SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 | 1,146 Posts (Revised) | Online Form, Eligibility, Salary & Full Guide

State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the recruitment notification for Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17. The initial vacancy announcement was 996 posts, but SBI later revised it upwards to 1,146 posts after internal review and additional requirements in wealth management and customer relationship verticals.

This recruitment targets experienced professionals for high-value roles such as Vice President (Wealth Management), Assistant Vice President (Wealth Management), Customer Relationship Executive, and other specialist positions in IT, Law, Finance, Credit, Risk, and Operations. These are middle-to-senior-level officer positions offering fast-track career progression within SBI.

The online application window is open from 2 December 2025 to 10 January 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). There is no preliminary exam for most contractual wealth roles — shortlisting is based on experience and qualifications, followed by a personal interview. Technical posts (regular) have an online test + interview.

If you are a graduate / MBA / CA / ICWA with 2–15 years of relevant banking experience and are looking for a high-paying, prestigious role in India’s largest public sector bank, this SBI SCO 2026 recruitment is one of the strongest opportunities currently available.

Why SBI Specialist Officer (SCO) Recruitment 2026 is Attractive

SBI is the country’s biggest bank by assets, branches, and customer base. Joining as a Specialist Officer gives you several practical advantages over generalist PO recruitment:

• Posting mostly within one circle/region (less frequent all-India transfers)
• Higher starting pay + advance increments for prior experience
• Fast-track promotions in specialist verticals (Wealth, Credit, IT, Risk)
• Excellent perks — leased accommodation, medical for family, concessional loans, LTC, performance bonuses
• Strong brand value — SBI officer tag carries high respect and opens doors later
• Work on high-value portfolios — wealth management, corporate credit, treasury, digital banking
• Job security of a Maharatna PSU with clear career progression

For candidates who already have 2–15 years in banking, this is one of the best lateral entry routes into SBI at JMGS-I to SMGS-V levels.

Important Dates – SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

Event	Date / Status
Official Notification Release	Late November / Early December 2025
Online Application Start Date	2 December 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	10 January 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	10 January 2026
Online Examination Date (Technical Posts)	March 2026 (tentative)
Admit Card Release	10–15 days before exam
Result & Scorecard (Online Exam)	April 2026 (tentative)
Interview & Document Verification	April–May 2026 (tentative)
Final Merit List & Appointment	June–August 2026 (tentative)

Note: Dates are as per the official notification. SBI may announce slight changes — always check sbi.co.in/web/careers → Current Openings.

Application Fee – SBI SCO 2026

Category	Application Fee (including GST)
General / OBC / EWS	₹ 750
SC / ST / PwBD	No fee (exempted)

Payment is accepted only online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or UPI. Fee is non-refundable.

Age Limit (Post-wise Variation)

Post / Scale	Minimum Age	Maximum Age (as on cut-off date)
Vice President (Wealth) / SMGS-V	25–30 years	35–40 years
Assistant Vice President (Wealth) / MMGS-III	23–28 years	32–35 years
Customer Relationship Executive / JMGS-I	21–25 years	30–32 years
Other technical posts (IT, Law, Finance)	21–28 years	30–35 years

Age relaxation rules (additional as per SBI norms):

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
• PwBD: +10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Service rendered + 3 years

Exact age criteria vary by post and scale — check the detailed notification for your applied role.

Educational Qualification & Experience – Post-wise

Post Name / Scale	Minimum Qualification Required	Minimum Post-Qualification Experience
Vice President (Wealth) – SMGS-V	MBA / PGDM (Finance / Marketing) / CA / CFA / equivalent	10–15 years in wealth management / private banking
Assistant Vice President (Wealth) – MMGS-III	MBA / PGDM (Finance / Marketing) / CA / CFA / equivalent	5–10 years in wealth management / RM role
Customer Relationship Executive – JMGS-I	Graduation in any discipline + MBA / PGDM (preferred)	2–5 years in retail banking / customer acquisition
Assistant Manager (System / IT)	B.E. / B.Tech (CS / IT / Electronics) / MCA / M.Sc (CS)	2–8 years in core IT / banking technology
Assistant Manager (Law)	LLB (3-year or 5-year) + enrolment with Bar Council	2–8 years in legal practice / banking law
Other specialist roles (Finance, Credit, Risk)	CA / ICWA / MBA (Finance) / equivalent	2–12 years (post-wise)

Important:

• Experience must be post-qualification and full-time
• Current employment proof / experience certificates required at interview
• Local language proficiency may be required for some circles

Vacancy Details – 1,146 Posts (Revised)

Total vacancies: 1,146 (996 initial + 150 revised/additional)

The break-up is mainly in wealth management and relationship banking verticals, with smaller numbers in IT, Law, Finance, Credit, Risk, and Operations.

Approximate distribution (final figures in notification):

Scale / Role	Approximate Vacancies
Vice President (Wealth) – SMGS-V	150–200
Assistant Vice President (Wealth) – MMGS-III	400–500
Customer Relationship Executive – JMGS-I	300–400
Assistant Manager (System / IT / Law / Finance)	100–200
Backlog / Reserved Posts	223
Total	1,146

Note: Circle-wise, category-wise (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) and post-wise final break-up is published in the official notification PDF.

