State Bank of India has announced a specialised recruitment drive for six senior artificial-intelligence, analytics and enterprise-architecture roles under Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30. The vacancies are on a Fixed Term Employment basis and include GM & Chief AI Officer, three Deputy General Manager positions, AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect. Online registration is scheduled to open on 19 October 2026 and close on 9 November 2026. This is an experienced-professional recruitment rather than an entry-level banking examination: the notified roles require substantial post-qualification experience in banking, BFSI, information technology, AI governance, analytics, data engineering or enterprise architecture. Age and eligibility are assessed as on 30 September 2026, with role-specific age bands ranging from 30–45 years for the architect posts to 40–55 years for GM & Chief AI Officer. Compensation is negotiable within role-specific annual CTC upper ranges, reaching ₹1.60 crore per year for the top post, ₹1.20 crore for each DGM role and ₹90 lakh for the two architect roles. Candidates may apply for only one post, so matching the exact qualification, leadership experience and AI specialisation before registration is especially important.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Department | Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 |
| Recruitment | Specialist Cadre Officers – AI, Analytics & Architecture |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Nature of Engagement | Fixed Term Employment |
| Initial Tenure | 3 years |
| Possible Extension | Up to 2 additional years, subject to Bank decision |
| Maximum Total Engagement | 5 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Opens | 19 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 9 November 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off | 30 September 2026 |
| Posting | Mumbai or anywhere in India, depending on administrative requirement |
| Selection | Shortlisting, interview and CTC negotiation |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Age as on 30 Sep 2026 | Annual CTC Upper Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | 1 | 40–55 years | Up to ₹160 lakh/year |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | 1 | 35–50 years | Up to ₹120 lakh/year |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | 1 | 35–50 years | Up to ₹120 lakh/year |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | 1 | 35–50 years | Up to ₹120 lakh/year |
| AI Solution Architect | 1 | 30–45 years | Up to ₹90 lakh/year |
| Enterprise AI Architect | 1 | 30–45 years | Up to ₹90 lakh/year |
| Total | 6 |
All six advertised vacancies are shown as Unreserved (UR), with one vacancy against each specialised role.
Educational Qualification and Experience
Eligibility varies materially by role. Candidates must hold the notified degree and the required full-time post-qualification experience by 30 September 2026.
| Post | Mandatory Qualification | Mandatory Experience |
|---|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in specified CS/IT/Electronics streams or eligible M.Sc/MA/M.Stat/MCA route | 15+ years in Banking/BFSI/IT, including 3+ years of senior leadership in AI, analytics, model oversight, governance and business transformation |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in specified CS/IT/Electronics streams or eligible M.Sc/MA/M.Stat/MCA route | 10+ years in Banking/BFSI/IT, including 2+ years of senior leadership in risk/operational analytics and AI/ML model oversight |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in specified CS/IT/Electronics streams or eligible M.Sc/MA/M.Stat/MCA route | 10+ years in Banking/BFSI/IT, including 2+ years of senior leadership in AI governance, model risk, regulatory compliance, data privacy or technology risk |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in specified CS/IT/Electronics streams or eligible M.Sc/MA/M.Stat/MCA route | 10+ years in Banking/BFSI/IT, including 2+ years of senior leadership in data engineering, AI/ML application development, MLOps/AI Ops and enterprise integration |
| AI Solution Architect | Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Management or related discipline | 8+ years overall, including 3+ years in AI/analytics solutioning, digital transformation, technology consulting or solution architecture |
| Enterprise AI Architect | Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, AI or equivalent discipline | 8+ years overall technology experience, including 3+ years in enterprise, platform, data or AI architecture on large-scale AI/ML environments |
For the first four posts, the qualifying technical routes include B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in specified Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics or Electronics & Communication streams, or the eligible postgraduate Statistics/Computer Science/MCA routes listed by SBI. Preferred credentials for senior roles may include MBA/PGDM and relevant AI/ML certifications.
Training and teaching experience is not counted toward the mandatory experience. For senior leadership requirements, merely working as an individual contributor does not substitute for the leadership period specified by SBI.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 30 September 2026.
| Post Group | Age Band |
|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | 40–55 years |
| All three DGM posts | 35–50 years |
| AI Solution Architect | 30–45 years |
| Enterprise AI Architect | 30–45 years |
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 30 September 2026 as the cut-off date before submitting an application.
Annual CTC and Contract Terms
| Post | Annual CTC Upper Range |
|---|---|
| GM & Chief AI Officer | ₹160 lakh |
| DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics) | ₹120 lakh |
| DGM (AI Governance and Compliance) | ₹120 lakh |
| DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops) | ₹120 lakh |
| AI Solution Architect | ₹90 lakh |
| Enterprise AI Architect | ₹90 lakh |
The annual CTC is negotiable based on factors such as current emoluments, experience and place of posting. SBI’s notified structure provides a fixed-pay and performance-linked variable-pay component.
