The State Bank of India (SBI) has released SBI SO Notification 2024 for recruiting eligible candidates for 131 vacant posts for Specialist Cadre Officers in various branches of the State Bank of India. The Specialist Officer in SBI is going to be recruited regularly/contractual basis for Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA), Assistant Manager (Security Analyst), Deputy Manager (Security Analyst), Manager (Security Analyst), Assistant General Manager, and Manager (Credit Analyst) posts. SBI SO Apply online process has been started at @sbi.co.in and the application link will remain active till 04th March 2024. Candidates can refer to the complete article for details information regarding the recruitment. 

SBI SO Notification 2024

SBI SO Notification 2024 PDF (against the advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2023-24/31, CRPD/SCO/2023-24/32, and CRPD/SCO/2023-24/33 have been released by the State Bank of India for 131 Specialist Cadre vacancies in various departments on a regular/contractual basis. The candidates willing to apply for the SBI SO 2024 Exam can read the SBI SO official notification by clicking on the links mentioned below:  

SBI SO Recruitment 2024 Notification Out (Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2023-24/31)

SBI SO Recruitment 2024 Notification Out (Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2023-24/32)

SBI SO Recruitment 2024 Notification Out (Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2023-24/33)

SBI SO Recruitment 2024- Overview

The SBI SO Recruitment 2024 has been initiated for 131 vacancies of Specialist Cadre Officer posts. The selection of the candidates for Specialist Cadre posts will be based on the Shortlisting and Interview. Have a look at the below table for details information regarding the SBI SO Recruitment 2024.

SBI SO Recruitment 2024- Overview
Organization NameState Bank of India (SBI)
Post NameSpecialist Cadre
Vacancy131
Advt No.CRPD/SCO/2023-24/31), CRPD/SCO/2023-24/32), CRPD/SCO/2023-24/33
CategoryGovt. Jobs
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Registration Dates13th February to 04th March 2024
Selection ProcessShortlisting and Interview
Official Website @sbi.co.in

SBI SO Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

State Bank of India (SBI) has released the important dates for the SBI SO 2024 online exam for Specialist Cadre Officers posts along with the notification pdf. The online application process for the SBI SO 2024 exam has been started on the official portal of SBI and the application window will remain active till 04th March 2024. The important dates for SBI SO 2024 Recruitment are as follows:

SBI SO 2024 Important Dates
EventsDates
SBI SO 2024 Notification12th February 2024
Commencement of Online Registration of Application13th February 2024
Closure of registration of application04th March 2024
Pay Exam Fees Last Date 04th March 2024

SBI SO Vacancy 2024

The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced 131 Specialist Cadre vacancies for Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA), Assistant Manager (Security Analyst), Deputy Manager (Security Analyst), Manager (Security Analyst), Assistant General Manager, and Manager (Credit Analyst) posts to be filled through SBI SO 2024 Recruitment. Refer to the below table for the post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution released by SBI.

SBI SO Vacancy 2024
Post NameSCSTOBCEWSGEN Total
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)--------0101
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)030105021223
Deputy Manager (Security Analyst)080313052251
Manager (Security Analyst)--------0303
Assistant General Manager (Application Security)--------0303
Manager (Credit Analyst)070512042250
Total 1809301163131

SBI SO 2024 Apply Online link

SBI SO 2024 Online Application process has been started on the official website of SBI @sbi.co.in on 13th February 2024 for various Specialist Cadre Officer posts. The last date to submit an online application and pay the application fee is 04th March 2024. All interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the SBI SO Vacancy from the direct link below.  

SBI SO 2024 Apply Online Link (Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2023-24/31) [Link Active]

SBI SO 2024 Apply Online Link (Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2023-24/32) [Link Active]

SBI SO 2024 Apply Online Link (Advt No. CRPD/SCO/2023-24/33) [Link Active]

SBI SO 2024 Application Fee

The application fee for SBI SO 2024 application form has been mentioned below, which has to be paid through online mode only. Candidates from the General, EWS, OBC category are required to pay Rs 750/- and candidates from SC/ ST/ PWD are exempted from paying the application fee. 

CategoryFee
General, EWS, OBCRs 750/-
SC/ ST/ PWD0

Steps to Apply Online for SBI SO 2024 Exam

Step 1: Click on the NEW REGISTRATION button provided on the top most right corner of the home page of the link provided above.

Step 2: Start your application process fro SBI SO 2024 by providing the basic details such as name, contact number, email id, address etc. and click on save and next button.

Step 3: Upload your photograph and signature in the required format as provided by State Bank of India. The permissible size of the photograph must be 4.5 cm * 3.5 cm and the photograph must be of passport size. Both the photograph and the signature must be clear and legible. Permissible file size of photograph must be of minimum 20 KB and of maximum 50 KB and that of the signature must be of minimum 10 KB and of maximum 20 KB.

Step 4: Fill in your academic details and professional qualification in this step of your online application process. Click on save and next button after filling in the details.

Step 5: Preview your application form one last time as you won’t be allowed to make any changes further. Click on save and next button after previewing your Application Form.

Step 6: Pay your Application Fee through Online Payment Option, i.e. through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.

Step 7: Click on Final Submit Button. Your application form will be submitted successfully. You will be sent an email as well as a text message with your registration ID and password by SBI for further login into the official website.

