25.00 lakh per annum |
| AI Specialists (AIS) | Rs. 25.00 lakh per annum |
| ML Engineers (MLE) | Rs. 20.00 lakh per annum |
| Data Engineers (DE) | Rs. 35.00 to Rs. 40.00 lakh per annum |
| Data Protection Officer (DPO) | Rs. 50.00 to Rs. 55.00 lakh per annum |
| Relationship Manager – Corporate Deposit (RM-DC) | Rs. 20 to 25 lakh per annum |
| Portfolio Manager – Pre-IPO & Anchor Investments (PM) | Rs. 45 to 55 lakh per annum |
| Strategic Partnerships Manager (SPM) | Rs. 25 to 30 lakh per annum |
| Cluster Manager (CM) | Rs. 12.00 lakh per annum |
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