Central Recruitment & Promotion Department

Corporate Centre, Mumbai

Phone: 022-22820427

RECRUITMENT OF SPECIALIST CADRE OFFICERS IN SBI ON CONTRACT BASIS

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ONLINE REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION : FROM 06.05.2019 TO 20.05.2019

State Bank of India invites Online application from Indian citizen for appointment to the following Specialist Cadre Officers post.
Candidates are requested to apply Online through the link given on Bank’s website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers
1. Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the post as on the date of eligibility.
2. Candidates are required to upload all required documents (brief resume, ID proof, age proof, educational qualification, experience etc.) failing which their candidature will not be considered for shortlisting/ interview.
3. Short listing & interview 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).
4. 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.
5. Candidates are advised to check Bank's website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers regularly for details and updates (including the list of shortlisted/ selected candidates). The Call letter/ advise, where
required, will be sent by e-mail only (No hard copy will be sent).
6. ALL REVISIONS/ CORRIGENDUM (IF ANY) WILL BE HOSTED ON THE BANK’S WEBSITE ONLY.
7. 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.
8. Hard copy of application & other documents are not to be sent to this office.

A. DETAILS OF NATURE OF ENGAGEMENT/ VACANCY/ AGE/ SELECTION PROCESS/ LIKELY PLACE OF POSTING:
Grade Vacancy Max. Age Likely place of
Post Nature of engagement Selection Process
[Comparable Grade Scale] Gen EWS OBC SC ST LD HI VI Total (as on 30.09.2019) posting
Chief Technology Officer Contractual (5 years) CGM [TEGSS-I (Top Executive Grade Special Scale-I)] 01 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 01 55 years Shortlisting and Interview Navi Mumbai

ABBREVIATIONS: Gen - General; EWS - Economically Backward Class; OBC - Other Backward Classes; SC - Scheduled Caste; ST - Scheduled Tribe; LD - Loco Motor Disability, HI - Hearing Impaired; VI - Visually Impaired

B. DETAILS OF EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/ OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE/KEY SKILLS:

Educational Qualification Work experience
Post Key Skills
(as on 01.01.2019) (as on 01.01.2019)
Chief • Minimum Qualification: B.E./ i. Minimum 20 years’ experience in IT field, preferably with i. First-hand knowledge in supervising development of large software solutions.
Technology B.Tech./ MCA (from a software development background. ii. Exposure to Core Banking Solutions, Digital Banking, Networking, IT Infrastructure Solutions,
Officer recognized University) ii. Out of above minimum 10 years must be in senior executive Learning Management Solutions.
• M.Sc./ M. Tech. in CS/ IT level position, out of which minimum 3 years should be in iii. Up -to -date with the current and future of IT that could impact the Bank's digital and financial assets.
(from a recognized University) banking & financial sector. iv. Technical know-how: Technical architecture skills, technology process skills, Capacity and human
will be an added advantage Experience should be post minimum educational qualification. capability building skills in IT.
(Training & Teaching experience will not be counted for eligibility) v. Adaptability to different roles: Ability to work within both the executive and technical teams and wear
different hats in each group.

