The State Bank of India (SBI) released SBI SO Notification 2024 on 06th June 2024 for total of 181 vacant posts for Specialist Cadre Officers in various branches of the State Bank of India. The Specialist Officer in SBI is going to be recruited regularly/contractual basis for Trade Finance Officer, Risk Specialist posts, Senior Vice President, Support officer-Trade, Research Analyst, Chartered Accountant, Defence Banking Advisor posts. The online application process for SBI SO Vacancy has been started on 07th June 2024 at  @sbi.co.in. Candidates can refer to the complete article for details information regarding the recruitment. 

SBI SO Notification 2024

SBI SO Notification 2024 PDF (against the advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2024-25/01 to CRPD/SCO/2024-25/08) have been released by the State Bank of India for Specialist Cadre vacancies in various departments on a regular/contractual basis. The candidates willing to apply for the SBI SO 2024 Exam can read the SBI SO official notification by clicking on the links mentioned below:  

Post NameNotification PDF
Trade Finance OfficerClick to Download
Risk Specialist Click to Download
Senior Vice PresidentClick to Download
Support officer-TradeClick to Download
Research AnalystClick to Download
Chartered Accountant  Click to Download
Defence Banking AdvisorClick to Download

SBI SO Recruitment 2024- Overview

The SBI SO Recruitment 2024 has been initiated for 181 vacancies of Specialist Cadre Officer 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 2024.

SBI SO Recruitment 2024- Overview
Organization NameState Bank of India (SBI)
Post NameSpecialist Cadre
Vacancy181
Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2024-25/01 to 8 
CategoryGovt. Jobs
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Registration Dates07th to 27th June 2024
Selection ProcessShortlisting and Interview
Official Website @sbi.co.in

SBI SO Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

State Bank of India (SBI) has released the important dates for the SBI SO 2024 online exam for Specialist Cadre Officers posts along with the notification pdf. The online application process for the SBI SO 2024 exam has been started from 07th June 2024 on the official portal of SBI and the application window will remain active till 27th June 2024. The important dates for SBI SO 2024 Recruitment are as follows:

SBI SO 2024 Important Dates
EventsDates
SBI SO 2024 Notification06th June 2024
Commencement of Online Registration of Application07th June 2024
Closure of registration of application27th June 2024
Pay Exam Fees Last Date 27th June 2024

SBI SO Vacancy 2024

The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced 181 Specialist Cadre vacancies for Trade Finance Officer, Risk Specialist posts, Senior Vice President, Support officer-Trade, Research Analyst, Chartered Accountant, Defence Banking Advisor posts posts to be filled through SBI SO 2024 Recruitment. Refer to the below table for the post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution released by SBI.

SBI SO Vacancy 2024
Post NameSCSTOBCEWSGEN Total
Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-II)2511381561150
Climate Risk Specialist (MMGS-III)-------0202
Market Risk Specialist (MMGS-III) -------0303
Senior Vice President (Infrastructure Security & Special Projects)-------0101
Senior Vice President (Information Security Operations)-------0101
Support officer-Trade Finance Revamp Project & YONO Business01--01--0507
Research Analyst-Forex--------0101
Research AnalystEquity-------0202
Research AnalystPrivate Equity-------0202
Chartered Accountant01 02--0609
Defence Banking Advisor (DBA)- Air Force-------0101
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA) - Bengaluru-------0101
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA) - Chandigarh-------0101
Total 2711311587181

SBI SO 2024 Apply Online link

SBI SO 2024 Online Application process will be started on the official website of SBI @sbi.co.in on 07th June 2024 for various Specialist Cadre Officer posts. The last date to submit an online application and pay the application fee is 27th June 2024. All interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the SBI SO Vacancy from the direct link below.  

