State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, has announced 3 posts across 3 job titles — Senior Cyber Operations Analyst, SOC Administrator and Network Operation Center (NOC) Engineer — in its Cyber Security Department and Information Technology Operations Department, published on 1 November 2026 (PID K.1459/26). The two Cyber Security Department posts carry the OG-3 grade and the NOC Engineer post is on contract, all three are based in Karachi, and the last date to apply online is 16 November 2026.
Job Details
| Organisation | State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank |
| Advertisement | Published 1 November 2026 (PID K.1459/26) |
| Published Date | 1 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 3 advertised titles (the advertisement does not state a seat count) |
| Posts / Grade | Senior Cyber Operations Analyst OG-3, SOC Administrator OG-3, NOC Engineer (on contract) |
| Age Limit | Senior Cyber Operations Analyst and SOC Administrator maximum 32 years; NOC Engineer maximum 48 years (as on the date of advertisement) |
| Qualification | 16-year Master’s/Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline, HEC-recognised (see Vacancy Details) |
| Domicile / Quota | Not stated in the advertisement (SBP is an equal opportunity employer) |
| Job Location | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Official Apply Portal | SBP Careers Portal |
Introduction
The State Bank of Pakistan is the country’s central bank, and this is a small lateral and contractual intake of experienced cyber security and IT operations professionals at its Karachi headquarters — not a nationwide branch recruitment. The two Cyber Security Department posts are OG-3 positions in Cyber Operations & Response, and the third post is a contractual Network Operation Center Engineer in the Information Technology Operations Department. The advertisement states three job titles, not three seats — no seat count is announced for any title — and SBP describes compensation only as a competitive market-based package as per the Bank’s rules, so no salary figure is given here. Applications are accepted online only through the SBP careers portal, and the closing date is 16 November 2026. Check the State Bank of Pakistan careers page for the official listing, and confirm the eligibility criteria for your own title on the official SBP post page before applying, because each title has its own requirements.
Vacancy Details
SBP has announced 3 titles. The table below gives each post exactly as shown on SBP’s official careers pages, with the qualification, age and experience as published for each title. The advertisement does not state the number of seats for any title, so no vacancy count is given here, and no salary figure is announced for these posts.
| Post | Department | Grade | Qualification | Experience | Age |
| Senior Cyber Operations Analyst (Cyber Operations & Response) | Cyber Security Department | OG-3 | 16-year Master’s/Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognised institute/university | Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years as a SOC analyst | Maximum 32 years |
| SOC Administrator (Cyber Operations & Response) | Cyber Security Department | OG-3 | 16-year Master’s/Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognised institute/university | Minimum 5 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), including more than 1 year as a SOC administrator | Maximum 32 years |
| Network Operation Center (NOC) Engineer | Information Technology Operations Department | On contract | 16-year Master’s/Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognised institute, OR 16 years of education in any discipline with a Computer Science certification; CCNA/CCNP or equivalent preferred | Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including hands-on work on Cisco routers/switches, SolarWinds IT Management and Monitoring System modules, network troubleshooting and VPN support, and 24×7 shift duty at a data center facility; financial/banking experience preferred | Maximum 48 years |
All three posts are based in Karachi. No salary figure is announced for these posts, so no pay figure is given here, and no seat count is announced for any title.
Eligibility
Each title has its own eligibility criteria, so the criteria for one title must not be assumed to apply to another. For the two Cyber Security Department titles, applicants need a 16-year Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognised institute or university, a maximum age of 32 years as on the date of advertisement, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience — at least 3 years as a SOC analyst for the Senior Cyber Operations Analyst, and at least 5 years in a Security Operations Center including more than 1 year as a SOC administrator for the SOC Administrator. For the NOC Engineer, applicants need a 16-year Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognised institute, or 16 years of education in any discipline with a Computer Science certification, with CCNA/CCNP or equivalent preferred, a maximum age of 48 years as on the date of advertisement, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience including hands-on work on Cisco routers and switches, SolarWinds modules, network troubleshooting and VPN support, and 24×7 shift duty at a data center facility; financial or banking experience is preferred. SBP is an equal opportunity employer: females, candidates from minorities, transgender persons and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Confirm the exact eligibility criteria for your title on the official State Bank of Pakistan careers page before applying.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for SBP Jobs 2026:
- Open the State Bank of Pakistan careers page and open the official post page for the title you want (Cyber Security Department or Information Technology Operations Department).
- Read the eligibility criteria for your own title carefully, including the qualification, age and experience conditions — they differ by title.
- Submit your application online at the SBP Careers Portal before 16 November 2026.
- Do not submit your application in person or by email — only online applications through the SBP careers portal are entertained.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further process.
For other current bank openings, see our Bank of Punjab Jobs 2026 post (multiple vacancies, last date 20 November 2026). Our FPSC Jobs 2026 post (278 federal vacancies, last date 23 November 2026) and our Karachi Port Trust Jobs 2026 post (50 posts, last date 25 November 2026) are also open this month. Our Pakistan Navy Jobs 2026 post (69 posts) closes today, 12 November 2026.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for SBP Jobs 2026?
The last date is 16 November 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the SBP careers portal by that date.
How many posts has SBP announced?
3 advertised titles: Senior Cyber Operations Analyst (OG-3), SOC Administrator (OG-3) and Network Operation Center Engineer (on contract). The advertisement does not state the number of seats for any title.
What is the age limit for SBP Jobs 2026?
Maximum 32 years for the two Cyber Security Department titles and maximum 48 years for the NOC Engineer, both as on the date of advertisement.
What qualification is needed for SBP Jobs 2026?
A 16-year Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognised institute or university. The NOC Engineer also accepts 16 years of education in any discipline with a Computer Science certification, and CCNA/CCNP is preferred.
How do I apply for SBP Jobs 2026?
Online only, through the SBP Careers Portal. Applications submitted in person or by email will not be entertained. Check the State Bank of Pakistan careers page for the official listing of each title.
Conclusion
SBP Jobs 2026 is a focused opening for experienced cyber security and IT operations professionals — three senior titles at the State Bank of Pakistan in Karachi, with OG-3 grades for the two Cyber Security Department posts and a contractual NOC Engineer post. The deadline is 16 November 2026, so check the official SBP post page for your title, confirm your qualification, age and experience against its own criteria, and apply online before the closing date.
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