In a significant move for job seekers, the State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a further extension for applications to its Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) recruitment drive for 2025. This marks the second time the banking behemoth has pushed back the deadline, providing aspirants with more time to submit their applications for these coveted positions.
New Deadline and Application Details
The registration window for the SBI SCO recruitment 2025 will now remain open until January 10, 2026. Previously, the last date was set for January 5, 2026. Interested candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the bank's official career portal at sbi.co.in. The online application form is active on the website, and applicants are strongly advised to complete the process well before the revised cutoff to avoid any last-minute technical glitches or server congestion.
Vacancy Breakdown and Eligibility Criteria
This recruitment campaign aims to fill a substantial 996 vacancies across three key profiles. The post-wise distribution is as follows:
- Vice President Wealth (Senior Relationship Manager): 506 posts
- Assistant Vice President Wealth (Relationship Manager): 206 posts
- Customer Relationship Executive: 284 posts
The fundamental educational requirement for all posts is a graduation degree from a government-recognised university or institution. However, candidates must meticulously review the official notification available on the SBI website for detailed eligibility conditions specific to each role, including experience, age limit, and any other mandatory qualifications.
Application Fee and How to Apply
The application fee structure is designed to be inclusive. Candidates belonging to the Unreserved (UR), Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories are required to pay ₹750. Notably, there is no application fee for applicants from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories. The payment must be made online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking via the secure payment gateway integrated into the application portal.
To apply for the SBI SCO recruitment 2025, candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official SBI careers website: sbi.co.in.
- Locate and click on the 'Careers' link on the homepage.
- Find and open the notification for 'SBI SCO Recruitment 2025'.
- Click on the registration link and enter all required details to generate credentials.
- Log in with the credentials, fill out the detailed application form carefully, and upload necessary documents.
- Proceed to pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the final form and download the confirmation page for your records.
- Keep a printed copy of the confirmation page for future reference during the selection process.
With the deadline extended, aspiring candidates have a valuable opportunity to prepare their applications thoroughly. All updates and the detailed official notification can be accessed directly on the State Bank of India's website.
