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RECRUITMENT OF SPECIALIST CADRE OFFICER ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS
(ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/SCO/2024-25/06)
ONLINE REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION & PAYMENT OF FEES: FROM 07.06.2024 TO 27.06.2024
State Bank of India invites Online application from Indian citizen for appointment to the following Specialist Cadre Officer Post on Contractual
Basis. Candidates are requested to apply Online through the link given on Bank’s website https://bank.sbi/careers
1. The process of Registration is complete only when fee is deposited with the Bank through Online mode on or before the last date for payment of fee.
2. Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the Post as on the date of eligibility.
3. Candidates are required to upload all required documents (resume, ID proof, age proof, PwBD Certificate (if applicable), e ducational qualification,
experience etc.) failing which their application/candidature will not be considered for shortlisting/ interview.
4. Short listing will be provisional without verification of documents. Candidature will be subject to verification of all details/ documents with the original when
a candidate reports for interview (if called).
5. In case a candidate is called for interview and is found not satisfying the eligibility criteria (Age, Educational Qualification and Experience etc.) he/ she will
neither be allowed to appear for the interview nor be entitled for reimbursement of any travelling expenses.
6. Candidates are advised to check Bank’s website https://bank.sbi/careers regularly for details and updates (including the list of shortlisted/ selected
candidates). The Call (letter/ advice), where required, will be sent by e-mail only (no hard copy will be sent).
7. ALL REVISIONS/ CORRIGENDUM (IF ANY) WILL BE HOSTED ON THE BANK’S WEBSITE ONLY.
8. In case more than one candidate scores same marks as cut-off marks in the final merit list (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked
in the merit according to their age in descending order.
9. Hard copy of application & other documents not to be sent to this office.
ABBREVIATION: UR - Unreserved PwBD - Persons with Benchmark Disability, VI - Visually Impaired, TEGS-VI – Top Executive Grade Scale -VI
^ Reservation is horizontal and is included in the vacancy of the respective parent category. * Relaxation in upper age for reserved categories is as per GOI guidelines.
# The Bank reserves the right to post or transfer the services to any of the offices of State Bank of India in India or to depute to any of its associates/subsidiaries or any other
organization depending upon the exigencies of service.
$ The contract can be terminated at any time, without assigning any reasons, by giving three months’ notice from either side or on payment/surrender of three months'
compensation amount in lieu thereof.
IMPORTANT POINTS:
i) The number of vacancies including reserved vacancies mentioned above is provisional and may vary according to the actual requ irement of the
Bank.
ii) Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process entirely or for any particular post at any stage.
iii) Maximum age indicated is for General category candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit will be available as per Govt. of India guidelines.
iv) The educational qualification prescribed for various posts are the minimum. Candidate must possess the relevant full-time experience as on
specified date.
v) Candidate belonging to reserved category including Person with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for whom no reservation has been mentioned are
free to apply for vacancies announced for General category provided they fulfil all the eligibility criteria applicable to General category.
vi) PwBD candidate should produce a certificate issued by a competent authority as per the Government of India Guidelines.
vii) Reservation for PwBD candidates is horizontal.
viii) In case where experience in a specific field is required, the relevant experience certificate from employer must contain specifically that the candidate
had experience in that related field as required.
ix) In case where the certificate of Degree / Post Graduation / Professional Qualification / Diploma does not specify final passing marks in percentage
(%) terms, the candidate will have to produce a certificate from the concerned university / institute / college specifically mentioning the conversion
factors.
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B. DETAILS OF QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, BRIEF JOB PROFILE & KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA:
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE & SPECIFIC SKILLS
QUALIFICATIONS JOB PROFILE KEY RESPONSIBILTY AREAS (KRA)
(As on 01.04.2024)
(As on 01.04.2024)
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Post: Senior Vice President (Information Security Operations)
• Proven experience (15+ years) out of which • Information Security – Tech. • Oversee the design, implementation, and
• B.E/B. Tech in (Computer
10-12 years’ experience in Software Operations, he / she will be maintenance of security controls and measures for
Science/ Computer Science &
Development including in any sector as responsible for ensuring / the bank's applications, databases, and other
Engineering/ Information
stipulated below: managing the application application related components.
