SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2021: State Bank of India (SBI) has released the admit card for the online exam to be conducted for post of various Specialist Cadre Officers and Manager posts on regular basis. A total of 452 Vacancies have been released by SBI for which the eligible candidates had successfully applied till 11th January 2021. SBI SO Online Exam has been scheduled for 1st, 2nd and 7th February 2021. The candidates can check the application process, age limit, work experience, qualification, selection criteria, and other details on this site.
SBI SO Recruitment 2021: Highlights
| SBI Specialist Officer & Manager Recruitment 2021 | |
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Posts | Special Cadre Officers & Manager |
| Vacancies | 452 |
| Category | Govt. Jobs |
| Online Registration | 22nd December 2020-11th January 2021 |
| Online Exam Date | 1st, 2nd and 7th February 2021 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Site | sbi.co.in |
SBI SO Recruitment 2021: Important Dates
Given below are the important dates that a candidate must know before they apply online for SBI SO 2020 September Notification.
Event |
SBI SO Dates |
| SBI SO Notification 2021 | 22nd December 2020 |
| SBI SO Online Registration Starts From | 22nd December 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply Online for SBI SO | 11th January 2021 |
| SBI SO Admit Card | 22nd January 2021 |
| SBI SO Exam Date | 1st, 2nd and 7th February 2021 |
SBI SO Recruitment Notification PDF
Check the SBI SO Notification PDF for the
Post |
Notification PDF |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Fire | Notification PDF |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Internal Audit | Notification PDF |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Network Specialist | Notification PDF |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Security Analyst | Notification PDF |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Credit Procedure | Notification PDF |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Marketing | Notification PDF |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Others | Notification PDF |
SBI SO Recruitment 2021: Vacancy
SBI has released a recruitment for the post of Specialist Officer. The total no. of vacancies for the post of SBI SO and Manager Posts is 452. There are multiple posts for which the recruitment is being conducted. Check out the post wise vacancy distribution for SBI SO Recruitment 2021.
Here we present to our readers, the vacancy table.
| SNo | Post Name | Category | Vacancies | ||||
| GEN | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | |||
| 1 | Manager (Marketing) MMGS-III | 07 | 01 | — | 03 | 01 | 12 |
| 2 | Deputy Manager (Marketing) MMGS-II | 13 | 04 | 01 | 06 | 02 | 26 |
| 3 | Manager (Credit Procedures) MMGS-III | 02 | — | — | — | — | 02 |
| 4 | Assistant Manager (Systems)JMGS-I | 94 | 28 | 16 | 45 | — | 183 |
| 5 | Deputy Manager (Systems) MMGS-II | 14 | — | 01 | 02 | — | 17 |
| 6 | IT Security Expert (MNG-III) | 09 | 02 | 01 | 03 | — | 15 |
| 7 | Project Manager (MNGS-III) | 09 | 01 | 01 | 03 | — | 14 |
| 8 | Application Architect MNGS-III | 04 | — | — | 01 | — | 05 |
| 9 | Technical Lead MNGS-III | 01 | — | — | 01 | — | 02 |
| 10 | Assistant Manager (Security Analyst) JMGS-I | 18 | 06 | 03 | 10 | 03 | 40 |
| 11 | Deputy Manager (Security Analyst) MNGS-III | 26 | 09 | 04 | 15 | 06 | 60 |
| 12 | Manager (Network Security Specialist) MNGS-III | 07 | 01 | — | 03 | 01 | 12 |
| 13 | Manager (Network Routing & Switching Specialist) MNGS-III | 10 | 03 | 01 | 05 | 01 | 20 |
| 14 | Deputy Manager (Internal Audit) MNGS-II | 06 | 07 | 03 | 10 | 02 | 28 |
| 15 | Engineer (Fire) JMGS-I | 08 | 01 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 16 |
| Total | 228 | 63 | 35 | 109 | 17 | 452 | |
SBI SO Recruitment 2021: Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualification and age limit are given below for each post. Apart from the educational qualification that is mentioned below the candidates also need to hold work experience.
SNo |
Post Name |
Education Qualification |
Age Limit (as on 31/12/2020 |
| 1 | Manager (Marketing) MMGS-III | Full-time MBA/ PGDBM or it’s equivalent with specialization in Marketing/ Finance from Institutes recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC. Course completed through correspondence/ part-time will not be eligible. | 40 years |
| 2 | Deputy Manager (Marketing) MMGS-II | Full-time MBA/ PGDBM or it’s equivalent with specialization in Marketing/ Finance from Institutes recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC. Course completed through correspondence/ part-time will not be eligible. | 35 years |
| 3 | Manager (Credit Procedures) MMGS-III | 1. Full time MBA or its equivalent/ PGDM/ PGDBA/ CA/CFA/ FRM 2. The Institute should be recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC. 3. Courses (MBA or it’s equivalent/ PGDM/ PGDBA) completed through correspondence/ part-time will not be eligible. 4. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an MBA or equivalent/ PGDM/ PGDBA with a specialization in Finance. |
35 years |
| 4 | Assistant Manager (Systems) JMGS-I | Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/ IT/ ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute. | 30 years |
| 5 | Deputy Manager (Systems) MMGS-II | Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/ IT/ ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute. | 33 years |
| 6 | IT Security Expert (MNG-III) | Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/IT/ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute. | 38 years |
| 7 | Project Manager (MNGS-III) | Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/IT/ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute. MBA from reputed institute preferred. | 38 years |
| 8 | Application Architect MNGS-III | Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/IT/ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute. | 38 years |
| 9 | Technical Lead MNGS-III | Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/IT/ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute. | 38 years |
| 10 | Assistant Manager (Security Analyst) JMGS-I | BE/ BTech (in Computer Science & Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/Electronics & Communications) OR MCA/ MSc (Computer Science)/ MSc (IT) from recognized university.
