SBI Specialist Officers Jobs 2025 – Apply for 10 Manager & Deputy Manager Vacancies

The State Bank of India (SBI), one of India’s largest and most prestigious banking institutions, has officially announced the SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2025. This recruitment drive is aimed at hiring highly qualified professionals for Manager, Deputy Manager, and other specialist posts in the bank. A total of 10 vacancies are available under this recruitment, providing a rare opportunity for candidates with strong academic backgrounds and professional expertise to secure a prominent position in India’s premier banking sector. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online, ensuring they meet all the required qualifications, experience, and age criteria. The last date to submit applications is 28th October 2025. These positions offer an excellent career growth path along with a competitive salary structure, benefits, and opportunities to work on specialized roles in banking, finance, product research, and economic analysis.

Important Dates

Applicants must ensure they complete the online registration and application process within the prescribed dates, as late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.

Total Vacancies – 10 Posts

The SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2025 comprises a total of 10 vacancies across various managerial and specialist roles. The distribution of vacancies is as follows:

These positions are ideal for candidates who aspire to work in specialized roles that contribute to strategic decision-making, research, and financial analysis within a large banking organization.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements for the respective posts:

Deputy Manager (Economist)

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, or Financial Economics from a recognized university or institute.
• Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade.
• Higher qualifications such as PhD in Economics, Banking, Finance, Statistics, or Mathematics will be given preference.

Assistant General Manager (Product & Research – Forex & Rupee Derivatives)

• MBA (Finance), PGDBM (Finance), PGDM (Finance), or equivalent degree from a recognized institute.
• Dual specialization with Finance as one specialization will also be eligible.

Manager (Product & Research – Forex & Rupee Derivatives)

• MBA (Finance), PGDBM (Finance), PGDM (Finance), or equivalent degree in Finance.
• Candidates with dual specialization including Finance are also eligible.

Manager (Research Analyst)

• MBA (Finance), PGDBM (Finance), PGDM (Finance), or equivalent degree from a recognized institute.
• Candidates must have strong analytical skills and prior experience in research or financial analysis is desirable.

Candidates must ensure that they meet the qualification, age, and experience requirements as of the specified dates before applying.

Age Limit

Age relaxation is applicable as per the rules of the State Bank of India for reserved categories and specific cases.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the following application fees based on their category:

• The application fee must be paid online through the bank’s payment gateway.
• Once paid, the fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• No corrections or edits will be allowed in the application form after submission.

Salary Structure

The SBI Specialist Cadre Officers are offered attractive salary packages under the bank’s pay matrix. The details are as follows:

Additional Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical Insurance and PF as per SBI norms
• Other perks applicable for specialist cadre officers

The competitive salary and benefits package make these positions highly desirable for finance and research professionals.

Selection Process

The selection for SBI Specialist Cadre Officers is a two-step process:

1. Shortlisting

• Mere fulfillment of minimum qualifications and experience does not guarantee an interview call.
• A shortlisting committee will determine the criteria for selecting candidates based on qualifications, experience, and other factors.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

2. Interview

• The interview carries 100 marks.
• The qualifying marks will be determined by the bank.
• The interview assesses professional knowledge, analytical skills, and suitability for specialized roles.

3. Merit List

• The final merit list is prepared in descending order of interview scores.
• If multiple candidates have the same score, age in descending order is used for ranking.
• Only candidates who qualify in the interview will be considered for final selection.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in the SBI Specialist Cadre Officers Recruitment 2025 must follow these steps:

1. Check Eligibility – Verify qualifications, age, and experience before starting the application.
2. Scan Required Documents – Keep a scanned copy of photograph, signature, resume, educational certificates, ID proof, experience letters, and other relevant documents.
3. Register Online – Complete online registration on the SBI careers portal.
4. Upload Documents – Upload scanned documents as per the specifications.
5. Pay Application Fee – General/EWS/OBC candidates must pay Rs. 750 online; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted.
6. Submit Application – Review all details carefully before submitting; no edits are allowed afterward.
7. Take Printout – Save and print the system-generated application form for reference.
8. Prepare for Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, followed by verification of documents.

Candidates must ensure all steps are completed before 28th October 2025, the last date of submission.