Application deadline extended for recruitment to 207 posts at SBI; apply by October 5..

SBI Recruitment 2026: There is good news for those aspiring to work with the State Bank of India (SBI). SBI has issued an official notification for the recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers on a contract basis. A total of 207 vacancies have been announced.

The 207 vacancies for Specialist Cadre Officer posts include: 1 Zonal Head (Retail), 5 Regional Heads (RH), 24 Relationship Manager-Team Leads, 9 Investment Specialists (IS), 4 Investment Officers (IO), 91 VP (Wealth) positions, and 73 AVP (Wealth) positions.

**How ​​to Apply**

The online application process for these posts began on September 4. While the original deadline was September 25, it has been extended to October 5. Eligible and interested candidates who missed the initial application window are advised to visit the official SBI website and complete their registration process by or before the new deadline.

**Who Can Apply**

Applicants must hold a graduation degree with at least 60% marks from a recognized institution or university (specific to the post), or a postgraduate degree/diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance, or Actuarial Science, or possess professional qualifications like CA or CFA. Additionally, candidates must have 3 to 15 years of relevant experience (depending on the specific post) and meet other prescribed eligibility criteria and skill requirements.

Age Limit

Depending on the specific post, the minimum age for applicants is set between 23 and 35 years, and the maximum age between 35 and 50 years; these limits will be calculated as of August 31, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted relaxation in the maximum age limit in accordance with the rules.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will be selected through a process involving the scrutiny of submitted applications and document verification, followed by shortlisting, personal/telephonic/video interviews, CTC discussions, and the preparation of a final merit list. The annual CTC for selected candidates will range from ₹30.20 lakh to ₹97 lakh, depending on the post.

Application Fee

While filling out the application form, candidates must pay the prescribed application fee online based on their category; the fee is set at ₹750 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are exempted from the registration fee. Candidates should note that the initial appointment by SBI for these posts will be for a period of 5 years, which may be extended by another 4 years at the bank's discretion.

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