SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply For CISO, Wealth Management And Trade Finance Officer Posts

State Bank of India has released three distinct advertisements under its Specialist Cadre Officer programme: one for a Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), one for Specialist Cadre Officers under Wealth Management & Premier Banking (WBPM), and one for Trade Finance Officers (TFO-IBG). Each notification has its own eligibility criteria and application window, and candidates should apply only for the specific post they are eligible for.

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Group CISO under SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria for Group CISO

• Candidates applying for the Group CISO post under the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 must hold a B.Tech/ B.E. in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Cyber Security, or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 50% marks, or an MCA, or an M.Tech/ M.Sc in the same disciplines, from a University/ Institution recognised by the Government of India.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO, and CISA are preferred and must be valid as on the date of interview.
• Candidates must have 15-20 years of post-qualification experience in Information Technology/ Information Security in Banks, Large Corporates, PSUs, FIs, Financial Services Organisations, or Financial & Technology Consulting firms, of which a minimum of 5 years must be in the core domain of Information Security/ Cyber Security/ Cyber Defence in Banks/ FIs at Senior Management Level. Candidates who have earlier worked as CISO or Deputy CISO would be preferred.
• Teaching and training experience will not be counted towards eligibility.

Selection Process for Group CISO

Selection under this leg of the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 comprises shortlisting followed by an interview that includes a 10-minute presentation by shortlisted candidates on their relevant job profile, projects undertaken, and milestones achieved. This is followed by CTC negotiation with candidates in order of merit.

SBI Wealth Management & Premier Banking (WBPM) Recruitment

Age Limit for SBI Wealth Management Posts

• Zonal Head (Retail) and Regional Head (RH): 35 to 50 years
• Relationship Manager-Team Lead, Investment Specialist (IS), and Investment Officer (IO): 28 to 42 years (Investment Officer up to 40 years)
• VP Wealth: 26 to 42 years
• AVP Wealth: 23 to 35 years

Educational Qualification and Experience for Wealth Management Posts

• Zonal Head: Graduate from a Government-recognised University or Institution (MBA in Banking/ Finance/ Marketing, CFP/ CFA/ NISM certifications preferred); minimum 15 years’ experience in managing sales in Wealth Management/ Retail Banking/ AMCs, including 5 years leading a large RM team.
• Regional Head: Graduate, with similar preferred qualifications; minimum 12+ years in relationship management, including 5+ years leading a large team.
• Relationship Manager-Team Lead: Graduate; minimum 8 years in relationship management, preferably in wealth management.
• Investment Specialist (IS): PG Degree/ Diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance, or Actuarial Science, or CA/ CFA; minimum 6 years’ post-qualification experience as an investment advisor/ counsellor/ officer in Wealth Management Firms/ AMCs.
• Investment Officer (IO): Same qualification stream as Investment Specialist; minimum 4 years’ relevant experience.
• VP Wealth: Graduate; 6 years in sales & marketing with leading banks/ wealth management firms/ AMCs.
• AVP Wealth: Graduate; 3 years in sales & marketing with leading banks/ wealth management firms/ AMCs (SBI Wealth CREs require 4 years).

CTC Range for SBI Wealth Management Posts

Selection Process for Wealth Management Posts

Selection comprises shortlisting followed by one or more rounds of personal/ telephonic/ video interview, and CTC negotiation. The interview carries 100 marks, and the final merit list is prepared in descending order based on interview scores only.

SBI Trade Finance Officer Recruitment

The suggested place of posting for both grades is Hyderabad and Kolkata, though the Bank reserves the right to post selected candidates anywhere in India.

Eligibility Criteria for Trade Finance Officer

Candidates applying under this part of the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 must be Graduates (any discipline) from a Government-recognised University or Institution, along with Certification in Forex Operations from IIBF (dated on or before 31.07.2026). Preferred certifications include CDCS or CSDG by LIBF, CTFP by ICC Academy, or GTC/ CITF/ IIBF certificates in International Trade Finance.

• TFO-IBG / JMGS-I: Age 21-30 years; minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing and operations, preferably in a maker role.
• TFO-IBG / MMGS-II: Age 23-32 years; minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Trade Finance processing in an Officer/ Official role.

Both roles will require candidates to work in rotational shifts, including a night shift, as fixed by the Bank.

Selection Process for Trade Finance Officer

Selection is based on shortlisting followed by an interview carrying 100 marks. The merit list is prepared in descending order of interview scores, with age used as a tie-breaker at the cut-off. Selected candidates will be placed on a 6-month probation period.

Documents Required

• Recent photograph and signature (as per specified format)
• Detailed resume/ biodata
• ID proof and proof of date of birth
• Educational qualification certificates and relevant certifications named above
• Experience certificates specifying the relevant field of experience
• Caste certificate and PwBD certificate, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), mandatory for candidates working in Government/ PSU/ SBI Group organisations
• Form-16/ Offer Letter/ latest salary slip from the current employer
• Post-specific undertaking or CTC Negotiation form, where prescribed in the respective notification

Steps To Apply For SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026

• Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
• Select the relevant advertisement (CISO, Wealth Management, or Trade Finance Officer) and download the detailed notification.
• Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, and note down the provisional registration number and password.
• Fill in the application form carefully and upload the required photograph, signature, and documents in the prescribed format.
• Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Lastly, verify all details before final submission, and take a printout of the submitted application for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 for future reference.

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