State Bank of India has released the SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of professionals at the State Bank Institute of Leadership (SBIL), Kolkata.
A total of 3 vacancies have been notified for Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive posts. The appointments are contractual, and candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, work experience and age requirements as on 31 August 2026.
The online application and fee-payment process started on 16 September 2026 and will remain open until 6 October 2026. Candidates must apply only through the official SBI Careers portal.
Vacancy Details : SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026
Post-Wise Vacancies
| Post | Nature | UR | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean, SBIL Kolkata | Contractual | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Faculty, SBIL Kolkata | Contractual | 0 | 1 Backlog | 1 |
| Marketing Executive, SBIL Kolkata | Contractual | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 3 |
The notification also shows 3 PwBD-VI horizontal vacancies across the notified posts. PwBD reservation is horizontal and included within the overall vacancies of the respective parent category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 6 October 2026 |
| Correction Date | As per official notification, details are awaited. |
| Admit Card / Interview Call Letter | As per official notification, details are awaited. |
| Exam Date | As per official notification, details are awaited. |
| Interview Date | As per official notification, details are awaited. |
| Result Date | As per official notification, details are awaited. |
The Bank states that call letters or interview advice, wherever required, will be communicated through its website or email. No hard copy will be sent.
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Eligibility : SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 31 August 2026.
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Dean | 40 years | 55 years |
| Faculty | 35 years | 55 years |
| Marketing Executive | 28 years | 40 years |
Upper-age relaxation is available according to Government of India guidelines, wherever applicable.
Age Relaxation
The official notification states that age relaxation will be available according to Government of India guidelines.
As per official notification, details are awaited.
Educational Qualification
Dean, SBIL Kolkata
Candidates must possess:
MBA / Executive MBA / PGDM / PGDBA or equivalent in any discipline with minimum 55% marks.
OR
Ph.D. / M.Phil. from an Indian university or Indian / International ‘B’ School.
Preference will be given to candidates having MBA / Ph.D. / M.Phil. in Banking & Finance and/or teaching experience in Executive Education.
Faculty, SBIL Kolkata
Candidates must possess:
Postgraduate qualification in any discipline with minimum 55% marks.
Preference will be given to candidates having MBA / PGDM / MHRM in HR / Finance / Banking with teaching experience in the Executive Education domain.
Successful completion of Ph.D. / M.Phil. will be treated as an additional qualification.
Marketing Executive, SBIL Kolkata
Candidates must possess:
MBA or equivalent in Marketing with minimum 55% marks.
Preferred qualifications include certification in Digital Marketing, CRM, Marketing Analytics or Social Media Marketing.
Other Eligibility
Dean Experience
A total of 15 years of post-qualification experience is required, including at least 3 years in one of the prescribed senior academic, training or corporate-learning leadership positions.
Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in reputed educational institutions and service experience in Corporate Leadership Roles / Executive Education.
Faculty Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of 6 years of teaching experience as Faculty / Professor / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Corporate Trainer or equivalent position in the institutions specified in the notification.
Marketing Executive Experience
Candidates must have:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Marketing
- Out of those 5 years, minimum 3 years’ experience in Executive Education / Management Institutes / Universities / Training Organizations / EdTech Organizations
Preference will be given for experience in branding, international partnerships, programme portfolio generation and revenue generation.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹750 |
| EWS | ₹750 |
| OBC | ₹750 |
| SC | No fee |
| ST | No fee |
| PwBD | No fee |
The application fee and intimation charges are non-refundable.
Payment Mode
Candidates can pay online through:
- Internet Banking
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- UPI
Transaction charges, if any, must be borne by the candidate.
Salary / Remuneration
Dean
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual CTC | Up to ₹98 lakh |
| Fixed and Variable Ratio | 80:20 |
| Place of Posting | SBIL, New Town, Kolkata or anywhere in India |
| Accommodation | May be available at SBIL campus, subject to availability |
| Vehicle | May be available, subject to availability |
Faculty
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual CTC | Up to ₹63 lakh |
| Fixed and Variable Ratio | 80:20 |
| Place of Posting | SBIL, New Town, Kolkata or anywhere in India |
| Accommodation | May be available at SBIL campus, subject to availability |
Marketing Executive
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual CTC | ₹52 lakh |
| Fixed and Variable Ratio | 80:20 |
| Accommodation | May be available at SBIL campus, subject to availability |
| Place of Posting | SBIL, New Town, Kolkata or anywhere in India |
The annual CTC is negotiable and depends on the candidate’s experience, current emoluments and place of posting.
