SBI Opens Applications for 996 Specialist Cadre Officer Vacancies

The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a notification inviting online applications for 996 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts in its wealth management division. The application process began on 2 December 2025 and will remain open until 23 December 2025 through the bank’s official website. The vacancies have been announced for three major positions: VP Wealth (Senior Relationship Manager), AVP Wealth (Relationship Manager) and Customer Relationship Executive. Of the total posts, 506 have been allocated to VP Wealth, 206 to AVP Wealth and 284 to Customer Relationship Executive.

According to the notification, candidates must possess a graduation degree from a Government-recognised university or institution. Preference will be given to applicants with an MBA in Banking, Finance or Marketing, or those holding certifications such as NISM V-A, NISM XXI-A, CFP or CFA. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply. Applicants with adverse character or antecedent reports or those found providing false information will be disqualified. Teaching and training experience will not be considered for eligibility.

The age limits for the posts have been fixed as on 1 May 2025. The permissible age for VP Wealth (SRM) is between 26 and 42 years, for AVP Wealth (RM) between 23 and 35 years, and for Customer Relationship Executive between 20 and 35 years. Relaxations in the upper age limit will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories, as per Government of India guidelines.

The selected candidates will be appointed on a contractual basis for five years, with the possibility of extension for an additional four years. The maximum CTC range announced for VP Wealth (SRM) is ₹44.70 lakh, for AVP Wealth (RM) ₹30.20 lakh, and for Customer Relationship Executive ₹6.20 lakh. These packages include fixed pay, allowances, performance-linked pay and annual increments that may go up to 25 per cent.

The selection process will involve shortlisting of candidates based on the details furnished in their online applications. Those shortlisted will be called for personal, telephonic or video interviews. The final merit list will be prepared solely based on interview performance, evaluated for a total of 100 marks. Negotiation of CTC will also be part of the final stages.

Applicants are required to submit their forms through the SBI Careers section on the bank’s official website. The process includes registration, completion of the application form, uploading of documents such as photographs, signatures, identification and age proof, educational certificates, experience records and salary details, followed by payment of the application fee. The fee has been fixed at ₹750 for candidates belonging to General, OBC and EWS categories, while no fee is applicable for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. The detailed notification and application link have been made available on the official SBI portal.