C. ROLE, RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Role: Providing technology vision and IT architecture for the Bank, Creating and owning the long term IT strategy for the Bank, assisting DMD & CIO in managing the core IT infrastructure of the Bank, ensuring its future readiness,
Leading IT Transformation projects for their completion in time and providing technical expertise to the Top Management of the Bank.
Responsibilities:
• Creating Technology vision, architecture roadmap and Policy document for the bank including applications, • Drive specific initiatives to create a flexible IT architecture that allows faster speed-to-market for new products and
infrastructure. service offerings.
• Reviewing, modifying and refining the technology architecture prevalent in the Bank for meeting its projected needs • Enhance digital value proposition of the bank to internal users, customers, and to ensure faster product launches,
and remaining competitive in the market. richer set of features, greater flexibility, etc.
• Helping adopt latest, cost-effective and efficient new technology initiatives by the Bank. • Providing in-depth technical expertise to the Top Management of the Bank.
• Ensure un-interrupted availability of IT Hardware and software applications of the Bank for business purposes. • Ensuring optimal utilization of IT resources.
• Conceptualize and execute strategic planning of IT facilities. • Adoption of systematic project management methodology in all projects within the vertical.
• Keeping IT infrastructure (Hardware and software applications) in contemporary state and future ready by adopting • Manage key outsourcing relationships, to ensure high quality and timely delivery for SBI at competitive pricing.
latest options. • Completion of IT Projects in time.
• Making new software applications or modifications available for business with least turnaround time. • Manage and supervise development of various applications catering to IT operations and business requirements.
• Keeping IT environment secure as per Bank's IT/ IS Policies. • Develop IT for rural banking and support other government initiatives e.g. PMJDY, DBTL through systems changes.
• Leading IT transformation projects. • Integrate foreign office IT systems with SBI; ensure adequate support provided to all foreign offices.
• Supervising and monitoring progress of various IT projects for their on-time delivery. • Prioritization of incoming projects/ change requests via active participation in demand management council.
Key Performance Areas:
- Tech strategy: - Tech Architecture:
• Monitor technological, social and scientific trends that could influence the Bank's business goals. • Choosing the technologies and infrastructure to build the product.
• Identify opportunities and risks for the business from IT dimension. • Designing the software architecture, modules and components.
• Participate in management decisions about IT governance. • Building the dev roadmap, with coordination with the others regarding priority of features.
• Maintain current information about technology standards and compliance regulations. • Deciding on architectural, developmental operational standards and protocols.
• Manage innovation and development of technology and IT assets. • Designing the Database. This includes choosing DB solution and strategies, etc.
• Communicate the Bank's technology strategy to partners, management and employees. • Constantly exploring new tools and technologies to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Identifying needs and ensuring ideal software solutions are developed to help increase operational efficiency and • The scope of attention of CTO is the technical aspect of the product, its quality, productivity, effectiveness, reliability
leading-edge products. and the life cycle.
• Ensure un-interrupted 24X7 availability of IT Hardware & software applications of the Bank for business purposes. - Vendor Management:
• Ensure total quality management through designing uniform processes and procedures. • Maintain relationships with the Bank's technology partners who support various IT applications.
• Collaborate more closely with the CIO, focusing on innovation and automation. • Enhance the level of monitoring mechanisms for these partners' performance and delivery standards
- Tech Policy: • Develop and manage strategic vendor and partnership relationships.
• Develop and maintain overall framework of IT policies, standards and strategies that will empower business and • Negotiate contracts with vendors and manage costs and schedule of deliverables.
people to deliver on their commitments to the strategy and budgets.
- Provide expertise:
• Leading IT transformation projects • Provide industry expertise in all aspects of the Bank's IT needs.
• Assisting CIO to define the priorities, objectives and targets that underpins what contributes to delivery of value to • Track a broad range of emerging technologies to determine their maturity and applicability to the enterprise.
business aligned with best practices and standards.
• Map current and future technology standards.
• Developing long term plans to sustain and support the business, anticipating the future trends.
• Develop standards and benchmarking for IT applications being used in the Group.
• Lead strategic insight and overview of business case justifications and ROI analysis for IT spending and initiatives.
• Evaluate the cost efficiency of emerging technologies and assess their applicability to current needs.
- Compliance:
• Ensure implementation of proper standards for governance as well as regulatory compliance.
• Be responsible for risk management and compliance to IT Security policies as well as regulatory
prescriptions
D. REMUNERATION:
Indicative CTC: 80 lacs to 100 Lacs - 1st year of contract: Fixed Gross + upto 10% performance based variable pay + upto 10% performance linked Increment (at end of 1st year).
(CTC is negotiable for a suitable candidate) - 2nd year of contract: New Fixed Gross + upto 10% performance based variable pay + upto 10% performance linked Increment (at end of 2nd year).
- 3rd year of contract: New Fixed Gross + upto 10% performance based variable pay + upto 10% performance linked Increment (at end of 3rd year).
- 4th year of contract: New Fixed Gross + upto 10% performance based variable pay + upto 10% performance linked Increment (at end of 4th year).
- 5th year of contract: New Fixed Gross + upto 10% performance based variable pay.

