Cyber Risk Officer Scheme (CROS) State Bank of Pakistan Full Time

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for young, talented, and energetic candidates for the positions of Assistant Director (OG-2) under Cyber Risk Officers Scheme. The scheme aims to offer rewarding and challenging career opportunities, especially in the following areas:

CYBER RISK OFFICERS SCHEME (CROS)

• Cyber Risk Supervision
• Digital Frauds Supervision
• Incident Management/Response

The positions are based in Karachi.

 Eligibility Criteria

Qualification and Experience

Master’s, Bachelor’s or equivalent degrees with 16 years of education with at least 60 percent marks where percentages apply or 2.5 out of 4.0 or 3.5 out of 5.0 where GPA system is applicable from HEC recognized Pakistani and Foreign institutions in following disciplines:

• Computer Sciences,
• Computer Engineering,
• Software Engineering,
• Software Development,
• Information Systems and Technology,
• Information Security,
• Cybersecurity and other related cyber security disciplines.
• In case of foreign degree, equivalence certificate from HEC would be required.
• Preference will be given to candidates having experience and certifications in the related field.

Age   

Maximum 26 years as on the date of newspaper advertisement i.e. June 29, 2025. Age limit shall be relaxed by three years for female candidates, transgender persons, candidates belonging to minorities, and candidates from Northern Areas, Balochistan, Azad Jammu Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan, areas which were previously part of FATA.

 Application and Testing Procedure

Interested Pakistani citizens (including Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan) meeting above eligibility criteria are required to visit SBP website (https://www.sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp) and follow the procedure for submission of online application (https://career.sbp.org.pk/login). The Careers Page may also be accessed by scanning the QR Code given at the right.

Age will be considered as per CNIC.

Applications devoid of the required information and details like photograph, date of birth, or any other important information, will not be shortlisted. Applications not in accordance with defined requirements/criteria in the advertisement will not be entertained.

Last date of submission of applications is July 14, 2025. Applications submitted in person or through e-mail will not be entertained.

Pre-induction written test will be conducted at designated centers through the Testing Agency who will intimate shortlisted candidates through SMS, and send admit cards at their postal addresses as well as upload them on its website, to appear in the written test. No fee is required to be paid for the test.

Details of candidates qualifying the written test will be uploaded by the Testing Agency on its website.

For any queries or complaints, please contact SBP at Recruitment@sbp.org.pk.

Selection Procedure

The candidates shortlisted on the basis of written test and meeting other eligibility criteria will be invited for further selection process including group discussion/psychometric testing and panel interview. Candidates will be required to bring original educational/professional documents, Equivalence Certificate from HEC (in case of foreign qualification), Domicile and CNIC.

Any candidate who misinforms attempts to influence the recruitment process in any manner tries to obtain support for his/her candidature by inappropriate means or tampers with evidence of his/her age, educational and other certificates, shall be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank; even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. Candidate who fails to provide the required information or documents or does not meet the specified criteria as per advertisement shall be disqualified from the current drive.

Pre-Induction Training

After completion of all formalities including medical, psychological examinations and proof of completed educational documents, the selected candidates shall be required to undergo Applied Focused Theoretical Training (residential) at National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF), Islamabad as Trainees. The trainees who successfully complete and qualify the training will be offered appointment as Assistant Director (OG-2) at SBP.

 Compensation Package

Upon successful completion of the training, the trainees will be offered appointment as Assistant Director (OG-2) at a monthly-monetized salary starting from Rs. 120,000 or commensurate with the current emoluments being drawn by the successful candidates along with other benefits in the salary scale of OG-2 as per Bank rules.

During the training period, the trainees shall be paid a monthly stipend equal to half salary.