SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Notification: GM & Chief AI Officer, DGM (Risk), DGM (AI Governance) & Other Posts
If you have built AI systems in a bank or a big technology firm and want to lead that work at a leading public sector bank, read this one slowly. State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for 6 Specialist Cadre Officer posts on fixed-term employment, Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30. Pay is a negotiable annual CTC, with an upper range of ₹160 Lakh for the top post. See more banking jobs here.
The online window runs from 19 October 2026 to 9 November 2026, and the fee must also be paid in this window. Every post has just 1 vacancy, all Unreserved, so the competition is sharp and the merit list rests on interview marks alone. Read the whole article, then apply. Trusted updates come from GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights of SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 |
| Total Vacancies | 6 (all Unreserved) |
| Engagement | Fixed term, 3 years, may be renewed for 2 more years (total not more than 5 years) |
| Place of Posting | Mumbai or anywhere in India, as the Bank needs |
| Application Window | 19 October 2026 to 9 November 2026 |
| Selection | Shortlisting, interview and CTC negotiation |
What is the SBI SCO Vacancy 2026 Post-wise?
| Post | Vacancies | Category |
|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | 1 | UR |
| DGM (Risk & Operational Analytics) | 1 | UR |
| DGM (AI Governance & Compliance) | 1 | UR |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev & AI Ops) | 1 | UR |
| AI Solution Architect | 1 | UR |
| Enterprise AI Architect | 1 | UR |
The notification shows no reserved seats. Reserved category candidates may still apply, but they must meet every General category condition. Check the experience table below honestly before you pay the fee.
What is the Eligibility for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
All dates for qualification and experience are counted as on 30 September 2026.
| Post | Mandatory Qualification | Preferred |
|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer, and the three DGM posts | B.E. or B.Tech or M.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics or Electronics & Communication (or equivalent); or M.Sc (Statistics or Computer Science), MA (Statistics), M.Stat or MCA | MBA or PGDM in finance; any ML, AI, NLP, web crawling or neural networks certification |
| AI Solution Architect | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline | Certification in AI solution architecture (business analysis, product management and ML or AI certifications are an added advantage) |
| Enterprise AI Architect | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, AI or an equivalent discipline | TOGAF certification; enterprise AI architecture certification (added advantage) |
The notification says “or equivalent” for the first four posts and “related discipline” for the AI Solution Architect post, so keep your marksheets handy. Computer science and IT graduates can also browse computer and IT government jobs on our site.
| Post | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | 15+ years in Banking, BFSI or IT, with at least 3+ years of senior leadership in AI, analytics, model oversight, governance and business transformation, including work with multiple stakeholders (business, operations, IT) and a sizeable team of Analytics/AI experts |
| DGM (Risk & Operational Analytics) | 10+ years in Banking, BFSI or IT, with at least 2+ years in a senior leadership role involving risk analytics, operational analytics, AI/ML model oversight, model governance and business transformation, including work with multiple stakeholders and leading a sizeable analytics, AI, data science or model risk team |
| DGM (AI Governance & Compliance) | 10+ years in Banking, BFSI or IT, with at least 2+ years 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, including work with multiple stakeholders and leading a sizeable team of AI governance, model risk, compliance, data science, technology risk or assurance professionals |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev & AI Ops) | 10+ years in Banking, BFSI or IT, with at least 2+ years in a senior leadership role involving data engineering, AI/ML application development, MLOps/AI Ops, enterprise integration and technology transformation, including work with multiple stakeholders and leading a sizeable team of data engineers, application developers, ML or platform engineers, DevOps/MLOps professionals or solution architects |
| AI Solution Architect | 8 years overall, including at least 3 years in AI or analytics solutioning, digital transformation, technology consulting or solution architecture, with proven experience turning business requirements into enterprise technology or AI solutions |
| Enterprise AI Architect | 8 years overall in technology, including at least 3 years in enterprise, platform, data or AI architecture on large AI/ML systems |
| All posts | Only full-time experience gained after the basic qualification, as on 30 September 2026, counts, and the certificate must show experience in the related field |
Experience that will not count. For the four senior posts, work as an individual contributor does not count towards the leadership years, and for every post training and teaching experience is not counted. Leadership experience in Scheduled Commercial Banks (and Fortune 500 firms for the GM post) is only preferred, and BFSI is preferred for the two architect posts, so it is not a mandatory bar.
Age Limit
| Post | Age (as on 30 September 2026) |
|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | 40 to 55 years |
| Three DGM posts | 35 to 50 years |
| AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect | 30 to 45 years |
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The advertisement gives no category-wise age relaxation table. Anyone claiming relaxation must show the proper certificate at document verification.
What is the Salary for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
The pay is a negotiable annual CTC, decided by your experience, your present emoluments and the place of posting. There is no pay scale in the notification. The figures below are the upper range.
| Post | Annual CTC Upper Range | Split |
|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | ₹160.00 Lakh | 90% fixed, 10% variable |
| Three DGM posts | ₹120.00 Lakh each | 90% fixed, 10% variable |
| AI Solution Architect, Enterprise AI Architect | ₹90.00 Lakh each | 90% fixed, 10% variable |
The variable part depends on your performance score. The annual increment band is shown as up to 5%, while a footnote says any increment from the second year onwards is up to 10%, depending on performance.
| Performance Score | Variable Pay Paid |
|---|---|
| 99 to 100% | 100% |
| 97 to 98.99% | 90% |
| 94 to 96.99% | 80% |
| 90 to 93.99% | 70% |
| Below 90% | Nil |
Remember that this is a contract job and not a permanent post. Either side can end the contract by giving 3 months’ notice or paying 3 months’ compensation in its place.
