State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official recruitment notification for the engagement of Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA) on a contractual basis under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/10. SBI is inviting online applications from eligible retired defence personnel for deployment at Kolkata, Lucknow and Pune centres. Interested candidates who have retired from the rank of Major General or Brigadier and fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria can submit their online applications through the SBI Careers portal within the specified application period.
📊 Post Overview
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/10 |
| Total Posts | 03 |
| UR | 02 |
| OBC | 01 |
| PwBD (VI) | 01 (Horizontal Reservation) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual Engagement |
| Contract Period | 2 Years |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting & Interview |
| Cut-off Date | 31.05.2026 |
💡অসমীয়াত সহজকৈ বুজক 👇
- এইটো SBI-ৰ Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA) পদ।
- মুঠ ৩টা খালী পদ আছে।
- ২টা UR আৰু ১টা OBC পদ আছে।
- Visually Impaired (VI) PwBD-ৰ বাবে ১টা Horizontal Reservation আছে।
- Retired Major General বা Brigadier আবেদন কৰিব পাৰিব।
- সৰ্বাধিক বয়স ৬০ বছৰ।
- পোস্টিং কলকাতা, লক্ষ্ণৌ বা পুনেত হ'ব।
- এজন প্ৰাৰ্থীয়ে কেৱল এটা Location-ৰ বাবে আবেদন কৰিব পাৰিব।
- বাছনি Shortlisting আৰু Interview-ৰ জৰিয়তে হ'ব।
- অনলাইন আবেদন ১৮ জুন ২০২৬ৰ পৰা ০৮ জুলাই ২০২৬লৈ চলিব।
📅 Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 18.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08.07.2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08.07.2026 |
| Interview Date | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
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🎓 Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Not Applicable.
- Experience: Retired from the rank of Major General or Brigadier.
- Eligibility shall be determined as on 31.05.2026.
- Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions on the cut-off date.
- Candidate can apply for only one location/centre from Kolkata, Lucknow or Pune.
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | OBC | PwBD (VI) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA) | 2 | 1 | 1* | 3 |
* PwBD vacancy is horizontal reservation for Visually Impaired candidates.
| Location | Area of Operation |
|---|---|
| Kolkata | Kolkata, Patna and Bhubaneswar Circle |
| Lucknow | Lucknow and Bhopal Circle |
| Pune | Mumbai, Maharashtra and Ahmedabad Circle |
🎂 Age Limit
| Maximum Age | 60 Years (As on 31.05.2026) |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government of India Guidelines wherever applicable. |
| OBC Creamy Layer | Not entitled to OBC reservation and age relaxation. |
💰 Salary
| Annual CTC | ₹26.95 Lakhs Per Annum |
| Fixed Pay | ₹24.50 Lakhs Per Annum |
| Variable Pay | ₹2.45 Lakhs Per Annum |
| Other Perk | Mobile Calling Bill as per entitlement |
| Increment | Not Applicable (Fixed Salary) |
Variable Pay will be released based on achievement of 95% and above score in appraisal report (OASIS), conducted on half-yearly basis.
💵 Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
🧪 Selection Process
- Selection will be based on Shortlisting and Interview.
- Mere fulfilling minimum qualification and experience will not guarantee interview call.
- Shortlisting Committee constituted by SBI will determine shortlisting parameters.
- Interview will carry 100 marks.
- Qualifying marks in interview will be decided by SBI.
- Final merit list will be prepared in descending order based on interview marks only.
- If two or more candidates secure the same cut-off marks, ranking will be determined according to age in descending order.
- The decision of SBI regarding shortlisting and selection shall be final.
📌 Job Profile & Responsibilities
- Liaising with local Divisions, Regimental Centres, Regiments, Brigade Headquarters, Medical Units and local units of Defence Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and Police Departments for expanding institutional relationship with SBI.
- Increasing the spread of DSP, CAPSP, ICGSP and Police Salary Packages among personnel including officers.
- Dealing with localized issues related to Defence Banking business.
- Conducting mass account opening and loan campaigns in large cantonments.
- Participating in Darbars, Sainik Sammelans and similar events.
- Ensuring coverage of new PBOR recruits, pension accounts and terminal benefits accounts.
- Arranging account opening for Officer Cadets at Academies and Training Institutions.
- Conducting awareness programmes for pensioners regarding investment opportunities.
- Coordinating installation of POS machines in CSD Canteens and URCs.
- Supervising redesign and redesignation of Defence Banking Branches.
