SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026: AVP & Deputy Manager (IS Audit & CA)

State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) recruitment notification for 2025–26, offering excellent career opportunities in Information Systems (IS) Audit and Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit. This article presents all key details in a simplified format to help you understand eligibility, vacancies, salary, job profile and how to apply.

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SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

  • Bank: State Bank of India (SBI)
  • Advertisement No.: CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27
  • Posts covered:
    • Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) – Contractual
    • Deputy Manager (IS Audit) – Regular (MMGS–II)
    • Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit) – Regular (MMGS–II)
  • Mode of application: Online only
  • Online registration & fee payment dates: 23.02.2026 to 15.03.2026
  • Selection process: Shortlisting and Interview (plus CTC negotiation for AVP)
  • Primary posting locations: Mumbai and Hyderabad, with mobile duty and all‑India transfer/deputation liability

Official Application Page
Apply only through SBI’s careers portal:
https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

SBI SCO 2026 Vacancy Details

Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) – Contractual

CategoryRegularBacklogTotal
SC022
ST011
OBC134
UR505
Total6612
  • Age (as on 31.01.2026): 27 to 45 years
  • Contract period: 3 years, extendable up to 2 more years at the Bank’s discretion
  • Suggested place of posting: Mumbai / Hyderabad, with mobile duty

Deputy Manager (IS Audit) – MMGS–II – Regular

CategoryRegularBacklogTotal
SC639
ST303
OBC10010
EWS404
UR17017
Total40343
  • Age (as on 31.01.2026): 25 to 35 years
  • Suggested posting: Corporate Centre, Hyderabad or any Circle Audit Office, with mobile duty in India and abroad

Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit) – MMGS–II – Regular

CategoryRegularBacklogTotal
SC9211
ST426
OBC14014
EWS515
UR25125
Total57661
  • Age (as on 31.01.2026): 21 to 35 years
  • PwBD: Horizontal reservation as per notification

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy age, educational qualification and experience conditions as on 31.01.2026.

Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) – Contractual

Educational qualification (minimum 50%) – any one:

  • B.Sc / B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics or equivalent; or
  • BCA / MCA; or
  • M.Tech / M.Sc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics or equivalent, from recognised / approved institutions.

Desirable professional certifications (valid on last date of registration):

  • CISA, CISSP, CISM, DISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CEH, GIAC.

Experience (post basic qualification):

  • Minimum 6 years in BFSI / IT / Information Security / Consultancy.
  • At least 3 years specifically in IS Audit, Cyber Security Audit or Information Security Consultancy.
  • Desirable exposure:
    • IS/Cyber audits (internal or external teams).
    • SOC operations and monitoring.
    • Information security risk assessments.
    • Quality assurance in Core Banking, Internet/Mobile Banking and fintech applications.

Specific skills preferred:

  • Experience with VAPT tools such as Nessus, Retina, SAINT, Kali Linux and similar tools.
  • Knowledge of data privacy standards and digital payment security controls.

Deputy Manager (IS Audit) – Regular

Educational qualification (minimum 50%) – any one:

  • B.Sc / B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics or equivalent; or
  • BCA / MCA; or
  • M.Tech / M.Sc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics or equivalent, from recognised institutions.

Desirable professional certifications:

  • CISA, CISSP, CISM, DISA, ISO 27001 LA, CEH, GIAC (preferred, not mandatory).

Experience (post basic qualification):

  • Minimum 3 years in BFSI / IT / Information Security / Consultancy.
  • At least 2 years in IS Audit, Cyber Security Audit or Information Security Consultancy.
  • Desirable exposure: IS/Cyber audits, SOC activities, IS risk assessment and QA in Core Banking, Mobile/Internet Banking and fintech systems.

Specific skills desired:

  • Experience in VAPT tools like Nessus, Retina, SAINT and Kali Linux.

Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit) – Regular

Educational qualification:

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) with active membership of ICAI.

Desirable certifications:

  • CISA (ISACA), DISA (ICAI).

