The State Bank of India has released the SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Notification for 116 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts on a regular and contractual basis. The SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities in Middle Management Grade Scale-II and contractual leadership roles, making it a major opportunity for experienced professionals in IT, cybersecurity, and audit fields.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
Applications for the State Bank of India Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 are now open, and interested candidates can submit their forms along with the required application fee within the stipulated application window. Before proceeding, applicants should thoroughly check the prescribed eligibility criteria, relevant work experience, and instructions for uploading documents to avoid rejection.
SBI SO Recruitment 2026: Notification PDF
SBI SO Vacancy 2026
SBI SO Vacancy 2026 has been announced for a total of 116 Specialist Cadre Officer posts across regular and contractual positions. The vacancies include Assistant Vice President (IS Audit), Deputy Manager (IS Audit), and Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit) roles.
| SBI SO Vacancy 2026 | |||||||||
| Post | Nature | Grade | Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) | Contractual | – | Regular | – | – | 1 | – | 5 | 6 |
| Backlog | 2 | 1 | 3 | – | – | 6 | |||
| Total | 2 | 1 | 4 | – | 5 | 12 | |||
| Deputy Manager (IS Audit) | Regular | MMGS-II | Regular | 6 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 40 |
| Backlog | 3 | – | – | – | – | 3 | |||
| Total | 9 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 43 | |||
| Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit) | Regular | MMGS-II | Regular | 9 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 25 | 57 |
| Backlog | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | 4 | |||
| Total | 11 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 25 | 61 | |||
| Total | 22 | 10 | 28 | 9 | 47 | 116 | |||
SBI SO 2026 Apply Online Link
Candidates can apply for the SBI SO Recruitment 2026 through the official online application link available below. The direct online application link is activated, where candidates need to complete registration, upload required documents, and pay the application fee before 15 March 2026. It is advisable to fill out the form carefully and review all details before final submission, as no corrections will be allowed after submission.
SBI SO Recruitment 2026: Click here to Apply Online
SBI CO CTC Negotiation Form for Contractual Basis
SBI SCO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The advertisement (CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for various specialist positions in Information Systems Audit and Internal Audit domains.
Educational qualification and Experience
| Post | Essential Educational Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Essential Experience |
| Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) | BSc/ BE/ B.Tech in Computer Science/ Software Engineering/ IT/ Electronics with min 50% marks OR BCA/ MCA OR M.Tech/ MSc in relevant disciplines with min 50% marks | CISA, CISSP, CISM, DISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CEH, GIAC (valid as on last registration date) | Min 6 years in BFSI/ IT/ Information Security Consultancy with 3 years in IS Audit/ Cyber Security Audit/ Information Security Consultancy |
| Deputy Manager (IS Audit) | Min 3 years in BFSI/IT/ Information Security Consultancy with 2 years in IS Audit/ Cyber Security Audit/ Information Security Consultancy | ||
| Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit) | Chartered Accountant (CA) with active ICAI membership | CISA, DISA | Min 1 year post-qualification experience in Statutory/ Internal/ Concurrent Audit of Bank OR with CA firm engaged in Statutory/ Internal/ Concurrent Audit of Banks |
Age Limit
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) | 27 years | 45 years |
| Deputy Manager (IS Audit) | 25 years | 35 years |
| Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit) | 21 years | 35 years |
SBI SO 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/ EWS/ OBC | ₹750 |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | No Fee |
SBI SO 2026 Selection Process
The recruitment will be carried out through a shortlisting process followed by a personal interview, while candidates applying for contractual positions will also undergo a CTC negotiation stage.
- Shortlisting: Based on qualifications, experience, and other parameters decided by the Bank’s shortlisting committee
- Interview: Carries 100 marks; qualifying marks decided by the Bank
- CTC Negotiation: Only for AVP (IS Audit) contractual post
- Merit List: Prepared based on interview scores; in case of a tie, older candidates are ranked higher
SBI SO 2026 Salary
| Post | Pay Scale/CTC | Components |
| Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) | Up to ₹50.00 Lakhs per annum | Fixed Pay (85%) + Variable Pay (15%) |
| Deputy Manager (IS Audit) | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 (MMGS-II) | Basic Pay + DA + HRA + CCA + PF + NPS + LFC + Medical + Other Perks |
| Deputy Manager (CA – Internal Audit) | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 (MMGS-II) | Basic Pay + DA + HRA + CCA + PF + NPS + LFC + Medical + Other Perks |
Documents Required for SBI SCO Application Form
Candidates applying for the SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 must keep all necessary documents ready in the prescribed format before filling out the online application. Uploading incorrect or unclear documents may lead to rejection at any stage of the recruitment process.
Essential documents required include:
- Recent Passport-Size Photograph — Clear colour photo as per specifications
- Scanned Signature — Done on white paper with black/blue ink
- Valid Photo Identity Proof — Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence
- Educational Certificates & Mark Sheets — From Class 10 onwards, including professional degrees
- Experience Certificates — Proof of relevant work experience (mandatory for most SO posts)
- Caste/Category Certificate — For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates in the prescribed Government format
- PwBD Certificate — If applying under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities category
- Income & Asset Certificate — For EWS candidates
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) — For candidates currently employed in Government/PSU organizations
- Professional Certifications — Such as CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant credentials (if applicable)
- Updated Resume/Bio-data — Especially important for contractual and senior roles
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