Technology / Electronics/
Electronics & • Expert understanding of Secure software security landscape including • Develop and implement comprehensive strategies
Communications Engineering/ development lifecycle (S-SDLC) business applications, Web, and policies to protect the bank’s application
Software Engineering or • Experience in implementing DevSecOps Database, Middleware, API's environment from internal and external threats.
equivalent degree in above within the organization. and other Information Assets • Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure
specified discipline) or MCA or • Expert understanding in secure coding of the Bank, suggesting configurations, patch management, and access
M. Tech/ M.Sc. in (Computer practices. recommendations, controls are in place for all the application
Science/ Computer Science & • Experience in at least 3 development preventive and detective landscape.
Engineering/ Information languages (CSSLP/Microsoft controls to Application • Stay up to date with emerging threats, security
Technology/ Electronics/ development/Java/python/Node/Angular/C& Owners. technologies, and industry best practices to
Electronic & Communications its derivatives/ Android Studio for mobile app recommend and implement appropriate security
Engineering or equivalent development), solutions.
degree in above specified • Experience in applications, databases • Alignment with SOC and offensive security teams
discipline) from a University/ (oracle SQL), web components (IS/Apache) to collaborate and guide on the technology
Institution/ Board recognized and related technologies. interventions.
by Govt of India/ approved by • Familiarity with range of security testing tools • Identify, prioritize and implement application
Govt Regulatory Bodies. and techniques (SAST, DAST, IAST) security projects aimed at improving the bank's
• Good knowledge of vulnerabilities and security posture as per project management
• Professional certifications remediation techniques. methodologies.
such as CSSLP /Microsoft • Arranging review of Implementation of RBI & other
Specific Skills:
development technologies / regulators guidelines
Java / C and its derivatives / • CSSLP /Microsoft development • Finding gaps and its mitigation through the
Python/Node/Angular/Android technologies / Java / C and its derivatives / comprehensive security reviews.
Studio for mobile app Python/Node/Angular/Android Studio for • Spreading IS Awareness among the operating staff
development will be preferred. mobile app development will be preferred. by arranging IS Awareness sessions across the
Bank, preferably twice in a year. This includes
training the trainers also. Offer training and
guidance to development teams.
• Management and periodic review of panel of
Information Security Service Providers (ISSP) for
ensuring quality of security review of various
applications and supporting technologies.
• Management of Secure Configuration Documents
and periodic review / updation.
• Arranging periodic security review viz.
Comprehensive Security Review, Vulnerability
Assessment, Penetration testing, Ethical hacking,
etc. with a view to finding out weaknesses /
vulnerabilities in our IT applications, databases,
web and other application related technologies.
Sharing the findings and follow-up for closure.
• Work closely with development teams to integrate
security into the SDLC, bring efficiencies in the
security review process to ensure findings /
vulnerabilities are reduced on a continuous basis
thereby bringing a systemic level change.
• Provide learning opportunities to ISO staff for
keeping them updated on security issues.
• Develop, maintain & report metrics to senior
management on risks identified, track closure
status.
• Design, develop & implement the Risk
Management methodology based on NIST
guidelines for Application security.
Remarks: KRA’s: KRAs shall be assigned on joining. Job Profile mentioned above are illustrative. Role/Jobs in addition to the above mentioned may be
assigned by the Bank from time to time for the above posts.
C. REMUNERATION FOR ALL POSTS (Negotiable): Annual CTC is to be negotiated and should be within the upper band of Rs.75 lacs per annum for
each post. CTC will be bifurcated into Fixed pay and Variable Pay in 90:10 ratio. Annual increment in CTC will be 7- 10% of CTC, subject to satisfactory
performance.
