PSBs Cyber Shield Hackathon 2026
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Quick Answer
A cybersecurity hackathon by Bank of India to solve AI, cybersecurity and banking-fraud challenges — ₹10 lakh prize pool.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Bank of India
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 22 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Bank of India. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
PSBs Cyber Shield Hackathon 2026 is a cybersecurity-focused hackathon organised by Bank of India. The competition invites participants to tackle real-world challenges in AI, cybersecurity, and banking fraud detection, aiming to strengthen the digital security of public sector banks.
Who Should Apply Open to Indian students, developers, cybersecurity professionals, and startups with innovative ideas in cybersecurity and fraud prevention.
Tracks / Themes The hackathon focuses on three core themes: artificial intelligence for security, cybersecurity solutions, and banking-fraud detection and prevention.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs from June 17 to June 22, 2026. Participants can register and submit their solutions by the deadline. Judging criteria and round details are not specified in the raw data.
Prizes Total cash prize pool of ₹10,00,000.
Eligibility Open to Indian participants. No specific team size or age restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Register via the official Internshala competition page linked above. Deadline: June 22, 2026.
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Organizers
Bank of India is a public sector bank founded in 1906 and headquartered in Mumbai. It operates 5,447 branches. Bank of India dates from 1906 and operates 5,447 branches. It holds a long-established presence in western India alongside a meaningful overseas network, and it is a…
Learn morePrizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
What You Get
Winners share a ₹20 lakh total prize pool, with separate prizes for each of the two problem statements — ₹10 lakh per track. Per statement, first prize is ₹5 lakh, second ₹3 lakh, and third ₹2 lakh. Prize money is released in three instalments: 50% on the day of the grand finale, 30% on or after completion of the Global FinTech Fest, and the remaining 20% after successful completion of product development. Beyond cash, the first-prize-winning team is invited to participate in the Global FinTech Fest 2026.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
