SBI Recruitment 2026: 208 Specialist Officer Posts, Apply Online by September 24 and 25

SBI Recruitment 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 208 Specialist Officer vacancies across Wealth Management and Group CISO positions. The recruitment includes Zonal Head, Regional Head, Relationship Manager-Team Lead, Investment Specialist, Investment Officer, VP Wealth, AVP Wealth and Group CISO posts. The Wealth Management recruitment carries annual CTC of up to ₹97 lakh, while the Group CISO post offers annual CTC of up to ₹2.50 crore. Applications are being accepted online, with the Wealth Management posts open until 25 September 2026 and the Group CISO post until 24 September 2026. The vacancies include postings across India, with specific suggested locations mentioned for different posts.

The 208 vacancies are actually covered under two separate SBI advertisements. Advertisement No. RPD/SCO/2026-27/23 covers 207 Wealth Management & Premier Banking vacancies, while Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/21 covers 1 Group CISO vacancy. Both recruitment processes started on 04 September 2026.

Candidates should carefully check the post-wise educational qualification, professional experience, age limit, remuneration and selection process before applying. These positions are primarily aimed at experienced professionals, and the eligibility requirements vary considerably from one post to another.

SBI Recruitment 2026 – Overview

SBI’s official Current Openings page lists the Wealth Management & Premier Banking recruitment under Advertisement No. RPD/SCO/2026-27/23 and the Group CISO recruitment under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/21.

SBI Vacancy 2026

The total 208 SBI Specialist Officer vacancies are distributed across eight posts.

The first seven posts account for 207 vacancies under Wealth Management & Premier Banking, while Group CISO accounts for the remaining 1 vacancy.

Educational Qualification and Experience

1. Zonal Head (Retail) – 1 Post

Educational Qualification: Graduation from a Government-recognised University or Institution.

Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in managing sales in Wealth Management, Retail Banking or Asset Management Companies (AMCs). At least 5 years of experience in leading a large team of Relationship Managers and Team Leads is preferred.

The suggested place of posting is East Zone (Kolkata).

2. Regional Head (RH) – 5 Posts

Educational Qualification: Graduation from a Government-recognised University or Institution.

Experience:

• Minimum 12+ years of post-qualification experience in relationship management, preferably in wealth management.
• Experience with leading Public/Private/Foreign Banks, Wealth Management Firms or AMCs is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in leading a large team of Relationship Managers or Team Leads is required.

The suggested locations include Bengaluru, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Patna.

3. Relationship Manager-Team Lead – 24 Posts

Educational Qualification: Graduation from a Government-recognised University or Institution.

Experience: Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience in relationship management, preferably in wealth management with leading Public/Private/Foreign Banks, broking/securities firms or AMCs.

4. Investment Specialist (IS) – 9 Posts

Educational Qualification: A professional qualification in PG Degree or PG Diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance or Actuarial Science from a recognised college/university, or CA/CFA.

Experience: Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience as an investment advisor, counsellor, officer or part of a product team in Wealth Management Firms or AMCs.

5. Investment Officer (IO) – 4 Posts

Educational Qualification: PG Degree or PG Diploma in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, Commerce, Economics, Capital Markets, Banking, Insurance or Actuarial Science from a recognised college/university, or CA/CFA.

Experience: Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience as an investment advisor, counsellor, officer or part of a product team in Wealth Management Firms or AMCs.

6. VP Wealth – 91 Posts

Educational Qualification: Graduation from a Government-recognised University or Institution.

Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in sales and marketing with leading Public/Private/Foreign Banks, Wealth Management Firms or AMCs.

7. AVP Wealth – 73 Posts

Educational Qualification: Graduation from a Government-recognised University or Institution.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in sales and marketing with leading Public/Private/Foreign Banks, Wealth Management Firms, AMCs or SBI Wealth CREs having 4 years of experience.

For the Wealth Management posts, the SBI notification specifies the eligibility date as 31 August 2026.

8. Group CISO – 1 Post

Educational Qualification: Candidates should have B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Cyber Security or an equivalent degree with a minimum 50% score, or MCA, or M.Tech/M.Sc in the specified technical disciplines from a recognised institution.

Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCISO or CISA are preferred, with the certificates required to be valid on the date of interview.

Experience: Candidates must have 15–20 years of post-qualification experience in Information Technology/Information Security in Banks, Large Corporates, PSUs, FIs, Financial Services Organisations or Financial & Technology Consulting firms. At least 5 years should be in Information Security/Cyber Security/Cyber Defence at senior management level in Banks/FIs.

Age Limit

The age limits vary according to the post.

The maximum age shown for the Wealth Management posts is for unreserved candidates, with applicable relaxation for reserved categories according to Government of India guidelines.

SBI Salary 2026

SBI has prescribed different CTC ranges for the various Specialist Officer positions.

For the Wealth Management posts, the annual CTC is negotiable and depends on factors including the candidate’s experience, current emoluments and place of posting. For Group CISO, the CTC is divided between fixed and variable pay in a 90:10 ratio.

Application Fee

The official SBI notifications prescribe the following application fee:

The application fee and intimation charges are non-refundable. Applicable transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate.

Selection Process

For the 207 Wealth Management vacancies, the selection process comprises:

• Shortlisting
• Personal/Telephonic/Video Interview
• CTC Negotiation

The interview carries 100 marks, and the merit list is prepared based on interview scores. CTC negotiation is conducted separately.

For the Group CISO post, the selection process includes shortlisting and interview, followed by CTC negotiation. The shortlisting-cum-interaction includes a 10-minute presentation by shortlisted candidates on their relevant job profile, projects undertaken or milestones achieved.

Important Dates

Candidates should note that the 208 vacancies do not have a single common closing date. The Group CISO application window closes on 24 September, while the 207 Wealth Management & Premier Banking vacancies remain open until 25 September 2026.

How to Apply for SBI Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online through the SBI Careers portal.

Step 1: Visit the official SBI Careers website.

Step 2: Open the Current Openings section.

Step 3: Select the relevant recruitment advertisement.

Step 4: Read the complete notification and check the post-wise eligibility conditions.

Step 5: Click on the Apply Online link.

Step 6: Complete the registration and enter the required personal, educational and professional experience details.

Step 7: Upload the required photograph, signature, resume, certificates and other documents as prescribed.

Step 8: Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.

Step 9: Review the application carefully before final submission.

Step 10: Submit the application and keep a printout of the submitted form and e-receipt for future reference.

For the Wealth Management recruitment, candidates applying for five specified posts must indicate three different Circle preferences during the online application. The SBI notification also states that candidates may apply for more than one post if they fulfil the eligibility conditions for the respective posts.

Important Links

Candidates interested in the SBI Vacancy 2026 should carefully select the correct advertisement before applying because the 208 vacancies are divided between two separate recruitment notifications with different closing dates. Candidates should also ensure that their experience certificates and other supporting documents meet SBI’s prescribed requirements before submitting the application.