SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: 208 Specialist Officer Contract Vacancies

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

State Bank of India has invited applications for Specialist Cadre Officer positions on a contract basis under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23. The recruitment drive covers 208 openings in the Wealth Management and Retail Banking segment. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 4 September 2026 through 25 September 2026.

The available positions include Zonal Head (Retail), Regional Head, Relationship Manager-Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, VP Wealth and AVP Wealth. These roles are primarily intended for experienced professionals with backgrounds in banking, wealth management, asset management companies, broking or related financial-services activities.

Vacancy Breakdown

The largest share of vacancies is available for VP Wealth, with 91 positions, followed by AVP Wealth with 73 positions. Relationship Manager-Team Lead has 24 vacancies, while Investment Specialist has 9 and Regional Head has 5. Investment Officer has 4 vacancies and Zonal Head (Retail) has 1 vacancy.

Category-wise allocation includes 39 SC, 30 ST, 65 OBC, 11 EWS and 62 unreserved vacancies. The recruitment information also specifies 19 PwBD vacancies across applicable posts. Candidates should verify the post-wise category requirements before submitting an application.

Post-wise Eligibility

Zonal Head (Retail) applicants need graduation in any discipline and at least 15 years of relevant sales-management experience in areas such as wealth management, retail banking or AMCs. Experience leading a sizeable Relationship Manager or Team Lead workforce is also required.

Regional Head candidates require graduation and at least 12 years of relevant relationship-management experience, preferably in wealth management, including substantial team leadership exposure. Relationship Manager-Team Lead applicants need graduation and at least 8 years of post-qualification experience in relationship management, with wealth-management exposure preferred.

Investment Specialist and Investment Officer positions require a relevant postgraduate degree or diploma in areas such as Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance or Actuarial Science, or professional qualifications such as CA or CFA. The Investment Specialist role requires at least 6 years of relevant experience, while the Investment Officer position requires at least 4 years.

VP Wealth requires graduation and at least 6 years of post-qualification experience in sales, marketing or relationship management with leading banks, wealth-management firms or AMCs. AVP Wealth requires graduation and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a separate experience condition mentioned for eligible SBI Wealth CREs.

Age Limit

The age requirement varies by position and is calculated as on 31 August 2026. Zonal Head and Regional Head applicants must fall between 35 and 50 years. Relationship Manager-Team Lead and Investment Specialist candidates must be between 28 and 42 years. Investment Officer has an age range of 28 to 40 years, VP Wealth has an upper range of 42 years from a minimum of 26, and AVP Wealth requires candidates to be between 23 and 35 years.

Application Fee

General, EWS and OBC candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 750. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt from the fee. Payment is made online through the available digital payment methods.

Selection Process

This recruitment does not involve a conventional written examination. Applications are first evaluated through shortlisting based on eligibility, qualifications and relevant professional experience. Shortlisted candidates may then be called for a Personal, Telephonic or Video Interview carrying 100 marks.

After the interview stage, CTC negotiation is part of the process where applicable. The final merit list is prepared in descending order of interview scores. If two candidates obtain the same score, the older candidate receives the higher position in the merit order.

Contract and Service Conditions

The selected Specialist Cadre Officers will initially be engaged for five years. The contract may be renewed for a further period of up to four years at the discretion of the bank. The stated terms also provide for termination with two months' notice or surrender of two months' compensation. Selected officers are entitled to 30 days of annual leave during each financial year, subject to the applicable conditions.

How to Apply

Applicants should begin by accessing the current recruitment section and locating Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23. Registration requires basic personal and contact information, including a valid personal email address, after which a provisional registration number and password are generated.

Candidates must select the appropriate post, provide education and experience details and, where applicable, choose three different preferred circles. Required supporting documents include a resume, identity proof, PAN card, date-of-birth proof, educational certificates, experience documents, recent salary evidence and the prescribed biodata or CTC format.

The photograph and signature must also be uploaded according to the specified file-size requirements. Before final submission, applicants should carefully review every field because the information supplied during registration is used during the shortlisting and selection process. The completed application and fee receipt should be preserved for future reference.

Important Dates

The online application process begins on 4 September 2026, while registration and fee payment close on 25 September 2026. The shortlisting, interview and call-letter schedule will be communicated later through the recruitment process. Candidates should regularly monitor official recruitment updates after completing their applications.

Key Points for Applicants

This SBI SCO drive is particularly relevant for experienced professionals seeking contract-based specialist roles in wealth management and retail banking. Since selection emphasizes relevant experience and interview performance rather than a written test, candidates should ensure that their resumes clearly demonstrate the responsibilities, tenure and achievements connected with the post they select. Applicants should also verify that their age and professional experience satisfy the exact requirements of the chosen position before paying the applicable fee and submitting the form.