SBI SCO RECRUITMENT 2026 Apply Online for Marketing Executive, Faculty and More Posts

State Bank of India (SBI) has released two separate advertisements under its Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) engagement drive for 2026-27. Candidates can apply online for a total of 7 posts: Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive at the State Bank Institute of Leadership (SBIL), Kolkata under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20, and Deputy Vice President (IT Risk) and Assistant Vice President (IT Risk) under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22. All posts are on a contract basis.

Interested and eligible candidates meeting the post-specific educational qualification and experience criteria can apply online through the SBI careers portal from 16 September 2026 to 6 October 2026. This article covers everything a candidate needs to know about SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – vacancies, eligibility, application fee, salary, selection process and how to apply.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

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Application Fee

Fee payment can be made through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI via the payment gateway integrated with the online application. Any transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate. The application fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection process. Candidates claiming a fee exemption under the SC/ST/PwBD category must submit a valid certificate in the Government of India-prescribed format at the time of document verification.

Vacancy Details

Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 — SBIL, Kolkata

Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22 — IT Risk Posts

Combined Grand Total: 7 posts. PwBD reservation is horizontal and included within the respective parent category – it is not an additional vacancy over the stated total. Reserved-category candidates (including PwBD) for whom no reservation is indicated may apply against Unreserved (UR) vacancies if they meet the UR eligibility criteria. The number of vacancies, including reserved vacancies, is provisional and may vary as per the Bank’s actual requirement.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (reckoned as on 31 August 2026)

Age Relaxation: Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to reserved category candidates, including PwBD, as per Government of India guidelines. Candidates seeking age relaxation must submit the necessary certificates at the time of document verification; no change of category is permitted after online registration.

Experience Requirement: For all posts, candidates must possess the required qualification and full-time, post-qualification experience as on the cut-off date. Experience certificates from the employer must specifically state that the candidate worked in the required field; where a degree/diploma does not mention the specialization, a supporting certificate from the university/college is required.

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Post-wise Eligibility

Dean, SBIL Kolkata

MBA/Executive MBA/PGDM/PGDBA or equivalent in any discipline (minimum 55% marks), OR Ph.D./M.Phil. from an Indian university or Indian/international B-school. Minimum 15 years’ post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years as Dean/Deputy Dean/Principal/Director/Deputy Director/Joint Director/Head/Centre Head/Chief Learning Officer/Senior VP/VP or equivalent in a Bank’s training institute, university, business school, corporate learning academy, public sector training institution, or other educational institution.

Faculty, SBIL Kolkata

Postgraduate in any discipline (minimum 55% marks); a completed Ph.D./M.Phil. is an additional qualification. Minimum 6 years’ teaching experience as Faculty/Professor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Corporate Trainer or equivalent in a similar institution as above.

For both Dean and Faculty, preference is given to candidates holding an MBA/Ph.D./M.Phil. in Banking & Finance and/or with teaching experience in Executive Education, and to those with proven Corporate Leadership experience.

Marketing Executive, SBIL Kolkata

MBA or equivalent in Marketing (minimum 55% marks). Minimum 5 years’ experience in marketing, of which at least 3 years must be in marketing Executive Education/Management Institutes/Universities/Training Organizations/EdTech Organizations. Preference is given to candidates with experience in branding, international partnerships, programme portfolio generation, and revenue generation.

Deputy Vice President (IT Risk)

BE/B.Tech (Computer Science/Electronics & Communications/IT/Cybersecurity), minimum 50% marks, OR MCA/M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT), minimum 50%, OR M.Tech (Computer Science/Cyber Security/Information Security), minimum 50%. A valid CISSP, CRISC, CISM or CISA certification is preferred. Minimum 12 years in the IT domain, with at least 6 years in IT risk management or information security preferable.

Assistant Vice President (IT Risk)

Same educational qualification as above. Minimum 9 years in the IT domain, with at least 5 years in IT risk management or information security preferable.

Note: Teaching/training experience is not counted toward eligibility for the two IT Risk posts. A candidate cannot apply for both Deputy VP (IT Risk) and AVP (IT Risk) – only the last valid application is retained, and the fee paid on the other registration is forfeited.

Salary / Pay Scale

The annual CTC is negotiable and depends on the candidate’s experience, current emoluments and place of posting. It is bifurcated into Fixed Pay and Variable Pay in an 80:20 ratio and includes an option for accommodation (and a vehicle, for SBIL posts) – where availed, a notional amount is deducted from the CTC. Variable pay is subject to a minimum qualifying score in the half-yearly performance appraisal (90% or more for full variable pay eligibility under Advt No. 20). From the second year onward, the annual increment can be up to 10% of the finalized CTC (Advt No. 20) or up to 7% (Advt No. 22), subject to a minimum performance appraisal score of 90%.

Contract Terms: Engagement is for 3 years, extendable up to 2 further years at the Bank’s discretion (total engagement not exceeding 5 years). Either side can terminate the contract by giving 3 months’ notice, or by payment/surrender of 3 months’ compensation in lieu. Officers engaged under Advt No. 20 are entitled to 30 days’ leave per financial year, granted for genuine and appropriate reasons.

