PSB's Cybersecurity, Fraud & Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2026 in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad

Bank of India (BOI) is proud to host PSB's Cybersecurity, Fraud & Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad . This initiative is powered by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) (Ministry of Finance)/Indian Bank Association (IBA) aims to foster collaboration between public sector banks, educational institutes and students and to promote innovation, prototype development, and entrepreneurship in the banking sector.

PSB's Cybersecurity, Fraud & Artificial Intelligence Hackathon is a national-level initiative powered by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Ministry of Finance)/Indian Bank Association (IBA). This hackathon provides a platform for students, banks, and educational institutes to collaborate and create innovative solutions for the financial sector that can solve real-world Cybersecurity, Fraud & Artificial Intelligence challenges.

Selected teams will work on problem statements, and the event will culminate in August 2026 with the presentation of winning prototypes showcasing their potential for real-world implementation.

The first and one of its kind Hackathon , which is an initiative of Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services & coordinated by Indian Banks Association (IBA)

Exciting Prizes :

Win rewards worth up to Rs 20 Lakhs. Prize Pool of Rs.20 Lakhs ( ( 1st Prize 5 Lac , 2nd Prize 3 Lac , 3rd Prize 2 Lac ) for each topic )

Recognition :

Winners will be honored at the closing ceremony, receiving national-level recognition for their innovations. Certificates of Excellence, Merit, or Participation for all participants.

Skill Development :

Tackle real world Cybersecurity, Fraud & Artificial Intelligence challenges and appreciation by industry.

Eligibility & Problem Statements

This hackathon is open for all students from any institutes/universities. Registration of Participants & Teams (Each team will consist of 3-4 students & As part of Women Empowerment,preferably 1 or more female participants should participate from each team).

Selected teams will work on problem statements, and the event will culminate in August 2026 with the presentation of winning prototypes showcasing their potential for real-world implementation.

  1. 1. Harnessing Generative AI for Automated Reverse Engineering, Static and Dynamic Analysis, and Risk Scoring of Fraudulent Mobile Applications (APKs) and Malwares.

  2. 2. Developing a solution having AI/ML capabilities for detecting suspicious transactions and mule accounts by ingesting financial transactions and/or fraud monitoring solution alerts and/or Transaction monitoring system alerts and govt cyber fraud alerts/tickets and preventing circulation of fraudulent proceeds through mule accounts. This solution should consume real-time regulatory inputs/ feeds and cross-channel bank data.

  3. For more details, Kindly refer to the attached document (DataSet.csv) for Problem Statement 2 to download the dataset.
For more details, Kindly refer attached document (Topic.pdf) Click here to download the document.
For Registration Manual, Kindly refer attached document (CyberShield hackathon manual.pdf) Click here to download the registration Manual.

How to Participate

Don't miss this unique chance to collaborate . Let's gear up for this exciting journey and make it a remarkable experience!

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  2. Facebook
  3. Instagram
  4. LinkedIn
  5. For any queries: boihackathon@cse.iith.ac.in

Important Dates

07th May 2026

15th June 2026

Task Details TimeLine
Registration and Idea Submission by Participants 07th May to 15th June 2026
Shortlisting of teams based on submitted ideas 23rd - 30th June 2026
Final shortlisted teams announcement Shortlisted Candidates will be informed through mail on 30th June 2026
Prototype Development & Progress Report 1st July 2026 - 17th August 2026
Final presentation of prototype 27th & 28th August 2026
Prize announcement and closure 28th August 2026
  1. The last date of submission of application is 15th June 2026.
  2. Solution or Ideas proposed must be unique & plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
  3. Participants to submit Project Progress Report by 17th August 2026 failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
  4. 70 teams will be shortlisted post Phase 2. Only top 50 teams across the country would be invited to IITH.
  5. Phase 1 result and all future details will be communicated on the registered email I'd submitted during registration process.
  6. Accommodation & reimbursement (maximum upto AC3 Tier Train fare) will be provided only for outstation Finale Participants.
  7. Travel reimbursement will be provided only on producing valid ticket. This will be governed by IIT Hyderabad reimbursement policies.
  8. IPR and code will be jointly owned by Bank of India & IITH.
  9. No insurance and liability will be accepted by Bank of India & IIT Hyderabad for unforeseen incidences during travel and till completion of Hackathon.
  10. The decision of the Organizing Committee will be final in all the matters of the Hackathon, binding on the part of all the participants and no representations will be entertained.
Registration Form
Registration Form
Maximum limit 1000 characters
(Not for Hyderabad Participants)
(Not for Hyderabad Participants)
Note:
Please select atleast one problem statement

  1. Upload only Pdf file
  2. Maximum file size should not exceed 1MB
  3. Document should include a detailed description of data sets to be used, as well as Solution approach
For more details, Kindly refer attached document (Topic.pdf) Click here to download the document.

Kindly refer to the attached document (DataSet.csv) for Problem Statement 2. Click on to download the document

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