SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026

Apply Online for Specialist Cadre Officer (Defence Banking Advisor) Posts on Contract Basis

Total Openings: 05 Vacancies

Job Type: Contractual Engagement

Max Salary: ₹ 37.95 Lakhs PA (CTC)

Deadline: 08 July 2026

Critical Recruitment Overview

The State Bank of India (SBI), through its Central Recruitment & Promotion Department in Mumbai, has announced Advertisement No: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/10 for the engagement of Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) on a contract basis. The bank is seeking highly experienced retired senior officials from the Indian Navy, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and the Indian Army to serve as Defence Banking Advisors and Circle Defence Banking Advisors.

There are 5 vacancies available across pivotal roles designed to liaison with Defence and CAPF headquarters to expand SBI's institutional business, specifically the Defence Salary Package (DSP) and Central Armed Police Salary Package (CAPSP). The online registration and fee payment window is open from 18 June 2026 to 08 July 2026. The selection process is entirely based on shortlisting and personal interviews. Eligible candidates are requested to apply strictly through the Bank's official career portal.

1. Important Dates & Timelines

Candidates must ensure they complete the online registration and fee payment within the stipulated timeframe. Hard copies of the application are not required to be sent by post.

2. Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown & Locations

Candidates can apply for only one post, if otherwise eligible. For the Circle Defence Banking Advisor role, candidates must select only one location from Kolkata, Lucknow, or Pune.

3. Eligibility Criteria (Age & Experience)

No specific educational qualification is mandated; the eligibility is strictly based on the retirement rank and experience of the candidate as of the cut-off date (31.05.2026).

1. Defence Banking Advisor (Navy)

• Maximum Age: 62 Years.
• Required Experience: Retired from the rank of Vice Admiral / Rear Admiral from the Indian Navy.

2. Advisor (Central Armed Police Force)

• Maximum Age: 62 Years.
• Required Experience: Retired in the rank of Director General (DG) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in CAPF.

3. Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)

• Maximum Age: 60 Years.
• Required Experience: Retired from the rank of Major General or Brigadier.

Strict CIBIL Compliance: Candidates must maintain a highly satisfactory credit history. Those who have defaulted in repayment of loans or credit card dues, or have adverse CIBIL reports, will not be eligible for engagement unless the status is updated/regularized before the date of joining.

4. Remuneration Package & Contract Tenure

Remuneration (CTC Structure)

*Variable Pay is released by Circles based on a 95% & above score achieved in the OASIS appraisal report on a half-yearly basis. There are no other increments from the 2nd year.

Contract Period & Leave Terms

• Initial Tenure: 2 Years.
• Extension Rules: On completion of 2 years, renewal can be considered for a maximum of another 2 years, subject to a maximum age limit of 65 years. (For CDBA, maximum age for re-engagement should be less than or equal to 62 years; for others, 64 years).
• Leave: Entitled to 30 days of leave during the financial year.
• Termination: The contract can be terminated from either side by giving 30 days' notice or paying 1 month's compensation.

5. Selection Procedure & Merit Rules

The selection process does not involve a written exam. It is based entirely on shortlisting and an interview.

• Shortlisting: Fulfilling minimum criteria does not guarantee an interview call. A Bank-constituted committee will decide the shortlisting parameters and call an adequate number of candidates for the interview.
• Interview: The personal interview carries 100 marks. The qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.
• Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared in descending order based strictly on interview scores. If two candidates score equal marks, the older candidate will be ranked higher.

6. Application Fee Details

The application fee must be paid online. It is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted for future exams.

• General / EWS / OBC Candidates: ₹ 750/- (Inclusive of Intimation Charges).
• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: NIL (Fully Exempted).

7. Step-by-Step Online Application Protocol

Candidates must apply online and upload the necessary documents in the specified format. Hard copies are not to be sent.

1. Registration: Visit the official SBI careers portal (https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings) and locate Advertisement No: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/10.
2. Prepare Documents (PDF up to 500kb): Keep ready your Brief Resume, ID Proof, Proof of Date of Birth, Experience/Discharge Certificate, Form-16/PPO/Latest Pension slip, Gallantry awards (if any), and the duly filled & signed Biodata Form (available on the website).
3. Prepare Images: Scan a recent passport-size color photograph (20kb - 50kb, .jpg/.jpeg) and your signature on white paper with a black ink pen (10kb - 20kb, .jpg/.jpeg). Signature in CAPITAL letters is not accepted.
4. Form Filling: Register, fill in all required details carefully, and use the "Upload" links to attach your images and PDF documents. Ensure the documents are clear and readable.
5. Fee Payment & Submission: Pay the required fee (if applicable) through the integrated payment gateway using Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking. Submit the form and print the generated e-receipt and application form for future reference.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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