SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 116 Bank Deputy Manager and AVP Posts

The application fee structure for the SBI SCO 116 Posts Online Form 2026 is aligned with standard banking recruitment norms. Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay a non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 750/-. In alignment with inclusive government policies, candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) categories are completely exempted from paying any application fees. The payment must be completed via the secure online payment gateway using Internet Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, or UPI.

Professionals must adhere to the strict deadlines set by the State Bank of India. The official notification was publicized, and the online application window was activated on 23rd February 2026. Eligible candidates have until the Last Date of 15th March 2026 to completely fill out their application forms, upload all necessary professional documents, and successfully pay the online application fee. Applications submitted after this deadline will be summarily rejected. Dates regarding the issuance of admit cards and interview schedules will be updated exclusively on the SBI Careers portal in due course.

Due to the senior nature of these posts, the age limits for the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 are structured differently. The crucial date for calculating the age limit is set as 31st January 2026. For the contractual post of Assistant Vice President (IS Audit), the age must be between 27 to 45 years. For the regular posts of Deputy Manager (IS Audit) and Deputy Manager (CA - Internal Audit), candidates must be between 21 to 35 years of age. Standard government age relaxations apply: 5 years for SC/ST category candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.

The educational and experiential eligibility criteria for the SBI SCO Vacancy 2026 are highly specialized. For the post of Assistant Vice President & Deputy Manager (IS Audit), candidates must hold a B.E/B.Tech degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, or an MCA/M.Sc in IT from a recognized university. Additionally, globally recognized certifications like CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISM are highly preferred. Extensive post-qualification experience of 3 to 5+ years in IT risk management, cyber security, or core banking system auditing is mandatory. For the post of Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant - Internal Audit), candidates must be qualified Chartered Accountants (CA) from ICAI with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in a Supervisory/Management role in auditing within a Bank, Financial Institution, or reputed corporate firm.

The selection methodology for the SBI SCO Jobs 2026 bypasses the traditional preliminary and mains exams typically seen in PO/Clerk recruitments, focusing instead on professional expertise. The process primarily involves Shortlisting and Personal Interviews. First, a specialized shortlisting committee constituted by the Bank will evaluate the applications based on the candidate's educational qualifications, specialized certifications, and depth of work experience. Only adequately shortlisted candidates will be called for the Interview phase. The interview carries 100 marks, and the qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank. For contractual roles like AVP, the final interview stage will also involve CTC negotiation based on current market standards and the candidate's past drawn salary. The final merit list will be framed solely based on the marks secured in the interview.