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 - 2 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: Basic 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 Research/Cyber Defence & Intelligence.

Preferred

- 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, Cyber Research or associated domains.
- Experience in setting up or working in a CoE. (Centre of Excellence)

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

- Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
- Proven experience in leading research and thought leadership initiatives.
- Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies.
- Expertise in security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
- Proficiency in threat intelligence platforms and tools.
- Knowledge of cyber forensics and incident response procedures
- Analyzing the likelihood that an emerging threat will impact their organization and identify where weaknesses are.
- Defining reports and recommendations to the business to enable the effectiveness of mitigation and remediation efforts.
- Ability to develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
- Ability to analyze complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
- Ability to assess, mitigate, and manage cyber security risks.




- Experience in managing and responding to cyber security incidents.
- Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity standards, regulations, and best practices.

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

Job Profile:

This role involves leading research initiatives, developing thought leadership content, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity excellence within the organization and externally. The role oversees and manages the cyber security strategy and operations for an organization, focusing on threat detection, incident response, and intelligence gathering. This includes building and managing a team, developing and implementing security policies and procedures, conducting threat intelligence analysis, and responding to cyber incidents.

They are responsible for shaping the organization's perspective on emerging cybersecurity threats and best practices, and for contributing to the broader cybersecurity discourse.

KRAs

- Strategic Planning:
- Define and enhance the global cyber defence & intelligence Program.
- Develop and execute the CoE's cyber defense and intelligence strategy, aligning it with the organization's overall business objectives.
- Threat Intelligence & Cyber Defence:
- Ensuring effective threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Communicating effectively with senior management, business units, and other stakeholders regarding cyber security risks, incidents, and mitigation plans.
- Monitor, analyze, and disseminate threat intelligence from various sources to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conduct forensic investigations of cyber incidents to identify the root cause and attacker methods.
- Cyber Defense:
- Advanced Malware and forensics skills
- Design and Implement and Malware and Forensics Lab
- Security Architecture:
- Design, implement, and maintain robust security architectures and systems to protect the organization's digital assets.
- Threat Detection and Prevention:
- Proactively monitor the environment for potential threats, using various tools and techniques, and implement preventative measures.
- Incident Response: Define and maintain incident response plans and procedures and lead the response to cyber security incidents.
- 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 workplace.

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) - Cyber Security (Mumbai)
🏢 State Bank of India (SBI)
📍 Mumbai