Recruitment Of Specialist Cadre Officers On Contract/ Regular Basis

(Advertisement No: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11)

Online Registration Of Application & Payment Of Fees: From 07.08.2026 TO 27.08.2026

State Bank of India invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for appointment to the Specialist Cadre Officers Posts on Contract/Regular Basis. Candidates are requested to apply online through the link given on Banks official website https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.

The candidates, who intend to apply for the Post(s) are advised to apply only after carefully reading and understanding the undernoted contents of this notification.

Nature of Engagement/Grade- Contractual (SMGS-V)

No. of Vacancies - 1 UR

Age in years^ - (As on 31.07.2026) - 35-45 yrs

Place of Posting - Mumbai or anywhere in India, in case of any administrative requirement.

Contract Period - 3 Years. May be renewed for further period of 02 years at the discretion of Bank at mutually agreed terms and conditions (Total engagement period should not exceed 05 years).

Annual CTC Upper Range^ - Upper range - Rs. 60.00 Lacs.

Details of Educational Qualification/ Certification/ Work Experience/ Specific Skills Required:

Basic Qualification (AS ON 31.07.2026)

Mandatory:

Qualifications: BE/ BTech degree in any discipline from a university / Institution / Board recognized by Govt. of India / approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies.

OR

MCA / M.E./ MTech / MSc in any discipline from a university / Institution / Board recognized by Govt. of India / approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies.

Preferred: An advanced degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology

Other Certifications (AS ON 31.07.2026)

Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, PMP, MBA (Technology Management) (Certification should be valid as on last date of registration.)

Work Experience (Post-Basic Qualification) (AS ON 31.07.2026)

Mandatory

Minimum 12 years experience in BFSI IT / Information Security /Cyber Security with at least 6 years in cyber security/ conducting cybersecurity awareness.

Preferred

Experience in working or managing a cyber security-related citizen awareness activity like Cyber related mass and niche awareness programs through varied channels/ modes.

Experience in Cybersecurity roles in IT companies, BFSI institutions, government cybersecurity setups, consulting organizations, or relevant sectors where the candidate has worked in Information Security, Cyber Policy, Innovation, Cyber Defense, or associated domains.

Experience in setting up or working in a CoE.

Training & Teaching experience will not be counted for eligibility.

Note: Candidates are required to produce up-to-date and full Experience Certificate, unambiguously indicating:

(i) Nature of duties,

(ii) Dates and duration of experience,

(iii) Level / position,

(iv) Responsibilities etc. issued by the employer(s).

However, if the candidate is unable to submit an Experience Certificate on the lines indicated above, any document unambiguously indicating the experience, nature of duties and the period claimed may be submitted and it would be considered on merit at the discretion of the Bank and the decision of the Bank shall be final.

Specific Skills

- Solid leadership and management skills.
- Driving and owning citizen and end user security programs and gauging their effectiveness.
- Creating metrics and tracking the development of a program for outreach and Cyber user safety.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Technical expertise in relevant areas like IT, cybersecurity, and data management.




- Experience in project management and program delivery.
- Knowledge of relevant policies, regulations, and best practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Mentoring a team of professionals involved in citizen-centric initiatives.

Details Of Brief Job Profile, Role & Responsibilities, Functions & Activities:

Job Profile:

To lead, design, and implement citizen-centric initiatives aligned with organizational goals, ensuring services are accessible, inclusive, efficient, and impactful. The role demands strategic thinking, solid stakeholder engagement, program management capabilities, and a deep understanding of citizen needs in digital and physical governance initiatives. Formulate and lead the vision and roadmap for citizen-centric programs under the CoE.

KRAs:

Developing and Implementing Cybersecurity Strategies:

- This includes creating and executing plans to protect citizens from cyber threats, such as cybercrime, online fraud, and data breaches.

Program Management:

- Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of citizen centric projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinating across different departments and teams to ensure seamless integration and implementation of initiatives.
- Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and issues, and implementing mitigation strategies.

Promoting Cyber Awareness and Literacy:

- Educating citizens about online safety, digital citizenship, and responsible online behavior is crucial.
- Ensuring Access to Secure Digital Services:
- Working to make government services accessible and secure for all citizens, regardless of their technical expertise.
- Fostering Collaboration:
- Working with various stakeholders, including law enforcement, technology companies, and non-profit organizations, to create a safer online environment.

Leading a Team:

- Managing and mentoring a team of cybersecurity professionals to achieve the initiative's goals.

Technical Expertise:

- Providing technical guidance and support for the design and implementation of citizen-centric solutions.
- Staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and trends in areas like IoT, smart infrastructure, cybersecurity, and e governance.
- Evaluating and recommending appropriate technologies for specific citizen-facing applications.

Selection Process: The selection will be on the basis of Shortlisting and Interview. Shortlisting: Mere fulfilling the minimum qualification and experience will not vest any right to candidate for being called for interview. The shortlisting committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, adequate number of candidates, as decided by the Bank, will be shortlisted for interview. The decision of the Bank to call the candidates for the interview shall be final. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Interview: Interview will carry 100 marks. The qualifying marks in interview will be decided by the Bank. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Merit List:



Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order based on scores obtained in interview only. In case more than one candidate score the cut-off marks (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order, in the merit list.

Call Letter For Interview: Intimation/call letter for interview will be uploaded on bank's website or sent by email, as decided by the Bank. NO HARD COPY WILL BE SENT.

How To Apply: Candidates should have valid Email ID which should be kept active till the declaration of result. It will help him/her in getting call letter/ interview advice etc. by email.

Guidelines For Filling Online Application i. Candidates will be required to register themselves online through the link available on SBI website https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and pay the application fee using Internet Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI etc.

ii. Candidates should first scan their latest photograph and signature. Online application will not be registered unless candidate uploads his/ her photo and signature as specified on the online registration page (under How to Upload Document).

iii. Candidates should fill the application carefully. Once application is filled-in completely, candidate should submit the same. In the event of candidate not being able to fill the application in one go, he can save the information already entered.

When the information/ application is saved, a provisional registration number and password is generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the registration number and password. They can re-open the saved application using registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed.

This facility for editing the saved information will be available for three times only. Once the application is completely filled, candidate should submit the same and proceed for online payment of fee.

iv. After registering online, the candidates are advised to take a printout of the system generated online application form.

v. Candidates seeking Age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificates at the time of document verification. No change in category of any candidate is permitted after registration of online application.

Guidelines For Payment Of Fees i. Application fees and Intimation Charges (Non-refundable) is 750/- ( Seven Hundred Fifty only) for General/EWS/OBC candidates and no fees/intimation charges for SC/ ST /PwBD candidates.

ii. After ensuring correctness of the particulars in the application form, candidates are required to pay the fees through payment gateway integrated with the application. No change/ edit in the application will be allowed thereafter.

iii. Fee payment will have to be made online through payment gateway available thereat. The payment can be made by using Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Internet Banking/ UPI etc. by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates.

iv. On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form, bearing the date of submission by the candidate, will be generated which should be printed and retained by the candidate.

v. If the online payment of fee is not successfully completed in first instance, please make fresh attempts to make online payment.

vi. A provision is there to reprint the e-Receipt and Application form containing fee details, at later stage.

vii. Application Fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account NOR can it be adjusted for any other examination or selection in future.

📌 Deputy Vice President (DVP) - Citizen Centric Initiatives (Mumbai)
🏢 State Bank of India (SBI)
📍 Mumbai