SBI SCO Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 - 38 Posts Online Apply for Manager, Deputy Manager & More

Age is reckoned as on 31-07-2026. Maximum age figures shown are for the Unreserved category; relaxations are available as per Government of India guidelines for reserved categories.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• DVP - Cyber Innovation & Simulation Lab: BE/B.Tech (any discipline) OR MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc (any discipline); 12+ years total with at least 6 years in Technology/Digital/Cyber Security Innovation, Innovation Labs/CoE, or related domains.
• DVP - Citizen Centric Initiatives: Same as above; advanced degree in Cybersecurity/IT preferred; minimum 12 years in BFSI IT/Information Security with at least 6 years in cybersecurity.
• DVP - Cyber Security: Same as above; minimum 12 years in BFSI IT/Information Security with at least 6 years in Cyber Research/Defence & Intelligence.
• Deputy Manager - AI Specialist: B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in CS/Data Science & AI/IT/Software Engineering/etc.; minimum 4 years post-qualification IT experience including 2 years in ML/Deep Learning/GenAI.
• Deputy Manager - IT Security Expert: Similar discipline range; minimum 4 years post-qualification in Cyber Security/IT.
• Deputy Manager - Cyber Security Analyst: Similar discipline; minimum 4 years post-qualification in Cyber Security/IT.
• Manager (Manpower Planning & Recruitment) / Manager (Learning & Development): MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent with minimum 6 years’ post-basic HR experience in BFSI IT.
• Dy. Chief Technology Officer (Enterprise Architecture): Engineering Grad OR MCA; TOGAF Certification compulsory; minimum 18 years IT experience in regulated financial services with leadership/architectural roles.
• Vice President (Enterprise & Technology Architect): Engineering Grad OR MCA; TOGAF Certification compulsory; minimum 15 years IT experience with senior-level and architectural responsibilities.

Training and teaching experience will not be counted toward eligibility. Candidates must provide full experience certificates from employers.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start (All Advertisements): 07-08-2026
• Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date: 27-08-2026
• Eligibility Cut-off Date (age/qualification/experience): 31-07-2026
• Shortlisting/Interview Schedule: Not specified in the notification (to be communicated via email/Bank’s website)

Application Fees

• General/EWS/OBC (UR): ₹750 (Application Fee + Intimation Charges, non-refundable)
• SC/ST/PwBD: No fee

Payment is online via Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Fees are non-refundable and non-adjustable against other exams.

Important Instructions

• Applications are invited for Regular posts (Deputy Manager & Manager) and Contractual posts (DVP, DCTO, VP).
• Candidates may apply for multiple posts within Advt 12 if eligible; cross-advertisement multiple applications are restricted.
• Corrections after final submission are not allowed.
• Candidates must ensure they meet the age, qualification, and experience criteria as of the cut-off date.
• For contractual posts, CTC negotiation is part of the selection process after shortlisting and interviews.
• Keep a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
• Download and read the detailed advertisements for each post before applying.