Pre-Requisites of SBI SO Online Application

Before Applying for SBI SO 2024, a candidate must have the following things ready to avoid any last time glitches in the online application process:

  1. Candidates must have a Photograph and Signature Ready before applying for SBI SO 2024 Online Application
  2. Candidates must NOT sign in CAPITAL LETTERS as it won’t be accepted.
  3. Keep all necessary documents ready at the time of Online Payment of the Application Fee
  4. Valid Email ID must be provided at the time of Registration

SBI SO 2024 Eligibility (01/12/2023)

The eligibility criteria for Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA), Assistant Manager (Security Analyst), Deputy Manager (Security Analyst), Manager (Security Analyst), Assistant General Manager, and Manager (Credit Analyst) posts that are filled through SBI SO 2024 exam has been detailed below. A candidate must fulfil the eligibility criteria for different positions for which they have applied to qualify for further processes.

SBI SO 2024 Educational Qualification (as on 01/12/2023)

The minimum educational qualification for SBI SO 2024 (Specialist Officers) differs for each post and the candidates are advised to check the below table. 

SBI SO 2024 Educational Qualification
Post NameEducational Qualification 
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)Not Applicable
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)Candidates must have complete B.E. / B. Tech. in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics & Communications / Electronics & Instrumentations OR M.Sc. (Computer Science) / M.Sc. (IT) / MCA from Government recognized university or institution.
Deputy Manager (Security Analyst)B.E. / B. Tech. in Computer Science /Computer Applications/ Information Technology / Electronics /Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics & Communications / Electronics & Instrumentations from Government recognized university or institution only
Manager (Security Analyst)
  • B.E. /B. Tech. in Computer Science /Computer Applications / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Telecommunications / Electronics & Communications / Electronics & Instrumentations from Government recognized university or institution only (OR)
  • M.Sc. (Computer Science) / M.Sc. (IT) / MCA from Government recognized university  institution only (OR)
  • MTech in Cyber Security / Information Security from Government recognized university or institution only
Assistant General Manager (Application Security)
  • BE / BTech (Computer Science / Electronics & Communications / Information Technology/ Cybersecurity) from Government recognized university or institution only
  • OR MCA/ MSc (Computer Science)/ MSc (IT) from Government recognized university or institution only OR
  • MTech in Cyber Security / Information Security from Government recognized university or institution only
Manager (Credit Analyst)
  • Graduate (any discipline) from Government recognized University or Institution (AND)
  • MBA (Finance) / PGDBA / PGDBM / MMS (Finance) / CA / CFA / ICWA

SBI SO 2024 Age Limit (as on 01/12/2023)

The candidate applying for SBI SCO posts should hold the required age limit to apply for SBI SO 2024. The post-wise minimum and maximum age has been tabulated below. 

SBI SO Age Limit
Post NameMax. Age Limit (as on 01/12/2023)
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)60 years 
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)30 years
Deputy Manager (Security Analyst)35 years 
Manager (Security Analyst)38 years 
Assistant General Manager (Application Security)42 years
Manager (Credit Analyst)35 years 

SBI SO 2024 Post Basic Qualification Experience 

The candidates can check the post-basic qualification experience from the below table.

SBI SO 2024 Post Basic Qualification Experience
Post NameExperience
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)Retired in the rank of Major General or Brigadier from the Indian Army
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)Candidate having Minimum 2 years' “post basic qualification” experience in IT / IT Security / Information Security in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) / Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) / Financial Technology (FinTech) / IT MNCs
Deputy Manager (Security Analyst)5 years post basic qualification experience in IT / IT Security / Information Security in Banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) / Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) / Financial technology (FinTech) / IT MNCs
Manager (Security Analyst)7 years of Post basic qualification experience in IT / IT Security / Information Security in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) / Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) / Financial technology (FinTech) / IT MNCs
Assistant General Manager (Application Security)12 plus years’ Post Basic Qualification experience in information security and Technology professional
Manager (Credit Analyst) Minimum 3 years in Corporate Credit as an executive in a Supervisory / Management role in a Scheduled Commercial Bank / Associate or Subsidiary of a Scheduled Commercial Bank OR in a Public sector or listed financial institution company. 

SBI SO 2024 Selection Process

The final selection will be based the selection will be on the basis of shortlisting and Interviews. Based on the minimum qualification and experience, an adequate number of candidates, as decided by the bank, will be shortlisted for the interview exam. The interview exam will carry 100 marks. The final Merit list for selection will be prepared the based on scores of candidates obtained in interviews only. 

SBI SO Salary 2024

The candidates appointed as SO post will be paid a monthly salary as mentioned in the notification PDF. The salary structure varies as per the job profile and responsibility of Specialist Cadre Officer Posts. 

SBI SO 2023 Salary Structure
Post NameGradePay Scale
Circle Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)--Rs.24.50 lakhs per annum
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)JMGS I 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7/-63840
Deputy Manager (Security Analyst)MMGS II48170-1740/1-49910-1990/10-69810
Manager (Security Analyst)MMGS III63840-1990/5-73790-2220/2-78230
Assistant General Manager (Application Security)SMGS V89890-2500/2-94890-2730/2-100350
Manager (Credit Analyst)Grade Scale – III 63840-1990/5-73790-2220/2-78230
SBI SO 2024: FAQs

Ans. The registration dates to apply online for SBI SO 2024 are 13th February to 04th March 2024.

Ans. There are total of 131 vacancies which are released by SBI to be recruited on regular/contractual basis.

Ans. The eligibility criteria for Specialist Cadre Officers posts are discussed in the article.

Ans. A candidate will be selected through Shortlisting and Interview for SBI SO posts.

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