SBI Announces Recruitment for Specialist Cadre Officer Positions
The State Bank of India has opened applications for multiple Specialist Cadre Officer positions, including General Manager and AI roles.
New Delhi, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced exciting job opportunities for banking professionals, with openings for Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) on a contractual basis. The official notification, released on October 19, 2026, highlights six different positions, including General Manager (GM) and Chief AI Officer.
Among the vacancies are one Deputy General Manager (DGM) for Risk and Operational Analysis, one DGM for AI Governance and Compliance, another DGM for Data Engineering, Model Application Development, and AI Operations, as well as positions for an AI Solution Architect and an Enterprise AI Architect.
The application process began on October 19 and will remain open until November 9. Interested candidates can complete their registration on SBI’s official website before the deadline.
Applicants for the GM and DGM roles must hold a BE/BTech or MTech degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics, or related fields from a recognized institution. For the AI Solution Architect position, a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Management, or related disciplines is required. Similarly, candidates for the Enterprise AI Architect role must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant fields. Additionally, candidates need 3 to 15 years of relevant experience, depending on the position.
Age requirements vary by role, with a minimum age of 30 to 40 years and a maximum age of 45 to 55 years, calculated as of September 30, 2026. Candidates from reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per regulations.
Selection will be based on the review of applications and certificates, merit-based shortlisting, interviews, and subsequent negotiations regarding the cost to company (CTC). The CTC for selected candidates will range from ₹90 lakh to ₹160 lakh annually, depending on the position.
Applicants must pay an application fee online, set at ₹750 for general, EWS, and OBC candidates. Those from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and persons with disabilities are exempt from this fee.
