State Bank of India (SBI) has released Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 to engage three Specialist Cadre Officers on contract — one Dean, one Faculty and one Marketing Executive — for the State Bank Institute of Leadership (SBIL), New Town, Kolkata. These are senior, experience-based roles for MBA and postgraduate professionals, with an annual CTC of up to Rs. 98 lakh. Online applications are open from 16.09.2026 to 06.10.2026.
Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive (Specialist Cadre Officers on contract)
Organization
State Bank of India — Central Recruitment and Promotion Department (CRPD), Corporate Centre, Mumbai
Notification / Advertisement No.
CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20 dated 16.09.2026
Location
State Bank Institute of Leadership (SBIL), New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal (the Bank may post the officer anywhere in India if administratively required)
Total Vacancies
3 Posts (UR 2, SC 1; all 3 carry a horizontal PwBD-VI vacancy)
Qualification
MBA / PGDM / Postgraduate degree with at least 55% marks, plus 5 to 15 years of experience depending on the post
Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and Experience
31.08.2026
Interview / Demo Session Date
Not yet announced — call letters will be sent by email / hosted on the SBI website
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / EWS / OBC
Rs. 750 (application fee and intimation charges)
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil
Payment Mode
Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI
Refund
Fee once paid is not refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam
Vacancy Details
Post
Vacancy Type
UR
SC
Total
PwBD (VI)*
Dean, SBIL Kolkata
Regular
1
–
1
1
Faculty, SBIL Kolkata
Backlog
–
1
1
1
Marketing Executive, SBIL Kolkata
Regular
1
–
1
–
Marketing Executive, SBIL Kolkata
Backlog
–
–
–
1
Total
2
1
3
3
*PwBD (VI = Visually Impaired) reservation is horizontal — it is counted within the overall vacancy of the post, not in addition to it. SBI says the vacancy numbers are provisional and may change.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Nationality
Indian citizens
Age Limit (as on 31.08.2026)
Dean: 40 to 55 years · Faculty: 35 to 55 years · Marketing Executive: 28 to 40 years Check your age eligibility →
Age Relaxation
The maximum age shown is for Unreserved candidates; reserved categories get upper age relaxation as per Government of India guidelines (the notification does not list the years separately)
Minimum Marks
55% in the qualifying degree for all three posts
Reference Date
Qualification and experience are counted as on 31.08.2026; experience is counted only after the basic qualification
Applying for More Than One Post
Allowed, if you meet the eligibility of each post
Government / PSU / Bank Employees
Must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer at the interview
Dean, SBIL Kolkata
Criterion
Detail
Age
40 to 55 years
Basic Qualification
MBA / Executive MBA / PGDM / PGDBA or equivalent in any discipline with at least 55% marks, OR Ph.D. / M.Phil. from an Indian university or an Indian / international B-school
Experience
15 years of total post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years as Dean / Deputy Dean / Principal / Director / Deputy or Joint Director / Head / Centre Head / Chief Learning Officer / Senior Vice President / Vice President (or equivalent) in a bank training institute, university, business school, corporate learning academy, public sector training institution or other educational institution
Preferred
MBA / Ph.D. / M.Phil. in Banking and Finance; teaching in Executive Education; HR-domain certifications (HR Operations, Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Development, etc.); proven experience in reputed institutes and in corporate leadership roles
Specific Skills
Experienced administrator (academia or banking and finance), faculty relationship building, strong leadership, ability to lead research, tech-savvy, strong communication and decision-making
Faculty, SBIL Kolkata
Criterion
Detail
Age
35 to 55 years
Basic Qualification
Postgraduate degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks (Ph.D. / M.Phil. counts as an additional qualification)
Experience
At least 6 years of teaching experience as Faculty / Professor / Assistant or Associate Professor / Corporate Trainer (or equivalent) in a bank training institute, university, business school, corporate learning academy, public sector training institution or other educational institution
Preferred
MBA / PGDM / MHRM in HR, Finance or Banking with Executive Education teaching; IIBF certifications, CFA or FRM; published research papers or books; specialization in Leadership, Human Resources, Behavioral Science or Organizational Behavior; corporate leadership experience
Specific Skills
Proactive, with exceptional teaching ability and strong communication skills
Marketing Executive, SBIL Kolkata
Criterion
Detail
Age
28 to 40 years
Basic Qualification
MBA or equivalent in Marketing with at least 55% marks
Experience
At least 5 years in marketing, of which at least 3 years must be in Executive Education / management institutes, universities, training organizations or EdTech organizations
Preferred
Certification in Digital Marketing, CRM, Marketing Analytics or Social Media Marketing; experience in branding, international partnerships, programme portfolio building and revenue generation
Specific Skills
CRM platforms, email campaign management, LinkedIn marketing and AI-enabled tools
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the cut-off date 31.08.2026 to check instantly whether you fall in the 40 to 55 (Dean), 35 to 55 (Faculty) or 28 to 40 (Marketing Executive) year band, including your category relaxation.