What is the Selection Process for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | A committee sets the parameters and shortlists enough candidates for interview. Meeting the minimum eligibility does not give you a right to be called. |
| Interview | 100 marks for every post. For the first four posts it includes a 10-minute presentation on your job profile, projects and milestones. Qualifying marks are decided by the Bank. |
| CTC Negotiation | Done one by one, at the time of the interview or separately after it. |
Outstation candidates called for interview get economy class air fare back: actual fare for GM and DGM posts, and up to ₹15,000 for both sides (or the actual fare, if lower) for the two architect posts. The merit list is made from interview scores only, in descending order. If candidates tie at the cut-off, the older candidate is ranked higher. Call letters go by email or the Bank’s website, and no hard copy is sent. The Bank may also ask for documents again at the interview, where all details are checked against originals. Your shortlisting is provisional until then. You can prepare using our preparation strategy page.
Conditions That Can Cost You This SBI Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Missing documents | If you do not upload the required documents, your application will not be considered for shortlisting or interview |
| Experience certificate | Must show nature of duties, dates and duration, level and responsibilities. If you cannot get one in this form, any document clearly showing the experience, duties and period may be considered at the Bank’s discretion |
| Age relaxation or fee exemption | You must produce the proper certificate in the prescribed format at verification, otherwise the claim will not be entertained and candidature is liable to be cancelled |
| Adverse character report | Candidates with adverse reports on character, antecedents or moral turpitude are not eligible to apply |
| One post only | You cannot apply for more than one post. If you file more than one application, only the last valid one is kept and the other fees are forfeited |
| Multiple attendance | Appearing more than once at interview or joining leads to summary rejection |
| False information or fraud | Wrong information or hidden facts will disqualify you, and you can be debarred and face legal action. Fraud or impersonation can get you debarred from future SBI recruitment |
| Not meeting eligibility at interview | You will not be allowed to appear and will not get any travel reimbursement |
| Govt, quasi-govt, PSU, nationalised bank or FI employees | Bring a No Objection Certificate from your employer to the interview, failing which candidature will not be considered and travel costs will not be paid |
| After selection | You must give a discharge certificate from your current employer when you join, and pass medical fitness, reference and antecedent checks |
| Criminal cases | You must give details of pending criminal cases at the interview, and hiding them cancels your candidature |
| Process changes | The Bank may cancel or change the process at any stage for any or all posts, without giving reasons, and is not liable to refund the fee or pay compensation |
| After the window | No change or correction is allowed after the window closes, and requests by post, email or hand will be summarily rejected |
| Disputes | No correspondence will be entertained on shortlisting, qualifying marks or selection decisions |
How to Apply Online for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
Keep a recent photo, your signature, resume, ID and age proof, degree and experience certificates, your latest salary slip or Form-16, the filled biodata form and the filled CTC negotiation form ready before you start.
- Open the official SBI careers page (link in Essential Links below) and read advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.
- Register online with a valid email ID and mobile number, and note your registration number and password.
- Upload your photo (JPG, 20 to 50 kb) and signature (JPG, 10 to 20 kb, not in capital letters).
- Fill in the application. It can be saved and edited three times only.
- Upload every document as a PDF of A4 size and not more than 500 kb, including the Biodata format and the CTC Negotiation form.
- Pay the fee online by debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI. No change is allowed after payment.
- Print the e-receipt and the system-generated application form.
The Biodata format is a long form you fill in your own handwriting. It asks for personal details, education, experience, addresses, any court cases and two referees, and you also carry it to the interview with your enclosures. The CTC Negotiation form asks for your present fixed pay, variable pay and expected CTC, with Form-16 or 26AS, offer letter, last 3 months’ salary slips and 6 months’ bank statement attached. Both forms are linked below. Applications are made online only, and hard copies need not be sent.
What are the Important Dates for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and fee payment starts | 19 October 2026 |
| Last date for registration and fee payment | 9 November 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 30 September 2026 |
| Interview date | Not announced yet |
What is the Application Fee for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC | ₹750 |
| SC, ST and PwBD | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted for any other selection. Transaction charges are paid by you.
Essential Links for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Download SBI SCO Biodata Format (Application Form for Advt SCO-30)
- Download CTC Negotiation Form for SBI SCO Advt CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30
- Apply Online for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 (Advt CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30) – 6 AI Posts: GM & Chief AI Officer, DGM (Risk & Operational Analytics), DGM (AI Governance & Compliance) & Other Posts
- Official Notification Page for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 (Advt CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30) – 6 AI Posts: GM & Chief AI Officer, DGM (Risk & Operational Analytics), DGM (AI Governance & Compliance) & Other Posts
- Visit SBI SCO Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
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This is a rare chance to lead AI work inside State Bank of India, and with only one seat per post, a complete and clean application is your best weapon. Fill both forms carefully, keep your certificates ready and apply by 9 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates and the latest banking jobs.