StockHolding Announces 2026 Recruitment Notice for 67 Executive and CISO Vacancies, Online Applications Open

• Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited has announced 67 vacancies: 65 Executive (Fixed Term) and 2 CISO posts at AVP/VP level.
• Executive posts require a Graduate/Post Graduate degree with 50% marks; CISO posts require relevant Engineering/PG/MCA qualifications and experience.
• Applications opened on August 19, 2026. Executive applications close on August 30, while CISO applications close on September 2, 2026.

Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (StockHolding/SHCIL), a Government of India company, has opened online applications for two separate recruitment drives offering a combined 67 vacancies in 2026. The hiring includes 65 Executive (FT) positions across multiple states and 2 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) posts at Assistant Vice President (AVP)/Vice President (VP) level in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai.

Online registration for both StockHolding Recruitment 2026 drives started on August 19, 2026 after 11:00 AM. Candidates should note that the deadlines are different: applications for the 65 Executive posts must be submitted by August 30, 2026 up to 6:00 PM, whereas the last date for the 2 CISO vacancies is September 2, 2026 up to 6:00 PM.

The Executive recruitment is aimed at graduates and postgraduates and carries an annual CTC of approximately ₹3.93 lakh. The CISO recruitment, meanwhile, is for experienced information security professionals and offers starting CTCs of ₹33.90 lakh for AVP and ₹42.34 lakh for VP. The eligibility criteria, age limits and selection methods are different for the two recruitment processes.

StockHolding Recruitment 2026 Notification

StockHolding is conducting the two recruitment exercises separately. The Executive vacancies are advertised under Vacancy Code HWD/Vacancy/26-27/FTEREG/01 and are offered on Fixed Term Engagement across various states. The CISO recruitment is also on a Fixed Term Engagement basis and covers two AVP/VP-level positions.

StockHolding Executive Vacancy 2026

A total of 65 vacancies have been announced for Executive (FT) posts. Recruitment will be carried out state-wise as follows:

StockHolding CISO Vacancy 2026

StockHolding has announced 2 CISO positions on Fixed Term Engagement. The appointments are at Assistant Vice President (AVP)/Vice President (VP) grade and are based in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai.

Educational Qualification

Executive (FT)

Candidates must possess a Graduate or Post Graduate degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university or institution as on June 30, 2026.

Applicants have been instructed to enter the higher percentage obtained in either Graduation or Post Graduation while completing the application.

CISO – AVP/VP

Applicants must possess one of the following full-time qualifications from a UGC/AICTE-recognised university or institute:

• Engineering Graduate in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Cyber Security or a related field;
• Full-time Post Graduate qualification in the specified fields; or
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA).

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA are preferable.

Experience Required for CISO Posts

The CISO positions require substantial post-qualification professional experience.

The provided recruitment details do not prescribe similar prior work-experience requirements for the Executive vacancies.

Age Limit

For Executive posts, candidates must be at least 21 years and not more than 35 years old as on June 30, 2026. The specified date-of-birth range is June 30, 1991 to June 30, 2005, both dates inclusive.

For CISO recruitment, the maximum age is 55 years as on June 30, 2026. Candidates must have been born on or after July 1, 1971.

Salary and Engagement Terms

Executive (FT) appointees will receive an annual CTC of approximately ₹3.93 lakh. The stated CTC excludes benefits such as Group Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance.

The Executive engagement is initially for three years or co-terminus with completion/extension of the project, whichever is earlier. The tenure may be extended by another two years at StockHolding’s discretion.

For CISO posts, the starting CTC is:

A further increment may be considered for suitable CISO candidates. The stated CTC excludes Group Medical Insurance, Group Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance.

StockHolding Executive Selection Process

The Executive recruitment process consists of Preliminary Screening, an Online Test, Interview and Document Verification. Document verification may be conducted at any stage.

For the online test, up to 30 times the number of vacancies may be shortlisted based on aggregate academic marks or other prescribed criteria. Up to 10 times the number of vacancies may subsequently be called for interview based on online test merit.

Final merit will be prepared state-wise based on performance in the interview. StockHolding may also maintain a waiting list for six months.

Executive Online Test Pattern

The online examination is expected to be approximately one hour long and will cover:

• Logical Ability
• Spatial Reasoning
• Quantitative Ability
• Basic Numerical Ability

Candidates are required to secure at least 40% in each section as well as 40% overall. The online test is tentatively scheduled for September 6, 2026.

StockHolding CISO Selection Process

Selection for the two CISO vacancies will be conducted through shortlisting of applications followed by two rounds of interviews:

1. Preliminary Interview
2. Final Interview

A waiting list of three times the number of vacancies may be prepared. In case candidates obtain equal marks, ranking will be determined by age in descending order.

Job Profile for Executive Posts

Selected Executives may be assigned duties related to day-to-day operations at Branch, Regional or Head Office level. Responsibilities can include handling cash and cheques, attending to customer requirements over the counter, maintaining customer databases, safeguarding documents and records, and performing other responsibilities assigned by StockHolding.

Important Dates for StockHolding CISO Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for CISO should follow the separate schedule below:

Important Dates for StockHolding Executive Recruitment 2026

The Executive recruitment has an earlier closing date, and candidates should not confuse it with the CISO deadline.

Application Form & Apply Details

• StockHolding CISO / Executive Short Notification PDF
• Apply Online for StockHolding Executive 2026
• StockHolding CISO Apply Online Link
• WhatsApp Channel
• Download Result

How to Apply for StockHolding Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the StockHolding careers/application portal.
2. Select the relevant recruitment — Executive (FT) or CISO — before starting the application.
3. Complete registration using the required contact details.
4. Enter personal, educational and other information required for the selected post.
5. CISO applicants should provide their relevant experience and professional certification details.
6. Executive applicants should enter the higher percentage obtained in Graduation or Post Graduation, as instructed.
7. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
8. Review the application carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the Executive application by August 30, 2026 up to 6:00 PM, or the CISO application by September 2, 2026 up to 6:00 PM, depending on the post applied for.
10. Keep a printout or copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Applications for these recruitment drives are to be submitted online only. Candidates should ensure that they apply under the correct vacancy and follow its respective deadline, qualification, age and selection requirements.