The State Bank of India (SBI) released SBI SO Notification 2025 for Specialist Cadre Officers posts on a regular basis in various branches of the State Bank of India. Through the recruitment drive, SBI aims to fill a total of 151 vacancies, out of which a total of 150 vacancies for Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-III) and 1 Deputy Manager (Archivist) posts. The online application process for SBI SO Recruitment 2025 has been started on 3rd January 2025 at www.sbi.co.in. Candidates can refer to the complete article for details information regarding the recruitment drive. 

SBI SO Notification 2025

SBI SO Notification 2025 PDF (advt no. CRPD/SCO/2024-25/21) (advt no: CRPD/SCO/2024-25/26) was released by the State Bank of India on 3rd January 2025 for 151 Specialist Cadre vacancies in various departments. The candidates willing to apply for the SBI SO 2025 Exam can read the SBI SO official notification by clicking on the links mentioned below:  

SBI SO Notification 2025 PDF (Trade Finance Officer) - Click to Download

SBI SO Notification 2025 PDF (Deputy Manager) - Click to Download

SBI SO Recruitment 2025- Overview

The SBI SO Recruitment 2025 has been initiated for 151 vacancies of Trade Finance Officer and Deputy Manager (Archivist) posts. The selection of the candidates for Specialist Cadre posts will be based on the Shortlisting and Interview. Have a look at the below table for details information regarding the SBI SO Recruitment 2025.

SBI SO Recruitment 2025- Overview
OrganizationState Bank of India (SBI)
Post NameSpecialist Cadre Officers (Trade Finance Officer and Deputy Manager (Archivist) )
Vacancy151
Advt No.CRPD/SCO/2024-25/21
CRPD/SCO/2024-25/26
CategoryGovt. Jobs
Registration Dates3rd to 23rd January 2025
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Selection ProcessOnline Exam and Interview
Official Website www.sbi.co.in

SBI SO 2025 Important Dates

State Bank of India (SBI) has released the online registration dates for SBI SO Recruitment 2025 along with the notification pdf. Interested candidates can submit their duly filled application for the SBI SO 2025 Vacancy from 3rd to 23rd January 2025. Check important dates from the table below. 

SBI SO 2025 Important Dates
EventsDates
SBI SO 2025 Notification3rd January 2025
Commencement of SBI SO Apply Online 20253rd January 2025
Closure of registration of application23rd January 2025
Pay Exam Fees Last Date 23rd January 2025

SBI SO Vacancy 2025

The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced 151 Specialist Cadre vacancies out of which 150 Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-III) and 1 Deputy Manager (Archivist) posts. Refer to the below table for the post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution released by SBI.

SBI SO Vacancy 2025 
SNo.PostsSCSTOBCEWSGEN Total
1Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-III)2411381562150
2Deputy Manager (Archivist) --------11
Total2411381563151

SBI SO 2025 Apply Online link

SBI SO 2025 Online Application process has been started on the official website of SBI www.sbi.co.in on 3rd January 2025 for various Specialist Cadre Officer posts. Candidates can submit the online application and pay the application fee till 23rd January 2025. All interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the SBI SO Vacancy from the direct link below.  

Click to Apply Online for SBI SO Recruitment 2025 [Link Active]

SBI SO 2025 Application Fee

The application fee for SBI SO 2025 application form has been mentioned below, which has to be paid through online mode only. Candidates from the General, EWS, OBC category are required to pay Rs 750/- and candidates from SC/ ST/ PWD are exempted from paying the application fee. 

