State Bank of India (SBI) is hiring a Chief AI Officer, three Deputy General Managers (DGMs) and two AI architects, and there is no written exam. The bank will pick candidates by interview alone. These are fixed-term jobs of 3 years, and the yearly package, called CTC (cost to company), goes up to Rs 160 lakh. You can apply online from 19.10.2026 to 09.11.2026.
Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and Experience
30.09.2026
Interview Date
Not specified in notification (the bank will post it on its website)
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General, EWS and OBC
Rs 750 (not refundable)
SC, ST and PwBD
Nil
You pay online by debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI. Your application counts as complete only after the fee is paid.
Vacancy Details
Post
Vacancies
Age (years)
Highest Yearly CTC
1. GM and Chief AI Officer
1 (UR)
40 to 55
Rs 160 lakh
2. DGM (Risk and Operational Analytics)
1 (UR)
35 to 50
Rs 120 lakh
3. DGM (AI Governance and Compliance)
1 (UR)
35 to 50
Rs 120 lakh
4. DGM (Data Engineering, Model Application Dev and AI Ops)
1 (UR)
35 to 50
Rs 120 lakh
5. AI Solution Architect
1 (UR)
30 to 45
Rs 90 lakh
6. Enterprise AI Architect
1 (UR)
30 to 45
Rs 90 lakh
Total
6
UR means unreserved, which is the general category. Age is counted as on 30.09.2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Degree: Posts 1 to 4
B.E., B.Tech or M.Tech in computer science, IT or electronics streams, or M.Sc (Statistics or Computer Science), MA or M.Stat (Statistics), or MCA
Degree: Post 5
Bachelor’s or Master’s in computer science, IT, data science, AI, business administration, management or a related subject
Degree: Post 6
Bachelor’s or Master’s in computer science, IT, engineering, data science, AI or an equivalent subject
Experience: Post 1 (GM and Chief AI Officer)
15+ years in banking, BFSI or IT, with 3+ years in senior leadership in AI, analytics and model oversight
Experience: Post 2 (DGM, Risk and Operational Analytics)
10+ years in banking, BFSI or IT, with 2+ years leading risk or operational analytics and AI/ML model oversight
Experience: Post 3 (DGM, AI Governance and Compliance)
10+ years in banking, BFSI or IT, with 2+ years leading AI governance, model risk or regulatory compliance
Experience: Post 4 (DGM, Data Engineering and AI Ops)
10+ years in banking, BFSI or IT, with 2+ years leading data engineering, AI/ML apps or MLOps
Experience: Post 5 (AI Solution Architect)
8+ years overall, with 3+ years in AI or analytics solutioning, tech consulting or solution architecture
Experience: Post 6 (Enterprise AI Architect)
8+ years in technology, with 3+ years in enterprise, platform, data or AI architecture on large AI/ML systems
Age Limit
Post 1: 40 to 55 years. Posts 2 to 4: 35 to 50 years. Posts 5 and 6: 30 to 45 years. All as on 30.09.2026. Check your age eligibility →
Nationality
Indian citizens only
Application Restriction
Apply for one post only
Experience Not Counted
Training and teaching experience
BFSI means banking, financial services and insurance. For Posts 1 to 4, hands-on tech work alone is not enough: the leadership years must come from leading a team, and years spent as a solo contributor do not count. The notification does not list any age relaxation by category.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the cut-off date 30.09.2026 to see instantly whether you fall inside the 40 to 55, 35 to 50 or 30 to 45 year band for your post.
This is a contract job, not a permanent one. It runs for 3 years, can be renewed for 2 more, and cannot go beyond 5 years in total.
There is only one seat for each post, so competition will be tight. Selection is by interview only, with no written test.
The yearly CTC shown is the highest the bank will offer. Your final package is negotiated with you one-to-one, based on your experience and your current pay.
If you apply for Posts 1 to 4, be ready to give a 10-minute talk at the interview on your work, projects or achievements.
If you now work for the government, a public sector company or a bank, you must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer at the interview.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Shortlisting
A bank committee sets the rules and calls enough candidates for interview. Meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee a call.