Head of academics at SBIL: sets the institute vision, designs courses and curriculum, leads research and faculty, markets SBIL programmes and builds partnerships in India and abroad, and assists the Director in administration
Faculty
Develops leadership skills of senior executives of SBI and other banks, takes leadership-development sessions, co-designs training programmes, runs workshops and conclaves, and evaluates training outcomes
Marketing Executive
Markets SBIL programmes, conclaves and workshops to banks, RRBs, co-operative banks and BFSI organizations; runs integrated campaigns, market research and lead generation to grow revenue
Performance for all three posts is measured against Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) twice a year, as on 31 March and 30 September, and this decides the variable pay.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Shortlisting
A committee set up by the Bank decides the shortlisting criteria and calls an adequate number of candidates. Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not guarantee an interview call.
2. Interview / Interview cum Demo Session
Dean and Faculty: Interview cum Demo training session. Marketing Executive: Interview only. Carries 100 marks; the qualifying marks are decided by the Bank.
3. CTC Negotiation
Done one by one in order of merit, at the interview or separately afterwards. A candidate who does not agree to the negotiated CTC is treated as a voluntary exit, and the next candidate on the list is called.
4. Merit List
Prepared in descending order of interview marks only. If candidates tie at the cut-off, the older candidate is ranked higher.
5. Final Selection
Top candidates on the merit list with whom CTC is successfully negotiated, subject to document checks, references, medical fitness and verification of antecedents.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Dean — Annual CTC
Up to Rs. 98 lakh
Faculty — Annual CTC
Up to Rs. 63 lakh
Marketing Executive — Annual CTC
Rs. 52 lakh
CTC Structure
80% fixed pay and 20% variable pay; the CTC is negotiable and depends on your experience, current salary and place of posting
Variable Pay
Paid half-yearly (31 March and 30 September) only if you score at least 90% in the performance appraisal — see the table below
Annual Increment
From the second year, can be 10% of the annual CTC, if the appraisal score is at least 90%
Leave
30 days per financial year
Accommodation
Optional SBIL campus accommodation (subject to availability); the Dean may also use an SBIL vehicle. A notional amount is deducted from the CTC.
External Teaching / Consulting
Dean and Faculty may do this for up to 5 days a month. Earnings above Rs. 10 lakh a year (Dean) or Rs. 7 lakh a year (Faculty) are shared 60:40 — you keep 60%, the Bank gets 40%.
Contract Period
3 years, renewable for up to 2 more years (maximum 5 years in total)
Notice Period
3 months from either side, or 3 months of compensation instead
Interview Travel (outstation candidates)
Dean: actual economy air fare. Faculty and Marketing Executive: air fare up to Rs. 15,000 (both sides) or the actual fare, whichever is lower.
Go to the online application page and click Click for New Registration. Note down the registration number and password — a saved form can be re-opened and edited only three times.
Fill in your details and upload your photograph, signature, the biodata in the Bank’s format and all other documents listed below.
Pay the fee online (Rs. 750 for General / EWS / OBC; nil for SC / ST / PwBD) through debit card, credit card, internet banking or UPI.
Check everything, submit before 06.10.2026, and print the application form and e-receipt for your records.
Note: Only online applications are accepted. Do not send a hard copy of the application or documents to SBI.
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Signature
Signed in black ink on white paper, JPG/JPEG, 10 to 20 KB, 140 x 60 pixels (preferred); a signature in CAPITAL letters is rejected
Relevant mark sheets and degree certificate (PDF); if the degree does not mention the specialization, a certificate from the university / college is needed
Experience Certificates
PDF — must clearly state experience in the specific field required
Caste / EWS Certificate
If applicable (PDF)
PwBD Certificate
If applicable (PDF) — must be dated on or before the last date of registration
Uploading an experience certificate that does not clearly mention the specific field of experience — SBI says it must.
Coming to the interview without a No Objection Certificate if you work in a Government office, PSU or bank — your candidature will not be considered.
Signing in CAPITAL letters or uploading a blurred photo — the application can be rejected.
Submitting more than one form for the same post — only the last complete form is kept and the other fees are forfeited.
Expecting to fix mistakes later — no correction, including change of category, is allowed after submission.
Skipping the Biodata and CTC Negotiation forms in the Bank’s own format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for SBI Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 06.10.2026.
How many posts are there in SBI Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/20?
There are 3 contractual posts — one each of Dean, Faculty and Marketing Executive at SBIL, Kolkata.
What is the age limit?
As on 31.08.2026, the age limit is 40 to 55 years for Dean, 35 to 55 years for Faculty and 28 to 40 years for Marketing Executive, with upper age relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
What qualification is needed for the SBI Faculty post?
A postgraduate degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks and at least 6 years of teaching experience.
What is the salary for these posts?
The annual CTC is up to Rs. 98 lakh for Dean, up to Rs. 63 lakh for Faculty and Rs. 52 lakh for Marketing Executive, split 80:20 into fixed and variable pay.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 750 for General, EWS and OBC candidates, and nil for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
How will candidates be selected?
Through shortlisting and a 100-mark interview (with a demo session for Dean and Faculty), followed by CTC negotiation in order of merit.
Can I apply for more than one of these posts?
Yes, SBI allows you to apply for more than one post if you meet the eligibility for each.
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.
