The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27 for the recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) on both regular and contractual basis. This latest SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 notification invites eligible Indian citizens to apply online for high-profile posts including Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) and Deputy Manager (IS Audit / Chartered Accountant-Internal Audit).
As per the official notification issued by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai, the online registration process has commenced from 23 February 2026 and will continue till 15 March 2026 .
If you are a professional in IT Audit, Cyber Security, or Chartered Accountancy and looking for a prestigious banking career, this recruitment drive offers excellent salary packages, career growth, and national-level exposure.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
- Advertisement No.: CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27
- Online Registration & Fee Payment: 23.02.2026 to 15.03.2026
- Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility: 31.01.2026
- Mode of Application: Online only
Candidates are advised not to wait till the last date to apply to avoid technical glitches.
SBI SCO 2026 Vacancy Details
SBI has announced vacancies under three major posts:
1. Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) – Contractual Post
- Total Vacancies: 12
- Age Limit: 27 to 45 years (as on 31.01.2026)
- Contract Period: 3 years (extendable up to 5 years)
- Annual CTC: Up to ₹50 Lakh
- Posting Location: Mumbai / Hyderabad / Mobile Duty
This is a high-level contractual role with performance-based incentives.
2. Deputy Manager (IS Audit) – Regular Post (MMGS-II)
- Total Vacancies: 43
- Age Limit: 25 to 35 years
- Grade: Middle Management Grade Scale-II
- Posting Location: Mumbai / Hyderabad / Mobile Duty
3. Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit) – Regular Post (MMGS-II)
- Total Vacancies: 61
- Age Limit: 21 to 35 years
- Posting Location: IAD Corporate Centre Hyderabad / Circle Audit Offices / Mumbai
PwBD reservations are applicable as per government norms .
SBI SCO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Assistant Vice President (IS Audit)
Candidates must have:
- B.E./B.Tech / B.Sc in Computer Science / IT / Electronics
OR - BCA / MCA
OR - M.Tech / MSc in relevant discipline
(Minimum 50% marks from recognized institution)
Preferred Certifications:
- CISA
- CISSP
- CISM
- DISA
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- CEH
- GIAC
Experience Required:
- Minimum 6 years in BFSI / IT / Information Security
- At least 3 years in IS Audit / Cyber Security Audit
Deputy Manager (IS Audit)
- Same educational qualifications as AVP
- Minimum 3 years experience in BFSI / IT / IS Audit
Deputy Manager (CA – Internal Audit)
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with active ICAI membership
- Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in Statutory/Internal/Concurrent Audit of Banks
SBI SCO 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Shortlisting
- Interview (100 Marks)
- CTC Negotiation (Only for AVP – Contractual Post)
Merit list will be prepared based solely on interview performance. In case of tie, older candidates will rank higher .
SBI SCO 2026 Salary & Benefits
Assistant Vice President (IS Audit)
- CTC: Up to ₹50 Lakh per annum
- Pay Structure: 85% Fixed + 15% Variable
- Variable pay depends on performance (minimum 90% score required)
- 30 days leave per financial year
Deputy Manager (MMGS-II)
- Pay Scale: ₹64820–93960
- DA, HRA, CCA
- Provident Fund
- NPS
- LFC
- Medical benefits
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹750
- SC / ST / PwBD: No fee
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
How to Apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps:
- Visit SBI Careers Portal
https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings - Click on Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27
- Register and fill online application form
- Upload required documents:
- Photograph (20–50 KB)
- Signature (10–20 KB)
- Resume (PDF)
- ID Proof
- DOB Proof
- Educational Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- Salary Slips / Form 16
- Biodata Form
- Pay application fee online
- Submit and take printout
Important Points to Remember
- Hard copy submission is NOT required
- Teaching/training experience will not be counted
- CIBIL default candidates are not eligible
- No category change allowed after submission
- Multiple applications: Only last valid application will be considered
- Legal jurisdiction: Mumbai only
Why Apply for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Posts?
- Work with India’s largest public sector bank
- High salary package (up to ₹50 Lakh CTC)
- Exposure to Cyber Security, IT Governance & Internal Audit
- Excellent career growth
- National & international audit exposure
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Final Words
The SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for experienced professionals in Information Systems Audit, Cyber Security, and Chartered Accountancy to join one of India’s most prestigious banking institutions.
Interested candidates should carefully read the detailed advertisement before applying and ensure that they meet all eligibility criteria as on 31 January 2026.
📄 Download Official Notification (PDF):
CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27 – SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
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The last date to apply is March 15, 2026. Read below for eligibility, selection process and other details.
Vacancy Details
1. Assistant Vice President: 12 posts
2. Deputy Manager (IS Audit): 43 posts
3. Deputy Manager (CA): 61 posts
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who want to apply for the posts can check the educational qualification through the Detailed Notification available here.
Selection Process
The selection process comprises of interview round. The merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order based solely on interview scores. If more than one candidate scores the cut-off marks, they will be ranked by age in descending order, based on merit.
Application Fee
The application fee and intimation charges is ₹750/- for General/EWS /OBC candidates and no fees/intimation charges for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates. Fee payment will have to be made online through payment gateway available there. The payment can be made by using Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Internet Banking etc. by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates. For more related details candidates can check the official website of SBI.