SBI SO 2024 Trade Finance Officer Apply Online Link - Click to Apply
SBI SO 2024 Risk Specialist Apply Online Link - Click to Apply
SBI SO 2024 Senior Vice President Apply Online Link - Click to Apply
SBI SO 2024 Support officer-Trade Apply Online Link - Click to Apply
SBI SO 2024 Research Analyst Apply Online Link - Click to Apply
SBI SO 2024 Chartered Accountant  Apply Online Link - Click to Apply
SBI SO 2024 Defence Banking Advisor Apply Online Link - Click to Apply

SBI SO 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for SBI SO 2024 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 2024 Exam

Step 1: Click on the NEW REGISTRATION button provided on the top most right corner of the home page of the link provided above.

Step 2: Start your application process fro SBI SO 2024 by providing the basic details such as name, contact number, email id, address etc. and click on save and next button.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 6: Pay your Application Fee through Online Payment Option, i.e. through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.

Step 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 2024, 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 2024 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 2024 Eligibility (31/12/2023)

The eligibility criteria for Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA), Assistant Manager (Security Analyst), Deputy Manager (Security Analyst), Manager (Security Analyst), Assistant General Manager, and Manager (Credit Analyst) posts that are filled through SBI SO 2024 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 2024 Educational Qualification (as on 31/12/2023)

The minimum educational qualification for SBI SO 2024 (Specialist Officers) differs for each post and the candidates are advised to check the below table. 

SBI SO 2024 Educational Qualification
Post NameEducational Qualification 
Trade Finance OfficerGraduate (any discipline) from Government recognized University or Institution AND Certificate in Forex by IIBF
Climate Risk SpecialistMinimum Postgraduate/ Master's degree in environmental management/Environmental Sciences/Climate Change/Climate Finance/Disaster Management/Natural Resource Management/Statistics/MBA(Finance)/MBA (Banking & Finance) 
Senior Vice PresidentB.E/B. Tech in (Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology / Electronics/ Electronics & Communications Engineering/ Software Engineering 
Support officer-TradeSince, the applicants are retired officers of SBI & erstwhile Associates (e-ABs), no specific educational qualifications are required
Research Analyst-MBA (Finance) or PGDBM (Finance) or PGDM (Finance) from recognised institute OR CFA/CA/CAIA/Cost Accountants (CMA erstwhile ICWA) with graduation.
Chartered AccountantPost Qualification Experience of Minimum 3 years in a Scheduled Commercial Bank / FI / Corporate in Supervisory capacity
Defence Banking Advisor Not Applicable

SBI SO 2024 Age Limit (as on 01/12/2023)

The candidate applying for SBI SCO posts should hold the required age limit to apply for SBI SO 2024. The post-wise minimum and maximum age has been tabulated below. 

SBI SO Age Limit
Post NameMax. Age Limit (as on 01/12/2023)
Trade Finance Officer 23 to 32 years
Climate Risk Specialist25 to 40 years
Senior Vice President36 to 50 years
Support officer-TradeMax. 63 years
Research Analyst-24 to 36 years
Chartered Accountant25 to 35 years
Defence Banking AdvisorMax. 60 years

SBI SO 2024 Post Basic Qualification Experience 

The candidates can check the post-basic qualification experience from the below table.

SBI SO 2024 Post Basic Qualification Experience
Post NameExperience
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)Retired in the rank of Air Vice Marshal or above from Indian Air Force
Senior Vice PresidentMin. 15 years work experience
Support officer-TradeMin. 05 years in Bank as an Officer (Scale III, IV, V)
Research Analyst-Min. 02 years
Chartered AccountantMin. 03 years
Defence Banking AdvisorRetired in the rank of Air Vice Marshal or above from Indian Air Force

SBI SO 2024 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 Salary 2024

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 2023 Salary Structure
Post NamePay Scale
Trade Finance Officer Rs (48170-1740/1-49910-1990/10-69810)
Senior Vice PresidentRs.75 lacs per annum
Support officer-TradeRs.45,000/- Rs.65,000/
Research Analyst-Upto Rs 24 lacs
Chartered AccountantRs (48170-1740/1-49910-1990/10-69810)
Defence Banking AdvisorRs.34.50 lakhs per annum
SBI SO 2024: FAQs

Ans. The registration dates to apply online for SBI SO 2024 are 07th to 27th June 2024.

Ans. There are total of 181 vacancies which are released by SBI to be recruited on regular/contractual basis.

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.

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