- Marketing migration of salary and pension accounts from other banks to SBI.
- Marketing special tie-ups and schemes for DSP account holders.
- Arranging meetings with Commanding Officers and senior Defence officials.
- Acting as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Defence, CAPF and Police establishments.
- Handling complaints and following up till final resolution.
- Identifying locations for branch expansion, ATMs and e-Lobbies.
- Generating business leads and sharing contact details of units and regiments.
- Assisting SBI in placing advertisements and news reports in in-house magazines.
- Coordinating with Defence Banking Advisor and CAPF Advisor for marketing institutional business.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the Bank from time to time.
- Working in coordination with DGM (RCWM) / AGM (RCWM) of the respective Circle.
- CDBAs will have dotted relationship with Defence & CAPF Advisors.
- The Circle Defence Banking Advisor shall not represent SBI in negotiations and shall not exercise administrative, financial or disciplinary powers.
Job Profile mentioned above is illustrative. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by SBI from time to time.
📈 Key Responsibility Areas (KRA)
- Growth in number of new DSP, CAPSP, ICGSP and State Police accounts.
- Growth in overall deposits with focus on CASA.
- Growth in loans portfolio and increase in cross-selling business and CVE income.
- Marketing of banking products and services among Defence, CAPF, ICGSP and State Police customers.
- Negotiating installation of POS machines in Defence canteens.
- Liaising and networking with Defence and CAPF Headquarters and Units.
- Recommendations regarding:
- New ATMs
- Relocation of ATMs
- E-Corners
- Opening of New Branches
- Arranging conversion of existing savings accounts into DSP, CAPSP, ICGSP and State Police accounts.
- Liaisoning with Civil Defence Establishments for coverage under CGSP.
- Facilitating Help Desks for salary account opening and cross-selling activities.
- Facilitating Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) claim lodging process for claimants of deceased Defence and CAPF personnel.
- Negotiating with Defence Authorities for business services such as e-procurement, e-auction and school fee collection.
- Timely submission of visit reports and follow-up of action points.
- Conducting workshops, seminars, awareness camps and account opening camps.
- Arranging regular workshops for Defence, CAPF and State Police intensive branches of SBI.
- Arranging presentations at Command Headquarters, Regimental Centres and Defence Units.
The above KRAs are illustrative and additional KRAs may be assigned by SBI from time to time.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit SBI Careers portal.
- Open Current Openings section.
- Select Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/10.
- Register online and complete the application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Pay application fee through online mode.
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Submit the application and save/print the application form.
- No hard copy of application is required to be sent to SBI.
📑 Required Documents
- Recent Photograph
- Signature
- Brief Resume (PDF)
- ID Proof (PDF)
- Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)
- Experience Certificate / Discharge Certificate (PDF)
- Form-16 / PPO / Latest Salary / Pension Slip (PDF)
- Biodata Form (Duly Filled, Signed & Scanned)
- Gallantry Awards / Medals (if any)
📢 Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply for only one location from Kolkata, Lucknow or Pune.
- Application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- Contract period is 2 years initially.
- Contract renewal may be considered for a further period up to 2 years subject to SBI discretion and maximum age conditions.
- Maximum age at re-engagement should be less than or equal to 62 years.
- Contract may be terminated by either side by giving 30 days notice or one month's compensation.
- Leave entitlement is 30 days during a financial year.
- All updates, corrigendum and notices will be published only on SBI website.
- Call letters and communications will be sent through email only.
- Candidates must keep their email ID active.
- Medical fitness is mandatory before engagement.
- Candidates with loan or credit card repayment defaults may not be eligible.
- PwBD candidates must produce valid disability certificate.
- OBC candidates must submit valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate if called for interview.
- SBI reserves the right to transfer services anywhere in India.
- SBI reserves the right to cancel recruitment partially or completely at any stage.
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Biodata Form | Download Biodata Form |
| Official Notification | Official Notification |
| Official Website | Official Website |
❓ FAQ
How many vacancies are available for SBI CDBA Recruitment 2026?
There are 3 vacancies for Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA).
What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age limit is 60 years as on 31 May 2026.
Who can apply for the post?
Retired Major General or Brigadier can apply for the post.
What is the salary offered?
The annual CTC is ₹26.95 lakh per annum.
What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on shortlisting and interview.
Can I apply for more than one location?
No. Candidates can apply for only one location among Kolkata, Lucknow and Pune.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates must verify details from the official notification before applying.
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