State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Notification for 116 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts on a regular and contractual basis. The advertisement (CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for various specialist positions in Information Systems Audit and Internal Audit domains. This recruitment drive offers opportunities in Middle Management Grade Scale-II and contractual leadership roles, making it a major opportunity for experienced professionals in IT, cybersecurity, and audit fields.

• VP Wealth (SRM) Mandatory: 
• Graduation from Government recognised University or Institution. 
• Preferred Qualification: • MBA (Banking/ Finance/ Marketing) with 60% from recognized University or Institution. • Certifications such as NISM V-A, XXI-A, CFP /CFA
• AVP Wealth (RM) Mandatory: 
• Graduates from Government recognised University or Institution. 
• Preferred: Weightage will be given to the candidates with post-graduation in finance / marketing / Banking.  
• Certifications such as NISM V-A, XXI-A, CFP/CFA
• Customer Relationship Executive Graduates from Government recognised University or Institution

SBI SO Application Fee 2026

• The application fee and intimation charges is ₹750/- for General/EWS /OBC candidates and no fees/intimation charges for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates. Fee payment will have to be made online through payment gateway available there. The payment can be made by using Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Internet Banking etc. by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates. For more related details candidates can check the official website of SBI.

SBI SO 2026 Selection Process

• The selection process comprises of interview round. The merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order based solely on interview scores. If more than one candidate scores the cut-off marks, they will be ranked by age in descending order, based on merit.

SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link

• The SBI SO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online process has officially started. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the direct online link available below.
• Candidates must complete the registration process, upload the required documents, and pay the prescribed application fee on or before 15 March 2026. Make sure to enter all details correctly while filling out the form. Once the application is submitted, no changes or corrections will be allowed.

SBI SO Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

• SBI SO Recruitment 2025 Notification: 23rd February 2026
• Commencement of SBI SCO Apply Online 2025: 23rd February 2026
• Closure of registration of application: 15th March 2026
• Pay Exam Fees Last Date: 15th March 2026
• Exam Date: To be notified

SBI SO Recruitment 2026 – Important Links