SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6 AI & DGM Posts

Quick Highlights

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Vacancy Details

The State Bank of India is looking to recruit for 6 Specialist Cadre Officer positions under Fixed Term Employment[cite: 4]. The nature of engagement is for 3 years, which may be renewed for a further period of 2 years at the discretion of the Bank (total engagement period should not exceed 5 years)[cite: 13]. Below is the detailed breakdown of the vacancies:

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Category-Wise Vacancy Details

As per the official notification, all 06 vacancies are available under the Unreserved (UR) category[cite: 4]. Candidates belonging to reserved categories (including those for whom no reservation has been mentioned) are free to apply for the General (UR) category vacancies, provided they fulfill all the eligibility conditions applicable to the General category[cite: 17].

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Post-Wise Details & Educational Qualification

The cut-off date for calculating Educational Qualification and Experience is 30.09.2026[cite: 2, 4].

1. GM & Chief AI Officer

• Vacancies: 01[cite: 4]
• Mandatory Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication or equivalent / MSc (Statistics/Computer Science) / MA (Statistics) / M Stat / MCA from a recognized University/Institution[cite: 4].
• Preferred Qualification: MBA/PGDM or equivalent with a specialization in finance. Any certification in ML/AI/Natural Language Processing, web Crawling, and Neural Networks[cite: 4].
• Work Experience: Minimum 15+ years of experience in the Banking/BFSI/Information Technology sector. Out of this, at least 3+ years must be Senior leadership experience in AI, Analytics, model oversight, governance, and business transformation[cite: 4]. Individual contributor role experience does not count towards these three years[cite: 4].
• Job Responsibilities (KRAs): Overseeing Business Collaboration, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory norms, monitoring performance and impact of deployed AI solutions, optimizing AI-related processes, and collaborating with business units for AI integration into operational workflows[cite: 10].

2. DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics)

• Vacancies: 01[cite: 4]
• Mandatory Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in CS / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / E&C or equivalent / MSc (Statistics/Computer Science) / MA (Statistics) / M Stat / MCA[cite: 5].
• Work Experience: Minimum 10+ years experience in the Banking/BFSI/IT sector, of which at least 2+ years must be in a senior leadership role involving risk analytics, operational analytics, AI/ML model oversight, and business transformation[cite: 5].
• Job Responsibilities (KRAs): Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of AI models. Ensure models meet business requirements, collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models into business processes, and drive innovation and research in AI[cite: 11].

3. DGM (AI Governance and Compliance)

• Vacancies: 01[cite: 4]
• Mandatory Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in CS / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / E&C or equivalent / MSc (Statistics/Computer Science) / MA (Statistics) / M Stat / MCA[cite: 6].
• Work Experience: Minimum 10+ years experience in Banking/BFSI/IT sector, of which at least 2+ years must be in a senior leadership role involving AI governance, responsible AI, model risk management, regulatory compliance, data privacy, or technology risk[cite: 6].
• Job Responsibilities (KRAs): Collaborate with business units to identify needs, model validation and testing, align AI solutions with business objectives, develop and enforce AI governance policies, and ensure regulatory adherence (RBI, DPDP, etc.)[cite: 11].

4. DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops)

• Vacancies: 01[cite: 4]
• Mandatory Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in CS / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / E&C or equivalent / MSc (Statistics/Computer Science) / MA (Statistics) / M Stat / MCA[cite: 7].
• Work Experience: Minimum 10+ years experience in the Banking/BFSI/IT sector, of which at least 2+ years must be in a senior leadership role involving data engineering, AI/ML application development, MLOps/AI Ops, and technology transformation[cite: 7].
• Job Responsibilities (KRAs): Coordinate with GITC for deployment of AI applications, manage infrastructure for AI development, ensure reliability and scalability, oversee integration with existing systems, and maintain application performance[cite: 12].

5. AI Solution Architect

• Vacancies: 01[cite: 4]
• Mandatory Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Management, or a related discipline[cite: 8].
• Work Experience: Minimum 8 years of overall experience, including at least 3 years in AI/analytics solutioning, digital transformation, technology consulting, or solution architecture[cite: 8].
• Job Responsibilities (KRAs): Convert priority business problems into well-defined AI-led solution concepts. Develop end-to-end functional and system blueprints. Design solutions for scalability and reuse. Incorporate Responsible AI principles and work closely with technical teams to translate blueprints into deployable AI solutions[cite: 12].

6. Enterprise AI Architect

• Vacancies: 01[cite: 4]
• Mandatory Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, AI, or equivalent discipline[cite: 9].
• Work Experience: Minimum 8 years of overall technology experience, including at least 3 years in enterprise, platform, data, or AI architecture with experience in large-scale AI/ML environments[cite: 9].
• Job Responsibilities (KRAs): Define and maintain the Bank’s enterprise AI architecture blueprint. Establish standardized AI architecture principles, ensure strategic AI solutions comply with approved standards, and reduce duplication and fragmentation across AI technologies[cite: 13].

Age Limit

The age of the candidates will be calculated as of the cut-off date: 30.09.2026[cite: 4].

Candidates seeking age relaxation must submit valid requisite certificates from the Competent Authority when sought during document verification[cite: 3]. Candidates should check the official notification for complete details on relaxation.

Salary and Pay Scale (CTC)

The posts are offered on a Fixed Term Employment basis. The Annual Cost to Company (CTC) structure comprises a 90% Fixed Pay and up to a 10% Variable Pay component based on performance[cite: 13].