Variable Pay: The periodicity for release of Variable Pay will be ‘half-yearly’. The contractual officer shall become eligible for variable pay subject to
securing minimum qualifying 90% marks in the performance appraisal of the relevant period. Further, during first year of engagement, the Variable
Pay will be paid only for the completed half year. In other words, if the job contract is terminated from the either side, before completion of hal f year,
no Variable Pay will be paid. From second year onwards, if the contract ends before the completion of 6 months, the variable pay will be released on
pro-rata basis. Payment shall be subject to deduction of income tax/cess at the applicable rate, at source from the contractual officer as per the current
Income Tax Act.
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The variable pay structure, depending on the performance of the contractual officer will be as under:
Marks in the performance Appraisal of the Year Percentage of Variable Compensation payable
99 to 100 100%
97 to 98.99 90%
94 to 96.99 80%
90 to 93.99 70%
Below 90 Nil
D. LEAVE: The contractual officer shall be entitled to leave of 30 days during the financial year which will be granted by Bank for genuine and appropriate
reasons. For the purpose of computation of leave, intervening Sundays/ Holidays shall not be included. The left over leaves during a financial year
can be availed during next financial year. Leaves not availed during the next financial year will lapse. Other terms and conditions of leave may be as
applicable to other contractual officers.
E. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT : The contract can be terminated from either side by giving 3 months’ notice or by paying an amount equal to 3 month’s
compensation without assigning any reasons whatsoever.
F. CALL LETTER FOR INTERVIEW: Intimation/call letter for interview will be sent by email or will be uploaded on bank's website. No hard copy will be
sent.
G. SELECTION PROCESS: The selection will be based on shortlisting, interaction/ interview. Thereafter, CTC negotiations will be held.
❖ Shortlisting: Mere fulfilling minimum qualification and experience will not vest any right in candidate for being called for interview.
The shortlisting committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, adequate number of candidates, as
decided by the Bank, will be shortlisted for interview. The decision of the Bank to call the candidates for the interview shall be final. No
correspondence will be entertained in this regard. The shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
❖ Interview: Interview will carry 100 marks. The qualifying marks in interview will be decided by the Bank. No correspondence will be entertained
in this regard.
❖ Merit list: Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interview only. In case more than one
candidate scores the cut-off marks (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order,
in the merit list.
❖ CTC Negotiation: CTC Negotiation will be done one-by-one, with the candidates in order of the merit list drawn on the basis of marks obtained
in the interview.
H. HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should have valid email ID which should be kept active till the declaration of result. It will help him/her in getting call
letter/Interview advice etc. by email.
i. Candidates will be required to register themselves online through the i. Application fees and Intimation Charges (Non-refundable) is 750/- (
link available on SBI website https://bank.sbi/careers/current- Seven Hundred Fifty only) for General/EWS/OBC candidates and no
openings and pay the application fee using Internet Banking/ Debit fees/intimation charges for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates.
Card/ Credit Card etc. ii. After ensuring correctness of the particulars in the application form,
ii. Candidates should first scan their latest photograph and signature. candidates are required to pay the fees through payment gateway
Online application will not be registered unless candidate uploads his/ integrated with the application. No change/ edit in the application will be
her photo and signature as specified on the online registration page allowed thereafter.
(under ‘How to Upload Document”). iii. Fee payment will have to be made online through payment gateway
iii. Candidates should fill the application carefully. Once application is filled- available thereat. The payment can be made by using Debit Card/ Credit
in completely, candidate should submit the same. In the event of Card/ Internet Banking etc. by providing information as asked on the
candidate not being able to fill the application in one go, he can save the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by
information already entered. When the information/ application is saved, the candidates.
a provisional registration number and password is generated by the iv. On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application
system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the form, bearing the date of submission by the candidate, will be generated
registration number and password. They can re-open the saved which should be printed and retained by the candidate.
application using registration number and password and edit the v. If the online payment of fee is not successfully completed in first
particulars, if needed. This facility of editing the saved information will be instance, please make fresh attempts to make online payment.
available for three times only. Once the application is filled completely, vi. A provision is there to reprint the e-Receipt and Application form
candidate should submit the same and proceed for online payment of containing fee details, at later stage.
fee. vii. Application Fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account
iv. After registering online, the candidates are advised to take a NOR can it be adjusted for any other examination or selection in
printout of the system generated online application forms. future.