Selection Process – SBI SCO 2026

The selection varies slightly by post type:

For Wealth Management Roles (Contractual / Regular)

• Shortlisting based on qualifications & experience
• Personal Interview (100 marks)
• Final merit = 100% interview score

For Technical Posts (Regular – IT, Law, Finance, etc.)

1. Online Written Examination (170 marks – 75% weightage)
2. Interview (50 marks – 25% weightage)
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (qualifying)
4. Document Verification & Medical

Online Exam Pattern (Technical Posts)

A. Objective Test (120 marks)

• Duration: 2 hours (sectional timing)
• No negative marking

Section	Questions	Marks	Time
English Language	30	30	30 min
Banking Knowledge	40	40	40 min
General Awareness / Economy	30	30	30 min
Computer Aptitude	20	20	20 min
Total	120	120	120 min

B. Descriptive Test (50 marks)

• Duration: 30 minutes (immediately after objective)
• Tasks: Letter Writing (25 marks) + Essay Writing (25 marks)
• Typing on computer

Final Merit Online Exam (converted to 75 marks) + Interview (25 marks) = 100 marks

Salary & Pay Scale After Selection

Grade & Pay Scale (varies by post):

Scale / Role	Pay Scale (7th CPC)	Starting Basic Pay	Approximate In-hand Salary
Vice President (Wealth) – SMGS-V	SMGS-V	₹89,890	₹1,40,000 – ₹1,60,000
Assistant Vice President (Wealth) – MMGS-III	MMGS-III	₹63,840	₹90,000 – ₹1,10,000
Customer Relationship Executive – JMGS-I	JMGS-I	₹48,170	₹65,000 – ₹80,000
Assistant Manager (IT / Law / Finance)	JMGS-I	₹48,170	₹65,000 – ₹80,000

CTC Range:

• VP Wealth: Up to ₹44.70 lakh per annum
• AVP Wealth: Up to ₹30.20 lakh per annum
• CRE / AM: Up to ₹12–15 lakh per annum

Other Allowances & Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) or leased accommodation
• Special / Learning Allowance
• Petrol Allowance
• Medical facility for self & family
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Provident Fund & NPS
• Concessional loans (housing, vehicle, personal)
• Performance-linked incentives

After probation (usually 1–2 years), confirmation as permanent officer with full SBI benefits.

How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step Guide

1. Visit official website: sbi.co.in → Careers → Current Openings
2. Click on “Recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers (Advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17)”
3. Click “Apply Online”
4. Register with mobile number and email ID
5. Verify OTP
6. Fill personal details, education, experience, post preference, circle
7. Upload scanned photo & signature
8. Pay fee online (if applicable)
9. Preview the application carefully
10. Submit and take printout of confirmation page

Note: Keep Aadhaar number, experience certificates, mobile and email active. Fill name, father name, DOB exactly as per graduation marksheet.

Documents Required During Interview & Verification

• Online application printout
• Graduation / Post-graduation / Professional degree & marksheets
• Experience certificates (2+ years as officer in Scheduled Commercial Bank / RRB)
• Caste / category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS – if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-serviceman discharge certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar card / any government photo ID
• Local language proficiency proof (10th/12th marksheet showing language studied or certificate)

Keep originals and self-attested photocopies ready.

Preparation Tips for SBI SCO Online Exam (Technical Posts)

Objective Test (120 marks)

• English Language: Reading comprehension, cloze test, error spotting
• Banking Knowledge: Banking terms, RBI policies, financial awareness, current banking news
• General Awareness / Economy: Last 6 months current affairs, economy, banking, government schemes
• Computer Aptitude: Basics of MS Office, internet, networking, computer abbreviations

Descriptive Test (50 marks)

• Letter Writing: Formal / complaint / official letters
• Essay Writing: Banking, economy, current issues, social topics

Best books

• Arihant SBI SCO / Specialist Officer Guide
• Banking Awareness by Arihant
• Lucent General Knowledge + Manorama Yearbook
• R.S. Aggarwal Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude (for practice)
• Previous year SBI SCO / specialist papers & mock tests

Practice – Solve 2–3 mock tests every week. Aim for 90–100 marks in objective + strong descriptive.

Some Useful Important Links
Apply Online		Click Here
Download Notification		Click Here
Official Website		Click Here

Final Advice for Experienced Bankers

SBI Circle Based Officer recruitment 2026 with 1,146 vacancies is one of the most attractive lateral entry opportunities for officers already working in Scheduled Commercial Banks or RRBs. The posting is restricted to one circle, salary is higher due to advance increments, and career progression is strong in specialist verticals.

Start preparing now — revise banking awareness, current affairs, descriptive writing and keep experience certificates ready. Apply early (from 29 January 2026) to avoid last-minute rush. Fill the form carefully because correction window is limited.