SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Online Applications Open for 207 Specialist Cadre Officer Posts
Updated: 29 September 2026 |
Category: Bank Jobsहिंदी
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced recruitment for 207 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23. The vacancies cover Zonal Head (Retail), Regional Head, Relationship Manager Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, VP Wealth and AVP Wealth. Online applications opened on 4 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 5 October 2026.
Recruitment at a Glance
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
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| Recruitment | SBI Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment 2026 |
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| Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23 |
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| Total Vacancies | 207 |
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| Application Mode | Online |
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| Exam Date | As per SBI schedule |
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| Admit Card | Available before the exam |
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Important Dates
| Application starts | 04 September 2026 |
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| Last date to apply online | 05 October 2026 |
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| Last date to pay fee | 05 October 2026 |
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| Exam date | As per SBI schedule |
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| Admit card | Before the exam |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750/- |
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| SC / ST / PH | ₹0 (no fee) |
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How to pay: The fee is accepted online only, through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Your application is not complete until the fee is paid, where applicable.
Age Limit (as on 31 August 2026)
- Minimum and maximum age differ by post. They are listed in the post-wise table below.
- Age is calculated as on 31/08/2026.
- Additional age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per SBI rules.
Post-wise Vacancy, Eligibility and Experience
The table below shows the number of vacancies, educational qualification, required experience and age limit for every post:
| Post Name | Posts | Educational Qualification | Experience | Age Limit |
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| Zonal Head (Retail) | 1 | MBA with at least 60% marks, plus one of CFP / CFA / NISM V-A / NISM 21-A | 15 years | 35–50 years |
| Regional Head (RH) | 5 | MBA (Banking / Finance / Marketing) with 60% marks, plus one of CFP / CFA / NISM V-A / NISM Investment Adviser / NISM 21-A | 12 years | 35–50 years |
| Relationship Manager Team Lead | 24 | Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university in India | 8 years | 28–42 years |
| Investment Specialist (IS) | 9 | Master's degree or PG Diploma in Finance / Accountancy / Business Management / Commerce / Economics / Capital Markets / Banking / Insurance / Actuarial Science, or CFA / CA | 6 years | 28–42 years |
| Investment Officer (IO) | 4 | Master's degree or PG Diploma in Finance / Accountancy / Business Management / Commerce / Economics / Capital Markets / Banking / Insurance / Actuarial Science, or CFA / CA | 4 years | 28–40 years |
| VP Wealth | 91 | Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university in India | 6 years | 26–42 years |
| AVP Wealth | 73 | Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university in India | 3 years | 23–35 years |
| Total | 207 | | | |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
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| Specialist Cadre Officer | 62 | 11 | 65 | 30 | 39 | 207 |
The category-wise figures cover all SCO posts combined. For the category split of an individual post, please read the official notification.
Selection and Exam Details
- The exam will be held as per the schedule SBI announces later.
- Admit cards will be released on the official website before the exam.
- For the stages of selection, marking scheme and syllabus, see the official notification.
How to Apply Online for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026
- Read the official notification fully and check that you meet the education, experience and age criteria.
- Choose the post you want and click the Apply Online link given below.
- Fill in your basic details, education and work experience.
- Upload your photo, signature, thumb impression and ID proof, scanned in the required size.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category (SC / ST / PH candidates pay nothing).
- Check every field on the preview page carefully before you submit.
- After submission, save a printout of the final form for your records.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Recent passport-size photo and signature (scanned)
- Thumb impression (scanned)
- ID proof and address proof
- Educational and professional certificates (CFA / CFP / NISM etc., where required)
- Experience proof: certificates, joining / relieving letters or salary slips
- Caste / EWS / disability certificate, if applicable
- Active mobile number and email ID
Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many vacancies are there in SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
There are 207 vacancies in total. VP Wealth (91) and AVP Wealth (73) have the most posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application and fee payment is 5 October 2026.
What is the application fee?
₹750 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST and PH candidates pay no fee.
Can freshers apply for this recruitment?
No. Every post needs between 3 and 15 years of experience, so this drive is meant for experienced candidates.
On which date is age calculated?
Age is calculated as on 31 August 2026.
Notice: This article is based on the recruitment information available and is for general guidance only. Before applying, please check all conditions and dates in SBI's official notification and website.