SIDBI Specialist Recruitment 2026 - Online Form for 4 Assistant Communication Officer & Audit Consultant Posts

The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has released Advertisement No. 06/2026-27 for the engagement of Specialists on a full-time contractual basis. The recruitment includes 4 vacancies for Assistant Communication Officer and Audit Consultant posts.

The available positions are Assistant Communication Officer (ACO) - Brand Content & Marketing, Assistant Communication Officer (ACO) - Website & Martech and Audit Consultant. The application must be submitted by email in the prescribed format on or before 14 October 2026.

The ACO positions are based in Mumbai, while the Audit Consultant position is based in Lucknow. Depending on service requirements, SIDBI may post or transfer contractual staff to other offices or depute them to its associates, subsidiaries or other organizations.

Official Notification PDF: SIDBI Assistant Communication Officer / Audit Consultant Recruitment 2026

SIDBI Recruitment 2026 - Overview

SIDBI Vacancy 2026

SIDBI has announced four vacancies across three post categories. The post-wise details are given below.

Reservation Details

*PwBD vacancies are horizontal and include LV (Low Vision). Reservation, relaxation and concession will be applicable to SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

1. Assistant Communication Officer - Brand Content & Marketing

Post Code: 01
Vacancies: 1
Place of Posting: Mumbai

This is a full-time contractual position. The initial contract is for three years, subject to an interim review. SIDBI may extend the contract, at its discretion, for a further period of up to two years.

Role and Responsibilities

The Assistant Communication Officer - Brand Content & Marketing will be responsible for brand strategy, content marketing, social media, creative communication, paid marketing and integrated campaign execution.

• Develop and maintain brand positioning, value proposition and messaging frameworks.
• Ensure consistency of brand identity, tone of voice and messaging across communication channels.
• Translate organizational priorities into brand, communication and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain brand guidelines and visual identity standards.
• Develop annual content strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop, edit and optimize content across digital platforms.
• Create and manage integrated content calendars.
• Develop thought leadership articles, blogs, reports, case studies and executive communication content.
• Manage social media platforms and audience engagement strategies.
• Monitor social listening, audience insights and engagement metrics.
• Coordinate creative asset development with agencies.
• Lead the development of brochures, presentations, videos, infographics and other digital assets.
• Manage creative agencies, production partners and content vendors.
• Plan and execute paid campaigns across Google, LinkedIn, Meta, YouTube, X and relevant industry platforms.
• Manage campaign budgets, media plans and campaign optimization.
• Conduct A/B testing of advertising creatives, messaging, formats, landing pages and calls-to-action.
• Analyze campaign performance and prepare reports.

Eligibility for ACO - Brand Content & Marketing

The candidate should not be more than 35 years of age as on 31 August 2026.

The required educational qualification is an MBA/PGDM in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing or equivalent.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of post-qualification work experience in brand management, content marketing, social media, campaign management and paid media as on 31 August 2026.

Strong B2B and institutional marketing experience is preferred.

Applications without a relevant experience certificate from the employer will be rejected.

Remuneration

Based on qualification, experience and overall suitability, the maximum CTC/remuneration for the post will be around Rs. 18 lakh per annum, along with facilities such as Group Insurance. An annual increment may be considered based on performance review. The remuneration will also contain a suitable variable component.

2. Assistant Communication Officer - Website & Martech

Post Code: 02
Vacancies: 1
Place of Posting: Mumbai

This is also a full-time contractual position. The initial contract will be for three years, subject to an interim review, and may be extended for up to two additional years at the Bank's discretion.

Role and Responsibilities

The ACO - Website & Martech will manage SIDBI's website ecosystem, SEO/GEO strategy, marketing technology stack, analytics infrastructure, measurement frameworks, conversion optimization and digital experience management.

• Manage corporate website strategy, governance and optimization.
• Coordinate with website development agencies for enhancements.
• Ensure website security, accessibility, performance and user experience.
• Manage content updates and digital asset integration.
• Develop and execute SEO and GEO strategies.
• Conduct technical SEO audits and remediation activities.
• Manage crawlability, indexation, site architecture, internal linking, redirects and website health.
• Oversee metadata optimization and schema implementation.
• Improve Core Web Vitals and page experience performance.
• Monitor rankings, keywords, search visibility and competitor performance.
• Define SEO/GEO requirements for blogs and organic content.
• Manage CRM, CMS, marketing automation, analytics and campaign management platforms.
• Establish Martech governance standards and platform usage guidelines.
• Drive Martech adoption and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for automation.
• Manage integrations across CRM, CMS, analytics, campaign and automation platforms.
• Evaluate Martech vendors and recommend technology investments.
• Develop dashboards and marketing reports.
• Define tracking and tagging standards.
• Monitor website, campaign and lead-generation journeys.
• Manage attribution frameworks and customer journey analytics.
• Drive data-based optimization initiatives.
• Identify opportunities involving AI, automation and advanced analytics.
• Support personalization and digital transformation initiatives.

Eligibility for ACO - Website & Martech

The candidate should not be more than 35 years of age as on 31 August 2026.

The minimum educational qualification is a Graduate degree in Engineering/Computer Science/MBA (Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing) or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of post-qualification work experience in website management, SEO, analytics, digital experience and Martech as on 31 August 2026.

Hands-on experience with CMS, CRM, GA4, Search Console, Marketing Automation, SEO platforms and BI tools is preferred.

Applications without a relevant experience certificate from the employer will be rejected.

Remuneration

The maximum CTC/remuneration will be around Rs. 18 lakh per annum, depending on qualification, experience and overall suitability, along with facilities such as Group Insurance. An annual increment may be considered based on performance, and the salary will include a suitable variable component.

