State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI SCO Notification 2026 PDF announcing a total of 38 vacancies for Specialist Cadre Officer posts, namely Deputy Vice President, Deputy Manager, Dy. Chief Technology Officer, Vice President, and Manager posts. Along with the release of the detailed notification PDF, the online form-filling process started on 7th August 2026 at www.sbi.co.in. Candidates can refer to the complete article for detailed information regarding the recruitment drive.
SBI SCO Notification 2026 Out
The official SBI notification PDF has been released on the official website www.sbi.co.in. The candidates willing to apply for the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Exam can read the SBI Specialist Officer official notification by clicking on the link mentioned below:
| Post Name | Advt. No. | Notification PDF |
| Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Vice President | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/13) | Click to Download |
| Manager | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12) | Click to Download |
| Deputy Vice President, Deputy Manager | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11) | Click to Download |
SBI SO Recruitment 2026- Overview
State Bank of India (SBI) has initiated the recuitment drive for Specialist Cadre Officers Post. The selection process includes Shortlisting as per the application forms and interviews. Have a look at the table below for detailed information regarding the SBI SCO Recruitment 2026.
| SBI SO Recruitment 2025- Overview | |
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Cadre | Specialist Cadre Officer |
| Post Name | Deputy Vice President, Deputy Manager, Dy. Chief Technology Officer, Vice President, and Manager |
| Vacancy | 38 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 7th to 27th August 2026 |
| Age Limit | Varies Post-wise |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Interview |
| Official Website | www.sbi.co.in |
SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the online registration dates along with the notification PDF. Interested candidates can submit their duly filled application from 7th to 27th August 2026. Check important dates in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| SBI SO Recruitment 2025 Notification | 7th August 2026 |
| Commencement of SBI SCO Apply Online 2025 | 7th August 2026 |
| Closure of registration of the application | 27th August 2026 |
| Pay Exam Fees Last Date | 27th August 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
SBI SCO Vacancy 2026
The State Bank of India (SBI) aims to fill 34 vacancies for Specialist Cadre Officers posts for Deputy Vice President, Deputy Manager, Dy. Chief Technology Officer, Vice President, and Manager. Refer to the table below for the post-wise vacancy distribution released by SBI.
SBI Deputy Vice President, Deputy Manager Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab | 01 |
| Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Citizen Centric Initiatives | 01 |
| Deputy Vice President (DVP) – Cyber Security | 02 |
| Deputy Manager – AI Specialists | 25 |
| Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert | 02 |
| Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst | 03 |
| Total | 34 |
SBI Deputy Chief Technology Officer Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) | 01 |
| Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) | 01 |
| Total | 02 |
SBI Manager Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Vacancy |
| Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment) | 01 |
| Manager (Learning & Development) | 01 |
| Total | 02 |
SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the SBI SCO vacancies that are to be filled through the SBI SCO 2026 exam have been detailed below. A candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the different positions for which they have applied to qualify for further processes.
Educational Qualification (as on 31/07/2026)
The minimum educational qualification for SBI SCO 2026 differs for each post, and the candidates are advised to check the table below.
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Deputy Vice President (DVP) | Candidates must have passed BE/ BTech degree in any discipline (OR) MCA / M.E./ MTech / MSc in any discipline |
| Deputy Manager – AI Specialists | B. Tech/ B.E. in Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Data Science & Artificial Intelligence/ Software Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Communications Engineering (OR) MCA (OR) M. Tech/ M. Sc in Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Data Science & Artificial Intelligence/ |
| Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert | B. Tech/ B.E. in Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Software Engineering/ Information Technology/ Electronics/ Electronics & Communications Engineering (OR) MCA (OR) M. Tech/ M. Sc in Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Electronics/ Electronics |
| Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst | B. Tech/ B.E. in CS/ Software Engineering/ IT/ Electronics/ Electronics & Communications Engineering (OR) MCA (OR) M. Tech/ M. Sc in Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Electronics/ Electronics & Communications Engineering |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) | Engineering Graduate OR MCA from a recognized University/ Institution. B.E./ B. Tech/ M.E./ M. Tech |
| Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) | Engineering Graduate OR MCA from a recognized University/ Institution. B.E./ B. Tech / M.E./ M. Tech |
| Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment) | MBA/ PGDM/ PGDBM or its equivalent with specialisation in HR / HRD/ HRM from institutions recognised by Government Bodies/ AICTE/ UGC |
| Manager (Learning & Development) | MBA/ PGDM/ PGDBM or its equivalent with specialisation in HR / HRD/ HRM from institutions recognised by Government Bodies/ AICTE/ UGC |
Age Limit (as on 31/07/2026
The candidate applying for SBI SCO posts should meet the required age limit to apply for SBI SCO 2026. The post-wise minimum and maximum age has been tabulated below.
