State Bank of India have invited online applications from citizens of India for appointment to the following Specialist Cadre Officers posts. The posts offered through SBI SO Exam are that of a Chief Manager, Digital System Architect, Analyst, UI/UX Designer, Deputy Manager.
SBI released SBI SO 2025 Notification on 20th March 2025 to select eligible candidates to the post of Specialist Officer in various branches of SBI all over the country. The Online Application process started from 20th March 2025 and will end on 7th April 2025.
The eligibility criteria vary for different positions that are filled through SBI SO 2025 exam. A candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria for different positions for which they will apply in order to qualify for further process. Let's have a look at the eligibility criteria for all the posts:
For Special Management Executive
Educational Qualification: CA/ ICWA/ ACS/ MBA in Finance or 2 years PG Diploma in Finance (The course should be of 2 years full time duration. Course completed through correspondence/ part-time are not eligible. The institute should be recognized/ approved by Government bodies/ AICTE)
Age Limit: Min 30 years & Max 40 years
Experience: Minimum 5 years post qualification experience (as on 31.12.2024) as an Executive in Supervisory/ Management role: In a Scheduled Commercial Bank/ Associate or Subsidiary of a Scheduled Commercial Bank OR In a Public Sector or listed Financial Institution/ Company. Candidates having experience in processing of credit proposals are preferred.
For Deputy General Manager (Law, Contractual)
Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognised University India.
Age Limit: Min 42 years & Max 52 years
Experience: Enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council and having minimum 17 years of experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR Financial Institutions OR Asset Reconstruction Company OR combined experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Bank and Asset Reconstruction Company and having extensive experience in Recovery & Rehabilitation. The experience should be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council
For Deputy General Manager (Law, Regular)
Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognised University India. Post Graduate degree in Law will be preferable.
Age Limit: Min 42 years & Max 52 years
Experience: Enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council and having minimum 17 years of experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR Financial Institutions OR Asset Reconstruction Company OR combined experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Bank and Asset Reconstruction Company and having extensive experience in Recovery & Rehabilitation. The experience should be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council.
For Deputy Manager (Law)
Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognised University India
Age Limit: Min 25 years & Max 35 years
Experience: Enrolled as Advocates with Bar Council and having 4 years of experience as practicing Advocate OR Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR 4 years combined experience as practicing advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks. The experience should be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council.
For HR Specialist Recruitment Post-
Educational Qualification:MBA with Specialization in HR/PGDM with specialization in HR.
Age limit: 32 Years to 35 Years
For HR Specialist Manpower Planning Post-
Educational Qualification:MBA with Specialization in HR/PGDM with specialization in HR.Age limit: 32 Years to 35 Years
For Internal Communication Specialist Post-
MBA/Post Graduate Degree in Marketing / Mass Media / Finance / Commerce.
Age limit: 27 Years to 35 Years
For Banking Supervisory Specialist Post-
20-25 Years’ experience in banking regulations particularly in the credit and market risk related areas and through understanding of Banking Regulatory Environment.
Age limit: 55 Years to 65 Years
For Defense Banking Advisor Army Post-
Retired in the rank of Lieutenant General.
Age limit: 62 Years (Maximum)
For Defense Banking Advisor Para Military Post-
Retired in the rank of ADGP (Retired IPS Officer) / 05 years’ experience in CRPF / Para Military Force.
Age limit: 60 Years (Maximum)
For Circle Defense Banking Advisor Post-
Retired in the Rank of Major General or Brigadier.
Age limit: 60 Years (Maximum)
| Sr.No. | Category | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | SC/ST/PWD/XS |
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| 2. | General and OBC | 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
Candidates are selected through an interview process for different posts filled through SBI SO 2025. To be eligible for Interview Process a candidate must qualify a written test (For Deputy Manager (Law)). The qualifying marks will be decided by State Bank of India.
Special Management Executive & Deputy General Manager (Law) (both regular & contractual)
The selection process for the above mentioned posts will involve shortlisting and interview. The applications received will be shortlisted on the basis of candidate's qualification, suitability, experience etc. The candidates will be awarded marks out of 50 and the qualifying marks inn Interview will be as decided by the State Bank of India. The selection will be made from the top merit ranked candidates in each category as stated.
Deputy Manager (Law)
The selection of candidates for the above mentioned post will be on the basis of online written test and interview process. The test will be conducted tentatively on 6th May 2025.
The pattern of the written test for the post of Deputy Manager (Law) is mentioned below:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 70 | 70 | 90 mins |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 45 minutes |
Given below is a list of all topics from the two subjects, from which the questions will be asked. You can prepare and plan for the exams by knowing the topics you have to cover.
| Reasoning ability | English language |
|---|---|
| Alphabetical Series | Reading Comprehension |
| Blood Relation | Fill in the Blanks |
| Coding- Decoding | Para Jumbles |
| Order & Ranking | Cloze Test |
| Direction | Error Spotting |
| Inequalities | Phrase Replacement |
| Syllogisms | Sentence Corrections |
| Input Output | Vocabulary |
| Data Sufficiency | Para Completion |
| Seating Arrangement | |
| Puzzles | |
| Logical Reasoning | |
Intimation/ call letter for interview/ Written Test will be sent by email or will be uploaded on Bank's website. NO HARD COPY WILL BE SENT.
