{"id":210248,"date":"2026-09-04T11:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T05:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=210248"},"modified":"2026-09-04T11:47:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T06:17:46","slug":"sbi-so-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-so-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Out for 207 Vacancies, Apply Online Till September 25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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State Bank of India has released the SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 notification for 207 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies<\/strong> under Advertisement No. CRPD\/SCO\/2026-27\/23<\/strong>. The vacancies are for Zonal Head, Regional Head, Relationship Manager-Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, VP Wealth and AVP Wealth. The online application process started on September 4, 2026<\/strong>, and eligible candidates can apply till September 25, 2026<\/strong>. All the posts under this recruitment are offered on a contract basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates with relevant experience in banking, wealth management, relationship management, investment advisory and related fields should check the post-wise eligibility carefully before applying. Importantly, there is no written examination mentioned for this recruitment; selection will be through shortlisting followed by interview and CTC negotiation, wherever applicable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The key details of the SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026<\/strong> are provided below for quick reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Organization<\/td>State Bank of India<\/td><\/tr>
Recruitment<\/td>SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Advertisement No.<\/td>CRPD\/SCO\/2026-27\/23<\/td><\/tr>
Total Vacancies<\/td>207<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Posts<\/td>Zonal Head, Regional Head, Relationship Manager-Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, VP Wealth, AVP Wealth<\/td><\/tr>
Job Type<\/td>Contract Basis<\/td><\/tr>
Application Start Date<\/td>September 4, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/td>September 25, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/td>Shortlisting and Interview<\/td><\/tr>
Interview Marks<\/td>100 Marks<\/td><\/tr>
Application Mode<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>sbi.bank.in<\/td><\/tr>
Place of Posting<\/td>Various circles\/locations across India<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SBI SCO Notification 2026 Out<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SBI SCO Notification 2026<\/strong> was released on September 4, 2026<\/strong>, for the engagement of Specialist Cadre Officers on a contract basis. SBI has announced 207 vacancies across seven posts<\/strong>, with VP Wealth and AVP Wealth accounting for the highest number of openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates can apply for more than one post<\/strong>, provided they meet the eligibility requirements prescribed for each post. SBI has also stated that merely meeting the minimum qualification and experience requirements does not guarantee shortlisting for an interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Event<\/strong><\/td>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SBI SCO Notification Release Date<\/td>September 4, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SBI SCO Apply Online Start Date<\/td>September 4, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply Online<\/td>September 25, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Last Date for Fee Payment<\/td>September 25, 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Interview Date<\/td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should submit their application well before the September 25 deadline rather than waiting until the final day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI SCO Vacancy 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How many vacancies are available in SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?<\/strong> SBI has announced a total of 207 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies<\/strong> across seven wealth management-related posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The post-wise SBI SCO Vacancy 2026 distribution is given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post<\/strong><\/td>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>Age Limit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Zonal Head (Retail)<\/td>1<\/strong><\/td>35\u201350 Years<\/td><\/tr>
Regional Head<\/td>5<\/strong><\/td>35\u201350 Years<\/td><\/tr>
Relationship Manager-Team Lead<\/td>24<\/strong><\/td>28\u201342 Years<\/td><\/tr>
Investment Specialist<\/td>9<\/strong><\/td>28\u201342 Years<\/td><\/tr>
Investment Officer<\/td>4<\/strong><\/td>28\u201340 Years<\/td><\/tr>
VP Wealth<\/td>91<\/strong><\/td>26\u201342 Years<\/td><\/tr>
AVP Wealth<\/td>73<\/strong><\/td>23\u201335 Years<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>207<\/strong><\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The age limits are calculated as on August 31, 2026<\/strong>. Upper-age relaxation for reserved categories will be applicable according to Government of India guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI SCO Circle-Wise Vacancy 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Relationship Manager-Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, VP Wealth and AVP Wealth, SBI has distributed vacancies across several circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Circle<\/strong><\/td>RM Team Lead<\/strong><\/td>Investment Specialist<\/strong><\/td>Investment Officer<\/strong><\/td>VP Wealth<\/strong><\/td>AVP Wealth<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Amaravati<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Bengaluru<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>28<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Bhopal<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Bhubaneshwar<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Chandigarh<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Chennai<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>6<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Gandhinagar<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Guwahati<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Hyderabad<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>9<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Jaipur<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>7<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
Kolkata<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>11<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
Lucknow<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Maharashtra<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Mumbai Metro<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
New Delhi<\/td>4<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>18<\/td>16<\/td><\/tr>