E. 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 advices etc. by email.
GUIDELINES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION:
i. Candidates will be required to register themselves online through the link available on SBI website https://bank.sbi/careers OR https://www.sbi.co.in/careers.
ii. Candidates should first scan their latest photograph and signature. Online application will not be registered unless candidate uploads his/ her photo and signature as specified on the online registration page (under
‘How to Upload Document”).
iii. Candidates should fill the application carefully. Once application is filled-in completely, candidate should submit the same. In the event of candidate not being able to fill the application in one go, he can save the
information already entered. When the information/ application is saved, a provisional registration number and password is generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the
registration number and password. They can re-open the saved application using registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. This facility of editing the saved information will be available for
three times only. The candidates should submit their application after thoroughly checking the completely filled application. No changes/ amendments shall be allowed after final submission of the application.
iv. After registering online, the candidates are advised to take a printout of the system generated online application forms.

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 and interview. 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 and called 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.
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 score 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.

H. HOW TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS:

a. Details of Document to be uploaded: Document file type/ size (contd…)
i. Brief Resume (DOC or DOCX) iv. In case of scanned of Documents, please ensure it is saved as PDF and size not more than 500 kb as
ii. ID Proof (PDF) PDF. If the size of the file is more than 500 kb, then it may be reduced by adjusting the setting of the
iii. Proof of Date of Birth (PDF) scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colors etc., during the process of scanning. Please ensure that
iv. Educational Certificates: Relevant Mark-Sheets/ Degree Certificate (PDF) Documents uploaded are clear and readable.
v. Experience certificates (PDF) e. Guidelines for scanning of photograph/ signature/ documents:
vi. Form-16 (PDF) i. Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
vii. Recent Photograph ii. Set Color to True Color
viii. Signature iii. Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/ signature, then use the upload editor to
b. Photograph file type/ size: crop the image to the final size (as specified above).
i. Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. iv. The photo/ signature file should be JPG or JPEG format (i.e. file name should appear as: image01.jpg or
ii. Size of file should be between 20 kb - 50 kb and Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) image01.jpeg).
iii. Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. v. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder/ files or moving the mouse over the file image
iv. Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face icon.
v. If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that vi. Candidates using MS Windows/ MSOffice can easily obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not
you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows exceeding 50 kb & 20 kb respectively by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned
vi. If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye" photograph and signature in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File
vii. If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. menu. The file size can be reduced below 50 kb (photograph) & 20 kb (signature) by using crop and then
viii. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover resize option (Please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the ‘Image’ menu. Similar options are
your face. available in other photo editor also.
ix. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 vii. While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link to upload his/ her
kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the photograph and signature.
process of scanning. f. Procedure for Uploading Document:
c. Signature file type/ size: i. There will be separate links for uploading each document.
i. The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. ii. Click on the respective link "Upload"
ii. The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person. iii. Browse & select the location where the JPG or JEPG, PDF, DOC or DOCX file has been saved.
iii. The signature will be placed on the candidate’s Call Letter and wherever necessary. iv. Select the file by clicking on it and Click the 'Upload' button.
iv. If the Applicant’s signature on the answer script, at the time of the examination, does not match with the
v. Click Preview to confirm the document is properly uploaded and accessible before submitting the
signature on the Call Letter, the applicant will be disqualified.
application. If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed
v. Size of file should be between 10 kb - 20 kb and Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred).