State Bank of India have invited online applications from citizens of India for appointment to the following Specialist Cadre Officers posts. The posts offered through SBI SO Exam are that of a Chief Manager, Digital System Architect, Analyst, UI/UX Designer, Deputy Manager. SBI released SBI SO 2025 Notification on 20th March 2025 to select eligible candidates to the post of Specialist Officer in various branches of SBI all over the country. The Online Application process started from 20th March 2025 and will end on 7th April 2025.
The eligibility criteria vary for different positions that are filled through SBI SO 2025 exam. A candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria for different positions for which they will apply in order to qualify for further process. Let's have a look at the eligibility criteria for all the posts:
For Special Management Executive
Educational Qualification: CA/ ICWA/ ACS/ MBA in Finance or 2 years PG Diploma in Finance (The course should be of 2 years full time duration. Course completed through correspondence/ part-time are not eligible. The institute should be recognized/ approved by Government bodies/ AICTE)
Age Limit: Min 30 years & Max 40 years
Experience: Minimum 5 years post qualification experience (as on 31.12.2024) as an Executive in Supervisory/ Management role: In a Scheduled Commercial Bank/ Associate or Subsidiary of a Scheduled Commercial Bank OR In a Public Sector or listed Financial Institution/ Company. Candidates having experience in processing of credit proposals are preferred.
For Deputy General Manager (Law, Contractual)
Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognised University India.
Age Limit: Min 42 years & Max 52 years
Experience: Enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council and having minimum 17 years of experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR Financial Institutions OR Asset Reconstruction Company OR combined experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Bank and Asset Reconstruction Company and having extensive experience in Recovery & Rehabilitation. The experience should be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council
For Deputy General Manager (Law, Regular)
Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognised University India. Post Graduate degree in Law will be preferable.
Age Limit: Min 42 years & Max 52 years
Experience: Enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council and having minimum 17 years of experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR Financial Institutions OR Asset Reconstruction Company OR combined experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Bank and Asset Reconstruction Company and having extensive experience in Recovery & Rehabilitation. The experience should be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council.
For Deputy Manager (Law)
Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognised University India
Age Limit: Min 25 years & Max 35 years
Experience: Enrolled as Advocates with Bar Council and having 4 years of experience as practicing Advocate OR Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR 4 years combined experience as practicing advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks. The experience should be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council.
For HR Specialist Recruitment Post-
Educational Qualification:MBA with Specialization in HR/PGDM with specialization in HR.
Age limit: 32 Years to 35 Years
For HR Specialist Manpower Planning Post-
Educational Qualification:MBA with Specialization in HR/PGDM with specialization in HR.Age limit: 32 Years to 35 Years
For Internal Communication Specialist Post-
MBA/Post Graduate Degree in Marketing / Mass Media / Finance / Commerce.
Age limit: 27 Years to 35 Years
For Banking Supervisory Specialist Post-
20-25 Years’ experience in banking regulations particularly in the credit and market risk related areas and through understanding of Banking Regulatory Environment.
Age limit: 55 Years to 65 Years
For Defense Banking Advisor Army Post-
Retired in the rank of Lieutenant General.
Age limit: 62 Years (Maximum)
For Defense Banking Advisor Para Military Post-
Retired in the rank of ADGP (Retired IPS Officer) / 05 years’ experience in CRPF / Para Military Force.
Age limit: 60 Years (Maximum)
For Circle Defense Banking Advisor Post-
Retired in the Rank of Major General or Brigadier.
Age limit: 60 Years (Maximum)
| Sr.No. | Category | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | SC/ST/PWD/XS |
|
||
| 2. | General and OBC | 850/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
Candidates are selected through an interview process for different posts filled through SBI SO 2025. To be eligible for Interview Process a candidate must qualify a written test (For Deputy Manager (Law)). The qualifying marks will be decided by State Bank of India.
Special Management Executive & Deputy General Manager (Law) (both regular & contractual)
The selection process for the above mentioned posts will involve shortlisting and interview. The applications received will be shortlisted on the basis of candidate's qualification, suitability, experience etc. The candidates will be awarded marks out of 50 and the qualifying marks inn Interview will be as decided by the State Bank of India. The selection will be made from the top merit ranked candidates in each category as stated.
Deputy Manager (Law)
The selection of candidates for the above mentioned post will be on the basis of online written test and interview process. The test will be conducted tentatively on 6th May 2025.
The pattern of the written test for the post of Deputy Manager (Law) is mentioned below:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 70 | 70 | 90 mins |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 45 minutes |
Given below is a list of all topics from the two subjects, from which the questions will be asked. You can prepare and plan for the exams by knowing the topics you have to cover.
| Reasoning ability | English language |
|---|---|
| Alphabetical Series | Reading Comprehension |
| Blood Relation | Fill in the Blanks |
| Coding- Decoding | Para Jumbles |
| Order & Ranking | Cloze Test |
| Direction | Error Spotting |
| Inequalities | Phrase Replacement |
| Syllogisms | Sentence Corrections |
| Input Output | Vocabulary |
| Data Sufficiency | Para Completion |
| Seating Arrangement | |
| Puzzles | |
| Logical Reasoning | |
Intimation/ call letter for interview/ Written Test will be sent by email or will be uploaded on Bank's website. NO HARD COPY WILL BE SENT.