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I. HOW TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS:
a. Details of Document to be uploaded: b. Photograph file type/ size:
i. Brief Resume (PDF) i. Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
ii. ID Proof (PDF) ii. Size of file should be between 20 kb - 50 kb and Dimensions 200 x 230
iii. Proof of Date of Birth (PDF) pixels (preferred)
iv. PwBD certification (if applicable) (PDF) iii. Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured,
v. Educational Certificates: Relevant Mark-Sheets/ Degree Certificate preferably white, background.
(PDF) iv. Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
vi. Experience certificates, if any (PDF) v. If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place
vii. Form-16/Offer Letter/Latest Salary slip from current employer (PDF) yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no
viii. NOC (If applicable) (PDF) harsh shadows
ix. Recent Photograph vi. If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye"
x. Signature vii. If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your
eyes can be clearly seen.
viii. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is
allowed but it must not cover your face.
ix. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the
size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner
such as the DPI resolution, no. of colour etc., during the process of
scanning.
i. The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. i. All Documents must be in PDF (except Photograph & Signature)
ii. The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any ii. Page size of the document to be A4
other person. iii. Size of the file should not be exceeding 500 kb.
iii. The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever iv. In case of Document being scanned, please ensure it is saved as PDF
necessary. and size not more than 500 kb as PDF. If the size of the file is more than
iv. Size of file should be between 10 kb - 20 kb and Dimensions 140 x 60 500 kb, then adjust the setting of the scanner such as the DPI resolution,
pixels (preferred). no. of colors etc., during the process of scanning. Please ensure that
v. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20 kb. Documents uploaded are clear and readable.
vi. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.
e. Guidelines for scanning of photograph/ signature/ documents: f. Procedure for Uploading Document:
i. Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch) i. There will be separate links for uploading each document.
ii. Set Color to True Color ii. Click on the respective link "Upload"
iii. Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/ iii. Browse & select the location where the JPG or JEPG, PDF, DOC or
signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size DOCX file has been saved.
(as specified above). iv. Select the file by clicking on it and click the 'Upload' button.
iv. The photo/ signature file should be JPG or JPEG format (i.e. file name v. Click Preview to confirm the document is uploaded and accessible
should appear as: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg). properly before submitting the application. If the file size and format are
v. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder/ files or moving not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed
the mouse over the file image icon. vi. Once uploaded/ submitted, the Documents uploaded cannot be edited/
vi. Candidates using MS Windows/ MSOffice can easily obtain photo and changed.
signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50 kb & 20 kb respectively by vii. After uploading the photograph/ signature in the online application form
using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned photograph candidates should check that the images are clear and have been
and signature in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using ‘Save uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or signature is not
As’ option in the File menu. The file size can be reduced below 50 kb prominently visible, the candidate may edit his/ her application and re-
(photograph) & 20 kb (signature) by using crop and then resize option upload his/ her photograph or signature, prior to submitting the form. If
(Please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the ‘Image’ menu. the face in the photograph or signature is unclear the candidate’s
Similar options are available in another photo editor also. application may be rejected.
vii. While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be
provided with a link to upload his/her photograph and signature.
