SBI opens Group CISO recruitment with Rs 2.5 crore annual package

The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, has opened applications for the role of Group Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as it strengthens its cybersecurity infrastructure. The position, offered on a contract basis, comes with an annual compensation package of Rs 2.5 crore, making it an attractive opportunity for senior cybersecurity professionals.

The recruitment drive reflects SBI's commitment to bolstering its information security operations amid growing digital threats and regulatory requirements in the banking sector. As a systemically important financial institution, SBI must maintain robust defenses against cyber threats while managing critical financial infrastructure.

While the position is contractual rather than a permanent government job, the substantial salary package underscores the critical nature of the role and the bank's willingness to attract top-tier cybersecurity talent to lead its security operations across the organization.

Candidates interested in the vacancy are encouraged to review the detailed job specifications and eligibility criteria on SBI's official website. The recruitment process will follow the bank's established procedures for senior-level contractual appointments.