Last checked: 23 October 2026. State Bank of India has published Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 for 6 Specialist Cadre Officer posts on a fixed-term basis, led by a GM & Chief AI Officer. The other roles are three DGMs (risk analytics, AI governance and data engineering/AI Ops), an AI Solution Architect and an Enterprise AI Architect. Online registration and fee payment run from 19 October to 9 November 2026.
These are senior hires with very high pay and strict experience rules, so this post is mainly useful for experienced analytics, data and AI professionals in BFSI or IT.
SBI SCO 2026-27/30 at a glance
| Bank | State Bank of India, CRPD, Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 |
| Posts | 6 (all Unreserved) |
| Engagement | Fixed term: 3 years, renewable for 2 more (5 years max) |
| Apply online | 19 October 2026 to 9 November 2026 |
| Cut-off date (age, qualification, experience) | 30 September 2026 |
| Selection | Shortlisting + interview + CTC negotiation |
| Official site | sbi.bank.in/web/careers |
Posts, age limit and CTC
| Post | Posts | Age (as on 30.09.2026) | Annual CTC upper range |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | 1 | 40–55 years | ₹160 lakh |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | 1 | 35–50 years | ₹120 lakh |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | 1 | 35–50 years | ₹120 lakh |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | 1 | 35–50 years | ₹120 lakh |
| AI Solution Architect | 1 | 30–45 years | ₹90 lakh |
| Enterprise AI Architect | 1 | 30–45 years | ₹90 lakh |
The CTC is an upper range and is negotiated based on your current pay and experience. It is split 90% fixed and 10% performance-linked variable pay, with annual increments of up to 5% (up to 10% from the second year, depending on performance). Posting is in Mumbai or anywhere in India if needed. Use our income tax calculator to see what a CTC at this level means after tax.
Eligibility
Basic qualification
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 or MCA from a recognised university. For the Chief AI Officer role, an MBA/PGDM in finance and AI/ML/NLP certifications are listed as preferred. Check the exact qualification for each post in the notification.
Experience (post-basic qualification, as on 30.09.2026)
- GM & Chief AI Officer: 15+ years in Banking/BFSI/IT, including at least 3 years of senior leadership in AI, analytics, model oversight, governance and transformation, leading a sizeable AI/analytics team. Individual-contributor experience does not count towards those 3 years.
- DGM posts: 10+ years in Banking/BFSI/IT, with a stated minimum of senior leadership years in the relevant area (the notice sets this per post).
- AI Solution Architect: 8 years overall, including 3 years in AI/analytics solutioning, digital transformation, tech consulting or solution architecture, preferably in BFSI.
- Enterprise AI Architect: 8 years of technology experience, including 3 years in enterprise, platform, data or AI architecture in large AI/ML environments.
Teaching and training experience does not count. You will need experience certificates that clearly show duties, dates, level and responsibilities.
Application fee
| Category | Fee (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Selection process
- Shortlisting: A bank committee sets the shortlisting criteria. Meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview call.
- Interview (100 marks): For the GM and DGM posts, the interview includes a 10-minute presentation on your job profile, projects and achievements.
- CTC negotiation: Done one-to-one, during or after the interview.
Merit is based on interview marks only. Ties are broken by age, with the older candidate ranked higher. The interview prep checklist can help you plan the presentation.
How to apply
- Open SBI Careers – Current Openings and select CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.
- Download the biodata format and the CTC negotiation form given with the advertisement.
- Register, upload your photo, signature, resume, ID and age proof, certificates and experience documents. A saved form can be edited only three times.
- Pay the fee online (net banking, card or UPI) by 9 November 2026 and print the application.
Who should apply
Apply if you have led production-grade ML or GenAI work at scale in a bank, NBFC, insurer or large IT firm, and can show it with documents. The notice lists skills such as MLOps, data lakes, Kubernetes-based deployment, GenAI/agentic AI security and systems serving 1,00,000+ users. If you are moving from a private job, plan your exit using our notice period calculator. SBI can end the contract with 3 months’ notice from either side. Also see our coverage of other bank recruitments in 2026.
Source: SBI Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 (official notification). Always confirm details in the official notice. Read our editorial policy. More openings: latest jobs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for SBI Chief AI Officer 2026?
Online registration and fee payment close on 9 November 2026.
What is the salary of the SBI Chief AI Officer?
The annual CTC upper range is ₹160 lakh, negotiable based on experience and current pay, with 90% fixed and 10% variable pay.
What is the age limit for SBI AI Solution Architect?
30 to 45 years as on 30 September 2026.
Is there a written test for SBI SCO 2026-27/30?
No. Selection is by shortlisting, an interview of 100 marks (with a presentation for GM/DGM posts) and CTC negotiation.
What is the SBI SCO application fee?
₹750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates; no fee for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
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