The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for the recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) on a regular basis. The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Chief Manager (Product & Research – Forex & Rupee Derivatives) and Manager (Product & Research Analyst).

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online from November 2 to November 23, 2026. The recruitment notification has been issued under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/26.

https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

According to the official notification, SBI is recruiting for the following positions:

– Chief Manager (Product & Research – Forex & Rupee Derivatives): 1 vacancy

– Manager (Product & Research Analyst): 6 vacancies

The suggested place of posting for both positions is Mumbai. However, the bank reserves the right to post or transfer selected candidates to other locations depending on its requirements.

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification and Experience

According to the official notification, candidates applying for both positions must hold an MBA, PGDM, PGDBM or PGDBA degree, or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognised by Government Bodies, AICTE or UGC.

Preference will be given to candidates with a specialisation in Finance. Additional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, CA or Cost Accountants (CMA, formerly ICWA) are preferred.

The post-wise experience requirements are as follows:

Chief Manager (Product & Research – Forex & Rupee Derivatives):

Candidates must have a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in the field of Forex and Rupee markets. The experience should be in corporate or non-corporate organisations, research firms, brokerage firms, banks, NBFCs or mutual funds.

Manager (Product & Research Analyst):

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in Equity, Forex or Debt Research in corporate or non-corporate organisations, research firms, brokerage firms, banks, NBFCs or mutual funds.

Specific Skills Required:

Candidates applying for both positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Important Note: Teaching and training experience will not be counted towards the required experience for eligibility. The educational qualification and post-qualification experience will be considered as of September 30, 2026.

Age Limit for SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Posts

The age limit will be calculated as of September 30, 2026.

– Chief Manager: 30 to 40 years

– Manager: 24 to 36 years

Age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved-category candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

Selection Process

The selection process for both positions will be based on shortlisting and an interview. Candidates shortlisted by the bank will be invited for an interview carrying 100 marks.

The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the interview.

Application Fee

Candidates belonging to the General, EWS and OBC categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹750. Candidates from SC, ST and PwBD categories are exempted from paying the application fee.

How to Apply for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI Careers website. Applicants should visit the Current Openings section, select Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/26 and complete the online registration process.

Candidates must upload the required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, identity proof, photograph, signature and biodata, while submitting the application.

The last date for online registration and fee payment is November 23, 2026. Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully before submitting their forms.