Note: Annual CTC is negotiable and will depend upon experience, current emoluments, and place of posting. An annual increment of up to 10% may be proposed from the second year onwards based on performance[cite: 13].

Application Fee

The application fees and intimation charges (Non-refundable) are as follows[cite: 15]:

Application Fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account NOR can it be adjusted for any other examination or selection in future[cite: 15].

Important Dates

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Selection Process

The selection process for the SBI SCO Recruitment involves the following stages[cite: 14]:

Travel Allowance: Outstation candidates called for the interview will be reimbursed actual Air Fare (Economy) for the GM post, and up to Rs. 15,000 for DGM & Architect posts[cite: 17].

How to Apply Online

Candidates must follow these steps to apply for the SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026[cite: 15, 18]:

Step 1

Visit the official SBI Careers website: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.

Step 2

Scroll down and click on the respective advertisement (Advertisement No: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30).

Step 3

Download and read the detailed advertisement to verify all eligibility criteria.

Step 4

Click on “Apply Online” and complete the registration by entering basic details to generate a provisional registration number and password.

Step 5

Fill in the application form correctly with your personal, educational, and experience details.

Step 6

Upload your recent photograph, signature, and all required PDF documents as per the specified sizes.

Step 7

Pay the non-refundable application fee (Rs. 750/- for Gen/OBC/EWS) via Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.

Step 8

Preview the complete application to ensure correctness. No changes will be allowed after final submission.

Step 9

Submit the application online.

Step 10

Print and save the system-generated e-receipt and application form for future reference.

Required Documents Checklist

Candidates must scan and upload the following documents strictly in PDF format (except for the photograph and signature)[cite: 15]:

• ☑ Recent Passport-Size Photograph (JPG/JPEG)
• ☑ Signature on white paper with Black Ink pen (JPG/JPEG)
• ☑ Biodata (Format Attached on portal) (PDF)
• ☑ Resume (PDF)
• ☑ ID Proof (PDF)
• ☑ Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)
• ☑ Educational Certificates: Relevant Mark-Sheets/Degree Certificate (PDF)
• ☑ Experience Certificates indicating nature of duties, dates, and level (PDF)
• ☑ Caste Certificate / EWS Certificate, if applicable (PDF)
• ☑ PwBD Certificate, if applicable (PDF)
• ☑ Preferred qualification / Certification, if any (PDF)
• ☑ Form-16 / Offer Letter / Latest Salary slip from current employer (PDF)

Photo and Signature Requirements

Please strictly follow these file size and dimension instructions for uploading[cite: 16]:

Important Application Links

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Why Candidates Should Read the Official Notification

It is strongly advised that candidates read the complete 18-page official advertisement before applying. The notification explains crucial definitions for the cut-off dates, detailed technical skill expectations for the IT/AI roles, exact conditions of the Fixed Term contract, and specific guidelines on scanning and uploading documents. Reading it prevents rejection due to minor formatting errors or misunderstandings of the required senior leadership experience.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Applying after the deadline (09.11.2026)[cite: 2].
2. Entering incorrect personal or educational details, as no edits are allowed after final submission[cite: 3].
3. Uploading blurred documents or exceeding the 500kb PDF limit[cite: 15, 16].
4. Signing the signature document in CAPITAL LETTERS, which will lead to rejection[cite: 16].
5. Failing to submit proper experience certificates detailing the nature of duties and exact duration[cite: 4, 15].
6. Applying for more than one post. Candidates are not allowed to apply for more than one post[cite: 3].
7. Ignoring the requirement to have a valid active Email ID until the declaration of results[cite: 3].
8. Applying through unofficial links instead of the SBI careers portal[cite: 2].

Candidate Tips

• Read the official notification completely to understand the strict senior leadership experience requirements.
• Keep all scanned PDFs of certificates, salary slips, and ID proofs ready before starting the online form.
• Use a stable internet connection and a valid personal email address.
• Save your application registration number and password securely.
• Download the submitted application form and the e-receipt immediately after successful fee payment.
• Monitor the official website and your email regularly for call letters regarding the interview.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?

State Bank of India has released a notification to engage 6 Specialist Cadre Officers (including GM, DGM, and AI Architects) on a Fixed Term Employment basis[cite: 2].

2. How many vacancies are available?

There are a total of 06 vacancies available across multiple AI and Analytics leadership posts[cite: 4].

3. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to register online and pay the application fee is 09.11.2026[cite: 2].

4. What is the educational qualification required?

Candidates need a B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech / MSc / MCA or an equivalent Master’s/Bachelor’s degree depending on the post[cite: 4, 5, 8, 9].

5. What is the maximum age limit for the GM & Chief AI Officer post?

The maximum age limit for the GM & Chief AI Officer post is 55 years as of 30.09.2026[cite: 4].

6. What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 750/- for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. There is no fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates[cite: 15].

7. Can a candidate apply for multiple posts?

No, candidates are not allowed to apply for more than one post. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid application will be retained, and other fees will be forfeited[cite: 3].

8. What is the selection process?

The selection involves Shortlisting followed by a 100-mark Interview (which includes a 10-minute presentation for GM/DGM posts), and CTC negotiation[cite: 14].

9. Will teaching experience be counted for eligibility?

No, training and teaching experience will not be counted for eligibility for any of the advertised posts[cite: 4, 5, 7, 8, 9].

10. Where will the selected candidates be posted?

The suggested place of posting is Mumbai or anywhere in India depending on administrative requirements[cite: 13].

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