SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 โ 116 Deputy Manager & AVP Posts, Apply Online by 15 March
SBI SCO 2026 notification out for 116 Specialist Cadre Officer posts. Apply online for Deputy Manager and AVP roles by 15 March 2026.
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What is SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No: CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27) for 116 posts of Assistant Vice President and Deputy Manager. The recruitment is for IS Audit and Chartered Accountancy profiles in internal audit, cyber security, and related fields.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 23 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 23 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 March 2026 |
| Cut-off Date (Age/Experience) | 31 January 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
Total vacancies: 116 (including backlog vacancies)
| Post | Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) | Contractual | 12 |
| Deputy Manager (IS Audit) | Regular (MMGS-II) | 43 |
| Deputy Manager (CA โ Internal Audit) | Regular (MMGS-II) | 61 |
| Total | 116 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 31 January 2026)
- AVP & DM (IS Audit): BE/BTech/BSc in Computer Science/IT/Electronics (min 50%) OR BCA/MCA OR MTech/MSc in relevant fields (min 50%). Preferred certifications: CISA, CISSP, CISM, DISA, ISO 27001 LA, CEH, GIAC
- DM (CA โ Internal Audit): Chartered Accountant (CA) with active ICAI membership. Preferred: CISA, DISA
Experience (post-qualification, as on 31 January 2026)
- AVP (IS Audit): Minimum 6 years in BFSI/IT/InfoSec Consultancy, with 3 years in IS Audit/Cyber Security Audit
- DM (IS Audit): Minimum 3 years in BFSI/IT/InfoSec Consultancy, with 2 years in IS Audit/Cyber Security Audit
- DM (CA โ Internal Audit): Minimum 1 year in Statutory/Internal/Concurrent Audit of Banks or with CA firm in bank audits
Age Limit (as on 31 January 2026)
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| AVP (IS Audit) | 27 years | 45 years |
| DM (IS Audit) | 25 years | 35 years |
| DM (CA โ Internal Audit) | 21 years | 35 years |
Age relaxation: SC/ST โ 5 years, OBC (NCL) โ 3 years, PwBD โ 10 years (additional for reserved categories).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | โน750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
Fee payment through online mode only. Non-refundable.
How to Apply Online
- Visit SBI Careers
- Click on the SCO recruitment advertisement link
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details
- Upload required documents โ photograph, signature, resume, ID proof, DOB proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, Form-16/salary slip
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and print the confirmation page
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on application and eligibility criteria
- Interview (100 marks) โ qualifying marks decided by the Bank
- CTC Negotiation for AVP (Contractual) post after interview
- Merit list based on interview scores (age as tie-breaker)
- Document verification and medical examination
No written exam is required. Call letters will be sent via email only.
Pay Scale / CTC
| Post | Compensation |
|---|---|
| AVP (IS Audit) โ Contractual | Up to โน50 Lakhs CTC (85:15 Fixed:Variable) |
| Deputy Manager (Regular) โ MMGS-II | โน64,820 โ โน93,960 (plus DA, HRA, PF, NPS, LFC, Medical, etc.) |
Probation period: 1 year for regular posts.
Job Location
Mumbai, Hyderabad, Circle Audit Offices, or Mobile Duty as assigned by the Bank.
Preparation Tips
- Brush up on IS Audit concepts โ focus on information security frameworks, SOC operations, and risk assessment methodologies
- Review banking technology โ understand core banking systems, digital banking, and cyber security challenges in BFSI
- Prepare for behavioural interview questions โ SBI interviews assess domain knowledge and situational judgement
- Get certified if possible โ CISA, DISA, or ISO 27001 certifications significantly strengthen your profile
- For CA candidates โ revise bank audit procedures, RBI guidelines, and statutory compliance frameworks
FAQs
Q: What is the last date to apply for SBI SCO 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 15 March 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are there in SBI SCO 2026?
A: There are 116 total vacancies โ 12 for AVP (IS Audit), 43 for DM (IS Audit), and 61 for DM (CA โ Internal Audit).
Q: Is there a written exam for SBI SCO 2026?
A: No, the selection is based on shortlisting and interview only. No written exam is conducted.
Q: What is the salary for SBI Deputy Manager?
A: The basic pay for Deputy Manager (MMGS-II) ranges from โน64,820 to โน93,960 per month plus allowances.
Q: Can freshers apply for SBI SCO 2026?
A: No, all three posts require prior work experience โ minimum 1 year for DM (CA), 3 years for DM (IS Audit), and 6 years for AVP (IS Audit).
Q: What is the CTC for AVP (IS Audit) in SBI?
A: The AVP post offers up to โน50 Lakhs CTC on a contractual basis with an 85:15 fixed to variable ratio.
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