SBI Group CISO Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Contractual, CRPD/SCO/2026-27/21

SBI Group CISO Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Detail	Particulars
Advertisement number	CRPD/SCO/2026-27/21
Post	Group CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
Vacancy	1 (Unreserved)
Nature of engagement	Contractual — 3 years, extendable by 2 years (maximum 5 years)
Place of posting	Mumbai / Navi Mumbai
Annual CTC	Up to Rs 2.50 crore (negotiable)
Age limit	Maximum 57 years as on 31 August 2026
Application fee	Rs 750 for General/EWS/OBC; nil for SC/ST/PwBD
Application dates	4 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
Selection	Shortlisting and interview, followed by CTC negotiation

Vacancy Details

There is a single post on offer in this SBI recruitment: one Group CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), classified as Unreserved. The CISO heads the bank's information and cyber security function and reports on cyber security risk to the Board and its IT sub-committee.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (as on 31 August 2026)

A candidate must hold one of the following, from a university, institution or board recognised by the Government of India or approved by a government regulatory body:

• B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Cyber Security or an equivalent degree in these disciplines, with a minimum of 50% marks; or
• MCA; or
• M.Tech or M.Sc in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Cyber Security or an equivalent degree in these disciplines.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO or CISA are preferred and, if held, must be valid as on the date of the interview.

Work Experience (as on 31 August 2026)

The applicant must have at least 15 to 20 years of post-qualification experience in information technology or information security in banks, large corporates, PSUs, financial institutions, financial services organisations or financial and technology consulting firms. Of this, a minimum of 5 years must be in the core domain of information security, cyber security or cyber defence in banks or financial institutions at senior management level. Candidates who have worked as a CISO or Deputy CISO are preferred. Teaching and training experience is not counted towards eligibility.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 57 years as on 31 August 2026. There is no minimum age stated in the notice. Candidates seeking age relaxation must submit the necessary certificates at the time of joining. You can work out your exact age as on the cut-off date using the age calculator before you apply.

Pay and Contract Terms

The annual CTC is up to Rs 2.50 crore and is negotiable, depending on the candidate's experience, current emoluments and place of posting. The CTC is split into fixed pay and variable pay in a 90:10 ratio. No perks are paid over and above the CTC. From the second year, an annual increment of up to 10% of the previous year's CTC is possible, subject to a performance appraisal score of at least 90%.

The initial contract runs for 3 years and may be renewed for a further 2 years at the bank's discretion, with the total engagement not exceeding 5 years. Either side can end the contract by giving 3 months' notice or paying 3 months' compensation in lieu. The engagement is not employment with the bank and does not carry Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity or Bonus. The officer is entitled to 30 days of leave in a financial year.

Application Fee

Category	Fee (non-refundable)
General / EWS / OBC	Rs 750
SC / ST / PwBD	Nil

The fee, described as application fee and intimation charges, is paid online through the payment gateway using internet banking, debit card or credit card. Registration is complete only when the fee is paid on or before the last date. The fee is not refunded and cannot be adjusted against any future selection.

Selection Process

Selection is by shortlisting and interview, followed by CTC negotiation. Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not by itself entitle a candidate to be called for interview — a shortlisting committee set up by the bank decides the shortlisting parameters and calls an adequate number of candidates.

• Shortlisting: the committee screens applications against parameters it sets and shortlists candidates for interview.
• Interview: carries 100 marks and includes a 10-minute presentation by the shortlisted candidate on their relevant job profile, projects undertaken or milestones achieved. The qualifying mark is decided by the bank.
• Merit list: prepared in descending order of interview scores only. Where two candidates share the cut-off mark, the older candidate is ranked higher.
• CTC negotiation: held with candidates one by one in order of merit. If a selected candidate does not agree to the negotiated CTC, they are treated as a voluntary exit and the next candidate is called.

The engagement is also subject to a medical examination and verification of testimonials.

Documents Required

Candidates must upload the following, all as PDFs except the photograph and signature, with each file no larger than 500 KB and page size A4:

• Recent passport-style photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB)
• Brief resume
• ID proof and proof of date of birth
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Educational mark sheets and degree certificate
• Experience certificates
• Form-16, offer letter or latest salary slip from the current employer; and Form-16 or ITR with the last 3 months' salary slips along with the CTC form
• No Objection Certificate, if you are serving in a government, PSU or bank post
• Duly filled CTC negotiation form and biodata form, available on the bank's career website

If a scan is larger than the limit, reduce it before uploading — the compress PDF tool and the image resizer can bring a file under 500 KB without retyping anything.

How to Apply for SBI Group CISO Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only, through SBI's careers portal. The window is open from 4 September 2026 to 24 September 2026.

1. Go to sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and open advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/21.
2. Read the detailed advertisement in full to confirm you meet the qualification and experience as on 31 August 2026.
3. Register with a valid email ID that stays active until the result is declared — all call letters and interview advice are sent by email only.
4. Fill in your personal, educational and experience details. You can save a part-filled application and edit it up to three times before final submission.
5. Scan and upload your photograph, signature and all required documents.
6. Pay the fee of Rs 750 (General/EWS/OBC) online. SC/ST/PwBD candidates pay nothing.
7. Submit the form before the last date and keep a printout of the application and the fee receipt.

No hard copy of the application or documents is to be sent to SBI. All corrigenda are published on the bank's website only, so check the careers page regularly for updates.

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