SBI announces 103 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies for various managerial and investment roles — Apply online from 27 October to 17 November 2025.
📰 State Bank of India Recruitment 2025 Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a new official notification for the recruitment of 103 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts on a contractual basis.
This is a golden opportunity for banking professionals seeking a reputed position in India’s largest public sector bank.
📊 State Bank of India Recruitment 2025 – Highlight in Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Name of Post | Specialist Cadre Officer |
| Total Vacancy | 103 Posts |
| Qualification (in Short) | Graduate/ Postgraduate/ CA/ CFA/ MBA |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 27 October 2025 – 17 November 2025 |
SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Head (Product, Investment & Research) | 01 |
| Zonal Head (Retail) | 04 |
| Regional Head | 07 |
| Relationship Manager-Team Lead | 19 |
| Investment Specialist (IS) | 22 |
| Investment Officer (IO) | 46 |
| Project Development Manager (Business) | 02 |
| Central Research Team (Support) | 02 |
Total Posts: 103
🎓 Eligibility Criteria for SBI Recruitment 2025
🔸 Head (Product, Investment & Research)
- Qualification: Graduation / Post Graduation from a recognized University/Institution.
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in financial services, investment advisory, or product development.
🔸 Zonal Head (Retail)
- Qualification: Graduate from a recognized University.
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in Wealth Management/Retail Banking.
🔸 Regional Head
- Qualification: Graduate from a recognized University.
- Experience: Minimum 12 years in Relationship Management or Wealth Management.
🔸 Relationship Manager – Team Lead
- Qualification: Graduate from a recognized University.
- Experience: Minimum 8 years in Relationship Management or Wealth Management roles.
🔸 Investment Specialist (IS)
- Qualification: PG Degree/Diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, or Banking / CA / CFA.
- Experience: Minimum 6 years as Investment Advisor/Officer.
🔸 Investment Officer (IO)
- Qualification: Same as Investment Specialist.
- Experience: Minimum 4 years in Investment Advisory/Wealth Management.
🔸 Project Development Manager (Business)
- Qualification: MBA/PGDM from a recognized University.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in Banking/Wealth Management firms.
🔸 Central Research Team (Support)
- Qualification: Graduate in Commerce/Finance/Economics/Management/Mathematics/Statistics.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years in Research/Financial Publications/MIS.
Age Limit
- Head (Product, Investment & Research): 35 – 50 Years
- Zonal Head (Retail): 35 – 50 Years
- Regional Head: 35 – 50 Years
- Relationship Manager-Team Lead: 28 – 42 Years
- Investment Specialist (IS): 28 – 42 Years
- Investment Officer (IO): 28 – 40 Years
- Project Development Manager (Business): 30 – 40 Years
- Central Research Team (Support): 25 – 35 Years
Salary
CTC Upper Range (Rs In Lakhs)
- Head (Product, Investment & Research): 135.00
- Zonal Head (Retail): 97.00
- Regional Head: 66.40
- Relationship Manager-Team Lead: 51.80
- Investment Specialist (IS): 44.50
- Investment Officer (IO): 27.10
- Project Development Manager (Business): 30.10
- Central Research Team (Support): 20.60
🧾 Application Fees
- UR/EWS/OBC: ₹750/-
- SC/ST/PwBD: No Fee
🌐 How to Apply for SBI Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates can apply online through the SBI official website:
👉 https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official SBI career portal.
- Click on “Current Openings” under the careers section.
- Find “SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2025” and click “Apply Online”.
- Register with valid email and phone number.
- Fill out the application form and upload documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit.
- Take a printout for future reference.
🗓️ Online Registration & Fee Payment: 27 October 2025 – 17 November 2025
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 27 October 2025 |
| Application Start | 27 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 November 2025 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 17 November 2025 |
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Selection Process
The selection process will comprise shortlisting of the candidate followed by one or more rounds of personal / Telephonic / Video interview and CTC negotiations.
Shortlisting:
- Mere fulfilling minimum qualification and experience will not vest any right in candidate for being called for interview.
- The shortlisting committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, adequate number of candidates, as decided by the Bank, will be shortlisted for interview.
- The decision of the Bank to call the candidates for the interview shall be final. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard. The shortlisted candidates will be called for interview
Interview:
- The interview will carry 100 marks. The qualifying marks in interview will be decided by Bank. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
- CTC Negotiation: CTC Negotiation will be done, with the candidates one-by-one at the time of Interview or after completion of interview process, separately.
Merit list:
- Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interview only.
- In case more than one candidate scores the cut-off marks (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order, in the merit list.

