SBI Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) | Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27
An exceptional career opportunity in India's premier public sector bank! The State Bank of India (SBI) has released official notifications for recruitment to 207 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts across regular and contractual positions. This hiring drive covers various domain specialist roles including Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Senior Manager, Manager, and Specialist positions in Risk Management, Trade Finance, IT, and Credit Analysis. Eligible candidates can complete their online applications via the official SBI portal on or before September 25, 2026.
Key Schedule & Application Fee Details
| Important Event Schedule |
Application Fee Structure |
• Online Registration Start Date: 03 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 25 September 2026
• Editing / Printing Application Closes: 25 September 2026
• Interview / Selection Date: To Be Intimated
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• General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
• SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Nil (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
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Vacancy Breakdown & Qualification Summary
| Position / Cadre |
Total Posts |
Age Limit |
Educational Qualification & Experience |
| Specialist Cadre Officer (Regular Positions) |
152 Posts |
25 - 42 Years |
B.E./B.Tech, CA, CFA, MBA/PGDM in Finance or relevant subject with relevant post-qualification professional experience. |
| Specialist Cadre Officer (Contractual Positions) |
55 Posts |
28 - 50 Years |
Master's Degree / Graduation in specialized fields (IT, Data Analytics, Risk, Credit) + post-qualification domain experience. |
| Total Vacancies Announced |
207 Vacancies |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Initial screening based on candidate qualifications, domain experience, and eligibility criteria.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interaction / Personal Interview (100 marks).
- Merit List: Final selection merit list will be prepared based solely on performance in the Personal Interview / Interaction.
How to Apply Online via SBI Careers Portal
- Visit the official portal at bank.sbi/careers or sbi.co.in/careers.
- Navigate to "Current Openings" and search for the SCO Recruitment Notification.
- Click on "Apply Online" and complete the new candidate registration.
- Upload required scanned documents including resume, ID proof, age proof, educational certificates, and experience letters.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the final form.
- Download and print a copy of the completed application form for future recruitment stages.
Official Direct Portal Links