SBI Recruitment 2026 Opens for Chief AI Officer and Other Posts

SBI invites applications for Specialist Cadre Officer roles in AI, data analytics, AI governance and technology architecture. Eligible experienced professionals can apply online by November 9, 2026, through the bank’s careers portal.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) positions in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, data engineering, AI governance and technology architecture. The recruitment drive aims to appoint experienced professionals who can support the bank’s technology strategy and strengthen its data-driven operations.

The appointments will be made on a fixed-term employment basis. The application process began on October 19, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply through the official SBI careers portal until November 9, 2026.

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The vacancies include the General Manager and Chief AI Officer, Deputy General Managers in risk and operational analytics, AI governance and compliance, data engineering, model application development and AI operations, along with AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect roles.

The age limit varies by position. Applicants for the General Manager and Chief AI Officer roles must be between 40 and 55 years old, while the Deputy General Manager positions require candidates to be between 35 and 50 years old. The AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect positions have an age range of 30 to 45 years.

Candidates must hold relevant qualifications in computer science, information technology, electronics, electrical and electronics engineering, statistics, data science, artificial intelligence or related disciplines, depending on the post.

The Chief AI Officer position requires at least 15 years of professional experience. Certain senior positions also require a minimum of eight years of overall experience, including at least three years in AI or analytics solutioning. Applicants should check the detailed notification for the specific experience requirements and eligibility conditions for each role.

The selection process comprises shortlisting, an interview and cost-to-company (CTC) negotiation. The interview carries 100 marks. Candidates shortlisted for the first four positions listed in the recruitment notification must also deliver a 10-minute presentation on their relevant job profile, projects or professional achievements. Final merit is determined by interview scores.

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The application fee is ₹750 for candidates in the General, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories are exempt from paying the fee.

SBI has clarified that candidates cannot apply for more than one position under this recruitment drive. Applicants should review the official notification and submit their forms before November 9, 2026.