State Bank of India (SBI) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the engagement of Specialist Cadre Officers on a contractual basis for the following positions: Defence Banking Advisor (Navy), Advisor (Central Armed Police Force), and Circle Defence Banking Advisor (for Kolkata, Lucknow, and Pune). These are high-level advisory roles for retired Defence Officers. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the SBI website. The last date for application is 30 June 2026.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Recruitment Type	Specialist Cadre Officer (Contractual)
Post Name	Defence Banking Advisor (Navy), Advisor (CAPF), Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)
Total Vacancies	03 (1+1+1)
Application Mode	Online
Category	PSU Bank Jobs
Cut-off Date	31 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	08 July 2026
Official Website	https://sbi.bank.in

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– Age Limit

Post	Maximum Age
Defence Banking Advisor (Navy)	62 Years
Advisor (CAPF)	62 Years
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)	60 Years

Note: Renewal can be considered up to a maximum age of 65 years.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	18 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	08 July 2026

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– Application Fee

Category	Fee
General/EWS/OBC	₹750/-
SC/ST/PwBD	Nil

Payment Mode: Online via Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– Eligibility

• Defence Banking Advisor (Navy): Candidates must have retired from the Indian Navy with the rank of Vice Admiral or Rear Admiral.
• Advisor (Central Armed Police Forces – CAPF): Applicants should have retired as a Director General (DG) from any Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in the rank.
• Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA): Candidates must have retired from the Indian Army with the rank of Major General or Brigadier.

Experience Required

Post	Experience
Defence Banking Advisor (Navy)	Retired from the rank of Vice Admiral/Rear Admiral from Indian Navy
Advisor (CAPF)	Retired in the rank of Director General (DG) with minimum 3 years experience in CAPF
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)	Retired from the rank of Major General or Brigadier

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– Vacancy Details

Sl. No.	Name of Post	Vacancy	Age (as on 31.05.2026)	Place of Posting	Contract Period
1	Defence Banking Advisor (Navy)	01	Max 62 Years	New Delhi	2 Years
2	Advisor (Central Armed Police Force)	01	Max 62 Years	As per Bank requirement	2 Years
3	Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)	01	Max 60 Years	Kolkata/Lucknow/Pune	2 Years

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– Salary Details

Post	Annual CTC
Defence Banking Advisor (Navy)	₹37.95 Lakhs (Fixed: ₹34.50 Lakhs + Variable: ₹3.45 Lakhs)
Advisor (CAPF)	₹26.95 Lakhs (Fixed: ₹24.50 Lakhs + Variable: ₹2.45 Lakhs)
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)	₹26.95 Lakhs (Fixed: ₹24.50 Lakhs + Variable: ₹2.45 Lakhs)

Other Perks: Mobile calling bill as per entitlement.

Variable Pay: Released based on 95% & above score in appraisal report (OASIS), done on a half-yearly basis.

Increment: Not applicable (Fixed salary).

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– How To Apply

Step 1: Visit the SBI Careers Portal

• Go to: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

Step 2: Register Online

• Click on Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/10
• Fill in the online application form

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Upload scanned photograph, signature, and other required documents (PDF format)

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

• ₹750/- for General/EWS/OBC candidates
• Nil for SC/ST/PwBD candidates

Step 5: Submit

• Verify all details before final submission
• No changes will be allowed after submission

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– Important Web-Links

Online Application Form	Click here
Advertisement Details	Click here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click here

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

1. Shortlisting (based on eligibility, experience, rank, and suitability)
2. Personal Interview (100 marks)

Qualifying Marks: As decided by the Bank. Merit list will be prepared in descending order based on interview scores only.

Note: Mere fulfilling minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

1. Candidates can apply for only one post.
2. Shortlisting is provisional without verification of documents.
3. Candidates not satisfying eligibility criteria will not be allowed for interview.
4. All revisions/corrigendum will be hosted on the Bank’s website only.
5. No hard copy of the application is required to be sent.
6. Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed to & fro Air (economy class) fare.
7. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
8. The Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Job Profile & Responsibilities

Defence Banking Advisor (Navy)

• Liaise with Navy and Indian Coast Guard Headquarters
• Expand relationship between Navy/ICG and SBI
• Increase spread of Defence Salary Package (DSP) and ICG Salary Package
• Act as SPOC for Navy HQ and ICG HQ for complaint redressal
• Assist in branch expansion, ATM/e-lobby setup
• Generate business leads and coordinate with Circle DBA
• Conduct workshops, seminars, and account opening camps

Advisor (CAPF)

• Liaise with CAPF & State Police Departments
• Expand relationship between CAPFs and SBI
• Increase spread of Central Armed Police Salary Package (CAPSP)
• Act as SPOC for CAPF & Police HQs for complaint redressal
• Assist in branch expansion, ATM/e-lobby setup
• Conduct workshops and awareness programs

Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)

• Liaise with local Divisions, Regimental Centres, Brigades, etc.
• Conduct mass account opening/loan campaigns in cantonments
• Ensure accounts of PBOR recruits and Officer Cadets are tapped
• Coordinate installation of POS machines in CSD Canteens
• Act as SPOC for complaints redressal in the Circle

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– Documents to Upload

Document	Format
Recent Photograph	JPG/JPEG (20-50 KB)
Signature	JPG/JPEG (10-20 KB)
Brief Resume	PDF (Max 500 KB)
ID Proof	PDF (Max 500 KB)
Proof of Date of Birth	PDF (Max 500 KB)
Experience/Discharge Certificate	PDF (Max 500 KB)
Form-16/PPO/Latest Salary/Pension Slip	PDF (Max 500 KB)
Biodata Form	PDF (Max 500 KB)
Gallantry Awards/Medals	PDF (Max 500 KB)

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SBI SCO Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply is 30 June 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are available?

There are 3 vacancies (1 for each post).

Q3. What is the age limit for DBA (Navy)?

62 years maximum.

Q4. What is the rank required for DBA (Navy)?

Retired Vice Admiral or Rear Admiral.

Q5. What is the rank required for Advisor (CAPF)?

Retired Director General (DG) with minimum 3 years in CAPF.

Q6. What is the rank required for CDBA?

Retired Major General or Brigadier.

Q7. What is the remuneration for DBA (Navy)?

₹37.95 Lakhs per annum (Fixed + Variable).

Q8. What is the remuneration for CDBA?

₹26.95 Lakhs per annum (Fixed + Variable).

Q9. What is the contract period?

2 years, extendable up to 2 more years.

Q10. What is the selection process?

Shortlisting and Interview.

Q11. Is there any application fee?

₹750/- for General/EWS/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD.

Q12. Will TA be paid for the interview?

Yes, outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed to & fro Air (economy class) fare.