The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the latest recruitment notification for 103 Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) vacancies. Eligible candidates having Any Graduate, B.A, B.Com, Post Graduate, CA, MBA/PGDM, or PG Diploma qualifications can apply online between October 27, 2025, and November 17, 2025.
Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the official website of SBI. Below, you can check details about eligibility criteria, age limits, salary, selection process, and application steps.
Head (Product, Investment & Research): Graduation / Post Graduation from a recognized University. Preferred: CA / CFP / CFA / NISM Investment Advisor / NISM 21-A.
Zonal Head (Retail), Regional Head, Relationship Manager-Team Lead: Graduate from Government recognized University.
Investment Specialist / Investment Officer: PG Degree / Diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Commerce, Business Management, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance, or Actuarial Science OR CA/CFA.
Project Development Manager (Business): MBA/PGDM.
Central Research Team (Support): Graduate in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Management, Mathematics, or Statistics.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Age Limit (As on 01-10-2025)
Post
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
SBI SCO Salary Structure (CTC Upper Range in Lakhs)
Post
Approx. Annual CTC (₹ 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 Fee
Category
Fee
General / EWS / OBC
₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBD
NIL
Fee payment can be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking. Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the candidate.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Start Date for Online Application
27 October 2025
Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment
17 November 2025
SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Selection Process 2025
Shortlisting:
Based on eligibility and experience, the bank’s committee will shortlist candidates.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
Interview:
Interview carries 100 marks.
Qualifying marks will be decided by SBI.
CTC Negotiation:
Conducted one-on-one after or during interviews.
Merit List:
Final merit based on interview marks only.
Tie-breaking by candidate’s age (older candidates ranked higher).
How to Apply Online for SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2025
The SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2025 offers an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a rewarding career in India’s largest public sector bank. Interested candidates should apply online before 17 November 2025 and prepare for the interview process.
