Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
SBI SO Notification 2025: The State Bank of India (SBI) released SBI SO 2025 notification for the posts of Deputy Manager (Archivist) and Trade Finance Officer (MMGS-II). SBI SO 2025 application form for these posts is available now. The last date to apply for the exam is January 23, 2025. A total of 151 vacancies were announced for the exam. Shortlisting of candidates for SBI SO 2025 exam is done based on interview. Read details below.
Q: What is SBI SO eligibility?
The eligibility criteria for the State Bank of India Specialist Officer (SBI SO) exam are determined based on several factors, including age limit, educational qualifications, and work experience. Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet certain nationality criteria. The age limit varies for different posts within the SBI SO category, typically ranging from 20 to 40 years, with certain positions requiring specific age criteria. Educational qualifications depend on the particular role applied for but generally require a graduate degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. Work experience requirements are also post-specific, with some roles necessitating a certain number of years in a related field. It’s important for candidates to check the official SBI notification for detailed eligibility conditions for the post they are interested in.
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Q: Is there any age limit to apply for the SBI SO?
Yes, SBI SO candidates are required to be at least 21 years of age. However, the minimum and maximum age limit varies from post to post. The minimum age limit can be as low as 21 years, while the maximum limit can be as high as 45 years. There are age relaxations for reserved categories, in line with government norms.
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SBI SO application form 2025 is released online. The application process comprises registration, uploading the scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, previewing the application form, and paying the application fees. To apply for the SBI SO exam, candidates belonging to the General/OBC/EWS categories need to pay INR 750. However, SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from fee payment. The application fee needs to be paid online by candidates using the debit card/ credit card/ internet banking, etc.
Also Read: SBI SO 2025 dates
SBI SO 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SBI SO 2024 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
23 Nov '24 | SBI SO 2024 exam for Assistant Manager (System) |
08 Oct '22 | Online test |
01 Oct '22 | Admit Card for online test |
SBI SO Eligibility Criteria 2025
The eligibility criteria of SBI SO for various posts is given below:
System Officer (Test Engineer), System Officer (Web Developer, Executive (Test Engineer), Executive (Interaction Designer), Executive (Web Developer) and Executive (Portal Administrator: The maximum age limit for these posts is 32 years. The basic educational qualification is BE/BTech. Candidates must also have relevant work experience.
System Officer (Performance/Senior Automation Test Engineer), Senior Executive (Performance/ Automation Test Engineer), Senior Executive (Interaction Designer, Senior Executive (Project Manager): The maximum age limit for these posts is 35 years. The basic educational qualification is BE/BTech. Candidates must also have relevant work experience.
System Officer (Project Manager), Senior Special Executive (Project Manager): The maximum age limit for these posts is 38 years. The basic educational qualification is BE/BTech. Candidates must also have relevant work experience.
System Officer (Project Manager): The maximum age limit is 40 years. The educational qualification is BE/ BTech in (Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering) or MCA or MTech/ MSc in (Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronic & Communications Engineering) or equivalent qualification from recognised University/ Institute. Minimum 10 years’ post basic qualification experience in IT Industry/ Business of which 5 years’ experience in Testing will be preferred.
Manager (Performance Planning & Review): The age of candidates should be 25 to 35 years. Candidates must be BCom/BE/BTech and PG in Management /
MBA or its equivalent from recognized university. Specialisation in Finance is preferred.
Assistant Manager (Network Security Specialist): The maximum age of candidates should be 40 years. Candidates must have passed Bachelor's degree in any stream with 60 per cent.
Assistant Manager (Routing & Switching): The maximum age of candidates should be 40 years. Candidates must have passed Bachelor's degree in any stream with 60 per cent from a recognised university.
Manager (Marketing): The maximum age of candidates should be 40 years. The educational qualification required for the post is MBA/PGDBM or equivalent with specialisations in Marketing/Finance. The minimum work experience required for this post is five years as an executive in supervisory/management role in the field of marketing of digital and other financial products in a scheduled commercial bank or public sector or listed financial institution/company.
