SBI Released SCO Notification 2025 – Apply Online for 103

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a new recruitment notification on 27 October 2025 under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/15. This notification was officially published on SBI’s website sbi.bank.in. Eligible Indian citizens are invited to apply online for Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts on a contract basis.

In this recruitment, SBI will hire for several important posts such as Head (Product, Investment & Research), Zonal Head (Retail), Regional Head, Relationship Manager-Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, Project Development Manager (Business), and Central Research Team (Support). There are a total of 103 vacancies, including both regular and backlog posts, across multiple zones like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru, and other circle offices across India.

SBI Vacancy 2025-26

The State Bank of India has started a major hiring process for its wealth management and investment-related departments. This recruitment is considered one of the key opportunities for experienced banking and finance professionals. To make it easy for candidates, the essential information about this recruitment is explained below in detail.

SBI Recruitment 2025 – Overview

The SBI has opened online applications for the engagement of Specialist Cadre Officers on a five-year contractual basis, which may be extended up to four more years depending on the bank’s requirement. The registration and payment process for this recruitment will remain open from 27 October 2025 to 17 November 2025.

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	State Bank of India (SBI)
Advertisement No.	CRPD/SCO/2025-26/15
Post Name	Specialist Cadre Officer (Various Posts)
Total Vacancies	103 Posts
Mode of Application	Online
Contract Period	5 years (extendable)
Official Website	sbi.bank.in

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Graduate or Postgraduate degree from a recognized university or institution. For certain senior posts, additional professional qualifications like CA, CFA, CFP, NISM Investment Advisor/Research Analyst certificates, or MBA in Finance/Banking/Marketing are preferred.

Age Limit

The age limit for this recruitment varies depending on the post applied for. For most senior roles like Head (Product, Investment & Research) and Zonal Head, the age should be between 35 and 50 years, while for other posts like Investment Officer, the limit is between 28 and 40 years. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Government of India rules.

Salary Details

The SBI Specialist Cadre Officer posts come with an attractive salary package. The annual Cost to Company (CTC) ranges from ₹20.60 lakhs to ₹135.00 lakhs, depending on the position. In addition to the fixed pay, employees are eligible for Performance Linked Pay (PLP), annual increments up to 25%, and other allowances such as conveyance, mobile, and medical benefits.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only through the official website of SBI – sbi.bank.in. Before applying, applicants must scan their photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience proofs, and resume.

Go to the SBI Careers section.
Open the “Current Openings” page and select the relevant advertisement.
Register online and fill in the required details carefully.
Upload all necessary documents in PDF format.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit and print the completed application form and e-receipt for reference.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹750 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempted from paying any fee. The fee can be paid only through online mode using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of the following stages:

Shortlisting based on eligibility, qualifications, and experience.
Personal/Video/Telephonic Interview carrying 100 marks.
CTC Negotiation after the interview stage.

The final merit list will be prepared purely based on interview scores. In case of a tie, older candidates will be ranked higher.

Important Dates

Candidates should remember that the online application and fee payment window will remain open for a limited period. All key dates related to this recruitment are mentioned below.

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	27 October 2025
Start Date for Online Registration	27 October 2025
Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment	17 November 2025

Official Sources

The official notification and all application links are available on the SBI website. Candidates must visit only the official source for authentic information.

Description	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	sbi.bank.in

Disclaimer

All details mentioned above are taken directly from the official State Bank of India Specialist Cadre Officer Notification 2025 (Advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/15). Candidates are advised to read the full notification carefully before applying. The bank reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage without notice. Applicants must ensure that they meet all eligibility criteria before submitting their forms.

SBI Released SCO Notification 2025 – Apply Online for 103 Posts