Contract Period
The initial contract period is 3 years. It may be renewed for a maximum of another 2 years at the Bank’s discretion on mutually agreed terms.
The total engagement period cannot exceed 5 years.
Selection Process
Dean
- Shortlisting
- Interview-cum-Demo Session
- CTC Negotiation
- Final Merit List
- Final Selection
Faculty
- Shortlisting
- Interview-cum-Demo Session
- CTC Negotiation
- Final Merit List
- Final Selection
Marketing Executive
- Shortlisting
- Interview
- CTC Negotiation
- Final Merit List
- Final Selection
The interview or interview-cum-demo session will carry 100 marks. Qualifying marks will be decided by SBI.
The final merit list will be prepared in descending order based on interview marks only. Candidates with whom CTC negotiation is successfully completed will be finally selected.
Exam Pattern
The notification does not prescribe a written examination for these posts.
Selection is based on shortlisting followed by interview or interview-cum-demo session.
As per official notification, detailed exam pattern is awaited.
Syllabus
No written examination syllabus has been provided because the notified selection process does not include a written exam.
As per official notification, details are awaited.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official SBI Careers website.
- Open Current Openings.
- Scroll down and select the relevant recruitment advertisement.
- Open Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20.
- Read the complete notification carefully.
- Click the Apply Online option.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in the required personal and eligibility details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Review the complete application carefully.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Submit the application.
- Download and keep a printout of the system-generated application form and e-receipt.
The application must be submitted only through the SBI Careers website.
The application guide on page 14 specifically instructs candidates to open the SBI Careers portal, select Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20, read it carefully and apply online.
Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following, as applicable:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Biodata in the attached format
- Resume
- ID proof
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational marksheets and degree certificates
- Experience certificates
- Caste / EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Preferred qualification / certification documents, if any
- Form 16 / offer letter from current employer
- Latest 3 months’ salary slips
- CTC negotiation form
All documents except photograph and signature must be uploaded in PDF format, and each document file must not exceed 500 KB.
Photograph and Signature Requirements
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photograph Size | 20 KB to 50 KB |
| Photograph Dimensions | 200 × 230 pixels preferred |
| Photograph Format | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature Size | 10 KB to 20 KB |
| Signature Dimensions | 140 × 60 pixels preferred |
| Signature Ink | Black ink on white paper |
| Signature Format | JPG/JPEG |
Signature in capital letters will not be accepted.
Important Instructions
- Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria before applying.
- Applications must be submitted only through the SBI Careers portal.
- Hard copies of the application and documents need not be sent to SBI.
- Candidates should apply well before the closing date.
- No correction or modification will be allowed after the online application window closes.
- Candidates must keep their registered email ID and mobile number active until completion of the selection process.
- All required documents must be uploaded for shortlisting and interview consideration.
- Eligibility and documents will be verified when candidates report for interview.
- Candidates may apply for more than one post if they fulfil the eligibility requirements.
- Merely satisfying the minimum eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting for interview.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 3 contractual vacancies at the State Bank Institute of Leadership, Kolkata. The posts are Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive.
Online applications can be submitted from 16 September to 6 October 2026. Candidates must possess the prescribed postgraduate/MBA qualifications and relevant professional experience.
The selection process does not include a written examination. Candidates will be shortlisted and called for interview or interview-cum-demo session, followed by CTC negotiation. Annual CTC ranges from ₹52 lakh to up to ₹98 lakh, depending on the post and applicable negotiation terms.
Faqs: SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are available in SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026?
SBI has announced 3 vacancies — one each for Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive.
What is the last date to apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable fee is 6 October 2026.
What is the age limit for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026?
The age limit varies by post. It is 40–55 years for Dean, 35–55 years for Faculty, and 28–40 years for Marketing Executive, as on 31 August 2026.
What is the application fee for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
General, EWS and OBC candidates must pay ₹750. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee.
What is the selection process for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
Dean and Faculty candidates will undergo shortlisting followed by an Interview-cum-Demo Session. Marketing Executive candidates will undergo shortlisting followed by an Interview. CTC negotiation and merit-based final selection will follow.