These are not regular permanent cadre appointments. The initial engagement is for three years and may be renewed for up to two further years at the Bank’s discretion, subject to the conditions in the advertisement.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
The fee is paid online during the application process and is non-refundable where applicable.
Selection Process
SBI’s selection process for these specialist posts consists of:
- scrutiny and shortlisting based on the application, qualification and relevant experience;
- interview, carrying the notified assessment weight;
- CTC negotiation for candidates considered for engagement; and
- preparation of the final merit position based on the Bank’s notified selection method.
Meeting the minimum eligibility conditions does not automatically guarantee an interview call. Candidates should make sure that uploaded experience certificates clearly support the responsibilities, duration and leadership experience claimed in the form.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement / careers listing | 17 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 19 October 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off for age, qualification and experience | 30 September 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 9 November 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 9 November 2026 |
| Interview schedule | To be announced |
Because the application facility opens on 19 October, candidates checking the notice on 18 October should use the time to organise qualification and experience records rather than search for an unofficial registration link.
How to Apply for SBI AI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026
- Open SBI’s official Careers → Current Openings page and locate Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.
- Read the role-specific qualification and experience section before choosing a post. SBI permits a candidate to apply for only one of these six roles.
- Check your age on the 30 September 2026 cut-off date with the Age Calculator.
- Add your post-qualification employment periods in the Work Experience Calculator to organise the timeline shown by your experience certificates. Count only experience that the SBI advertisement accepts.
- Use the Application Deadline Planner with 9 November 2026 as the official last date and set a personal earlier submission target.
- From 19 October, use the Apply Online link displayed under this advertisement on SBI’s official careers page and register with an active email address and mobile number.
- Enter educational and employment details exactly as supported by certificates. Do not overstate leadership responsibility or count training/teaching periods that SBI excludes.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, biodata/resume, identity proof, age proof, qualification certificates, experience certificates and compensation-related records required by the portal.
- Pay ₹750 online if your category is General/EWS/OBC; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempt.
- Review the form carefully, submit it by 9 November 2026 and save the system-generated application and payment acknowledgement. For a final field-by-field review, use Regal Naukri’s How to Fill Government Job Online Application Forms Correctly guide.
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Recent photograph | Online application |
| Signature image | Online application |
| Detailed biodata / resume | Specialist-role profile |
| Proof of date of birth | Age verification |
| Educational certificates and marksheets | Mandatory qualification |
| Degree specialisation proof, where needed | Confirms notified discipline |
| Detailed experience certificates | Proves duration, level and nature of work |
| Current/previous salary proof, Form 16 or offer/salary documents where required | CTC assessment/negotiation |
| CTC negotiation form | SBI specialist recruitment process |
| Category / PwBD certificate | Fee exemption or applicable claim |
| NOC from current employer | Required at interview for specified Government/PSU/bank/financial-institution employees |
| Photo identity proof | Identity verification |
Candidates called for interview should be prepared to produce original supporting records as instructed by SBI.
Important Candidate Instructions
- Apply for only one of the six posts. If more than one completed application is submitted, SBI states that only the last valid completed application will be retained and other application fees may be forfeited.
- Eligibility is measured on 30 September 2026, not on the closing date.
- Training and teaching experience does not count toward the mandatory post-qualification experience.
- Experience certificates should clearly identify the period, level/position, field and responsibilities claimed.
- Employees of Government/Quasi-Government bodies, PSUs, nationalised banks and financial institutions should follow SBI’s NOC requirement when called for interview.
- The Bank can post selected candidates in Mumbai or elsewhere in India depending on administrative requirements.
- These appointments are fixed-term and should not be described as permanent SBI officer posts.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| SBI Careers – Current Openings | Official advertisement listing and Apply Online entry point |
| Official Detailed Advertisement – CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30 | SBI notification for the six fixed-term AI/analytics posts |
| State Bank of India Official Website | Organisation website |
| Regal Naukri Age Calculator | Check age on the eligibility cut-off |
| Work Experience Calculator | Organise post-qualification experience periods |
| Application Deadline Planner | Plan submission before the official closing date |
FAQ
How many vacancies are in SBI AI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026?
There are 6 vacancies, with one post each for GM & Chief AI Officer, three DGM specialisations, AI Solution Architect and Enterprise AI Architect.
When can candidates apply?
Online registration is scheduled from 19 October to 9 November 2026.
Is this a permanent SBI recruitment?
No. The posts are on Fixed Term Employment for an initial three years, with possible extension up to a maximum total engagement of five years.
What is the highest compensation offered?
The annual CTC upper range reaches ₹160 lakh for GM & Chief AI Officer. The DGM posts have upper ranges of ₹120 lakh, while the two architect roles have upper ranges of ₹90 lakh.
What is the age cut-off date?
Age, educational qualification and post-qualification experience are assessed as on 30 September 2026.
Can I apply for more than one of the six posts?
No. SBI states that candidates should apply for only one post.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹750 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and Nil for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
How are candidates selected?
Selection is through application shortlisting, interview and CTC negotiation according to SBI’s notified process.