The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment 2026 under Advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2026–27/23. A total of 207 Specialist Cadre Officer posts are available under various wealth management and specialist positions.

Eligible candidates can submit the SBI SCO Online Form 2026 from 04 September 2026 to 25 September 2026. Before applying, candidates should carefully read the official notification to understand the post-wise educational qualification, experience requirement, age limit, selection process, salary and other conditions.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026–27/23 |
| Total Vacancies | 207 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 04/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25/09/2026 |
| Exam Date | As per SBI schedule |
| Admit Card | Before examination |
| Official Website | SBI |
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | 04 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 September 2026 |
| SCO Examination Date | As per schedule |
| Admit Card Availability | Before the examination |
Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
SBI SCO Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹0 |
The application fee can be paid through the available online payment methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Vacancy 2026
SBI has announced 207 vacancies for different Specialist Cadre Officer positions.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Zonal Head Retail | 01 |
| Regional Head (RH) | 05 |
| Relationship Manager – Team Lead | 24 |
| Investment Specialist (IS) | 09 |
| Investment Officer (IO) | 04 |
| VP Wealth | 91 |
| AVP Wealth | 73 |
| Total | 207 |
SBI SCO Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 62 |
| EWS | 11 |
| OBC | 65 |
| SC | 30 |
| ST | 39 |
| Total | 207 |
SBI SCO Eligibility Criteria 2026
The educational qualification and professional experience requirements vary according to the post. Candidates should check the official notification for complete post-wise eligibility.
1. Zonal Head Retail – 01 Post
- MBA with at least 60% marks.
- Required professional certification may include CFP, CFA, NISM V‑A, NISM or NISM 21‑A, as specified.
- Minimum 15 years of experience.
- Age: 35 to 50 years.
2. Regional Head (RH) – 05 Posts
- MBA in Banking / Finance / Marketing with at least 60% marks.
- Required certification such as CFP, CFA, NISM V‑A, NISM Investment Advisor or NISM 21‑A, as applicable.
- Minimum 12 years of experience.
- Age: 35 to 50 years.
3. Relationship Manager – Team Lead – 24 Posts
- Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- Minimum 8 years of experience.
- Age: 28 to 42 years.
4. Investment Specialist (IS) – 09 Posts
Candidates should have a relevant Master’s degree or PG Diploma in areas such as:
- Finance
- Accountancy
- Business Management
- Commerce
- Economics
- Capital Markets
- Banking
- Insurance
- Actuarial Science
Professional qualifications such as CFA / CA may also be applicable as mentioned in the notification.
- Minimum 6 years of experience.
- Age: 28 to 42 years.
5. Investment Officer (IO) – 04 Posts
- Relevant Master’s degree / PG Diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance or Actuarial Science.
- CFA / CA qualification may also be applicable.
- Minimum 4 years of experience.
- Age: 28 to 40 years.
6. VP Wealth – 91 Posts
- Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- Minimum 6 years of experience.
- Age: 26 to 42 years.
7. AVP Wealth – 73 Posts
- Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- Minimum 3 years of experience.
- Age: 23 to 35 years.
Important: Experience, certification and qualification requirements are post-specific. Candidates should read the official SBI SCO notification carefully before submitting the application.
SBI SCO Age Limit 2026
The age limit is different for each Specialist Cadre Officer post.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Zonal Head Retail | 35–50 Years |
| Regional Head | 35–50 Years |
| Relationship Manager – Team Lead | 28–42 Years |
| Investment Specialist | 28–42 Years |
| Investment Officer | 28–40 Years |
| VP Wealth | 26–42 Years |
| AVP Wealth | 23–35 Years |
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Service | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| SBI Official Website | Click Here |
