The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the Specialist Cadre Officers (SO) Recruitment 2025. Through this recruitment drive, SBI aims to fill 1146 vacancies in specialist roles related to wealth management and customer relationship services. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have completed graduation and possess relevant experience in banking or financial services.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 02 December 2025 to 10 January 2026. The recruitment process is simple and does not include any written examination. Selection will be done through shortlisting and interview only.

SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Important Dates

Candidates should ensure that the application is submitted before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.

Vacancy Details

The post-wise vacancy distribution under SBI SO Recruitment 2025 is given below:

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions before applying.

Educational Qualification

• Graduation from a government-recognized university or institution is mandatory.
• Preferred qualifications include MBA in Banking, Finance, or Marketing.
• Professional certifications such as NISM, CFP, or CFA will be considered an advantage.

Nationality

• Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.

Other Conditions

• Teaching or training experience will not be considered as valid experience.
• Candidates with adverse reports related to character or moral conduct are not eligible.
• Any candidate found providing false information will be disqualified.

Age Limit (As on 01 May 2025)

Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Salary Structure

SBI offers attractive salary packages for Specialist Cadre Officers. The salary varies according to the post and experience of the candidate.

Salary Includes:

• Fixed Pay
• Allowances
• Performance Linked Pay (PLP)
• Annual Increment (0–25%)

Contract Period

• Initial contract period is 5 years.
• The contract may be extended for an additional 4 years, based on performance and bank requirements.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection process does not include any written examination.

Selection Stages:

1. Shortlisting of Applications based on qualification and experience
2. Interview (Personal / Telephonic / Video Mode)
3. CTC Negotiation (if applicable)
4. Final Merit List based on interview marks (100 marks)

PST / PET Information

There is no Physical Standard Test (PST) or Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for SBI SO Recruitment 2025. Selection is completely based on professional evaluation and interview performance.

How to Apply Online

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the SBI Careers section.
2. Open the notification for Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2025.
3. Read the eligibility and instructions carefully.
4. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill in personal, educational, and experience details.
6. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, resume, and certificates.
7. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
8. Submit the application form.
9. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

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