Patna<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Thiruvananthapuram<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>7<\/td>13<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>24<\/strong><\/td>9<\/strong><\/td>4<\/strong><\/td>91<\/strong><\/td>73<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Candidates applying for these five posts must provide three different circle preferences<\/strong> in the application form. SBI has stated that requests for changing circle preference will not be entertained later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SBI SCO Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SBI SCO eligibility criteria differ according to the post<\/strong>. Candidates must possess the required educational qualification and post-qualification experience as on August 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI SCO Educational Qualification and Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Post<\/strong><\/td>Minimum Qualification<\/strong><\/td>Required Experience<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Zonal Head<\/td>Graduate<\/td>Minimum 15 years in Wealth Management\/Retail Banking\/AMCs, including at least 5 years leading a large team<\/td><\/tr>
Regional Head<\/td>Graduate<\/td>Minimum 12 years in relationship management, preferably wealth management, including 5+ years leading a large team<\/td><\/tr>
Relationship Manager-Team Lead<\/td>Graduate<\/td>Minimum 8 years in relationship management, preferably wealth management<\/td><\/tr>
Investment Specialist<\/td>PG Degree\/PG Diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance or Actuarial Science, or CA\/CFA<\/td>Minimum 6 years as investment advisor\/counsellor\/officer\/product team member in Wealth Management Firms\/AMCs<\/td><\/tr>
Investment Officer<\/td>Relevant PG Degree\/PG Diploma or CA\/CFA<\/td>Minimum 4 years of relevant post-qualification experience<\/td><\/tr>
VP Wealth<\/td>Graduate<\/td>6 years in sales and marketing with banks, wealth management firms or AMCs<\/td><\/tr>
AVP Wealth<\/td>Graduate<\/td>3 years in sales and marketing with eligible banks\/wealth firms\/AMCs; separate provision applies to eligible SBI Wealth CREs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Qualifications such as MBA, CFP, CFA and relevant NISM certifications<\/strong> are preferred for several posts. Candidates should refer to the detailed SBI notification before deciding their eligibility because experience requirements are post-specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important:<\/strong> SBI specifically states that teaching and training experience will not be counted for eligibility<\/strong>, and experience of less than six months in an organization will also not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI SO Salary 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SBI SO salary under this recruitment is offered as an annual CTC package. Depending on the post, the upper CTC range varies from \u20b927.10 lakh to \u20b997 lakh per annum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post<\/strong><\/td>CTC Upper Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Zonal Head (Retail)<\/td>\u20b997.00 Lakh<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Regional Head<\/td>\u20b966.40 Lakh<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Relationship Manager-Team Lead<\/td>\u20b951.80 Lakh<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Investment Specialist<\/td>\u20b944.50 Lakh<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Investment Officer<\/td>\u20b927.10 Lakh<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
VP Wealth<\/td>\u20b944.70 Lakh<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
AVP Wealth<\/td>\u20b930.20 Lakh<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The annual CTC is negotiable and will depend on factors such as the candidate’s experience, current compensation and place of posting. Performance Linked Pay and annual increments are also applicable according to the Bank’s policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI SO Contract Period<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Selected candidates will initially be engaged for 5 years<\/strong>. The contract may be renewed for another 4 years at SBI’s discretion<\/strong>, subject to applicable conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, candidates should note that the vacancies announced through Advertisement No. CRPD\/SCO\/2026-27\/23 are contractual positions rather than regular SBI officer appointments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI SO Selection Process 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is the SBI SO selection process in 2026?<\/strong> The selection process consists of shortlisting followed by one or more rounds of Personal, Telephonic or Video Interview and CTC negotiation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no written examination specified in the official notification<\/strong> for these posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The selection stages are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Shortlisting:<\/strong> SBI’s Shortlisting Committee will decide the parameters and shortlist an adequate number of eligible candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Interview:<\/strong> The interview carries 100 marks<\/strong>, while qualifying marks will be decided by SBI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. CTC Negotiation:<\/strong> Compensation negotiation will take place with candidates during or after the interview process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Final Merit List:<\/strong> The merit list will be prepared in descending order based only on interview scores<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If two or more candidates obtain the same marks at the cut-off point, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SBI SO Application Fee 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The category-wise application fee is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Category<\/strong><\/td>Application Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    UR\/OBC\/EWS<\/td>\u20b9750<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    SC\/ST\/PwBD<\/td>No Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through the online payment gateway using Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or other supported payment methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SBI SO Apply Online 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The SBI SO Apply Online 2026 process is active from September 4 to September 25, 2026<\/strong>. Candidates should carefully verify the entered information before final submission because SBI states that corrections will not be permitted after the application is finally submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Apply for SBI SO Recruitment 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Follow these steps to submit the SBI Specialist Officer application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Visit the official SBI Careers website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Open the Current Openings<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Find Engagement of Specialist Cadre Officers on Contract Basis \u2013 Advertisement No. CRPD\/SCO\/2026-27\/23<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click on the Apply Online link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Complete the registration process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Enter personal, educational and professional details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Pay the application fee, if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Review all details carefully before final submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Submit the application and retain a printout for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Documents Required for SBI SO Application Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Candidates are required to upload documents including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n