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 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. This recruitment drive 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 SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The SBI SO Recruitment 2026 online registration and fee payment process has started from 23 February 2026 and will continue until 15 March 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully review eligibility conditions, experience requirements, and document upload guidelines before applying. The selection process will be based on shortlisting and an interview, and for contractual posts, CTC negotiation will also be conducted.
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 Recruitment 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 SO Eligibility Criteria 2026
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 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/ EWS/ OBC | ₹750 |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | No Fee |
SBI SO Selection Process
- 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 Salary 2026
| 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 |
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