State Bank of India Specialist Officer.
The SBI SO exam is conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) to recruit Specialist Officers for technical and professional roles in the bank. The SBI SO notification will be released in June at www.ibps.in. Start your journey toward becoming an SBI Specialist Officer with expert preparation, mock tests, and professional guidance to secure your future in the banking sector.
SBI SO recruitment is for specialized departments, such as:
Posts vary every year depending on bank requirements.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Cadre | Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) |
| Post Name | VP Wealth (SRM), AVP Wealth (RM), Customer Relationship Executive |
| Vacancy | 1146 |
| Advt No. | CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Age Limit | Varies Post wise |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Interview |
| Official Website | www.sbi.co.in |
The State Bank of India (SBI) aims to fill vacancies for VP Wealth (SRM), AVP Wealth (RM), and Customer Relationship Executive posts. Post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is shown below.
| Name of Post | Category | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP Wealth (SRM) | Regular | 582 | 77 | 34 | 119 | 46 | 188 |
| Backlog | 15 | 10 | 17 | -- | -- | -- | |
| AVP Wealth (RM) | Regular | 237 | 33 | 15 | 52 | 20 | 82 |
| Backlog | -- | 4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Customer Relationship Executive | Regular | 327 | 47 | 21 | 73 | 28 | 115 |
| Total | 1146 |
The application fee for SBI SCO must be paid through online mode only. Candidates from the General, EWS, and OBC categories must pay Rs 750/-, while candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories are exempted from payment.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, OBC | Rs 750/- |
| SC / ST / PWD | 0 |
The final selection is based on shortlisting and interview performance. Candidates are shortlisted based on qualification and experience as per bank requirements. The interview carries 100 marks, and the final merit list is prepared solely on interview performance.
The eligibility criteria for SBI SCO vacancies to be filled through SBI SCO recruitment are detailed below. Candidates must fulfill eligibility conditions for the positions they apply for to qualify for further selection stages.
The minimum educational qualification differs for each post. Details are provided below:
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| VP Wealth (SRM) |
Mandatory: Graduation from a Government recognised University or Institution. Preferred Qualification:
|
| AVP Wealth (RM) |
Mandatory: Graduation from a Government recognised University or Institution. Preferred:
|
| Customer Relationship Executive | Graduation from a Government recognised University or Institution. |
| Posts | Post-Qualification Experience |
|---|---|
| VP Wealth (SRM) |
Mandatory:
|
| AVP Wealth (RM) | Preferred experience in documentation requirements of financial products and good communication skills. |
| Customer Relationship Executive | Preferred experience in documentation requirements of financial products and good communication skills. |
Candidates must satisfy the post-wise minimum and maximum age criteria:
| Posts | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| VP Wealth (SRM) | 26 Years | 42 Years |
| AVP Wealth (RM) | 23 Years | 35 Years |
| Customer Relationship Executive | 20 Years | 35 Years |
Understanding the structure of the exam and the sections involved is important for preparation. Candidates planning to appear for SBI SO must be familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus.
| Paper | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Test of Reasoning | 15 | 15 | 45 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 15 | 15 | ||
| English Language | 20 | 20 | ||
| Professional Knowledge | General IT Knowledge | 60 | 100 | 75 Minutes |
Below is the section-wise syllabus for SBI SO . Candidates should prepare topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, General IT Knowledge, and Role-Based Knowledge as required for the post.
Part 2 of SBI SO Paper 2 (Professional Knowledge) includes questions from Role-Based Knowledge. Major subjects covered for different professional roles are listed below.
The final merit list for SBI SO posts is prepared after normalization of marks obtained in the online written examination and interview in the ratio of 70:30 respectively.
| Grades | Written Test | Interview |
|---|---|---|
| JMGS-I & MMGS-II | 70% | 30% |