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Deputy Vice President (DVP) | 35 to 40 years |
| Deputy Manager – AI Specialists | 25 to 35 years |
| Deputy Manager – IT Security Expert | 25 to 35 years |
| Deputy Manager – Cyber Security Analyst | 25 to 35 years |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) | 42 to 50 years |
| Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) | 40 to 48 years |
| Manager | 28 to 40 years |
SBI SO 2026 Apply Online link
The online application process for the SBI SO exam has started on the official website of SBI, www.sbi.co.in. All interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the SBI SO Vacancy from the official website or the direct link below. To avoid last-minute technical glitches, candidates are advised to complete the application form on or before 27th August 2026.
SBI SO 2026 Apply Online link (Active) - Click to Apply
SBI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for the SBI SCO 2026 application form has been mentioned below, which has to be paid through online mode only. Candidates from the General, EWS, and OBC categories are required to pay Rs 750/- and candidates from SC/ ST/ PWD are exempted from paying the application fee.
| Category | Fee |
| General, EWS, OBC | Rs 750/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | 0 |
Steps to Apply Online for SBI SCO 2026 Exam
- Click on the NEW REGISTRATION button provided on the top most right corner of the home page of the link provided above.
- Start your application process fro SBI SO 2026 by providing the basic details such as name, contact number, email id, address etc. and click on save and next button.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the required format as provided by State Bank of India. The permissible size of the photograph must be 4.5 cm * 3.5 cm and the photograph must be of passport size. Both the photograph and the signature must be clear and legible. The permissible file size of photograph must be of minimum 20 KB and of maximum 50 KB and that of the signature must be of minimum 10 KB and of maximum 20 KB.
- Fill in your academic details and professional qualification in this step of your online application process. Click on save and next button after filling in the details.
- Preview your application form one last time as you won’t be allowed to make any changes further. Click on save and next button after previewing your Application Form.
- Pay your Application Fee through Online Payment Option, i.e. through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
- Click on Final Submit Button. Your application form will be submitted successfully. You will be sent an email as well as a text message with your registration ID and password by SBI for further login into the official website.
Pre-Requisites of SBI SO Online Application
Before Applying for SBI SCO 2026, a candidate must have the following things ready to avoid any last time glitches in the online application process:
- Candidates must have a Photograph and Signature Ready before applying for SBI SCO 2026 Online Application
- Candidates must NOT sign in CAPITAL LETTERS as it won’t be accepted.
- Keep all necessary documents ready at the time of Online Payment of the Application Fee
- A valid email ID must be provided at the time of Registration
SBI SO 2026 Selection Process
The final selection will be based on shortlisting and Interviews. Based on the minimum qualification and experience, an adequate number of candidates, as decided by the bank, will be shortlisted for the interview exam. The interview exam will carry 100 marks. The final Merit list for selection will be prepared based on the scores of candidates obtained in interviews only.
- Shortlisting
- Interview
SBI SO Salary 2026
The candidates appointed to the Specialist Cadre Officer posts will be paid a monthly salary as mentioned in the notification PDF. The salary structure varies as per the job profile and responsibilities of Specialist Cadre Officer Posts.
| Posts | Scale Pay (CTC Upper Range) |
| Deputy Vice President (DVP) | UP to Rs. 60.00 Lacs |
| Deputy Manager | Rs. 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960 |
| Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture) | Up to Rs 170 Lacs |
| Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect) | Up to Rs 96 Lacs |
| Manager | Rs. 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280 |
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