Chief Technology Officer Recruitment 2013

Recruitment of Chief Technology Officer in State Bank of India 

Last Date Of Application :- 14 Dec. 2013

Post Details :-

State Bank of India, India’s Largest Commercial Bank and having one of the largest IT set-ups in the 

country, is looking for qualified and experienced candidate for the position of Chief Technology Officer 

(CTO) on a contractual basis at its Global IT Centre in Navi Mumbai. 

A. JOB PROFILE: 

The CTO will assist the Deputy Managing Director and Chief Information Officer by managing Core IT 

infrastructure and handling Strategic Planning of IT. The CTO will be responsible for Technology 

Planning & Application Development and IT related operation of the Bank at the Bank’s Global IT 

Centre, Navi Mumbai. The official will assist in preparation of Technology Vision document for the 

Bank. The official will be the key resource person providing in-depth technical expertise to the Top 

Management of the Bank and will be responsible for identifying and implementing new technologies. 

This is a challenging position with the opportunity to play a strategic role in Technology Planning, 

Implementation & Policy formulation. 

B. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: (AS ON 01-11-2013) 

Type of job Contractual 

Age limit Minimum 40 years and Maximum 55 years 

Educational 

Qualification 

First Class Engineering Graduate from a recognized University / Institution or an 

MCA from a recognized University / Institution. Post Graduation or higher 

qualifications in areas relevant to the role will be given preference. 

Experience 

Minimum 15 years of experience in the field of IT business /industry. Extensive 

experience in managing IT infrastructure and operations at a senior level as well as 

demonstrated capabilities in project management and proven ability to lead large 

teams is essential. 

C. OTHER DETAILS: 

Responsibilities 

Handling the Core IT infrastructure, Technology Planning & application 

development and IT related operations of the Bank. Implementing new 

technology initiatives as well as preparing Technology architecture of the Bank 

to meet its projected needs and to remain technologically competitive in the 

market. 

Period of 

Contract 

The term of office of the holder of the post shall be for 3 years, initially, 

extendable at the discretion of the Bank. The contract can be terminated at 3 

months’ notice on either side. 

Remuneration 

Total compensation package (CTC) shall be about Rs 60 lacs per annum but will 

not be a limiting factor for suitable candidate. 

Outstation 

official duties 

Travelling expenses / Halting allowance and eligibility for stay in hotel while on 

official duty, outside the Head Quarters, will be as applicable to the Chief 

General Manager of the Bank. 

Leave Details 

The official will be eligible for leave as under: 

• 12 days Casual Leave (CL) in a year at the rate of 1 day for every month of service.

• Privilege Leave (PL) computed at one day for every 11 days of service on duty, provided that at 

  the commencement of service no PL can be availed of 

before completion of 11 months of service     on duty. 

• If the officer leaves the job during the contract period, Bank shall have the discretion to adjust 

  the unavailed PL not exceeding 15 days per year against 

the notice period.

D. SELECTION PROCEDURE: 

i) Selection will be based on Personal Interview. 

ii) Candidates will be short-listed for Personal interview, based on their qualification and  

experience. 

E. TO APPLY: 

i) Eligible candidates may apply on the format available with this advertisement and e-mail the 
application to dgm.crpd@sbi.co.in latest by 7 December 2013. 

ii) The hard copy of the application along with photocopies of testimonials should reach the address 

given below so as to reach the Bank by 14th

 December 2013. 

 The General Manager 
 State Bank of India 
 Central Recruitment & Promotion Department 

 3

rd 

Floor, Atlanta Building, 

 Plot No. 209, BBR, Block No. –III, 
 Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021(Maharashtra). 

F. ENCLOSURES TO BE SENT ALONGWITH APPLICATION: 

Photocopies of (i) Proof of Date of Birth (ii) Educational certificates/mark-sheets (iii) Experience 
certificates (indicating area and period of service). 

G. LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION & ENCLOSURES: 14th
 December 2013. 

H. GENERAL INFORMATION: 

(i) Candidates, called for interview will be paid Airfare (Economy) / 1 AC railway fare by the shortest route in India.

(ii) Appointment of selected candidate is subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per the 

requirement of the Bank. Such appointment will also be subject to the service and conduct rules of the Bank for such posts in the Bank, in force at the time of joining the Bank.

(iii) Decisions of Bank in all matters regarding eligibility, selection etc. would be final and binding on the candidates. No representation or correspondence will be entertained by the Bank in this 

   regard. 

Mumbai - 400 021 General Manager 
Dated : 18.11.2013 

For More Details Visit :-
SBI Recruitment 2013