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SBI Engagement of Specialist Cadre Officer as Group Chief Information Security Officer 2026, Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/21

State Bank of India

Published 17 September 2026

In short

SBI is engaging one Group Chief Information Security Officer on a five year contract at an annual CTC of up to Rs 2.50 crore. Engineering or MCA graduates in computer science or cyber security with 15 to 20 years of information security experience can apply online until 24 September 2026.

Key facts

Recruiting body: State Bank of India
Vacancies: 1
Qualification: B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electronics and Communication or Cyber Security with minimum 50 percent, or MCA, or M.Tech or M.Sc in those disciplines
Age limit: Maximum 57 years as on 31.08.2026
Pay scale: Annual CTC up to Rs 2.50 crore, negotiable, bifurcated into fixed and variable pay in a 90 to 10 ratio
Application fee: Rs 750 including intimation charges for General, EWS and OBC candidates. No fee for SC, ST and PwBD candidates
Location: Mumbai or Navi Mumbai indicatively, transferable anywhere in India
Applications open: 4 September 2026
Last date: 24 September 2026
Exam date: No written examination. Shortlisting and interview followed by CTC negotiation

What this recruitment is

State Bank of India is engaging a Group Chief Information Security Officer on a contractual basis under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/21. This is a single senior leadership post that owns information security and cyber defence across the SBI group. The annual Cost to Company range goes up to Rs 2.50 crore and is negotiable, split between fixed and variable pay in a 90 to 10 ratio. The initial contract runs for three years and may be renewed for a further two years, with the total engagement not exceeding five years. The indicative place of posting is Mumbai or Navi Mumbai.

Who can apply

Candidates need a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics and Communication or Cyber Security with at least 50 percent, or an MCA, or an M.Tech or M.Sc in those disciplines. At least 15 to 20 years of post qualification experience in information technology or information security is essential, of which a minimum of five years must be in the core domain at senior management level in banks or financial institutions. The maximum age is 57 years as on 31 August 2026.

Selection and dates

Selection is by shortlisting and interview followed by CTC negotiation. Applications close on 24 September 2026.

Important dates

Applications open	4 September 2026
Last date to apply	24 September 2026
Exam	No written examination. Shortlisting and interview followed by CTC negotiation

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date for the SBI Group CISO post 2026?

Online registration of applications and payment of fees run from 4 September 2026 to 24 September 2026, as printed on the first page of Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/21. Registration is complete only once the fee is paid within that window.

What is the salary for SBI Group CISO?

The annual Cost to Company range goes up to Rs 2.50 crore and is negotiable, depending on experience, current emoluments and place of posting. The CTC is split 90 percent fixed and 10 percent variable, and no perks are paid over and above the CTC.

What experience is required for SBI Group CISO 2026?

At least 15 to 20 years of post qualification experience in information technology or information security in banks, large corporates, PSUs, financial institutions or financial and technology consulting firms, of which a minimum of five years must be in information security or cyber defence at senior management level.

What is the age limit for SBI Group CISO?

The maximum age is 57 years as on 31 August 2026. This is a senior leadership engagement, so the age band is much higher than in SBI's entry level officer and clerical recruitment, where the usual upper limit is around 30 years.

Is the SBI Group CISO post permanent?

No. It is a contractual engagement. The initial contract period is three years and may be renewed for a further two years at the Bank's discretion, and the total engagement period shall not exceed five years. Either side may terminate with three months' notice.

Which certifications help for the SBI CISO role?

The advertisement says professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Certified Chief Information Security Officer and CISA are preferred. These certificates should be valid as on the date of the interview. They are preferred rather than mandatory for eligibility.

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