State Bank of India has extended the last date to apply under advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30. It is now 16 November 2026, up from 9 November 2026. The notice engages Specialist Cadre Officers on a fixed term basis for 6 posts, one vacancy each, from GM and Chief AI Officer to AI architects. Selection is shortlisting, then interview, then CTC negotiation.
Official PDFs on sbi.bank.in: advertisement and corrigendum dated 4 November 2026.
The bank's Central Recruitment & Promotion Department invites applications for six posts on fixed term employment basis. Every one of the six posts has a single vacancy, and all are unreserved. The corrigendum of 4 November 2026 revises the qualification and experience wording and moves the closing date. It adds Economics to the M.Sc. and M.A. options for the first four posts, it adds the word "preferably" to the sector experience wording for the GM post and the Data Engineering DGM post, and it moves the closing date. The corrigendum says all other criteria and terms in the original advertisement stay unchanged.
Key details
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
| Advertisement number | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 |
| Advertisement date | 19 October 2026 |
| Corrigendum date | 4 November 2026 |
| Engagement | Specialist Cadre Officers on fixed term employment basis |
| Total posts | 6 |
| Place of posting | Mumbai or anywhere in India, in case of any administrative requirement |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Last date | 16 November 2026 (extended from 9 November 2026) |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 19 October 2026 |
| Original last date | 9 November 2026 |
| Corrigendum issued | 4 November 2026 |
| Revised last date of online application | 16 November 2026 |
Post-wise vacancies and pay
| No. | Post | Vacancies | Pay as printed | Age (minimum to maximum) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GM & Chief AI officer | 1 | Upper range - Rs. 160.00 Lacs | 40 to 55 years |
| 2 | DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | 1 | Upper range - Rs. 120.00 Lacs | 35 to 50 years |
| 3 | DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | 1 | Upper range - Rs. 120.00 Lacs | 35 to 50 years |
| 4 | DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | 1 | Upper range - Rs. 120.00 Lacs | 35 to 50 years |
| 5 | AI Solution Architect | 1 | Upper range - Rs. 90.00 Lacs | 30 to 45 years |
| 6 | Enterprise AI Architect | 1 | Upper range - Rs. 90.00 Lacs | 30 to 45 years |
Reservation
All six vacancies are in the Unreserved (UR) category, one for each post. The notice prints no SC, ST, OBC or EWS vacancy for any post.
Fixed term period and increment
The fixed term employment period is 3 years. It may be renewed for a further period of 02 years at the discretion of the Bank, on mutually agreed terms and conditions. The notice says the total engagement period should not exceed 05 years. Annual increment, if any is proposed, comes from the second year onwards, up to 10%, depending on performance.
Eligibility
The notice invites applications from eligible Indian citizens. The cut-off date for age, qualification and experience is 30 September 2026.
Posts 1 to 4: qualification after the corrigendum
The corrigendum revises the educational qualification for the GM & Chief AI Officer, DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics), DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) and DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) posts. The revised qualification reads: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication or equivalent, or M.Sc. (Statistics/Computer Science/ Economics), or M.A. (Statistics/ Economics), or M.Stat., or MCA from a University/Institution.
| Post | Experience | Preferred |
|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI officer | Mandatory: Minimum 15+ years' experience preferably in Banking / BFSI / Information Technology sector. Of which at least 3+ years' senior leadership experience in AI, Analytics, model oversight, governance and business transformation. This experience must include working with multiple stakeholders across business, operations, IT, etc., as well as a sizeable team of Analytics/AI experts. Individual contributor role experience does not count towards these three years. | MBA / PGDM or equivalent with specialization in finance; any certification in ML /AI/Natural Language Processing, web Crawling and Neural Networks |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | Minimum 10+ years' experience in the Banking/BFSI/ Information Technology sector, of which at least 2+ years must be in a senior leadership role involving risk analytics, operational analytics, AI/ML model oversight, model governance and business transformation. | MBA / PGDM or equivalent with specialization in finance |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | Minimum 10+ years' experience in the Banking/BFSI/ Information Technology 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, information security or technology risk and business transformation. | MBA / PGDM or equivalent with specialization in finance |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | The corrigendum revises the mandatory experience wording so that it says "preferably in the Banking/BFSI/" sector. Read the corrigendum, page 2, for the full text. | MBA / PGDM or equivalent with specialization in finance |
Posts 5 and 6: AI architects
| Post | Qualification | Experience | Preferred |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Solution Architect | Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline from a recognized university/institution | Minimum 8 years of overall experience, including at least 3 years in AI/analytics solutioning, digital transformation, technology consulting or solution architecture, with demonstrated experience translating business requirements into enterprise technology/AI solutions, preferably in BFSI | Certification in AI Solution architecture |
| Enterprise AI Architect | Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, AI or equivalent discipline from a recognized university/institution | 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, preferably in BFSI or another regulated industry | TOGAF certification |
Other conditions
- Candidates are not allowed to apply for more than One post.
- Training & Teaching experience will not be counted for eligibility.
- Candidates against whom there is an adverse report regarding character and antecedents, moral turpitude are not eligible to apply for the post.
Age limit
| Posts | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI officer | 40 years | 55 years |
| DGM (all three posts) | 35 years | 50 years |
| AI Solution Architect, Enterprise AI Architect | 30 years | 45 years |
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs 750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No fees or intimation charges |
The application fee, once paid, will not be refunded on any account, nor can it be adjusted for any other examination or selection in future.
Selection process
The selection will be on the basis of shortlisting followed by interview and CTC negotiation. The shortlisting committee constituted by the Bank decides the shortlisting parameters.
Interview and CTC negotiation
The interview carries 100 marks, and the qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank. For posts 1 to 4 the interview includes a 10-minute presentation by shortlisted candidates. CTC negotiation is done with the candidates one by one, at the time of the interview or after the interview process is complete.
Travel reimbursement
For the AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect posts, the notice offers reimbursement of air fare up to Rs 15,000 (total for both sides) or the actual fare, whichever is lower.
How to apply
- Log in at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Scroll down and click on the respective advertisement.
- Download the advertisement, number CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.
- Click Apply Online.
For any query, the notice points to the "CONTACT US / Post Your Query" link on the Bank's website.
Documents the notice asks for
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Biodata (format attached) (PDF)
- Resume (PDF)
- ID proof (PDF)
- Proof of date of birth (PDF)
- Educational certificates: relevant mark-sheets and degree
- Experience certificates (PDF)
- Caste certificate or EWS certificate, if applicable (PDF)
- PwBD certificate, if applicable (PDF)
- Preferred qualification or certification, if any (PDF)
- Form-16, offer letter or latest salary slip from the current employer
Points to check before applying
- The last date is now 16 November 2026. The original date of 9 November 2026 no longer applies.
- Age is counted on 30 September 2026.
- One candidate may apply for one post only.
- Training and teaching experience does not count towards eligibility.
- The fee of Rs 750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates is not refunded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the State Bank of India fixed term recruitment?
The last date is 16 November 2026, extended from 9 November 2026 by the corrigendum dated 4 November 2026.
When did applications open?
Applications opened on 19 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
The notice has 6 vacancies.
What is the application fee?
General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 750. SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay no fee.
How is selection done?
Selection is by shortlisting, then interview, then CTC negotiation.
How do I apply?
Apply online at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
What is the advertisement number?
It is CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.