State Bank of India has officially opened applications for the Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) position with a revised application window from September 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026. According to Business Standard, the recruitment drive is for one position with the selected candidate potentially receiving an annual cost to company (CTC) of up to ₹2.50 crore. The position is located in Mumbai or Navi Mumbai, with SBI retaining the right to depute or move the chosen officer according to its operational needs. The 3-year original contract may be extended for an additional 2 years.
The CISO position requires 15 to 20 years of experience in information technology and applicants must be 57 years old or below on August 31, 2026. As reported by Business Standard, educational qualifications include a B.Tech or B.E. with at least 50% marks in approved subjects such as Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics and Communications Engineering, and Cyber Security. Alternative qualifications include an MCA, M.Tech, or M.Sc. in these subjects, with all qualifications requiring recognition from Indian government institutions or approved regulators. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO and CISA are preferred and should be valid on the date of the interview.
Candidates can apply online through SBI's careers portal at sbi.bank.in by visiting the Current Openings section and clicking on the online application link. According to Business Standard, the application process involves registering, filling required details, uploading photograph, signature and documents, making online payment of applicable fees, and submitting the application. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are not required to pay the application fee, while General, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay ₹750. The bank has recommended completing the application procedure before the deadline due to potential website traffic issues.
The salary package comprises 10% variable compensation and 90% fixed pay, with the duration of engagement not exceeding 5 years. As reported by Business Standard, the candidate's experience, current salary, and posting location will be considered while negotiating the yearly CTC. The hiring process adheres to the RBI's July 31 cybersecurity guidelines for commercial banks, which superseded previous cybersecurity and IT-governance guidelines for commercial banks and went into effect immediately. The package structure varies by position, with the Marketing Executive requiring an MBA or equivalent with 55% marks and five years' marketing experience, the Faculty needing a postgraduate degree with 55% marks and six years of teaching experience, and the Dean requiring specified management qualifications with 55% marks or PhD/MPhil with 15 years' experience.
