What is SBI SO 2025 Recruitment?
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the 2025 recruitment notification for its Specialist Officer (SO) / Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts. This drive offers 996 vacancies for roles in the bank’s Wealth Management & Customer Relationship vertical.
The posts included in this recruitment are:
• VP Wealth (Senior Relationship Manager — SRM)
• AVP Wealth (Relationship Manager — RM)
• Customer Relationship Executive (CRE)
Important Dates
Event Date
Notification Release 2 December 2025
Online Application Starts 2 December 2025
Last Date to Apply / Pay 23 December 2025 Fees
Admit Card / Exam Date / Result — To be announced by SBI later.
Vacancy Details (Post-Wise & Category-Wise)
Post Total Vacancies Breakdown (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / UR)(approx) VP Wealth (SRM) 506 (Regular) + 15. (Backlog) =~521 SC: 77, ST: 34, OBC: 119, EWS: 46, UR: 188 + backlog. quotas
AVP Wealth (RM) 206 (Regular) ≈206 SC: 33, ST: 15, OBC: 52, EWS: 20, UR: 82 Customer Relationship 284 (Regular) ≈ Executive (CRE) SC: 47, ST: 21, OBC 73, EWS: 28, UR: 115
Total Vacancies across all posts: 996.
Vacancies are also distributed across various circles (cities/regions) — e.g. Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai Metro, Lucknow, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
• Minimum: Graduation (from a Govt-recognized university/institution)
• Preferred / Desirable (especially for wealth roles): MBA (Banking / Finance / Marketing), relevant certifications such as NISM, CFP, CFA etc.
Age Limit (as on 01-05-2025)
Post Minimum Age Maximum Age
VP Wealth (SRM) 26 years 42 years
AVP Wealth (RM) 23 years 35 years Customer Relationship 20 years 35 years Executive (CRE)
Age relaxation for reserved categories will follow the standard Government of India norms.
Experience (where applicable)
• For VP / AVP / RM roles: Relevant experience in sales/marketing, wealth management, banking/NBFCs/AMC/firms (as per notification) is often desirable.
• For CRE: Prior exposure to customer handling, financial product knowledge/ documentation, customer interaction skills are advantageous.
Salary / Compensation Structure
As per media reports, indicative “CTC / upper-range” for different posts (Wealth / Relationship / CRE) are:
• VP Wealth (SRM) — CTC up to ₹ 44.70 LPA (Fixed + allowances + performance linked pay + increment)
• AVP Wealth (RM) — CTC around ₹ 30.20 LPA (approx.)
• Customer Relationship Executive (CRE) — CTC around ₹ 6.20 LPA (approx.)
Note: Actual take-home salary will depend on posting city, allowances, incentives, performance, etc., as per SBI’s norms.
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
• Visit the official SBI careers portal at sbi.bank.in → Careers → Current Openings.
• Download and read the official notification (Advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17) carefully to check eligibility, post-wise vacancies, age limit, required documents, etc.
• Click on “Apply Online” / “New Registration” and register with valid personal details (name, contact, email, etc.).
• Fill in the application form: educational qualifications, experience, preferred circle/branch, etc.
• Upload scanned documents as required — e.g. photograph, signature, ID proof, age proof, educational/experience certificates, resume, etc.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form. Download or print the confirmation/acknowledgement slip for future reference.
Selection Process
• The selection for SBI SO 2025 (Wealth / RM / CRE roles) will be based on shortlisting of applications and interview — no written exam is mentioned for this drive in many sources.
• Shortlisting criteria likely include educational qualifications, experience background, performance history (for experienced candidates), and suitability for wealth management / customer-relation roles.
• Final selection after interview depends on document verification, interview performance, and fulfilling eligibility conditions.
Why This Recruitment Matters (and What to Keep in Mind)
• Big opportunity: 996 seats — one of the major SO recruitments by SBI in 2025.
• Lucrative compensation: Especially for senior wealth-management roles (SRM / RM), with high CTC.
• Diverse roles: From customer-facing CRE to senior wealth-management SRM — offers options based on experience and background.
• Contractual/Wealth-focus roles<span;>: Good for professionals with prior experience in banking, finance, wealth or marketing.
Important: Because it’s a high-volume recruitment, many applicants will apply — ensure that you strictly meet eligibility criteria, submit complete documents, and apply before deadline (23 Dec 2025).