SBI Launches Major Recruitment Drive for Specialist Cadre Officers
The State Bank of India, the country's largest public sector bank, has officially opened applications for its Specialist Cadre Officers recruitment drive for the 2025-26 period. This significant hiring initiative, announced through Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27, seeks to fill crucial positions across various specialized domains within the banking giant.
Application Window Closing Today: Key Details
Eligible Indian citizens have a final opportunity to submit their applications through the official SBI career portal, as the online application window closes today, March 15, 2026. The recruitment process commenced on February 23, 2026, giving candidates approximately three weeks to complete their submissions for these prestigious positions.
Comprehensive Breakdown of Available Positions
The recruitment drive encompasses a total of 116 vacancies across multiple specialist categories, with appointments offered on both regular and contractual basis. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere across India as per the bank's operational requirements.
Available positions include:
- Assistant Vice President (IS Audit): 12 vacancies on contract basis
- Deputy Manager (IS Audit): 43 vacancies on regular basis
- Deputy Manager (CA – Internal Audit): 61 vacancies on regular basis
Educational Qualifications and Experience Requirements
The recruitment specifies distinct educational criteria for each position, ensuring candidates possess the necessary technical expertise for these specialized roles.
For Assistant Vice President (IS Audit): Candidates must hold B.E., B.Tech, BCA, MCA, M.Tech, or M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electronics. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate relevant experience in Information Systems Audit.
For Deputy Manager (IS Audit): Similar educational qualifications apply, requiring degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electronics from recognized institutions.
For Deputy Manager (CA – Internal Audit): Applicants must be qualified Chartered Accountants with active membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Age Criteria and Eligibility Parameters
The recruitment notification establishes specific age limits for each position, with the eligibility cut-off date set as January 31, 2026.
- Assistant Vice President: Candidates must be between 27 and 45 years of age
- Deputy Manager (IS Audit): Age bracket of 25 to 35 years
- Deputy Manager (CA – Internal Audit): Age range of 21 to 35 years
The bank will provide age relaxation to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities categories, in strict accordance with Government of India norms and regulations.
Application Fee Structure and Payment Process
Candidates from General, Other Backward Classes, and Economically Weaker Sections categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹750. Applicants belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities categories are completely exempt from this fee payment requirement.
The application fee must be paid exclusively through online payment modes during the application submission process. It is important to note that once paid, the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
How to Apply for SBI SCO Positions
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the official State Bank of India career portal before the registration window closes today. The bank will not accept applications through any other mode or after the specified deadline.
This recruitment drive represents a significant opportunity for banking professionals and specialists to join India's premier financial institution and contribute to the nation's banking sector development.
