The State Bank of India (SBI) has opened the Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment 2026, inviting applications from experienced professionals for specialist roles in various domains such as Wealth Management, UI/UX, Digital Platforms, Relationship Management, and other functional areas. This recruitment is being conducted through the official SBI Careers portal and offers contractual and specialist positions with competitive salaries and career growth prospects across India.
SBI Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment 2026 Details
Organization
State Bank of India (SBI) – India’s largest public sector bank with a nationwide presence and comprehensive banking services.
Post Name
Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) – Includes roles for senior and mid-level specialists depending on the discipline.
Job Location
Across India with placements in major commercial and regional branches depending on the role and business requirement.
Application Mode
Online applications through the SBI Careers website at sbi.bank/web/careers/current-openings or SBI’s official careers portal.
Vacancy & Roles
In 2026, SBI has announced multiple SCO opportunities, including:
- Specialist Cadre Officers with UI/UX specialization (12 Posts) – UI/UX experts with relevant design and technology qualifications.
- Wealth Management and Relationship roles through earlier SCO notifications (previously part of late 2025 notification cycle) where posts like Vice President (Wealth) and Assistant Vice President (Relationship Manager) were advertised.
These roles are specialized positions focused on areas like digital products, customer relationship handling, experience design, and business growth verticals within SBI.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for SBI SCO posts depends on the specific role, but general criteria include:
Educational Qualifications
- For UI/UX Specialist: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science/IT), MCA, B.Des, M.Tech/M.E. or equivalent with additional UX certification is required.
- For Wealth/Relationship and other specialist roles: Graduate or postgraduate degree in relevant domain (such as MBA, Finance, Marketing, IT, Design, or related professional qualification) as per post requirement.
Experience
- Candidates need relevant professional experience in their field — typically ranging from several years to senior level expertise depending on the post and specialization.
Age Criteria
- Age limits vary by role and level, but for some SCO roles like UI/UX specialists age eligibility ranges from mid-20s to up to 50 years depending on designation. Relaxation for age is allowed as per government and bank rules.
Salary & Benefits
- SCO roles at SBI offer competitive compensation packages which vary significantly by position and experience.
- For UI/UX specialist positions, the CTC range can be between ₹40 lakh to ₹80 lakh per annum (approx.) depending on level.
- Earlier SCO roles such as wealth management positions offered CTC up to ₹44.70 lakh per annum and similar attractive packages for senior positions.
- Additional performance-linked incentives and allowances may be part of the compensation structure.
Selection Process
The typical selection process for SBI SCO Recruitment includes:
- Shortlisting based on eligibility and experience (especially for senior and specialist posts).
- Interview or Panel Discussion: Shortlisted candidates are usually called for an interview or personal interaction to assess suitability and domain expertise.
- Some roles may also involve skill-based evaluations or presentations depending on the job domain.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750 (approx.)
- SC / ST / PwBD: Fee exemption applies (no fee).
Fees are typically paid online through debit card/credit card/net banking during application submission.
How to Apply
To apply for SBI SCO 2026 Recruitment:
- Visit the SBI Careers page at sbi.bank/web/careers/current-openings.
- Look for the relevant SCO recruitment notification (e.g., Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/22 for UI/UX roles).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and professional details in the online form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents and certificates.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and save the confirmation/acknowledgement for future reference.
This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals and specialists to join SBI in high-impact roles with strong compensation, national reach, and career development prospects in specialized banking functions.