3. Audit Consultant

Post Code: 03
Vacancies: 2
Place of Posting: Lucknow

The Audit Consultant position is a full-time contractual engagement. The initial contract will be for three years, subject to an interim review, and may be extended by up to two years at the sole discretion of SIDBI.

Responsibilities of Audit Consultant

• Undertake Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA), management audit, special audits and other audits with the Bank's audit team.
• Visit branches/offices as required for audit work.
• Prepare audit reports along with comments and observations.
• Follow up with Regional Offices/Branch Offices for closure of audit observations.
• Scrutinize compliance with audit observations and monitor compliance quality.
• Compile RBIA observations from various offices.
• Prepare presentations for the Audit Committee of the Board and Senior Management Committee.
• Assist in data analytics and related modelling.
• Provide inputs for improvement or modification of credit and operational processes.
• Assist with automation of existing audit processes.
• Work related to appointment of audit firms/consultants and preparation of RFPs.
• Undertake other work assigned by the Bank from time to time.

Eligibility for Audit Consultant

The candidate should not be more than 35 years of age as on 31 August 2026.

The mandatory qualification and experience can be fulfilled through any of the following routes:

• Chartered Accountant: Qualified CA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with the required two years of experience.
• Cost and Management Accountant: Qualified CMA from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India with the required two years of experience.
• M.Com: M.Com with a minimum of 55% marks and the required three years of experience.

Qualified Chartered Accountants must have an active membership of ICAI.

Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, along with data analysis, management and presentation tools is preferred.

Experience Requirement

For CA and CMA candidates, a minimum of 2 years of experience is required in audit functions or operational areas with reputed CA firms, Banks, NBFCs, Small Finance Banks, reputed corporates, multinational companies or firms.

For M.Com candidates, a minimum of 3 years of audit experience is required in reputed CA firms, including Articleship experience, Banks, NBFCs, Small Finance Banks, reputed corporates, multinational companies or firms.

Applications without a relevant experience certificate from the employer will be rejected.

Remuneration

The maximum CTC/remuneration for the Audit Consultant position will be around Rs. 15 lakh per annum, depending on qualification, experience and overall suitability. Other facilities include Group Insurance. An annual increment may be considered based on performance, and the remuneration will have a suitable variable component.

Contract Period and Posting

For all three posts, the initial contract period is three years, subject to an interim review. SIDBI may extend the contract for a further period of up to two years at its discretion.

The contract can be terminated by either side by giving three months' notice or salary and allowances, if any, in lieu of the notice period.

The indicated places of posting are Mumbai for both Assistant Communication Officer specializations and Lucknow for Audit Consultant. However, SIDBI reserves the right to post or transfer contractual staff to any of its offices or depute them to associates, subsidiaries or other organizations depending on service requirements.

Selection Process

Selection will be through shortlisting followed by an online Personal Interview.

SIDBI will conduct preliminary screening of applications and may shortlist candidates for the interview. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for an interview.

The Personal Interview will be conducted online on a suitable date, which will be communicated later.

How the Merit List Will Be Prepared

The merit list will be prepared in descending order based on the marks obtained in the interview only.

If two or more candidates obtain the same marks at the cut-off point, their ranking will be determined according to age in descending order.

SIDBI also reserves the right to prepare wait lists in different grades and consider wait-listed candidates according to actual requirements.

How to Apply for SIDBI Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must submit the prescribed application by email to [email protected] on or before 14 October 2026.

1. Visit the SIDBI official website and obtain the prescribed application format.
2. Read the eligibility requirements for the selected post carefully.
3. Complete the application form in English or Hindi.
4. Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the application.
5. Attach your Curriculum Vitae.
6. Sign across the photograph/application and mention the date as prescribed.
7. Attach self-attested copies/scanned copies of the required certificates and documents.
8. Send the completed application only through email to [email protected].
9. Use the prescribed subject line format while sending the application.

Email Subject Format

The email subject should clearly contain:

Application for the post of <<Post Code>>, <<Name of the Post>> <<Candidate Name>>

For example, candidates applying for the Audit Consultant post should mention the relevant post code, post name and their name in the email subject as prescribed by SIDBI.

Documents Required with the Application

The application should be accompanied by self-attested copies/scanned copies of relevant documents supporting:

• Identity
• Address
• Age
• Educational qualification
• Educational certificates and mark sheets
• Work experience
• Other information required in the application form

The relevant experience certificate issued by the employer must specifically establish that the candidate has experience in the field required for the post.

Important Application Instructions

• Only one post can be applied for under this advertisement.
• For Assistant Communication Officer, a candidate can apply for only one specialization: Brand Content & Marketing or Website & Martech.
• Multiple applications involving one or several posts will result in rejection of all applications.
• The application must be in the prescribed format.
• Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
• Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
• Handwritten applications or handwritten Curriculum Vitae will be summarily rejected.
• Applications without the required certificates/documents will not be entertained.
• Candidates who have already applied, been shortlisted, selected or wait-listed need not apply again.
• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The vacancies are provisional and may vary.
• SIDBI reserves the right to change the designation/name of a post according to its requirements.

Reservation and PwBD Provisions

Reservation, relaxation and concessions for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates will be provided wherever applicable under Government of India guidelines.

Eligible reserved-category candidates must produce the required certificate issued by the competent authority in accordance with Government of India guidelines.

PwBD vacancies are horizontal within the overall vacancies for the relevant post. SIDBI has also stated that it may not be possible to employ candidates with disabilities in all offices or departments, and such candidates may be required to work at locations determined by the Bank.

SIDBI Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates