SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6 AI Posts

Table of Contents

1. SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 20 October 2026 from official notification

State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30) for 6 posts on Fixed Term Employment basis: GM & Chief AI Officer, three DGM posts, AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect. Online registration and fee payment run from 19.10.2026 to 09.11.2026. Selection is through shortlisting, interview and CTC negotiation.

SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	State Bank of India (Central Recruitment & Promotion Department)
Post Name	Specialist Cadre Officers (GM & Chief AI Officer, DGM, AI Solution Architect, Enterprise AI Architect)
Advertisement / Notification Number	CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30
Total Vacancies	Total Vacancies: 6
Job Location	Mumbai or anywhere in India as per administrative requirement
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	sbi.bank.in/web/careers
Apply Start Date	19 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	Last Date: 09 November 2026

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary (Annual CTC upper range)
GM & Chief AI Officer	01 (UR)	Up to ₹160 lakh
DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops)	01 each (UR)	Up to ₹120 lakh
AI Solution Architect Enterprise AI Architect	01 each (UR)	Up to ₹90 lakh

Fixed Pay is 90% and Variable Pay is 10% of CTC. CTC is negotiable. Engagement is for 3 years, extendable by 2 more years (maximum 5 years).

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
GM & Chief AI Officer; DGM posts	B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication OR M.Sc (Statistics/Computer Science) OR MA (Statistics) OR M.Stat OR MCA	GM: 15+ years in Banking/BFSI/IT with 3+ years senior leadership in AI. DGM: 10+ years with 2+ years senior leadership in the respective area. Preferred: MBA/PGDM in finance and AI/ML certification
AI Solution Architect; Enterprise AI Architect	Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, AI, Engineering or related discipline (AI Solution Architect also accepts Business Administration/Management)	Minimum 8 years overall experience, including at least 3 years in AI solutioning or enterprise/platform/data/AI architecture, preferably in BFSI

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: GM & Chief AI Officer: 40 years; DGM posts: 35 years; Architect posts: 30 years
• Maximum Age: GM & Chief AI Officer: 55 years; DGM posts: 50 years; Architect posts: 45 years
• Age Calculation Date: 30 September 2026
• Age Relaxation: Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General / EWS / OBC	₹750 (application fee and intimation charges)	Online (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
SC / ST / PwBD	Nil	Not Applicable

Important Dates

Event	Date
Start of Online Registration and Fee Payment	19 October 2026
Last Date of Online Registration and Fee Payment	09 November 2026

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting by a committee constituted by the Bank.
2. Interview carrying 100 marks. For the GM and DGM posts it includes a 10-minute presentation on job profile, projects or milestones.
3. CTC Negotiation done one by one at the time of or after the interview.
4. The merit list is prepared in descending order of interview scores only.

How to Apply for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer 2026

1. Visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and click on advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.
2. Read the detailed advertisement carefully and click Apply Online.
3. Fill in the application form, upload photograph, signature, resume, ID proof, age proof, educational and experience certificates (PDF, up to 500 KB each) and other required documents.
4. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
5. Take a print-out of the application. No hard copy is to be sent to the Bank.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	sbi.bank.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many posts are there in SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026?

There are 6 posts, all unreserved.

2. What is the nature of engagement?

Fixed Term Employment for 3 years, extendable by 2 years at the Bank’s discretion.

3. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online registration and fee payment is 09 November 2026.

4. What is the application fee?

₹750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay no fee.

5. How are candidates selected?

Through shortlisting, interview (100 marks) and CTC negotiation.

6. Can I apply for more than one post?

No. Candidates are not allowed to apply for more than one post.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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