State Bank of India (SBI) has released recruitment notifications for SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 for 38 Specialist Cadre Officer posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 7th August 2026 to 27th August 2026.

SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 — Overview

• Post Name: Specialist Cadre Officer
• Organisation: State Bank of India (SBI)
• Total Vacancies: 38 posts
• Category: Banking
• Qualification: Graduate/Post Graduate and post-specific qualifications
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 7th August 2026
• Last Date: 27th August 2026

Eligibility Criteria for SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

The age requirement varies according to the post. For the three DVP positions under Advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/11, candidates must be at least 35 years old and not more than 45 years old.

The three Deputy Manager positions require a minimum age of 25 years and a maximum of 35 years. The Manager positions require candidates to be between 28 and 40 years of age.

For the Dy. Chief Technology Officer position, the age range is 42 to 50 years, while the Vice President position requires candidates to be between 40 and 48 years.

Category-wise relaxation is available as stated in the source: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates get 3 years, PwBD candidates get 10 years for Unreserved, 13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC/ST categories.

Other specific eligibility requirements, including experience, depend on the post.

Educational Qualification for SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

The required qualification differs by position.

• The DVP posts require BE/B.Tech in any discipline or MCA/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc in any discipline from a recognised university or institution, with post-specific experience.
• Deputy Manager – AI Specialist requires B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Data Science & AI, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics or an equivalent field, with at least 50% marks at Bachelor’s level.
• The IT Security Expert and Cyber Security Analyst positions require the same discipline range with minimum 50% Bachelor’s marks. Manager positions require MBA/PGDM/PGDBM or equivalent with HR/HRD/HRM specialisation from an AICTE/UGC/Government-recognised institution.
• The two senior technology positions require an Engineering degree or MCA, with B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in relevant technology fields preferred, and TOGAF certification is compulsory.

Application Fees for SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates belonging to the General, EWS and OBC categories have to pay an application fee of Rs.750/-. The fee is Nil for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Payment is to be made online using methods such as Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking.

How to Apply for SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official SBI recruitment portal through the Important Links section below.
2. Open the Online Application Form for SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026.
3. Enter your personal and educational details carefully.
4. Upload the necessary documents as required in the application form.
5. Pay the applicable application fee according to your category.
6. Review all entered information before submitting the application.
7. Submit the completed application form and keep a printout of the submitted form for future reference.

Important Dates for SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

• Start of Online Application & Fee Payment: 7th August 2026
• Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment: 27th August 2026

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