The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has officially announced recruitment for Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) on a regular basis. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for experienced professionals in the field of digital platforms and payments technology to join SBI’s dynamic team. Candidates with a strong academic background and relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply online.
The bank has opened applications for positions such as Manager (Products – Digital Platforms) and Deputy Manager (Products – Digital Platforms). The roles are designed for professionals with expertise in digital payments, fintech solutions, automatic fare collection, FASTag systems, and related domains.
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: 11 September 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 02 October 2025
- Last Date for Payment of Fees: 02 October 2025
- Interview/Selection Dates: Will be announced later on SBI’s official website
- Result Declaration: To be notified after the selection process
Vacancy Details
The SBI recruitment drive has announced a total of 59 vacancies for Specialist Cadre Officers in different categories. The details are as follows:
1. Manager (Products – Digital Platforms)
- Grade: MMGS-III
- Total Vacancies: 34
- Age Limit: 28 – 35 years (as on 31 August 2025)
2. Deputy Manager (Products – Digital Platforms)
- Grade: MMGS-II
- Total Vacancies: 25
- Age Limit: 25 – 32 years (as on 31 August 2025)
Category-Wise Distribution
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 9
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 3
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 15
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 5
- Unreserved (UR): 27
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is available under horizontal reservation.
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750 (Seven Hundred Fifty Only)
- SC / ST / PwBD: No Fees
- The application fee must be paid through online mode only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI).
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Manager (Products – Digital Platforms)
- Mandatory:
- B.E. / B.Tech in IT, Computers, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics & Telecommunication
- OR Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- Minimum 60% marks from a recognized university/institution.
- Preferable:
- MBA or Executive MBA.
- Additional Certifications (Preferred):
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- PRINCE2 Practitioner
- NPCI Certification of Payment Systems
- RBI Certified Payment Specialist
- Certified Card Industry Professional (CCIP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- PCI Qualified Assessor (PCI QSA)
- Certified Risk and Compliance Professional (CRCP)
Deputy Manager (Products – Digital Platforms)
- Mandatory:
- B.E. / B.Tech in IT, Computers, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics & Telecommunication
- OR MCA with minimum 60% marks.
- Preferable: MBA or Executive MBA.
- Preferred Certifications: Same as listed for the Manager post.
Work Experience
- Manager: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Digital Payments / FASTag / AFC Systems / FinTech Solutions / Risk Management / CRM.
- Deputy Manager: Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in the same domains.
Note: Training or teaching experience will not be considered as relevant work experience.=
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
Salary Scale
Manager (Products – Digital Platforms) – MMGS-III
- Basic Pay: ₹85,920 – 99,320 – 105,280
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund (PF), Contributory Pension Fund (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Medical Facilities, and other perks as per SBI rules.
Deputy Manager (Products – Digital Platforms) – MMGS-II
- Basic Pay: ₹64,820 – 67,160 – 93,960
- Allowances: Same benefits as listed above.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in two stages:
- Shortlisting:
- Candidates fulfilling the eligibility will be shortlisted by a committee.
- Shortlisting will be based on qualifications, experience, and certifications.
- Interview:
- The interview will carry 100 marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks will be decided by the bank.
- Final merit list will be prepared based only on interview performance.
- In case of a tie at the cutoff marks, the candidate with higher age will be placed higher in the merit list.
Job Profile & Responsibilities
Manager (Products – Digital Platforms)
- Drive SBI’s digital payment strategy.
- Manage partnerships, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Oversee system testing, troubleshooting, and certifications.
- Monitor IT projects, risk management, and customer/merchant disputes.
- Ensure compliance with RBI and payment industry standards.
- Analyze and improve business processes.
Deputy Manager (Products – Digital Platforms)
- Assist in implementing the digital payments strategy.
- Handle day-to-day project monitoring and control.
- Coordinate with multiple departments and partners.
- Manage merchant onboarding, disputes, and CRM operations.
- Identify business opportunities and optimize digital solutions.
Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following documents in PDF/JPEG format:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature in black ink
- Resume and biodata
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport, etc.)
- Date of birth proof
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- Work experience certificates
- Caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Latest salary slip / offer letter / Form-16
- Preferred qualification/certification proof
How to Apply
- Visit the SBI career portal.
- Register yourself by providing basic details.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload all necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the integrated online payment gateway.
- Submit the final application and take a printout of the system-generated form for reference.
