SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 116 Specialist Cadre Officer Posts

📅 Posted: 23/02/2026 📝 Updated: 23/02/2026

Total Vacancy 116

Salary ₹64,820 - ₹93,960 (MMGS-II) [Approx. ₹85k/Month In-Hand]

Location All India

Last Date 15/03/2026

Short Information: The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the recruitment notification for 116 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts including Assistant Vice President and Deputy Manager. This is a golden opportunity for candidates having B.E/B.Tech, MCA, MSc, or CA qualifications to join India's largest public sector bank. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 23 February 2026 to 15 March 2026 through the official careers portal sbi.co.in/web/careers.

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Important Dates

Notification Released	23/02/2026
Application Begin	23/02/2026
Last Date to Apply	15/03/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date	15/03/2026
Interview Date	To be notified

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS	₹750
SC / ST / PwBD	₹0

Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 21-45 Years (Post Wise) [as on 31/01/2026]

(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC (NCL): 3 Years, PwBD: 10 to 15 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) - Contractual	12	B.E/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc in relevant IT discipline with Min. 6 Years Experience. Age: 27-45 Years.
Deputy Manager (IS Audit)	43	B.E/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc in relevant IT discipline with Min. 3 Years Experience. Age: 25-35 Years.
Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant - Internal Audit)	61	Chartered Accountant (CA) with active ICAI membership & 1 Year post qualification experience. Age: 21-35 Years.
Total Vacancy	116

Category Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Total
AVP (IS Audit)	5	3	2	1	1	12
Deputy Manager (IS Audit)	17	10	9	3	4	43
Deputy Manager (CA)	25	14	11	6	5	61
Total	47	27	22	10	10	116

Eligibility Criteria

AVP / Deputy Manager (IS Audit): B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics OR MCA/M.Sc with a minimum 50% score. Professional certifications like CISA, CISSP, CISM, DISA, CEH are desirable.
Deputy Manager (CA): Must be a Chartered Accountant (C.A.) with an active membership of ICAI. Minimum 1-year experience in Statutory/Internal/Concurrent Audit of Banks.
Experience: Candidate must possess the minimum post-basic qualification experience mentioned for the respective post as of 31/01/2026.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Assistant Vice President (IS Audit)	Upto ₹ 50.00 Lacs CTC (Contractual - 85% Fixed & 15% Variable)
Deputy Manager (Regular)	MMGS-II (₹64,820 - ₹93,960) [Approx. ₹85,000/Month]

Selection Process Steps

Shortlisting based on Application & Documents
Personal Interview (100 Marks)
CTC Negotiation (For Contractual AVP Post Only)
Document Verification

Detailed Exam Pattern

Selection Methodology

No Written Exam: The selection will be based purely on shortlisting and interview.
Shortlisting: A committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters based on qualifications and experience.
Interview: The interview will carry 100 marks. The qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.
Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in the interview only.

Posting & Transfer Policy

The bank reserves the right to post or transfer the services to any of the offices of State Bank of India in India or to depute to any of its associates/subsidiaries. Requested place of posting is indicative (e.g., Mumbai, Hyderabad, Mobile Duty).

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

Since there is no written exam, candidates will be evaluated during the Personal Interview. The expected interview topics will be strictly based on the candidate's core domain and job profile.

📚 IS Audit (For AVP & DM)

Cyber Security Policies and Regulatory Guidelines
Information Systems & Continuous Audit
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
VAPT Tools (Nessus, Kali Linux)
Data Privacy Standards and Controls

📚 Internal Audit (For CA)

Statutory/Internal Audit of Banks
FEMA Guidelines and Tax Compliances
Credit Appraisal, Sanction, and Assets Quality
Risk Based Audits and Governance Frameworks
Testing of Internal Financial Controls (IFCOFR)

How to Apply

Visit the official SBI careers portal sbi.co.in/web/careers.
Click on the 'Current Openings' tab and select the advertisement (CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27).
Click on 'Apply Online' and register as a new user or login if already registered.
Fill in the application form carefully with personal, educational, and experience details.
Upload a recent photograph (20-50kb), signature (10-20kb), and necessary PDF documents (Resume, ID Proof, Certificates, max 500kb).
Pay the application fee of ₹750 (for Gen/OBC/EWS) via the integrated SBI e-pay gateway.
Submit the application and print the final confirmation page for future reference.

CIBIL Score Requirement

Candidates with a record of default in repayment of loans/credit card dues and/or against whose name an adverse report of CIBIL or other external agencies is available are NOT eligible for the appointment. The CIBIL status must be updated or NOC from the lender must be produced before joining.

Important Official Links

Apply Online	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No: CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	SBI
Post Name	AVP and Deputy Manager
Total Vacancy	116
Salary	₹64,820 - ₹93,960 (MMGS-II) [Approx. ₹85k/Month In-Hand]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	15/03/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Deputy Manager in SBI? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Pay Level MMGS-II (₹64,820 - ₹93,960). After adding allowances like DA, HRA, and Medical, the starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹85,000 to ₹95,000 per month.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for SBI SCO Recruitment? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application and fee is 15 March 2026.

Q.3 Is there any written exam for SBI Specialist Officer? ▼

Ans: No, the selection process consists only of Shortlisting and a Personal Interview.

Q.4 What is the age limit for AVP (IS Audit) in SBI? ▼

Ans: For the Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) post, the minimum age is 27 years and the maximum age is 45 years as on 31/01/2026.

Q.5 What is the application fee for SBI SCO 2026? ▼

Ans: The application fee is ₹750 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from the fee.