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SIDBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has officially released a recruitment notification for Specialist Officers on Contractual Basis (Full-time). This is a great opportunity for professionals in data science, AI, finance, and management roles to work in a prestigious financial institution.
As per the official notification dated 18 March 2026, SIDBI is inviting applications for 14 Specialist Officer posts across multiple domains.
📊 Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Various Posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 14 Posts |
| Advertisement No. | 15/2025-26 |
| Job Type | Contractual (Full-Time) |
| Location | Mumbai, Tamilnadu (Transferable) |
| Notification Date | 18 March 2026 |
📌 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | 01 | 01 |
| AI Specialist | 02 | 02 |
| ML Engineer | 03 | 01 |
| Data Engineer | 04 | 02 |
| Data Protection Officer | 05 | 01 |
| Relationship Manager | 06 | 02 |
| Portfolio Manager | 07 | 02 |
| Strategic Partnerships Manager | 08 | 02 |
| Cluster Manager | 09 | 01 |
| Total | 14 | |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Data/AI Roles – Master’s / B.Tech in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, AI or related fields
- Data Protection Officer – Graduation (Preferred: Law / IT / MBA)
- Finance Roles – Graduate + MBA / CA / CFA
- Engineering Roles – B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline
Note: Higher qualifications and certifications (AI/ML, Cloud, Privacy, Finance) are desirable.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 28 Feb 2026)
| Post | Max Age |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist / AI / ML Engineer | 35 Years |
| Data Engineer | 40 Years |
| Data Protection Officer | 45 Years |
| Relationship Manager , SPM | 35 Years |
| Portfolio Manager , Cluster Manager | 40 Years |
💼 Experience Required
- Data Scientist – Minimum 3 years
- AI Specialist / ML Engineer – Minimum 4 years
- Data Engineer – Minimum 8 years
- Data Protection Officer – 15 years (with 4 years in data privacy)
- Relationship Manager – 6 years
- Portfolio Manager – 10 years
- Strategic Partnerships Manager: 8 years in partnerships/ecosystem
- Cluster Manager: Minimum 3 years
💰 Salary & Benefits
| Post | CTC (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist / AI Specialist | ₹25 LPA |
| ML Engineer | ₹20 LPA |
| Data Engineer | ₹35–40 LPA |
| Data Protection Officer | ₹50–55 LPA |
| Relationship Manager | ₹20–25 LPA |
| Portfolio Manager | ₹45–55 LPA |
| Strategic Partnerships Manager | ₹25-30 LPA |
| Cluster Manager | ₹12 LPA |
- Annual Increment
- Performance-based variable pay
- Group Insurance
🧪 Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualification & experience
- Personal Interview
Note: SIDBI may change selection criteria based on applications received. 2
📝 Exam Pattern
- No written exam (as per notification)
- Direct Interview-based selection
💳 Application Fees
Application fee details will be updated as per official application portal.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 18 March 2026 |
| Apply Start | Started |
| Last Date | 07 April 2026 |
🧾 How to Apply
- Visit SIDBI official website
- Go to Careers section
- Select Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
- Download and Fill application form carefully
- Gather Certificate Copies
- Write Email Subject: Format your email subject as “Application for the post of [Post Code], [Post Name] [Your Full Name]”.
- Compose Email & Attach All Documents.
- Send Email to recruitment@sidbi.in before 07 April 2026
🔗 Important Links
- Official Notification – Download PDF
- Application Form– Click to Download
- Official Website – SIDBI
❓ FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available?
Total 14 posts are available.
2. What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on shortlisting and interview.
3. Is this permanent job?
No, it is a contractual job (3 years extendable).
4. What is salary range?
Salary ranges from ₹20 LPA to ₹55 LPA depending on post.
5. Where is posting?
Mainly Mumbai & Tamilnadu, but transferable.
