SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 207 Specialist Cadre Officers Posts

State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the engagement of Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) on contract basis in its Wealth Management vertical, under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23. The Bank has notified 207 tentative vacancies across seven posts - Zonal Head (Retail), Regional Head, Relationship Manager–Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, VP Wealth, and AVP Wealth - spread across 17 Circles nationwide. Eligible graduate candidates meeting the post-specific age and experience criteria can apply online through https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings from 04-09-2026 to 25-09-2026. Selection is through shortlisting followed by interview and CTC negotiation, with contracts running for 5 years.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Notification

The notification was issued by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, SBI Corporate Centre, Mumbai, dated 04-09-2026.

• Direct Link to Apply Online: Apply Here
• Notification PDF: Download SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Here

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Overview

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

SBI SCO Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Details

SBI has notified 207 tentative vacancies. The vacancies mentioned are indicative, and the Bank reserves the right to transfer selected officers to any of its offices, associates, subsidiaries, or other organizations, depending on the exigencies of service.

Each total above includes both Regular and Backlog vacancies combined by category. Horizontal PwBD reservations (Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Locomotor Disability, and other benchmark disabilities) are additionally notified within these totals for most posts, as detailed in the official advertisement.

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SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Circle-Wise Vacancy

For Relationship Manager–Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, VP Wealth, and AVP Wealth posts, candidates must indicate three different preferred Circles while applying. No request for change of Circle preference will be entertained at any stage, and if a candidate does not get their preferred Circle(s), their candidature may be considered for other Circles.

SBI SCO Eligibility Criteria 2026

All qualification and experience criteria are reckoned as on 31-08-2026. Teaching and training experience will not be counted for eligibility, and experience of less than six months in any organization will not be considered.

SBI SCO Age Limit (as on 31-08-2026)

Maximum age indicated is for Unreserved category candidates; relaxation in the upper age limit is available to reserved category candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

SBI SCO CTC and Contract Period

Annual CTC is negotiable and depends on the candidate's experience, current emoluments, and place of posting. All posts are eligible for Performance Linked Pay (0% to 45% of Fixed Pay) and an Annual Increment Band, based on performance rating as per the Bank's policy. The contract period is 5 years, renewable for another 4 years at the Bank's discretion, and can be terminated by either side with 2 months' notice or payment/surrender of 2 months' compensation in lieu.

Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

SBI SCO Application Fee

The application fee and intimation charges (non-refundable) are ₹750 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates; there is no fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Fees must be paid online through the payment gateway integrated with the application, using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking. The fee, once paid, will not be refunded or adjusted for any other examination or selection.

SBI SCO Selection Process

• Shortlisting: mere fulfilment of minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview; the shortlisting committee decides the parameters and number of candidates called.
• Interview: one or more rounds of personal, telephonic, or video interview, carrying 100 marks; the qualifying marks are decided by the Bank.
• CTC Negotiation: conducted individually with shortlisted candidates, at the time of interview or after completion of the interview process.
• Merit List: prepared in descending order based on interview scores only; candidates tied at the cut-off mark are ranked by age, in descending order.

How to Apply Online for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and download the detailed advertisement, CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23.
2. Register online through the link provided, keeping a valid email ID active until the declaration of results.
3. Scan and upload your latest photograph and signature as specified; the application will not register without these.
4. Upload all relevant documents, including resume, ID proof, age proof, caste certificate, PwBD certificate (if applicable), educational qualification certificates, experience certificates, and biodata.
5. Fill the application carefully, note the system-generated registration number and password, and pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
6. Take a printout of the submitted application form and the fee e-receipt for your records; no changes are allowed after final submission.

Candidates should apply well before the closing date, 25-09-2026, to avoid last-minute technical issues. Hard copies of the application and documents need not be sent to the Bank.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

• Candidates can apply for more than one post if they otherwise fulfil all eligibility criteria for each post.
• Teaching and training experience will not be counted for eligibility.
• Candidates working in Government/Quasi-Government offices, PSUs, Nationalized Banks, Financial Institutions, and SBI Group companies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview.
• Candidates previously issued offer letters in earlier Wealth Management & Premier Banking (WBPM) recruitment exercises but who did not join, or who previously resigned after being engaged on contract for posts in this advertisement, are debarred from applying for 2 years from the date of non-joining/resignation.
• The call letter/interview advice will be sent by email only; no hard copy will be sent.
• All revisions/corrigenda will be hosted on the Bank's website only.
• The Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process entirely, or for any particular post, at any stage without assigning reasons.
• Any legal proceedings arising from this recruitment fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of courts at Mumbai.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website:Click here