Recruitment Drive: State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI SO Recruitment 2025 for experienced professionals.
Post Type:Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts offered on a contract basis for an initial period of 5 years (renewable).
Divisions: The recruitment is specifically for the bank’s Wealth Management and Premier Banking divisions.
Advertisement No.: CRPD/SCO/2025-26/15.
Total Vacancies:122 posts.
Application Period:
Start Date: 27.10.2025
Last Date: 17.11.2025
Job Locations: Mumbai, Zonal Offices (Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, New Delhi), and various Circle centers across India.
đź’Ľ Vacancy Breakdown and Age Limit
Post Name
Age Limit (as on 01.05.2025)
Total Vacancies
Head (Product, Investment & Research)
35 – 50 Years
02
Zonal Head (Retail)
35 – 50 Years
04
Regional Head
35 – 50 Years
11
Relationship Manager-Team Lead
28 – 42 Years
29
Investment Specialist (IS)
28 – 42 Years
24
Investment Officer (IO)
25 – 40 Years
46
Project Development Manager (Business)
30 – 40 Years
04
Central Research Team (Support)
25 – 35 Years
02
Total
122
Age Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) as per Government of India guidelines.
âś… Eligibility Criteria (Education & Experience)
The cut-off date for all eligibility criteria (age, qualification, experience) is 01st May 2025.
Post Name
Educational Qualification
Minimum Experience Required
Head (P, I & R)
Graduation / Post Graduation from a Govt. recognized University/Institution.
15 years in relevant work (financial services, product development, etc.), including 8 years in Wealth Management.
Zonal Head (Retail)
Graduates from a Govt. recognized University or Institution.
15 years in managing sales in Wealth Management/Retail Banking/AMCs, including 5 years in leading a large team.
Regional Head
Graduates from a Govt. recognized University or Institution.
12+ years in relationship management (preferably wealth management), including 5+ years in leading a large team.
Relationship Manager-Team Lead
Graduates from a Govt. recognized University or Institution.
8 years of post-qualification experience in relationship management (preferably wealth management). Experience as a Team Lead is preferred.
Investment Specialist (IS)
Professional Qualification in PG Degree/Diploma in Finance/Accountancy/Business Management/etc., OR CA / CFA.
6 years of post-qualification experience as an investment advisor/counsellor/officer in Wealth Management Firms/AMCs.
Investment Officer (IO)
Professional Qualification in PG Degree/Diploma in Finance/Accountancy/Business Management/etc., OR CA / CFA.
4 years of post-qualification experience as an investment advisor/counsellor/officer in Wealth Management Firms/AMCs.
Project Development Manager (Business)
MBA/PGDM from a Govt. recognized University or Institution.
5 years of post-qualification experience in a Bank/Wealth Management firm/Broking firm.
Central Research Team (Support)
Graduate in Commerce/Finance/Economics/Management/Mathematics/Statistics.
3 years of work experience in financial services providing support to Research/Publications/MIS departments.
đź’° Salary and Benefits (CTC)
Pay Structure: A highly attractive Cost to Company (CTC) package is offered, which is negotiable based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and current emoluments.
Components: The CTC comprises Fixed Pay (guaranteed portion) and Performance Linked Pay (PLP) (variable pay based on performance rating).
PLP Potential: For posts like Regional Head, RM-Team Lead, and Investment Officer, PLP can be up to 45% of the Fixed Pay.
Other Allowances: Fixed allowances for Conveyance, Mobile, and Medical expenses are provided over and above the Fixed Pay.
Post Name
Maximum Annual CTC (in Lakhs)
Head (Product, Investment & Research)
â‚ą135.00
Zonal Head (Retail)
â‚ą97.00
Regional Head
â‚ą66.40
Relationship Manager-Team Lead
â‚ą51.80
Investment Specialist (IS)
â‚ą44.50
Investment Officer (IO)
â‚ą27.10
Project Development Manager (Business)
â‚ą30.10
Central Research Team (Support)
â‚ą20.60
⚙️ Selection Process
The process is designed to select the most suitable candidates and consists of four main stages:
Shortlisting:
A Shortlisting Committee will review all applications.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their qualifications, experience, and overall suitability.
Note: Simply meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview call.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will be called for one or more rounds of interviews.
The interview can be in-person, over the telephone, or via video conferencing.
The interview carries a total of 100 marks, and the bank will set the qualifying marks.
CTC Negotiation:
Candidates who clear the interview will proceed to a one-on-one negotiation to finalize their compensation package.
Final Merit List:
The final selection is based only on the scores obtained in the interview.