Experience (post qualification):

  • Minimum 1 year in:
    • Statutory / Internal / Concurrent Audit of a Bank; or
    • A CA firm engaged in such audits of Banks.
  • Preferred:
    • Experience in BFSI, IT/IS Audit, Information Security, Telecom.
    • Statutory / Internal / IS / Concurrent audits of Banks via CA firms or as a bank employee.

Important:

  • Training/teaching experience is not counted.
  • Experience must be supported by employer certificates clearly mentioning relevant field.

Job Profile and Key Responsibilities

Assistant Vice President (IS Audit)

  • Conduct IS, Cyber Security, Continuous and IT Outsourced Activity audits as part of IS Audit team.
  • Prepare/update technical checklists for network devices, servers and operating systems.
  • Verify compliance with SBI’s IS/IT/Cyber Security policies, RBI and other regulatory guidelines and best practices.
  • Lead audit teams, detect vulnerabilities and recommend remedial controls.
  • Ensure timely conduct of planned/unplanned audits, follow‑up for evidence‑based compliance, close reports and submit periodical statements to higher authorities.

Deputy Manager (IS Audit)

  • Conduct IS, Cyber Security, concurrent and continuous audits and IT Outsourced Activity audits.
  • Check compliance with Bank policies, RBI Master Directions on IT Governance and Digital Payment Security Controls and other guidelines.
  • Compile synopses of IS audit reports, follow up with auditee units for compliance and ensure timely closure.
  • Prepare value statements based on IS/IT/Cyber Security policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Support knowledge‑sharing and technology skill upgrades within IS Audit team.

Deputy Manager (CA – Internal Audit)

  • Conduct credit audits (onsite/offsite or RFIA) of branches in India and abroad, with emphasis on corporate credit intensive branches.
  • Audit special outfits like GMU Kolkata, Global Payment Services (GPS) and key corporate departments (Global Markets, Risk Management, FRT etc.).
  • Perform vendor audits of non‑IT outsourced activities and analyse related risk profiles.
  • Conduct FEMA audits, thematic audits, veracity checks of LFAR observations and testing of IFCoFR.
  • Assist in reviewing audit policies, manuals and plans and in improving internal controls and risk‑mitigation processes.

Salary, CTC and Benefits

Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) – Contractual

  • Annual CTC: Up to Rs. 50.00 lakhs; negotiable based on experience, present CTC and posting location.
  • CTC structure: 85% fixed pay and 15% variable pay.
  • Variable pay:
    • Assessed half‑yearly (as on 31 March and 30 September).
    • Payable only if performance appraisal score is at least 90.
    • Percentage of variable pay increases with higher performance bands; no variable pay below score 90.
  • Annual increment (from 2nd year onwards):
    • Around 7–10% of previous year’s fixed gross, subject to minimum score of 90 in appraisal.
  • Leave:
    • 30 days per financial year; intervening Sundays/holidays are not counted.
    • Other terms as per rules for contractual officers.
  • Notice period / termination:
    • 3 months’ notice from either side or 3 months’ compensation in lieu.

Deputy Manager (IS Audit & CA – Internal Audit) – Regular

  • Pay scale (MMGS–II): Rs. 64,820 – 23,401 – 67,160 – 26,8010 – 93,960.
  • Benefits as per Bank rules:
    • Dearness Allowance (DA)
    • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
    • City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
    • Provident Fund
    • Contributory Pension (NPS)
    • Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
    • Medical facilities and other perquisites

Reservation, Age Relaxation and CIBIL Conditions

  • Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD as per Government of India rules.
  • OBC reservation only for Non‑Creamy Layer; Creamy Layer candidates must apply as General.
  • OBC (NCL) candidates must produce a certificate with NCL clause, issued between 01.04.2025 and interview date.
  • EWS candidates must produce valid Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2024‑25, valid for 2025‑26, in prescribed format at interview.
  • Age relaxation (as on 31.01.2026):
    • OBC (NCL): 3 years
    • SC / ST: 5 years
    • PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years; PwBD OBC: 13 years; PwBD SC/ST: 15 years