vi. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20 kb.
vi. Once uploaded/ submitted, the uploaded Documents cannot be edited/ changed.
vii. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted. vii. After uploading the photograph/ signature in the online application form, candidates should
d. Document file type/ size: check that the images are clear and have been uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or
i. All Documents must be in PDF except Resume which should be in DOC or DOCX format. signature is not prominently visible, the candidate may edit his/ her application and re-upload his/ her
ii. Page size of the document to be A4. photograph or signature, prior to submitting the form.
iii. Size of the file should not be exceeding 500 kb. viii. If the face in the photograph or signature is unclear the candidate’s application may be rejected.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
i. Before applying for a post, the applicant should ensure that he/ she fulfils the eligibility and other norms x. Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online well before the closing date and not to wait
mentioned above for that post as on the specified date and that the particulars furnished by him/ her are till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection / inability/ failure to log on to the website on
correct in all respects. account of heavy load on internet or website jam. SBI does not assume any responsibility for the
ii. Candidates belonging to reserved category including, for whom no reservation has been mentioned, are candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last date on account of aforesaid
free to apply for vacancies announced for unreserved category provided they must fulfil all the eligibility reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of SBI.
conditions applicable to unreserved category. xi. DECISIONS OF BANK IN ALL MATTERS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY, CONDUCT OF INTERVIEW,
iii. IN CASE IT IS DETECTED AT ANY STAGE OF RECRUITMENT THAT AN APPLICANT DOES NOT OTHER TESTS AND SELECTION WOULD BE FINAL AND BINDING ON ALL CANDIDATES. NO
FULFIL THE ELIGIBILITY NORMS AND/ OR THAT HE/ SHE HAS FURNISHED ANY INCORRECT/ REPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED BY THE BANK IN THIS
FALSE INFORMATION OR HAS SUPPRESSED ANY MATERIAL FACT(S), HIS/ HER CANDIDATURE REGARD.
WILL STAND CANCELLED. IF ANY OF THESE SHORTCOMINGS IS/ ARE DETECTED EVEN AFTER xii. The applicant shall be liable for civil/ criminal consequences in case the information submitted in his/ her
APPOINTMENT, HIS/ HER SERVICES ARE LIABLE TO BE TERMINATED. application are found to be false at a later stage.
iv. The applicant should ensure that the application is strictly in accordance with the prescribed format and is xiii. Merely satisfying the eligibility norms does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Bank
properly and completely filled. reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for the interview after preliminary
v. Appointment of selected candidate is subject to his/ her being declared medically fit as per the screening/ short-listing with reference to candidate’s qualification, suitability, experience etc.
requirement of the Bank. Such appointment will also be subject to the service and conduct rules of the xiv. In case of multiple application, only the last valid (completed) application will be retained. Multiple
Bank for such post in the Bank, in force at the time of joining the Bank. appearance by a candidate for a single post in interview will be summarily rejected/ candidature cancelled.
vi. Candidates are advised to keep their e-mail ID active for receiving communication viz. call letters/ xv. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement and/
Interview date advices etc. or an application in response thereto can be instituted only in Mumbai and courts/ tribunals/ forums at
Mumbai only shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to try any cause/ dispute.
vii. The Bank takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss of any communication.
xvi. Outstation candidates, who may be called for interview after short-listing will be reimbursed the cost of
viii. Candidates serving in Govt./ Quasi Govt. offices, Public Sector undertakings including Nationalised Banks Airfare (economy class) for the shortest route in India OR the actual travel cost (whichever is lower) on
and Financial Institutions are advised to submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer at the time of the basis of actual journey. Local transportation will not be reimbursed. A candidate, if found ineligible for
interview, failing which their candidature may not be considered and travelling expenses, if any, otherwise the post will not be permitted to appear for the interview and will not be reimbursed any fare.
admissible, will not be paid.
xvii. BANK HAS RIGHT TO CANCEL THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS ENTIRELY AT ANY STAGE.
ix. In case of selection, candidates will be required to produce proper discharge certificate from the employer
at the time of taking up the appointment.
For any query, please write to us through link “CONTACT US” which is available on Bank’s website (URL - https://bank.sbi/careers/psq.htm?action=pquery OR https://sbi.co.in/careers/psq.htm?action=pquery)

Mumbai, GENERAL MANAGER

Date: 06.05.2019 The Bank is not responsible for printing errors, if any (CRPD)