The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025 notification for 996 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) vacancies. Eligible candidates with Graduation or MBA/PGDM qualifications can apply online through the SBI official website.
The online application process has started on 02 December 2025 and will close on 05 January 2026. Candidates are advised to check eligibility, age limit, salary details, and selection process before applying.
📌 SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) |
| Total Vacancies | 996 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 02 December 2025 |
| Last Date | 05 January 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduate / MBA / PGDM |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
📊 SBI SO Vacancy Details 2025
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| VP Wealth (SRM) | 506 |
| AVP Wealth (RM) | 206 |
| Customer Relationship Executive | 284 |
| Total | 996 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation from a Government-recognized University or Institution
- Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA (Banking / Finance / Marketing)
- Certifications such as NISM V-A, XXI-A, CFP, CFA
- Only Indian citizens are eligible
- Candidates with adverse background reports or false information will be disqualified
- Teaching & training experience will not be counted as work experience
🎯 Age Limit (As on 01 May 2025)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| VP Wealth (SRM) | 26 – 42 Years |
| AVP Wealth (RM) | 23 – 35 Years |
| Customer Relationship Executive | 20 – 35 Years |
Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.
💰 SBI SO Salary Structure (CTC – Upper Range)
- VP Wealth (SRM): ₹44.70 Lakhs
- AVP Wealth (RM): ₹30.20 Lakhs
- Customer Relationship Executive: ₹6.20 Lakhs
Contract Period: 5 Years (Extendable up to 4 Years)
💳 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
Fee to be paid online.
📝 Selection Process
The SBI Specialist Officer selection process includes:
- Shortlisting of applications
- Personal / Telephonic / Video Interview
- CTC Negotiation
- Final Merit List based on interview performance (100 Marks)
🖥️ How to Apply Online for SBI SO Recruitment 2025?
- Visit the SBI Careers portal
- Click on Current Openings – SBI SO Recruitment 2025
- Register and fill in the online application form
- Upload required documents (Photo, Signature, Resume, Certificates, ID Proof, etc.)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 02 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 January 2026 |
🔗 Important Links
- Apply Online: Available on SBI Careers Portal
- Official Notification PDF: Available on website
- Official Website: sbi.bank.in
❓ SBI SO Recruitment 2025 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are released under SBI SO Recruitment 2025?
👉 Total 996 posts
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
👉 05 January 2026
Q3. What is the application fee?
👉 ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS, Nil for SC/ST/PwBD