SBI SCO Recruitment 2025: Registration Active for 996 Specialist Officer Posts;

New Delhi, December 03, 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, has commenced the online registration process for its highly anticipated Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment 2025. This major recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 996 vacancies across various specialized roles within the bank’s wealth management segment.

The application window, which officially opened on December 2, 2025, is now fully active, giving eligible candidates a limited time to apply. Interested individuals are strongly advised to complete their applications well before the closing date, December 23, 2025, to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.

Know Your Application Fees

One of the most crucial details for any aspirant is the application fee. SBI has specified the fee structure based on the candidate’s category. All payments must be made online through the designated payment gateway.

This exemption for reserved categories ensures broader participation in the recruitment process. The deadline to successfully pay the application fee is the same as the last date for submitting the form: December 23, 2025.

Vacancy Details and Essential Eligibility

The 996 vacancies are distributed across key roles primarily focused on wealth management. These positions are critical for SBI’s specialized operations and generally require a combination of a graduation degree and relevant professional experience.

While a basic graduation degree is mandatory, candidates for senior roles like VP and AVP must possess specific professional qualifications, certifications (such as NISM, CFP, or CFA), and the requisite years of experience as detailed in the official notification (Advt. No- CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17).

Selection Procedure: Shortlisting and Interview

Unlike many other bank exams that rely on a written test, the selection process for the SBI SCO posts focuses heavily on professional merit. It is conducted in two main stages:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates are initially shortlisted based on their academic qualifications, professional certifications, and, crucially, their years of relevant work experience.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for one or more rounds of Personal, Telephonic, or Video Interviews. This interview stage carries 100 marks, and the final merit list for selection will be prepared solely based on the scores obtained in the interview.

How to Apply Online

All eligible and interested candidates must apply online through the official careers portal of the State Bank of India. Here is a simplified step-by-step guide:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the SBI careers portal at sbi.co.in/web/careers.
2. Find the Advertisement: Navigate to the ‘Current Openings’ section and locate the link for “Recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers” (CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17).
3. New Registration: Click on the “Apply Online” link and select “Click Here for New Registration.”
4. Fill and Upload: Complete the application form, ensuring all personal, educational, and experience details are accurate. Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
5. Fee Payment: Pay the application fee of ₹750/- (if applicable) using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.
6. Final Submission: Review the entire application form carefully before clicking ‘Final Submit’. Take a printout of the e-receipt and the final application form for future reference.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to utilize this opportunity to join India’s leading bank and apply well in advance of the December 23, 2025, closing date.