CIBIL / defaults:

  • Candidates who have defaulted on loans/credit card dues and not regularised them by the date of offer are not eligible.
  • Regularised candidates whose CIBIL is not updated must either get it updated or produce NOCs from lenders; otherwise the offer can be withdrawn/cancelled.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting:
    • Committee‑based shortlisting; fulfilling minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview call.
  • Interview:
    • Interview carries 100 marks; qualifying marks are decided by SBI.
  • CTC Negotiation (AVP – IS Audit):
    • Conducted at interview stage for contractual AVP post.
  • Merit List:
    • Prepared in descending order of interview scores only.
    • If multiple candidates have the same cut‑off score, the older candidate is placed higher.

How to Apply Online for SBI SCO 2026

  1. Visit SBI Careers
  2. Register
    • Click “Apply Online”.
    • Register with valid email ID and mobile number and keep them active.
  3. Fill Application Form
    • Enter personal, academic and experience details carefully.
    • You can save and edit the form up to three times before final submission.
  4. Upload Documents
    • Photo and signature (JPG/JPEG, specified size).
    • PDF documents (A4, ≤ 500 kb each):
      • ID proof, DOB proof
      • Educational certificates/mark‑sheets
      • Experience certificates
      • Resume/biodata
      • Category/PwBD/EWS certificates (if applicable)
      • NOC from current employer (if applicable)
      • Prescribed biodata / CTC negotiation forms for contractual post
  5. Pay Application Fee
    • General / EWS / OBC: Rs. 750 (non‑refundable)
    • SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
    • Pay online via debit/credit card or internet banking.
    • After successful payment, download and save the e‑receipt and final application form.

Preparation Tips

For IS Audit (AVP & Deputy Manager)

  • Strengthen fundamentals in information systems, network, OS, database and application security.
  • Understand VAPT methodology and high‑level tool outputs.
  • Study RBI guidelines on IT Governance, Information Security and digital payments from authentic sources.
  • Prepare to discuss past IS/Cyber audit or SOC work in detail, focusing on risk identification and remediation.

For CA – Internal Audit

  • Refresh core banking and credit concepts: appraisal, sanction, monitoring, asset classification, provisioning.
  • Read about internal audit practices, LFAR, IFCoFR, FEMA basics and major RBI themes relevant to credit and internal controls.
  • Practice analysing financial statements and articulating audit findings with clear recommendations.

Important Points Before You Apply

  • Check your eligibility (age, qualification, experience, category, CIBIL) very carefully; any mismatch can lead to rejection at any stage.
  • Admission to interview and later stages is provisional until verification of original documents.
  • If you submit multiple applications for the same post, only the last valid one is accepted and fees for the others are forfeited.
  • SBI may cancel or modify the recruitment process without assigning reasons.

FAQ – SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 (IS Audit & CA)

Q1. Which posts are covered?
Assistant Vice President (IS Audit), Deputy Manager (IS Audit) and Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit).

Q2. What are the application dates?
Online registration and fee payment: 23.02.2026 to 15.03.2026.

Q3. Is teaching experience counted?
No, teaching or training experience is not counted towards required experience.

Q4. Are certifications like CISA/DISA mandatory?
No, they are desirable but not mandatory; core eligibility is based on degree and experience.

Q5. What is the age limit for Deputy Manager posts?
Deputy Manager (IS Audit): 25–35 years; Deputy Manager (CA – Internal Audit): 21–35 years (with relaxations for reserved categories).

Q6. Is there a written exam?
The process consists of shortlisting and interview only, with CTC negotiation for the AVP (IS Audit) post.

Q7. What is the application fee?
Rs. 750 for General/EWS/OBC candidates; no fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Q8. Can candidates with loan defaults apply?
Only if all outstanding dues are regularised before the date of offer and SBI’s CIBIL/NOC conditions are met.

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