The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a recruitment notification for Specialist Officer (SO) posts. There are 150 vacancies this year for which online registration will start on 7th June 2024. The last date to apply online for SBI SO posts is 27th June 2024.
This is a great opportunity for graduates looking for a banking job. SBI provides an excellent work environment and career growth prospects. In this blog, we will look at the SBI SO recruitment details like vacancy, salary, eligibility, application process etc.
SBI SO Recruitment 2024 Overview
- Name of Post – Specialist Officer
- Date of Notification – 7th June 2024
- Number of Vacancies – 150
- Job Location – Hyderabad & Kolkata
SBI SO 2024 Vacancies
The category-wise vacancy details for SBI SO 2024 are given below:
- Trade Finance Officer – 150 Posts (UR/Gen – 61, OBC – 38, SC – 25, ST – 11, EWS – 15)
So a total of 150 vacancies have been released this year for SO posts.
SBI SO Salary Structure
The starting basic pay for various SO scales is:
- MMGS-III – ₹63,840
- MMGS-II – ₹48,170
- JMGS-I – ₹36,000
Apart from the basic pay, SBI SO officers will get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc. The approximate monthly salary will be ₹80,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month.
SBI SO Eligibility Criteria
The main eligibility criteria for SBI SO posts are:
- Age – Applicants should be between 25 to 35 years as on 31st December 2023. Age relaxation for reserved categories.
- Education – Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates should also have certification in Forex Trading from IIBF.
- Work Experience – Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience is required.
SBI SO Selection Process
The selection will be based on:
- Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview round.
- Document Verification – Candidates will have to verify their documents for final selection.
How to Apply for SBI SO Recruitment?
Eligible candidates can follow the steps below:
- Go to SBI’s official website www.sbi.co.in
- Click on ‘Careers’ and then ‘Current Openings’.
- Select the ‘Apply Online’ link for SO posts.
- Click on ‘New Registration’ and create your account.
- Log in using credentials and fill the SBI SO application form.
- Upload scanned documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fees online using credit/debit card, net banking etc.
- Submit the SBI SO application and take a printout.
The application fees is ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. No fees for SC/ST/PWD applicants.
SBI SO Vacancies – Year Wise Comparison
Here are the vacancy details of the previous SBI SO recruitment drives:
- 2018 – 407 Vacancies
- 2019 – 477 Vacancies
- 2020 – 106 Vacancies
So in 2024, SBI has released 150 vacancies which is higher compared to 2020 but lower than 2018 and 2019.
Conclusion
The SBI SO recruitment is a good opportunity for graduates looking for a public sector banking career. With excellent salary, job security and career growth prospects, it is an ideal job for young aspirants.
We hope this blog has provided all the important details regarding the SBI SO 2024 recruitment. Interested candidates should start their preparation now and apply online between 7th to 27th June 2024.
We wish all the candidates the best of luck for the upcoming SBI SO selection process!
