Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for 207 Specialist Cadre Officer posts under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23. The openings are mainly in the bank’s wealth management vertical and include roles such as VP Wealth, AVP Wealth, Zonal Head, Regional Head, Relationship Manager (Team Lead), Investment Specialist and Investment Officer. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 5 October 2026.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Vacancy Details
SBI is filling 207 specialist officer positions on a regular basis. The post-wise breakup is as follows:
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| VP Wealth | 91 |
| AVP Wealth | 73 |
| Relationship Manager – Team Lead | 24 |
| Investment Specialist (IS) | 9 |
| Regional Head (RH) | 5 |
| Investment Officer (IO) | 4 |
| Zonal Head (Retail) | 1 |
| Total | 207 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age limits are calculated as on 31 August 2026 and vary by post. In general, the minimum age ranges from 23 to 35 years and the maximum from 35 to 50 years, depending on the role. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per bank rules.
- Zonal Head (Retail): Graduate with an MBA in Banking, Finance or Marketing (60% marks), plus CFP / CFA / NISM V-A / Investment Advisor / NISM 21-A certification and at least 15 years of relevant experience.
- Regional Head (RH): Graduate with an MBA in Banking, Finance or Marketing (60% marks), plus CFP / CFA / NISM V-A / Investment Advisor / NISM 21-A certification and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
- Relationship Manager – Team Lead: Graduate with an MBA in Banking, Finance or Marketing (60% marks), plus CFP / CFA / NISM V-A / Investment Advisor / NISM 21-A certification and at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Investment Specialist (IS): PG degree / PG diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance or Actuarial Science, or qualified CA / CFA, plus CFP / CFA / NISM Investment Advisor / Research Analyst / NISM 21-A certification and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
- Investment Officer (IO): PG degree / PG diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance or Actuarial Science, or CA / CFA, plus CFP / CFA / NISM Investment Advisor / Research Analyst / NISM 21-A certification and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- VP Wealth: Graduation with an MBA in Banking / Finance / Marketing (60% marks), certifications such as NISM V-A, NISM XXI-A, CFP or CFA, and at least 6 years of experience.
- AVP Wealth: Graduation (weightage for post-graduation in finance, marketing or banking), certifications such as NISM V-A, NISM XXI-A, CFP or CFA, and at least 3 years of experience.
Selection process: Shortlisting of applications, followed by an Interview and preparation of a final Merit List.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 4 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 5 October 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 5 October 2026 |
| Exam date | To be announced |
| Admit card | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil (no fee) |
The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS or mobile wallet.
How to Apply
- Visit the SBI careers portal on the bank’s official website.
- Open the recruitment advertisement CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23 for Wealth & Other Posts.
- Read the full notification carefully to confirm your eligibility for the post you choose.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents, pay the application fee if applicable, and submit the form before 5 October 2026.
- Save and print the submitted application for future reference.
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