The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI SO Notification 2025 for the recruitment of 996 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts. The vacancies are announced for VP Wealth (SRM), AVP Wealth (RM), and Customer Relationship Executive positions under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17.
Good news for aspirants — the last date to apply online has been extended till 5th January 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications through the official website www.sbi.co.in.
SBI SO Recruitment 2025: Overview
- Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Cadre: Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO)
- Posts: VP Wealth (SRM), AVP Wealth (RM), Customer Relationship Executive
- Total Vacancies: 996
- Mode of Application: Online
- Selection Process: Shortlisting & Interview
- Last Date to Apply: 5th January 2026 (Extended)
- Official Website: www.sbi.co.in
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 2nd December 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 2nd December 2025
- Last Date to Apply & Fee Payment: 5th January 2026
- Interview Date: To be notified
SBI Specialist Officer Vacancy Details 2025
SBI aims to fill 996 regular and backlog vacancies across different categories:
- VP Wealth (SRM): 506 posts
- AVP Wealth (RM): 206 posts
- Customer Relationship Executive: 284 posts
These vacancies are distributed across various SBI circles including Mumbai Metro, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, and more.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as on 01/05/2025):
- Graduation from a government-recognized university is mandatory for all posts.
- MBA (Finance/Marketing/Banking) and certifications like NISM, CFP, CFA are preferred for Wealth positions.
Experience:
- VP Wealth (SRM): Minimum 3–4 years in banking/wealth management sales roles
- AVP Wealth (RM) & CRE: Experience in financial documentation and communication skills preferred
Age Limit:
- VP Wealth (SRM): 26–42 years
- AVP Wealth (RM): 23–35 years
- Customer Relationship Executive: 20–35 years
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750
- SC / ST / PWD: No fee
Selection Process
The SBI SO 2025 selection process consists of:
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
- Interview (100 marks)
Final merit will be prepared only on the basis of interview scores.
Salary Structure (CTC – Upper Range)
- VP Wealth (SRM): ₹44.70 Lakhs per annum
- AVP Wealth (RM): ₹30.20 Lakhs per annum
- Customer Relationship Executive: ₹6.20 Lakhs per annum
How to Apply Online
Candidates must visit www.sbi.co.in, complete the registration, upload required documents (photograph & signature), fill academic and professional details, pay the fee online, and submit the application before 5th January 2026.
Final Note
The SBI SO Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for professionals looking to build a career in banking and wealth management with India’s largest public sector bank. Interested candidates are advised to apply early and carefully read the official notification before submitting their application.