CategoryFee
General, EWS, OBCRs 750/-
SC/ ST/ PWD0

Steps to Apply Online for SBI SO 2025 Exam

  1. Click on the NEW REGISTRATION button provided on the top most right corner of the home page of the link provided above.
  2. Start your application process fro SBI SO 2025by providing the basic details such as name, contact number, email id, address etc. and click on save and next button.
  3.  Upload your photograph and signature in the required format as provided by State Bank of India. The permissible size of the photograph must be 4.5 cm * 3.5 cm and the photograph must be of passport size. Both the photograph and the signature must be clear and legible. Permissible file size of photograph must be of minimum 20 KB and of maximum 50 KB and that of the signature must be of minimum 10 KB and of maximum 20 KB.
  4.  Fill in your academic details and professional qualification in this step of your online application process. Click on save and next button after filling in the details.
  5. Preview your application form one last time as you won’t be allowed to make any changes further. Click on save and next button after previewing your Application Form.
  6. Pay your Application Fee through Online Payment Option, i.e. through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.
  7. Click on Final Submit Button. Your application form will be submitted successfully. You will be sent an email as well as a text message with your registration ID and password by SBI for further login into the official website.

Pre-Requisites of SBI SO Online Application

Before Applying for SBI SO 2025, a candidate must have the following things ready to avoid any last time glitches in the online application process:

  1. Candidates must have a Photograph and Signature Ready before applying for SBI SO 2025 Online Application
  2. Candidates must NOT sign in CAPITAL LETTERS as it won’t be accepted.
  3. Keep all necessary documents ready at the time of Online Payment of the Application Fee
  4. Valid Email ID must be provided at the time of Registration

SBI SO 2025 Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for Trade Finance Officer posts and Deputy Manager5that are filled through SBI SO 2025 exam has been detailed below. A candidate must fulfil the eligibility criteria for different positions for which they have applied to qualify for further processes.

SBI SO 2025 Educational Qualification (as on 31/12/2024)

The minimum educational qualification for SBI SO 2025 (Specialist Officers) differs for each post and the candidates are advised to check the below table. 

SBI SO 2025 Educational Qualification
PostsEducation Qualification
Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-III)Graduation (any discipline) from Government recognized University or Institution AND Certificate in Forex by IIBF (certificate date should be latest by 31.12.2024)
Deputy Manager (Archivist) Post Graduate Degree in History with specialisation in Modern Indian History (Post 1750 AD Period) with minimum of 60% marks and above from a recognised University or equivalent.

SBI SO 2025 Age Limit (as on 31/12/2024)

The candidate applying for SBI SCO posts should hold the required age limit to apply for SBI SO 2025. The post-wise minimum and maximum age has been tabulated below. 

SBI SO 2025 Age Limit
PostsAge Limit
Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-III)23 to 32 years
Deputy Manager (Archivist) 27 to 37 years

SBI SO 2025 Selection Process

The final selection will be based the selection will be on the basis of shortlisting and Interviews. Based on the minimum qualification and experience, an adequate number of candidates, as decided by the bank, will be shortlisted for the interview exam. The interview exam will carry 100 marks. The final Merit list for selection will be prepared the based on scores of candidates obtained in interviews only. 

SBI SO 2025 Selection Process
PostsSelection Process
Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-III)Shortlisting
and Interview
Deputy Manager (Archivist) 

SBI SO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025- Click to Check

SBI SO Cut Off (Previous Year) - Click to Check

SBI SO Salary 2025

The candidates appointed as SO post will be paid a monthly salary as mentioned in the notification PDF. The salary structure varies as per the job profile and responsibility of Specialist Cadre Officer Posts. 

SBI SO 2025 Salary Structure
PostsGradePay Scale
Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-III)MMGS-IIRs. 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Deputy Manager (Archivist) MMGS-IIRs. 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
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SBI SO 2025: FAQs

Ans. Yes, SBI SO Notification 2025 has been released on 3rd January 2025 for the recruitment of total 151 Specialist Cadre Officers posts.

Ans. There are total of 151 vacancies released by SBI to be recruited through SBI SO Recruitment 2025.

Ans. The eligibility criteria for Specialist Cadre Officers posts are discussed in the article.

Ans. A candidate will be selected through Shortlisting and Interview for SBI SO posts.