Qualification (Preferred): |
28 years |
| 11 | Deputy Manager (Security Analyst) MNGS-III |
Qualification (Preferred): |
33 years |
| 12 | Manager (Network Security Specialist) MNGS-III | First Division (minimum 60% marks) in Master’s Degree (full time) in any stream from any recognized University. | 45 years |
| 13 | Manager (Network Routing & Switching Specialist) MNGS-III | First Division (minimum 60% marks) in Master’s Degree (full time) in any stream from any recognized University. | 45 years |
| 14 | Deputy Manager (Internal Audit) MNGS-II | Basic: Chartered Accountancy (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Preferred: CISA | 35 years |
| 15 | Engineer (Fire) JMGS-I | i) BE (Fire) from National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur OR ii) B.Tech (Safety & Fire Engineering)/ B.Tech (Fire Technology & Safety Engineering)/ B.Sc. (Fire) from UGC recognised university/ AICTE approved institution OR iii) Graduate from Institute of Fire Engineers (India/UK) OR iv) Should have completed Divisional Officers Course from National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur. |
40 years |
Application Fee For SBI SO 2021
The application fee is given below that is to be paid only through online mode.
Category |
SBI SO 2021
|
| General, EWS, OBC | Rs 750/ |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Nil |
How to Apply Online For SBI SO 2021?
- Click the given link to apply for SBI SO.
- As the new tab opens, Register for SBI SO by filling the following details:
- After SBI SO Registration, go to the Login Page
- Enter the credentials.
- Upload your photograph, signature.
- Upload the required documents.
- Finally, Make Payment to complete the online application form of SBI SO 2021.
- Click the Submit button to complete the SBI SO 2021 Online form.
Apply Online Link For SBI SO 2021
The link to apply online for SBI SO 2021 for all the posts is activated till 11th January 2021. The online application link to apply directly for 452 vacancies has been given below.
Post |
Apply Online |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Fire | Link |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Internal Audit | Link |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Network Specialist | Link |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Security Analyst | Link |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Credit Procedure | Link |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Marketing | Link |
| SBI SO Recruitment Notification For Others | Link |
Documents To Upload For SBI SO 2021
All the candidates who are applying for SBI SO 2020, will have to upload the following documents.
i. Brief Resume (DOC or DOCX or PDF)
ii. ID Proof (PDF)
iii. Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)
iv. Educational Certificates: Relevant Mark-Sheets/ Degree Certificate (PDF)
v. Experience certificates (PDF)
vi. Form-16 (as on 31.03.2020, current salary slip etc.)
vii. Recent Photograph (JPG/ JEPG)
viii. Signature (JPG/JPEG)
SBI SO 2021: Selection Process
The selection for SBI SO will be made post wise. Given below is the general selection process which SBI conducts to recruit Specialist officer. The selection will be based on shortlisting & interviews. Mere fulfilling minimum qualification and experience will not vest any right in a candidate for being called for interview. The selection process of the SBI SO includes the following 3 steps:
Candidates who clear the online examination are allowed to proceed to the next level of the SBI SO examination.
Step 1: Shortlisting
The Shortlisting Committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, an adequate number of candidates, as decided by the Bank will be shortlisted and called for interview.
Step 2: Interview
Those candidates who applied for both regular and contractual posts and who have cleared the online examination are eligible to appear for the Interview.
Step 3: Merit List
Merit list for final selection will be prepared in descending order of scores obtained in interview only. In case more than one candidate score common cut-off marks, such candidates will be ranked in the merit in descending order of their age
- The process of Registration is complete only when the fee is paid online.
- Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the post as on the mentioned respective cut-off dates.
- Candidates are required to upload all required documents ( brief resume, ID proof, age proof, educational qualification, experience, etc.) failing which their candidature will not be considered for shortlisting/ interview.
- All the candidates who are interested to work as a Specialist Officer must read the official Notification carefully before they apply.
Stay updated with this website for the details of SBI SO Recruitment 2021 exam dates and admit card. These will be updated as soon as they are released officially.
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SBI SO 2021: FAQ’s
Q. What is the last date to apply for SBI SO 2021?
Ans. The last date to apply for SBI SO 2021 is 11th January 2021.
Q. What is the application fee for SBI SO 2021?
Ans. Candidates from General Category will have to pay Rs 750 while SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee for SBI SO Recruitment.
Q. What is the selection process for SBI SO?
Ans. The selection process will be based on an online test/ shortlisting followed by a personal interview
Q. Who can apply for SBI SO?
Ans. Candidates who have completed Graduation/Post Graduation/MBA or any other parameters set by the bank can apply for SBI Specialist Officer. The candidates must also have working experience as prescribed by the bank.
Q. What are the posts for which I can apply for SBI SO September Recruitment 2021?
Ans. You may apply for the post of Specialist Cadre Officers & Manager
Q. What are the no. of vacancies that are there for the SBI Specialist Officer 2021 Recruitment that is released in December 2020?
Ans. There are a total of 452 vacancies in scales of MMGS II, MMGS III, and SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2021.