Deputy Manager (Marketing): The maximum age limit for the exam is 35 years. The educational qualification required for the post is MBA/PGDBM or equivalent with specialisations in Marketing/Finance. The minimum work experience required for this post is two years as an executive in supervisory/management role in the field of marketing of digital and other financial products in a scheduled commercial bank or public sector or listed financial institution/company.
Chief Manager (Company Secretary), Manager (SME Products), Dy. Manager (Chartered Accountant) and Assistant Manager (Marketing & Communication): The age limit for Chief Manager (Company Secretary) is 45 years. The maximum age limit for Manager (SME Products) and Dy. Manager (Chartered Accountant) is 35 years.
Note: Course completed through correspondence /part-time will not be eligible.
SBI SO Salary
SBI SO salary is given below for the posts of Manager and Deputy Manager (Marketing).
| Grade | Grade | Scale of Pay (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (Performance Planning & Review) | MMGS-III | 63840-1990/5-73790-2220/2-78230 |
| Assistant Manager (Network Security Specialist) | (JMGS-I) Junior Management Grade Scale I | Basic: 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840 (Salary and perks as per Bank’s salary structure) |
| Middle Management Grade Scale II (MMGS II) | (JMGS-I) Junior Management Grade Scale I | |
| System Officer (Test Engineer) & System Officer (Web Developer) | Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS I) | 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840 |
| System Officer (Performance/Senior Automation Test Engineer) | Middle Management Grade Scale II (MMGS II) | 48170-1740/1-49910-1990/10-69810 |
| System Officer (Project Manager) | Middle Management Grade Scale III (MMGS III) | 63840-1990/5-73790-2220/2-78230 |
| System Officer (Project Manager) | Senior Management Grade Scale IV (SMGS IV) | 76010-2220/4-84890-2500/2-89890 |
| Executive (Test Engineer), Executive (Interaction Designer), Executive (Web Developer), Executive (Portal Administrator) | Contractual | INR 15.00 Lacs to INR 20.00 Lacs |
| Senior Executive (Performance/Automation Test Engineer), Senior Executive (Interaction Designer), Senior Executive (Project Manager), | Contractual | INR 19.00 Lacs to INR 24.00 Lacs |
| Senior Special Executive (Project Manager) | Contractual | INR 23.00 Lacs to INR 27.00 Lacs |
The official will be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Contributory Pension Fund, LFC, Medical Facility, other perquisites, etc.
SBI SO Admit Card 2025
SBI SO admit card is released online on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the registration number and password/date of birth. Along with the admit card, candidates must bring one photo-identity proof such as Passport/Aadhar/ PAN Card/Driving License/Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook in original as well as its photocopy.
SBI SO Exam Centres 2025
The online exam is conducted in Guntur, Kurnool, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Guwahati, Silchar, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Chandigarh/ Mohali, Raipur, Bilaspur, Delhi/ New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Panaji, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Ambala, Hissar, Hamirpur, Shimla, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bengaluru, Hubli, Mangalore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Mumbai/ Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Imphal, Shilong, Aizawl, Kohima, Bhubaneshwar, Sambalpur, Puducherry, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Udaipur, Bardang/ Gangtok, Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Hyderabad, Warangal, Agartala, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi, Dehradun, Asansol, Greater Kolkata, Siliguri centres.
SBI SO Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the posts of System Officer (Test Engineer), System Officer (Web Developer and System Officer (Performance/Senior Automation Test Engineer) is done based on online test and interview. The selection of candidates for the posts of System Officer (Project Manager) is done through shortlisting and interview. The selection for contractual positions is done through Shortlisting, Interview and CTC Negotiation.
The selection process of Assistant Manager (Network Security Specialist) and Middle Management Grade Scale II (MMGS II) is done based on online test and interview. The online test comprises Professional KnowledgeTest of 100 marks. The duration of the test is 80 minutes. The interview carries 25 marks. The final merit list is arrived at after aggregating the marks (out of 100 marks) and interview (out of 25 marks). The weightage given to the online test and interview for the posts is 75 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively.
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SBI SO Notification 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check below SBI SO notification 2025 FAQs.