SIDBI Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026: 14 Contractual Posts in Data Science, AI, ML, DPO, and More - Apply via Email

Age Limit (as on 28-02-2026)

• Data Scientist (DS): Maximum 35 years
• AI Specialists (AIS): Maximum 35 years
• ML Engineers (MLE): Maximum 35 years
• Data Engineers (DE): Maximum 40 years
• Data Protection Officer (DPO): Maximum 45 years
• Relationship Manager (RM-CD): Maximum 35 years
• Portfolio Manager (PM): Maximum 40 years
• Strategic Partnerships Manager (SPM): Maximum 35 years
• Cluster Manager (CM): Maximum 40 years

Age Relaxation

SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD as per Government of India guidelines.

Post-wise Educational Qualifications

• Data Scientist (DS): Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Quantitative Finance, or related quantitative field. Desirable: PhD in a relevant quantitative field; certifications in data science/ML/AI.
• AI Specialists (AIS): Graduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or related discipline; Post-graduate degree such as M.Tech or M.Sc. (Data Science/AI/ML) or equivalent. Desirable: Certifications in AI/ML/cloud AI.
• ML Engineers (MLE): B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in CS/IT/Electronics/Data Engineering; Desirable: Master’s degree in CS/AI/ML/Data Science; certifications in cloud/ML engineering.
• Data Engineers (DE): B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in CS/IT/Electronics or related discipline; Desirable: Master’s in CS/Data Engineering/Information Systems; cloud/data platform certifications.
• Data Protection Officer (DPO): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; Desirable: LLM, MBA, CS, Information Security; certifications like CIPP, CIPM, FIP, CIPT, CDPSE, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
• Relationship Manager - Corporate Deposit (RM-CD): Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PGDM (Finance) or CA/CFA or equivalent.
• Portfolio Manager (PM): Graduate in any discipline; MBA/PGDM (Finance) or CA/CFA or equivalent with exposure to capital markets/ECM/portfolio management.
• Strategic Partnerships Manager (SPM): MBA/PGDM or Master’s degree in Finance/Strategy/Marketing/Entrepreneurship/Economics or related field.
• Cluster Manager (CM): Bachelor’s in Agribusiness/Rural Management/Business Administration/Finance/Commerce or related; Desirable: MBA/PGDM in relevant areas.

Experience Requirements

Post-specific experience from 3 to 15 years (as of 28-02-2026) across the listed roles, in banking/financial services or related sectors.

Important Dates

• Publication of SIDBI Specialist Officers notification: 18-03-2026
• Last date to submit application via email: 07-04-2026
• Mode of Selection: Shortlisting & Online Personal Interview (date to be notified)

Application Fee

• There is no application fee mentioned in the notification.

Important Instructions

• One candidate can apply for only one post under this advertisement. Multiple candidatures will result in rejection of all applications.
• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• Relevant experience certificates must explicitly mention the relevant field.
• Handwritten applications or CVs will be rejected.
• Provide a valid email ID and mobile number and keep them active for communications. No hard copies will be sent.
• The interview will be conducted online; ensure the necessary infrastructure is available.
• No canvassing; decisions of SIDBI are final and binding. SIDBI reserves the right to modify eligibility or to draw wait lists as needed.
• The number of vacancies is provisional and may change; designation/name changes may occur without prior notice.