Selection Process

• Dean and Faculty (Advt No. 20): Shortlisting, followed by an Interview combined with a Demo Session, carrying 100 marks. The qualifying marks are decided by the Bank.
• Marketing Executive (Advt No. 20) and both IT Risk posts (Advt No. 22): Shortlisting, followed by an Interview.
• Shortlisting: Conducted by a committee constituted by the Bank; merely meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to an interview call. The Bank’s decision is final.
• Merit List: Prepared in descending order based on interview marks only. In case of a tie at the cut-off, the older candidate is ranked higher.
• CTC Negotiation: Conducted with candidates in order of merit, one by one. A candidate who does not agree to the negotiated CTC is treated as a Voluntary Exit, and the next candidate on the merit list is called.
• Final Selection: The top-most candidates in the merit list with whom CTC negotiation is successful are finally selected. Shortlisting is provisional; candidature remains subject to verification of original documents at the time of interview.

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How to Apply

1. Visit the official SBI careers portal at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and register online for the relevant advertisement.
2. Keep a scanned copy of your latest photograph and signature ready in the specified format – the application will not register without these uploads.
3. Fill in the application form carefully. Partially completed information can be saved; a provisional registration number and password will be generated, and the saved application can be edited up to three times.
4. Upload all required documents (see the list below).
5. Submit the completed application and proceed to pay the fee online (if applicable) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
6. On successful payment, an e-receipt and application form bearing the submission date will be generated – print and retain this for your records.
7. Complete registration and fee payment before the closing date of 6 October 2026; the registration process is considered complete only once the fee is deposited.

Candidates should keep a valid email ID and an active mobile number functional until the declaration of results, as all communication – including call letters – will be sent only by email.

Documents Required

• Resume/CV
• Identity proof
• Age proof
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Educational Qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Certificates for any additional qualifications/certifications
• Experience certificate(s) from employer(s), specifying the relevant field of experience
• Biodata
• CTC Form

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Important Instructions

• The Bank reserves the right to change the notified vacancies, including reserved vacancies, without assigning any reason.
• The Bank may cancel or modify the engagement process, in whole or in part, at any stage, without notice; the application fee will not be refunded in such cases.
• Candidates furnishing false information or suppressing facts will be disqualified and may face debarment or legal action.
• Candidates currently serving in Government/Quasi-Government offices or Public Sector Undertakings (including nationalised banks) must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature will not be considered.
• Selected candidates must produce a proper discharge certificate from their current employer before joining.
• The Bank may post or transfer engaged officers to any office in India, or depute them to an associate/subsidiary organisation, as per service requirements; requests for a specific posting location will not be entertained.
• Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute website load issues.
• All updates, corrigenda, results and shortlisting/selection lists will be published only on the Bank’s official website.
• Mere fulfilment of the minimum eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to an interview call.

Important Links

• Apply Online (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20): Click Here
• Apply Online (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22): Click Here
• Official Notification PDF (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20): Click Here
• Official Notification PDF (CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22): Click Here
• Official Website: Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is SBI SCO Recruitment 2026-27?

It refers to two advertisements – CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 and CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22 – released by SBI for engaging Specialist Cadre Officers on a contract basis: Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive at SBIL Kolkata, and Deputy VP/AVP (IT Risk).

Q2. How many vacancies are there in SBI SCO Recruitment 2026-27?

There are 7 vacancies in total – 3 under Advt No. 20 (1 Dean, 1 Faculty, 1 Marketing Executive) and 4 under Advt No. 22 (2 Deputy VP-IT Risk, 2 AVP-IT Risk).

Q3. What is the last date to apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026-27?

The last date for online registration and fee payment is 6 October 2026, for both notifications.

Q4. What is the age limit for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026-27?

Age limits vary by post: 40–55 years (Dean), 35–55 years (Faculty), 28–40 years (Marketing Executive), 36–45 years (Deputy VP-IT Risk) and 32–42 years (AVP-IT Risk), all reckoned as on 31 August 2026.

Q5. What is the application fee for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026-27?

₹750 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.

Q6. What is the selection process for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026-27?

Shortlisting followed by an Interview (with an additional Demo Session for Dean and Faculty posts), and then CTC Negotiation with candidates in order of merit.

Q7. Can a candidate apply for both IT Risk posts under Advt No. 22?

No. A candidate cannot apply for both Deputy Vice President (IT Risk) and Assistant Vice President (IT Risk) – only the last valid application is retained, and the fee paid on the other registration is forfeited.

Q8. What is the CTC offered under SBI SCO Recruitment 2026-27?

CTC ranges from ₹50 lakhs (AVP-IT Risk) up to ₹98 lakhs (Dean, SBIL Kolkata) per annum, negotiable based on experience and current emoluments, split 80:20 between fixed and variable pay.

Disclaimer

This article is based on information available in the official SBI SCO Recruitment 2026-27 notification (Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 and CRPD/SCO/2026-27/22) as of 17 September 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details from the official notification PDFs and the SBI careers website before applying, as any updates or corrigenda issued by the Bank will take precedence over this article.