SBI Deputy Manager IT Recruitment 2026 — 12 Posts

State Bank of India (SBI) is hiring 12 Deputy Manager-level Specialist Cadre Officers for its Cyber Security Centre of Excellence. If you are a tech professional with at least 4 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, incident response, emerging technologies, or test engineering, this is your chance to join India's largest public sector bank on a regular (permanent) basis with an attractive pay package in the range of Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960 per month.

• Grade: MMGS-II (Middle Management Grade Scale-II) on a regular basis
• Posting location: Mumbai or anywhere in India based on administrative requirements
• Qualification: B.Tech / B.E. / MCA / M.Tech / M.Sc in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or Communications with minimum 50% marks
• Experience required: At least 4 years of post-qualification experience in the Cyber Security or Information Technology domain
• Certifications that strengthen your application: OSCP, CISSP, CEH, CISM, ISTQB, CHFI, GIAC, and similar industry-recognized credentials
• Candidates can apply for a maximum of two posts under this advertisement

The selection process is straightforward -- Shortlisting followed by a personal Interview worth 100 marks. SBI will shortlist candidates based on qualifications and experience, and shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. The final merit list will be prepared based solely on interview scores.

1. Research the role thoroughly -- each post has a distinct job profile. IT Security Experts will work in SBI's Cyber Defense Centre, while Emerging Technology roles focus on innovation in AI/ML, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing for cybersecurity
2. Highlight relevant certifications -- OSCP, CEH, CISSP, and ISTQB carry significant weight during shortlisting
3. Prepare a strong experience narrative -- your 4+ years of work should clearly demonstrate hands-on expertise in the specific domain you are applying for
4. Keep your CIBIL score clean -- SBI explicitly checks credit history, and candidates with loan defaults or adverse CIBIL reports may be disqualified

• Recent passport-size colour photograph (200 x 230 pixels, 20-50 KB, JPEG format)
• Signature on white paper with black ink (140 x 60 pixels, 10-20 KB)
• Biodata in the prescribed format (PDF, max 500 KB)
• Resume (PDF, max 500 KB)
• ID Proof -- Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Voter ID (PDF)
• Date of Birth proof (PDF)
• Educational certificates -- all degree/diploma mark sheets and certificates (PDF)
• Experience certificates from each employer clearly mentioning nature of job, dates, level/position, and responsibilities
• Caste/EWS Certificate if claiming reservation (OBC certificate must contain non-creamy layer clause issued after 01.04.2025)
• PwBD Certificate if applicable (must be dated on or before the last date of application)
• Professional certifications -- OSCP, CEH, CISSP, ISTQB, etc. if any
• Form-16 / Latest Salary Slip from current employer

• Operate within SBI's Cyber Security Centre of Excellence, managing and building advanced cyber defense capabilities
• Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats while ensuring compliance with RBI, NIST, and ISO 27001 standards
• Conduct red team and blue team exercises, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments across applications and infrastructure
• Lead incident response lifecycle activities including detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis
• Research and evaluate emerging security technologies such as AI/ML, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing for banking cybersecurity applications
• Execute digital forensic investigations involving cyber incidents, fraud, data leakage, and policy violations
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, performance, and security testing of banking systems
• Collaborate with business units, developers, and external stakeholders to translate security requirements into technical solutions
• Prepare detailed technical reports, dashboards, and recommendations for senior management and regulatory bodies
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization