๐ฆ 996 Jobs Open at SBI in 2025 — Huge Opportunity for Banking Professionals
If you’re searching for a promising career in banking, here’s big news — State Bank of India (SBI) has just announced 996 vacancies under its 2025 recruitment drive for Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO). This is one of the largest recruitment waves launched by SBI this year — a great opportunity for fresh graduates as well as experienced candidates.
๐ What’s on Offer — Posts & Vacancies
SBI’s 996 vacancies are spread across three key roles:
| Post / Role | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| VP Wealth (Senior Relationship Manager – SRM) | 506 |
| AVP Wealth (Relationship Manager – RM) | 206 |
| Customer Relationship Executive (CRE) | 284 |
Total: 996 posts
✅ Eligibility & Key Requirements
- Applicants must have a graduation degree from a recognised University/Institution.
- For some posts (especially VP/AVP Wealth), preference may be given to candidates with MBA (Banking / Finance / Marketing) or professional certifications such as NISM V-A, NISM XXI-A, CFP, CFA.
- Age limits (as of 01-05-2025):
- VP Wealth (SRM): 26 to 42 years
- AVP Wealth (RM): 23 to 35 years
- Customer Relationship Executive: 20 to 35 years
- Only Indian citizens with clean antecedents are eligible.
๐ Contract & Compensation
- The positions are offered on a contract basis for 5 years, with possible extension for up to 4 more years.
- Approximate maximum CTC per annum:
- VP Wealth (SRM): ₹44.70 lakhs (fixed + allowances + PLP + potential increment)
- AVP Wealth (RM): ₹30.20 lakhs (upper range)
- Customer Relationship Executive: Around ₹6.20 lakhs annually (upper range)
๐ Application Process & Important Dates
- Online applications start: 02 December 2025
- Last date to apply: 23 December 2025
- Application procedure: Register on SBI’s careers portal, fill out the application form, upload required documents (educational certificates, resume, ID proof, etc.), pay fee (if applicable), and submit.
- Application fee: ₹750 (General / OBC / EWS). SC / ST / PwBD candidates are exempt from fee.
- Selection process: Shortlisting → Interview (100 marks) → CTC negotiation / document verification.
๐ฏ Who Should Apply & Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Fresh graduates looking for a stable banking career — CRE role doesn’t necessarily demand heavy prior experience, just a graduation degree.
- Finance / MBA / Banking & Finance postgraduates — especially those holding certifications like CFA / CFP / NISM — for VP/AVP roles.
- Banking aspirants looking for senior roles immediately — VP/AVP positions offer high CTC and responsibility.
- People seeking fixed-term contract roles with potential long-term growth (given 5-year contract + extension possibility).
- Candidates motivated by wealth-management / customer-relationship roles in a reputed bank with pan-India presence.
This is also a ramification of growing demand for wealth-management services in India — as more people invest and demand personalized financial services, banks like SBI are scaling up teams.
⚠️ What to Watch Out For / Before Applying
- Ensure you meet academic & age eligibility strictly.
- If you have prior experience, get required certificates / documents ready (experience certificates, salary slips, NOC from employer, etc.).
- Though the contract period is 5 years, future extension and conversion to permanent depends on bank’s discretion.
- Competition will be high — these posts are prestigious and compensation is attractive. Early application and a clean, well-prepared profile helps.
๐ How to Apply — Step-by-Step
- Visit the official SBI careers portal at sbi.bank.in (or sbi.co.in → Careers → Current Openings).
- Register as a new user (if not already), note down registration number and password.
- Fill in the application form, select the desired circle / state (if applicable), choose preferred post.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, ID proof, educational certificates, experience proof, resume, etc.) in the prescribed format.
- Pay application fee (if applicable) and submit. Save/print confirmation and application copy for reference.
- Wait for shortlisting results. If shortlisted, prepare for interview/document verification.
๐ Final Thoughts
The 2025 State Bank of India Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) recruitment is a golden chance for thousands seeking banking careers — from freshers to experienced professionals. With 996 total posts, contractual yet lucrative roles, and positions across wealth and customer-relationship domains, this is among the most significant bank-job opportunities this year.
If you’re eligible, don’t wait — apply before 23 December 2025. Make sure your documents are ready, your CV is polished, and you meet criteria properly.
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Good luck with your application! ๐