SBI Bank SO Recruitment 2026
State Bank of India has released the notification (Advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17) for 1,146 Specialist Cadre Officer (SO) posts (revised from 996) including Vice President Wealth, Assistant Vice President Wealth, and Customer Relationship Executive roles. Candidates with Graduate/MBA/PGDM/CA qualifications and relevant experience can apply. The application window was open from 02 December 2025 to 10 January 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Period | 02/12/2025 – 10/01/2026 (Closed) |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST | Free |
Vacancy Details — Total 1,146 Posts (Revised)
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Cadre Officers (VP Wealth, AVP Wealth, CRE, etc.) | Graduate / PG / MBA / PGDM / CA / ICWA in relevant discipline | 2–15 years (varies by post) |
Age Limit: 23–35 years (varies by post and scale). Age relaxation as per government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process differs based on the post type:
Wealth Management Posts (VP, AVP, CRE) — Contractual
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
- Personal Interview (100 Marks)
- Final merit based 100% on interview score
Technical Posts (IT/Systems, Law, Finance) — Regular
- Paper 1 (Qualifying): Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language — marks not counted in merit
- Paper 2 (Scoring): Professional Knowledge specific to your field — determines merit
- Personal Interview
Professional Knowledge areas by post: IT/Systems covers Software Development, Networking, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, and Databases. Law covers Banking Laws, Companies Act, IRAC Norms, and Consumer Protection. Finance/CA covers Accounting Standards, Auditing, Taxation, and Financial Management.
Salary & Benefits
| Post / Scale | CTC / Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| VP Wealth (SRM) | Up to ₹44.70 Lakhs per annum |
| AVP Wealth (RM) | Up to ₹30.20 Lakhs per annum |
| Customer Relationship Executive | Up to ₹6.20 Lakhs per annum |
| MMGS-II (Regular) | ₹48,170 – ₹69,810 (Basic) |
| MMGS-III | ₹63,840 – ₹99,750 (Basic) |
| SMGS-IV | ₹76,010 – ₹1,14,470 (Basic) |
| SMGS-V | ₹89,890 – ₹1,50,000 (Basic) |
Additional benefits include DA, HRA, medical facilities, Travel Allowance, NPS pension, group insurance, and leased accommodation. SBI offers strong career growth with fast-track promotions to AGM, DGM, and GM levels based on performance.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in/careers |
SBI Specialist Officer roles offer excellent compensation — especially the Wealth Management positions with CTC up to ₹44.70 Lakhs. Keep checking the SBI careers page for exam date announcements.