SBI SCO Recruitment 2025 registration begins at sbi.co.in. Here is the direct link for applying. State Bank of India (SBI) has invited applications for posts of Specialist Cadre Officer. Candidates who are eligible can apply online via the SBI website at sbi.co.in. This recruitment drive is expected to fill 150 positions in the organisation.
Candidates applying for these posts must have a degree (any discipline) in a government recognized university or institution and preferably – a Certificate in Forex from IIBF. The certificate date should not be later than 31.12.2024.
For SC/ST/PwBD, there is no fee/intimation charge. Payment can be made using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking and so on. By providing the information requested on screen. Candidates will be responsible for any transaction charges incurred by online payments.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2025 : Selection Process
The selection process includes shortlisting and interviewing. Interviews will be 100 points. The Bank will determine the minimum qualifying marks required for an interview. The Bank will create a list of merits in descending order, based only on the scores obtained during the interview. If more than one applicant scores the cutoff mark, these candidates are ranked according to their age in ascending order.
State Bank of India has announced the dates for online registration of SBI SO Recruitment in 2025, along with the pdf notification. From 3rd to the 23rd of January 2025, interested candidates can submit a duly completed application for SBI SO 2025. Table below contains important dates.
SBI SO 2025 Important Dates
Events
Dates
SBI SO 2025 Notification
3rd January 2025
Commencement of SBI SO Apply Online 2025
3rd January 2025
Closure of registration of application
23rd January 2025
Pay Exam Fees Last Date
23rd January 2025
SBI SO Vacancy 2025
State Bank of India has announced 151 Specialist vacancies, of which 150 Trade Financing Officers (MMGS III) and one Deputy Manager (Archivists) posts. SBI has released a table that shows the vacancy distribution by category and post.
SBI SO Vacancy 2025
SNo.
Posts
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
GEN
Total
1
Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-III)
24
11
38
15
62
150
2
Deputy Manager (Archivist)
—
—
—
—
1
1
Total
24
11
38
15
63
151
SBI SO 2025 Application Fee
Below is the application fee that must be paid online for SBI SO-2025. Candidates in the general, EWS and OBC categories are required to pay Rs. 750/-, while candidates in the SC/ ST/ PWD category are exempted.
Category
Fee
General, EWS, OBC
Rs 750/-
SC/ ST/ PWD
0
Steps to Apply Online for SBI SCO Recruitment 2025 Exam
Click on the NEW REGISTRATION Button located in the upper right corner of your home page by clicking the link above.
Enter your basic information, such as name and contact details, including email address, phone number, etc., to begin the application process for SBI SO 2025. Click on the save and next button.
Upload the photo and signature as specified by State Bank of India. The size of the photo must not exceed 4.5cm x 3.5cm and it must be passport size. The signature and the photograph must both be legible and clear. The maximum file size for the photograph is 50 KB, and the minimum file size for signatures is 10 KB.
Fill in your academic and professional qualifications in this step of the online application process. After filling out the information, click on Save and Next.
After previewing your Application Form, click on the Save and Next button. After previewing your Application form, click on the save and next button.
You can pay your application fee online, using the Online Payment Option. Pay your application fee online using a credit card, debit card or net banking.
Click the final submit button. The application form has been successfully submitted. SBI will send you an email and a text message containing your registration ID, password and instructions for logging into the official site.
Pre-Requisites of SBI SO Online Application
To avoid last-minute glitches, candidates must be prepared before applying for SBI SO2025.
Before submitting the SBI SO 2025 online application, candidates must have their photograph and signature ready.
The candidates must not sign in CAPITAL LITTERS, as this will not be accepted.
All documents required for the application fee payment must be available at the time the online payment is made
A valid email ID is required at the time registration
SBI SO 2025 Eligibility: SBI SCO Recruitment 2025
Below are the eligibility criteria for the Trade Finance Officer and Deputy Manager 5 posts that will be filled by SBI SO 2025. To qualify for the next process, a candidate must meet all eligibility criteria of each position for which they applied.
SBI SO 2025 Educational Qualification (as on 31/12/2024)
Candidates are advised to refer to the table below for the minimum educational requirements for SBI SO 2025 (Specialist officers).
BI SO 2025 Educational Qualification
Posts
Education 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
Posts
Age Limit
Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-III)
23 to 32 years
Deputy Manager (Archivist)
27 to 37 years
SBI SO Selection Process
Final selections will be made on the basis shortlisting and interviews. A sufficient number of candidates will be selected for the interview test based on their minimum qualifications and experience. This decision is made by the bank. The interview test will be 100 marks. The final merit list will be based solely on the scores obtained by candidates in interviews.