2. Interview
100 marks. Posts 1 to 4 also include a 10-minute presentation. The bank decides the qualifying marks.
3. CTC Negotiation
Done with each candidate one by one, either at the interview or after all interviews end.
4. Merit List
Made from interview marks only. If marks tie at the cut-off, the older candidate ranks higher.
In short: there is no written exam, and your interview score alone decides your rank.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Highest Yearly CTC: Post 1
Rs 160 lakh
Highest Yearly CTC: Posts 2 to 4
Rs 120 lakh
Highest Yearly CTC: Posts 5 and 6
Rs 90 lakh
Fixed Pay and Variable Pay
90% of CTC is fixed pay and 10% is variable pay
Yearly Increase
Up to 5%. A footnote in the notification says up to 10% from the second year, based on performance.
Contract Period
3 years, renewable for 2 more (5 years at most)
Ending the Contract
Either side can end it with 3 months’ notice, or by paying 3 months’ pay instead
Place of Posting
Mumbai, or anywhere in India if the bank needs it
Interview Travel
Outstation candidates get economy air fare: actual fare for Posts 1 to 4, up to Rs 15,000 for both ways for Posts 5 and 6
How much of the variable pay you get depends on your performance score:
Performance Score
Share of Variable Pay Paid
99% to 100%
100%
97% to 98.99%
90%
94% to 96.99%
80%
90% to 93.99%
70%
Below 90%
Nil
In plain terms, the amounts above are the top of the range, not a fixed salary. The bank will settle your package with you based on what you earn now, and 10% of it depends on how you perform.
How to Apply
Open the SBI careers page and scroll down to advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/30.
Download the notification and read it fully before you start.
Click Apply Online, register, and fill in the form. If you cannot finish in one go, save it. You get a registration number and password, and you can reopen the saved form three times only.
Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the sizes given below.
Check every detail, submit the form, and pay the fee online if you are in General, EWS or OBC. Then print the application form and the e-receipt.
Note: SBI accepts online applications only. Do not send a hard copy.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
SBI wants the photo between 20 and 50 KB (200 x 230 pixels preferred) and the signature between 10 and 20 KB (140 x 60 pixels preferred). Resize both to the exact size in a few seconds.
Apply for one post only. The notification says you cannot apply for more than one.
Check every detail before you submit. SBI will not allow any change after the window closes, and it rejects requests sent by post, email or in person.
Pay the fee on or before 09.11.2026. Without it your registration is not complete, and the fee is not refunded.
Get a full experience certificate from each employer. It must show your duties, dates, level and responsibilities, and training or teaching years do not count.
Keep your email and mobile number active. SBI sends call letters by email only and posts every update on its own website, with no separate message.
Look at the signature file before you upload it. A signature in capital letters is not accepted, and an unclear photo or signature can get your application rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the SBI Chief AI Officer and other AI posts? The last date to apply and pay the fee online is 09.11.2026, and registration opens on 19.10.2026.
How many vacancies are there? There are 6 posts in all, one each for the Chief AI Officer, three DGM roles, the AI Solution Architect and the Enterprise AI Architect, and all are unreserved.
What qualification do I need? For Posts 1 to 4 you need a B.E., B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA or an M.Sc or MA in statistics or computer science, and Posts 5 and 6 accept a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT, data science, AI or a related subject.
What is the age limit? The limit is 40 to 55 years for the Chief AI Officer, 35 to 50 years for the three DGM posts and 30 to 45 years for the two architect posts, all counted as on 30.09.2026.
How much is the application fee? General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 750, and SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay nothing.
Is there a written exam? No, SBI will shortlist candidates, hold a 100-mark interview and then negotiate the pay, and the merit list is made from interview marks alone.
What is the salary for these posts? The yearly CTC, which is the whole package including variable pay, goes up to Rs 160 lakh for the Chief AI Officer, Rs 120 lakh for the DGMs and Rs 90 lakh for the architects, and the final figure is negotiable.
Is this a permanent job? No, it is a fixed-term job of 3 years that the bank can renew for 2 more, and the total cannot go beyond 5 years.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
