SBP Jobs 2026 have opened at the State Bank of Pakistan, the country’s central bank, for experienced professionals in Karachi. The hiring covers the Cyber Security Department and the Information Technology Operations Department, with three advertised titles: Senior Cyber Operations Analyst, SOC Administrator and Network Operation Center (NOC) Engineer.
The first two carry the OG-3 grade, while the NOC Engineer post is offered on contract. This is a specialist hiring round, so the deciding factor is not a large seat count but a close match to the detailed eligibility criteria published on the State Bank’s own careers portal. The advertisement does not state a fixed number of seats for each title, so applicants should not rely on seat counts quoted by unofficial sources. Applications are online only and close on 16 November 2026, and applications sent by hand, post or email will not be entertained.
Last Date to Apply: 16 November 2026
SBP Jobs 2026 — Details
| Field | Detail |
| Organisation | State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the central bank of Pakistan |
| Departments | Cyber Security Department (CySD) and Information Technology Operations Department (ITOD) |
| Total posts | 3 advertised titles (number of seats not stated in the advertisement) |
| Job location | Karachi |
| Grades | OG-3 for the two cyber security titles; contract for the NOC Engineer title |
| Education and experience | As per the detailed criteria for each title on the SBP careers portal — a cyber security or IT operations background is required |
| Age limit | As stated on the SBP careers portal for each title |
| Last date | 16 November 2026 |
| Apply method | Online only, through the SBP careers portal |
| Advertisement reference | PID K. 1459/26, published 1 November 2026 |
SBP Jobs 2026 — Posts announced
| Post | Department | Grade |
| Senior Cyber Operations Analyst (Cyber Operations & Response) | Cyber Security Department | OG-3 |
| SOC Administrator (Cyber Operations & Response) | Cyber Security Department | OG-3 |
| Network Operation Center (NOC) Engineer | Information Technology Operations Department | Contract |
The Senior Cyber Operations Analyst and the SOC Administrator work in cyber operations and incident response, watching for threats, handling security incidents and coordinating responses across the bank’s systems. The NOC Engineer monitors IT infrastructure — servers, networks, storage and UPS systems — provides first-level support, carries out network troubleshooting and VPN support, and coordinates with the SOC team, including for blocking IP addresses and hashes when required. All three roles are based in Karachi and demand hands-on technical experience, so read the full job description for your title before you apply.
Eligibility for SBP Jobs 2026
Applicants must meet the detailed eligibility criteria for the title they choose, as published on the State Bank’s careers portal at sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp. That page carries the qualification, experience and age requirements for each title, and it is the final authority — a general summary cannot replace it.
Candidates should hold a relevant degree in cyber security, computer science, information technology or a closely related field, with the practical experience the title requires in security operations, network operations or a similar area. Only candidates who meet the stated criteria should apply, and every claim in the application should be backed by documents that can be produced on demand.
How to apply for SBP Jobs 2026 — step by step
- Visit the State Bank’s careers page at sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp and open the title you want: Cyber Security Department or Information Technology Operations Department (on contract).
- Read the full job description for that title, including its qualification, experience and age requirements.
- Register or log in on the SBP online recruitment portal at career.sbp.org.pk.
- Complete your profile with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
- Submit your online application for the chosen title before 16 November 2026.
- Save the acknowledgement or application reference the portal gives you, and keep it safe for later stages.
- Do not send any application by hand, post or email, because the advertisement states clearly that such applications will not be entertained.
Important notes on SBP Jobs 2026
The last date to apply is 16 November 2026, confirmed on the State Bank’s own vacancies page for both the Cyber Security Department and the Information Technology Operations Department. Apply well before the final day, because the portal can be busy near the deadline. No seat count is stated in the advertisement, so ignore unofficial vacancy numbers and judge the opportunity on the title and its criteria.
This is a free application through the official portal: never pay anyone who promises shortlisting or selection, and never share your portal login with an agent. Finally, confirm every detail on the SBP careers page for your exact title before you submit, because the portal description is the final authority on eligibility.
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