SBI SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1,511 Specialist Officer Posts at sbi.co.in
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Premier Banking Notification: The State Bank of India (SBI) Central Recruitment & Promotion Department has released advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12 inviting online applications for 1,511 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) vacancies across IT, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Financial Analysis cadres at sbi.co.in/careers.
Quick Overview
| Recruiting Bank | State Bank of India (SBI) — CRPD Corporate Centre |
| Cadre Advertised | Specialist Cadre Officers (Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Manager) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,511 Posts across Regular and Contractual cadres |
| Application Mode | Online Registration via sbi.co.in/careers |
| Pay Scale / CTC | Scale-I (Rs. 48,480) to Scale-III (Rs. 89,890) / CTC up to 25 Lakhs |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on Qualifications & Experience + Tiered Interview |
Important Dates & Schedule
| Event / Milestone | Official Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | September 15, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Submission | October 15, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | October 15, 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Interview Dates | November / December 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown
| Post Designation | Pay Matrix / Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Systems / Cyber Security) | JMGS-I (Scale-I) | 650 Posts |
| Deputy Manager (IT Infrastructure & Cloud) | MMGS-II (Scale-II) | 520 Posts |
| Manager (Risk & Financial Modelling) | MMGS-III (Scale-III) | 341 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
| Assistant Manager (IT) | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/ECE or MCA/M.Sc (IT) from recognized University with min 60% marks. |
| Deputy Manager (Systems) | B.Tech/MCA with minimum 2-3 years relevant post-qualification experience in cloud, networking, or database administration. |
| Age Criteria | 21 to 32 years (Scale-I) and 25 to 35 years (Scale-II/III). Standard relaxations for SC/ST/OBC apply. |
Pay Scale & Allowances
Regular Scale-I Officers start at basic pay Rs. 48,480/- in the pay scale Rs. 48480-2010/7-62550-2340/2-67230-2680/7-85920. Gross salary in Mumbai approximates Rs. 85,000/- per month plus bank leased accommodation, PF, gratuity, and medical reimbursement.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
- Stage 1: Shortlisting: Screening of applications by Shortlisting Committee based on academic merit, technical certifications, and relevant job experience.
- Stage 2: Personal Interview: Interview evaluating technical expertise, banking technology domain knowledge, and leadership aptitude (100 marks).
How to Apply Online
- Visit the SBI careers portal at
sbi.co.in/careersand navigate to “Join SBI”. - Locate advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/12 and click “Apply Online”.
- Complete registration and fill in all detailed educational and experience records.
- Upload resume, work experience certificates, degree certificates, and ID proof in single PDF.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee (Rs. 750 for General/EWS/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Submit the application and save the downloaded registration slip.
Official Links & Direct Actions
| Document / Action Link | Direct URL / Action |
|---|---|
| Official SBI Careers Portal | sbi.co.in/careers → |
| Official SCO Notification PDF | Download Notification → |
| Online Registration Gateway | Apply Online Link → |