SBI Specialist Cadre Officer recruitment 2026: apply for chief AI officer by November 9

The State Bank of India (SBI) has initiated an online application process for six Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) positions, including a Chief AI Officer and other AI-specific roles. The application window commenced on October 19, 2026, and will close on November 9, 2026. These positions are offered on a fixed-term employment basis.

The recruitment drive aims to attract professionals with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, data engineering, AI governance, and technology architecture. All six vacancies are designated for the Unreserved (UR) category, with roles based in Mumbai or other locations across India as per the Bank’s requirements.

Application Process and Fees

Prospective candidates must submit their applications online via the official SBI website, sbi.bank.in. The process involves entering personal and professional details and uploading all necessary documents. Candidates are restricted to applying for only one position.

An application fee of ₹750 is applicable for candidates belonging to the General, EWS, and OBC categories. However, candidates from SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempt from paying this fee.

The cut-off date for determining eligibility concerning educational qualification, age, and post-qualification work experience is September 30, 2026. Training and teaching experience will not be considered towards eligibility, and individual contributor role experience does not count towards mandatory senior leadership years for the four senior posts.

Eligibility and Experience Requirements

The recruitment drive targets professionals with varied experience levels. The Chief AI Officer position, for instance, requires a minimum of 15 years of work experience. Other posts, such as AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect, require a minimum of 8 years of overall experience, including at least 3 years in AI or analytics solutioning.

Educational qualifications generally include B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication or equivalent, or M Sc (Statistics/Computer Science)/MA (Statistics)/M Stat /MCA from a recognized university/institution for the senior roles. For AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect, a Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline is required.

Selection Process and Compensation

The selection process involves shortlisting of candidates, followed by an interview that carries 100 marks. For candidates shortlisted for the GM & Chief AI Officer and the three DGM posts, a 10-minute presentation will also be required. The final merit list will be prepared based on the interview scores.

The engagement for these positions is on a fixed-term employment basis for three years, with a possibility of renewal for an additional two years, not exceeding a total of five years. The contract can be terminated by either party with three months’ notice or payment/surrender of three months’ compensation.

The annual Cost to Company (CTC) for these roles varies significantly based on the position. The GM & Chief AI Officer position has an upper range of ₹160 Lakh, while the three DGM posts each have an upper range of ₹120 Lakh. For AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect, the upper range is ₹90 Lakh each. The compensation includes a variable pay structure dependent on performance scores, with a 99-100% score receiving 100% variable pay. Annual increments can range up to 5%, and from the second year onwards, up to 10% depending on performance.

Candidates currently serving in Government/Quasi Government offices, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including Nationalized Banks and Financial Institutions, are required to submit a ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) at the time of their interview.

Important Dates

The State Bank of India (SBI) initiated the online application process for Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) positions on October 19, 2026. Prospective candidates have until November 9, 2026, to submit their applications via the official SBI website, sbi.bank.in. This application window is for six unreserved positions, including a Chief AI Officer role, offered on a fixed-term employment basis.

A crucial cut-off date for determining eligibility criteria, such as educational qualification, age, and post-qualification work experience, is September 30, 2026. Experience gained from training, teaching, or individual contributor roles will not be considered for eligibility, particularly for the mandatory senior leadership years required for the four senior posts.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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