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J. GENERAL INFORMATION:
i. Before applying for the post, the applicant should ensure that he/ she responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their
fulfils the eligibility and other norms mentioned above for that post as applications within the last date on account of aforesaid reasons or for
on the specified date and that the particulars furnished by him/ her any other reason beyond the control of SBI.
are correct in all respects. xi. DECISIONS OF BANK IN ALL MATTERS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY,
ii. Candidates belonging to reserved category including, for whom no CONDUCT OF INTERVIEW, OTHER TESTS AND SELECTION
reservation has been mentioned, are free to apply for vacancies WOULD BE FINAL AND BINDING ON ALL CANDIDATES. NO
announced for General category provided they must fulfil all the REPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE
eligibility conditions applicable to General category. ENTERTAINED BY THE BANK IN THIS REGARD.
iii. IN CASE IT IS DETECTED AT ANY STAGE OF RECRUITMENT xii. The applicant shall be liable for civil/ criminal consequences in case the
THAT AN APPLICANT DOES NOT FULFIL THE ELIGIBILITY information submitted in his/ her application are found to be false at a
NORMS AND/ OR THAT HE/ SHE HAS FURNISHED ANY later stage.
INCORRECT/ FALSE INFORMATION OR HAS SUPPRESSED ANY xiii. Merely satisfying the eligibility norms does not entitle a candidate to be
MATERIAL FACT(S), HIS/ HER CANDIDATURE WILL STAND called for interview. Bank reserves the right to call only the requisite
CANCELLED. IF ANY OF THESE SHORTCOMINGS IS/ ARE number of candidates for the interview after preliminary screening/
DETECTED EVEN AFTER ENGAGEMENT, HIS/ HER CONTRACTS short-listing with reference to candidate’s qualification, suitability,
ARE LIABLE TO BE TERMINATED. experience etc.
iv. The applicant should ensure that the application is strictly in xiv. In case of multiple application, only the last valid (completed)
accordance with the prescribed format and is properly and completely application will be retained, the application fee/ intimation charge paid
filled. for other registration will stand forfeited.
v. Engagement of selected candidate is subject to his/ her being declared xv. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute
medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank. Such engagement will arising out of this advertisement and/ or an application in response
also be subject to the service and conduct rules of the Bank for such thereto can be instituted only in Mumbai and Courts/ Tribunals/ Forums
post in the Bank, in force at the time of joining the Bank. at Mumbai only shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to try any
vi. Candidates are advised to keep their e-mail ID active for receiving cause/ dispute.
communication viz. call letters/ Interview date advices etc. xvi. Outstation candidates, who may be called for interview after short-
vii. The Bank takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss of any listing will be reimbursed the cost of travelling by Air Economy fare for
communication. the shortest route in India OR the actual travel cost in India (whichever
viii. Candidates serving in Govt./ Quasi Govt. offices, Public Sector is lower) on the basis of actual journey. Local conveyance like
undertakings including Nationalized Banks and Financial Institutions taxi/cab/personal vehicle expenses/fares will not be payable. A
are advised to submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer candidate, if found ineligible for the post will not be permitted to appear
at the time of interview, failing which their candidature may not be for the interview and will not be reimbursed any fare.
considered and travelling expenses, if any, otherwise admissible, will xvii. BANK RESERVES RIGHT TO CANCEL THE RECRUITMENT
not be paid. PROCESS ENTIRELY OR FOR ANY PARTICULAR POST AT ANY
ix. In case of selection, candidates will be required to produce proper STAGE.
discharge certificate from the employer at the time of taking up the xviii. At the time of interview, the candidate will be required to provide details
engagement. regarding criminal cases pending against him/her, if any. The Bank may
x. Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online well before also conduct independent verification, inter alia, including verification of
the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility Police Records, etc. The Bank reserves the right to deny the
of disconnection / inability/ failure to log on to the website on account engagement depending upon such disclosure and/or independent
of heavy load on internet or website jam. SBI does not assume any verification.
For any query, please write to us through link “CONTACT US/ Post Your Query” which is available on Bank’s website
(https://bank.sbi/web/careers)
The Bank is not liable for printing errors, if any.
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HOW TO APPLY
Login to https://bank.sbi/careers/current-openings
Download advertisement
(Carefully read the detailed advertisement)
Apply Online
(Before final submission, please go through your application.
Corrections will not be allowed after final submission)
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