National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Recruitment 2026

Overview

The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This is a contract-based role designed to strengthen the organization's cybersecurity and information security infrastructure. The recruitment notification (Advertisement No: NABFID/VP/062) invites applications from qualified professionals with substantial experience in financial sector IT and cybersecurity domains.

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Vacancy Details

NaBFID is recruiting for 1 position of Chief Information Security Officer. This senior-level role is critical for overseeing the organization's information security strategy, policies, and implementation across all technology systems and networks.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an engineering degree (B.Tech/B.E) or postgraduate qualification (M.E/M.Tech) in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Cyber Security, or related disciplines. Alternatively, an MCA or equivalent professional qualification is also acceptable.

Experience Requirements: A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in the financial sector is mandatory. Within this, candidates must demonstrate at least 10 years of specialized experience in banking IT operations, IT policy formulation and planning, financial networks and systems administration, financial information systems management, cybersecurity technologies, payment systems, or information security auditing. Crucially, at least 5 of these 10 years must be specifically focused on information security management, information systems auditing, cyber defence operations, or advanced cybersecurity roles.

Age Limit: Candidates must not exceed 55 years of age at the time of application.

Selection Process

The recruitment will follow a structured multi-stage evaluation process. Initially, applications will be screened and shortlisted based on adherence to eligibility criteria and relevance of professional experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview conducted by the selection committee. Depending on the outcomes of the initial interview, selected candidates may be required to undergo psychometric assessments and/or assessment centre evaluations to ensure suitability for the strategic nature of the role.

How to Apply

The application process is conducted entirely through email. Interested candidates should carefully review the official recruitment notification PDF before preparing their submission. Applications must include a comprehensive curriculum vitae detailing personal information, educational qualifications, and complete employment history. All supporting documents—including certificates of education, employment experience letters, identity proof, and a recent passport-sized photograph—must be self-attested and attached to the application. The subject line of the email must clearly specify the post for which the application is being submitted. The complete application package should be sent to the official email address provided in the notification on or before 20 October 2026. Candidates are advised to retain a copy of their email submission for future correspondence and verification purposes.

Salary: Compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the candidate's educational background, professional experience, demonstrated competencies, current or last drawn salary, and prevailing market standards for similar positions in the financial sector.

Application Fee: No application fee is required for this recruitment.