In case of a tie, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
đź’» How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step Guide)
Visit the Official SBI Careers Page and find the advertisement with ADVT NO: CRPD/SCO/2025-26/15.
Click on “Apply Online”.
Click on “New Registration” to begin and generate a provisional Registration Number and Password.
Log in and fill out the detailed application form (personal, educational, and experience details).
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of the required documents, ensuring they meet the specified file size and format:
Photograph (20kb-50kb, .jpg/.jpeg)
Signature (10kb-20kb, .jpg/.jpeg)
Resume (PDF, max 500kb)
ID Proof, PAN Card, Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates, Latest Salary Slip/Form-16, and other relevant certificates (PDF, max 500kb each).
Click on the “Preview” tab and verify all details carefully (changes are not possible after final submission).
Proceed to the “Payment” tab and pay the application fee online.
Fee:â‚ą750/- for UR / EWS / OBC.
No Fee: for SC / ST / PwBD.
Click the “Submit” button, and take a printout of the final submitted application form and the e-receipt for your records.
Would you like me to find the official SBI careers page link for the "ENGAGEMENT OF SPECIALIST CADRE OFFICERS ON CONTRACT BASIS" advertisement so you can begin the application process?
Yes, here is the direct link to the official State Bank of India (SBI) careers page where you can find the advertisement and the "Apply Online" link for the Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) recruitment (ADVT NO: CRPD/SCO/2025-26/15).
đź”— SBI Official Careers and Application Link
The recruitment drive for the Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) on a contract basis is hosted on the official SBI careers portal.
On this page, look for the following heading and corresponding link:
Advertisement Title:ENGAGEMENT OF SPECIALIST CADRE OFFICERS ON CONTRACT BASIS
Advertisement No: CRPD/SCO/2025-26/15
Application Window: 27.10.2025 TO 17.11.2025
The options to DOWNLOAD ADVERTISEMENT(English) and APPLY ONLINE will be available next to this listing.
The application link provided above is the official gateway to the SBI career opportunities, including the current SCO recruitment drive for 2025.
The syllabus for the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025 varies significantly depending on the specific post you are applying for.
For the recruitment under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/15 (103 vacancies on a contract basis for posts like Head, Zonal Head, Regional Head, Relationship Manager, and Investment Specialist), there is NO written exam. The selection process for these specific roles is based on:
Shortlisting of candidates based on qualification and experience.
Interview.
General SBI SO Written Exam Syllabus (For Posts that include an Online Test)
For other SBI SO posts that include an online written test, the exam typically consists of two parts: General Aptitude (Qualifying) and Professional Knowledge (Decisive).
1. General Aptitude (Qualifying in Nature)
This section is usually qualifying, meaning you need to score minimum marks, but these marks may not be counted towards the final merit list. It generally includes:
Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense
Inequalities, Alphanumeric Series, Input-Output
Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning (Statement-Conclusion, Course of Action)
Quantitative Aptitude:
Data Interpretation (Tables, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs)
Simplification & Approximation, Number Series (Missing/Wrong)
Arithmetic Topics: Percentage, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Probability, Permutation and Combination.
This is the most crucial part for most written exams and is often the main determinant for selection to the interview stage. The syllabus is specific to the job profile:
For IT Posts (e.g., Systems, Networks, Security):
Database Management System (DBMS)
Data Communication & Networking (OSI Model, Network Devices, Protocols)
Operating System & System Programming
Data Structures
Computer Organization & Microprocessor
Programming Languages (C, C++, OOPS, Java)
Cyber Security and Threats, Software Engineering.
For Finance Posts (e.g., Financial Analyst):
Basic Accounting Concepts and Principles, Accounting Standards
Cost and Management Accounting Concepts
Direct and Indirect Taxes
Auditing Standards
Indian Capital Market, Mutual Funds, Foreign Exchange.
For Law Officers:
Banking Regulated Laws, Negotiable Instruments
Compliance and Legal Aspects, Banking Security Laws
Ethics and Corporate Governance in Banking.
Next Steps
To get the precise syllabus you need, you must first know the specific SBI SO post and the corresponding Advertisement Number (CRPD/SCO/...) you are interested in, as the selection process and syllabus can be different for almost every post.
Would you like me to search for the detailed official notification or syllabus for a specific post name or advertisement number within the SBI Specialist Officer recruitment?
You can check out this video for a general overview of the SBI SO exam pattern and syllabus: SBI SO Syllabus and Exam Pattern. This video provides details on the exam structure which is a starting point for preparation for positions that have a written test.
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