SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Deadline Extended to October 31 for 10 Specialist Officer Posts

• 10 contractual vacancies in marketing and wealth management.
• Applications and fee payment accepted until October 31, 2026.
• Selection through shortlisting, interview and CTC negotiation.

State Bank of India (SBI) has extended the application deadline for 10 Specialist Cadre Officer vacancies to October 31, 2026, from the earlier October 21 deadline. The recruitment covers Digital Marketing, Marketing, Wealth Management and Premier Banking positions under Advertisement Nos. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/24 and CRPD/SCO/2026-27/25.

Online registration began on September 30, 2026. Four vacancies fall under the marketing advertisement and six under Wealth Management and Premier Banking. The positions require relevant qualifications and professional experience, with annual CTC ceilings ranging from ₹19 lakh for Content Specialist to ₹1.99 crore for Head Sales.

Appointments will initially be for three years, extendable by two years at the bank’s discretion. Mumbai and Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra are the suggested posting locations, although selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India according to the bank’s requirements.

SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification

The two advertisements cover eight specialist post categories. Candidates may apply for more than one advertisement or post if they meet the respective eligibility requirements. Age, qualifications and post-qualification experience will be assessed as on August 31, 2026.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details and Annual CTC

Digital Marketing and Marketing — Advertisement No. 24

Wealth Management and Premier Banking — Advertisement No. 25

Horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates applies as prescribed.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Deputy Vice President Analytical Marketing and Campaign

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field.

At least 10 years of post-qualification marketing experience in e-commerce, banking, fintech, information technology or a consumer-facing company is required.

Deputy Vice President Digital Marketing

A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Digital Marketing or a related field is required, along with at least 10 years of relevant marketing experience.

Content Specialist

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Advertising or a related field and five to seven years of hands-on experience in content production, digital operations or creative coordination.

Experience in financial services or a regulated industry is preferred.

Head Sales

An MBA or PGDM and at least 15 years of sales-team experience in Wealth Management, Retail Banking or Asset Management Companies are required. This must include eight years leading a large Relationship Manager or Team Lead team.

CFP, CFA, NISM V-A or NISM 21-A credentials are preferred.

Central Research Team Product Lead

Candidates must possess an MBA, PGDM, CA or CFA qualification and at least five years of experience in Equity Research or Products in Wealth Management or an Asset Management Company.

NISM or CFP certifications are preferred.

Manager Business Process

An MBA or PGDM is required, together with at least five years of experience in banking, wealth management or broking, including experience in wealth-management business processes.

Project Development Manager Technology

Candidates must hold a B.E., B.Tech, M.E., M.Tech, MBA, MMS or PGDM qualification and have at least four years of banking technology experience, preferably in a business function.

Central Operations Team Support

A graduate degree and at least three years of experience in financial services, investment advisory, private banking or wealth management are required. This must include two years in Central Operations of Wealth Management.

A PGDBM qualification is preferred.

Age and Experience Conditions

Post-wise age limits will be calculated as on August 31, 2026. Reserved-category age relaxation will follow Government of India rules. Only Indian citizens are eligible.

Teaching and training experience will not count towards the required professional experience. Experience periods shorter than six months will not be considered wherever this condition applies.

Selection Process

Applications will first be shortlisted against the relevant requirements. Shortlisted candidates will attend an interview carrying 100 marks. Deputy Vice President candidates must also give a five- to ten-minute presentation on the relevant job profile.

Merit lists will be prepared in descending order of interview marks. Where candidates receive equal marks, the older candidate will rank higher. Final engagement will depend on successful CTC negotiation, document verification and medical fitness.

Contract and Remuneration Terms

Annual CTC is negotiable and generally includes fixed remuneration and variable or performance-linked pay. For Deputy Vice President positions, the stated structure is approximately 80% fixed and 20% variable.

The final package will depend on the interview, relevant experience, current emoluments and negotiation within the applicable ceiling.

The initial three-year contract may be extended by two years. Either party may terminate the contract by giving three months’ notice or three months’ salary in lieu of notice.

Application Fee

Payment must be made online through internet banking, debit card or credit card. The fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

1. Open the Current Openings section of SBI Careers.
2. Select Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/24 or CRPD/SCO/2026-27/25 for the relevant position.
3. Register and complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
4. Upload the required photograph, signature, resume, identity proof, date-of-birth proof, educational certificates and experience certificates.
5. Provide the required salary slips or Form 16, applicable category or PwBD certificate, and NOC if employed in a government organization or PSU.
6. Pay the applicable fee and submit the application by October 31, 2026.
7. Save the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

No printed application needs to be sent to the bank.

Application form, details & registration