SBI SO Recruitment 2016: An official notification for the recruitment of 152 Specialist Officers was published by the State Bank of India (SBI). A career in SBI Bank is something most banking aspirants dream of. If you happen to be one of those, read about SBI Recruitment 2016 for Specialist Officer Post. This article will provide complete information regarding SBI SO Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process, Vacancy, Exam Pattern, Number of Posts, and How to Apply for SBI SO Recruitment Exam 2016.
Note: The online application for SBI SO Recruitment 2016 can be submitted from 16 March 2016 to 31 March 2016.
SBI Recruitment 2016 | Specialist Officer Vacancy
The State Bank of India has notified all Banking Candidates that there are 152 Vacancies in various trades of Specialist Officers under SBI SO Recruitment 2016. Since the job profile of a Specialist Officer largely depend upon the area of expertise he/ she applies for, let us know the specialisation-wise Specialist Officer Vacancy for SBI Recruitment 2016.
Name of the SBI Specialist Officer Post |
Post Vacancy |
| Acquisition Relationship Manager | 39 Posts |
| Relationship Manager | 71 Posts |
| Relationship Manager (Team Lead) | 3 Posts |
| Zonal Head/ Senior RM-Sales (Corporate & SMEs) | 1 Post |
| Zonal Head/ Senior RM-Sales (Retail HNI) | 2 Posts |
| Risk Officer (Mid-Office) | 1 Post |
| Compliance Officer | 1 Post |
| Investment Counsellor | 17 Posts |
| Project Development Manager – Business | 1 Post |
| Project Development Manager – Technology | 1 Post |
| Customer Relationship Executive | 15 Posts |
Total |
152 Posts |
You can apply for the posts depending on the eligibility criteria you fulfil for SBI SO Recruitment 2016.
Eligibility Criteria for SBI SO Recruitment 2016
The eligibility criteria for all posts under SBI Specialist Officer will be constituted of 2 factors, Age Limit and Educational Qualification. The SBI SO Eligibility Criteria for all posts differs in terms of minimum educational qualification.
Age Limit for SBI SO Recruitment 2016
For all the posts under SBI Specialist Officer, the age of reckoning has been set for 1 March 2016 i.e. 01-03-2016.
Name of the SBI Specialist Officer Post |
Age Limit |
| Acquisition Relationship Manager | 22 to 35 Years |
| Relationship Manager | 23 to 35 Years |
| Relationship Manager (Team Lead) | 25 to 40 Years |
| Zonal Head/ Senior RM-Sales (Corporate & SMEs) | 30 to 50 Years |
| Zonal Head/ Senior RM-Sales (Retail HNI) | 30 to 50 Years |
| Risk Officer (Mid-Office) | 25 to 40 Years |
| Compliance Officer | 25 to 40 Years |
| Investment Counsellor | 23 to 35 Years |
| Project Development Manager – Business | 25 to 40 Years |
| Project Development Manager – Technology | 25 to 40 Years |
| Customer Relationship Executive | 20 to 35 Years |
Total |
152 Posts |
The Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules and norms
- 5 years for SC/ ST
- 3 years for OBC
- 10 years for PwD (Gen)
- 15 years for PwD (SC/ ST)
- 13 years for PwD (OBC)
Educational Qualification for SBI SO Recruitment 2016
The post of a Specialist Officer is different when compared with Probationary Officer and Clerk. This post requires a good level of educational qualification at for some posts, relevant experience too. Hence, pay attention to all the details mentioned.
Post Name |
Educational Qualification/ Work Exp. (if required) |
| Acquisition Relationship Manager | Graduate from Government recognized University or Institution with Minimum 2 years of experience as a Relationship Manager in Wealth Management. |
| Relationship Manager | Graduate from Government recognized University or Institution with Minimum 3 years of experience as a Relationship Manager in Wealth Management. |
| Relationship Manager (Team Lead) | Graduate from Government recognized University or Institution with Minimum 4 years of experience as a Relationship Manager in Wealth Management. Team Lead is preferred. |
| Zonal Head/ Senior RM-Sales | Graduate from Government recognized University or Institution with Minimum 10 years experience in Managing Sales in Wealth Management/ Corporate Banking/Investments in the Financial services industry. Minimum 5 years experience in Corporate Sale. |
| Zonal Head/ Senior RM-Sales | Graduate from Government recognized University or Institution with Minimum 10 years experience in Managing Sales in Wealth Management/ Retail Banking/Investments in the Financial services industry. |
| Risk Officer (Mid-Office) | Graduate from Government recognized University or Institution with Minimum 5 years overall experience in Wealth Management/ Retail Banking/ Investments in the Financial services industry. |
| Compliance Officer | Graduate from Government recognized University or Institution with Minimum 5 years overall experience in Wealth Management industry and minimum 3 yrs experience in compliance in Wealth Management. |
| Investment Counsellor | Graduate from Government recognized University or Institution, preferably possessing the minimum qualifications and certifications mandated by SEBI with Minimum 3 years of experience as an Investment advisor/counsellor/part of Product Team in Wealth Management. |
| Project Development Manager – Business | MBA/MMS/PGDM from reputed college/ university with Minimum 4 years experience in banking preferably in a supervisory function |
| Project Development Manager – Technology | MBA/ MMS/ PGDM from reputed college/ university, ME/ M. Tech/ BE/ B. Tech from reputed college/university with Minimum 4 years experience in banking technology preferably in a business function. |
| Customer Relationship Executive | Graduate from Government recognized University or Institution with Experience in documentation requirements of financial products and good communications skills would be desirable. |
You need to satisfy both educational qualification as well work experience (if applicable) criteria in order to be eligible for that particular post.
Are you satisfied with all the details provided for SBI SO Recruitment 2016? If you are, proceed to SBI Application Form Section to Apply for Specialist Officer Examination.
SBI SO Recruitment 2016: How to Apply
The Application Fee for SBI Specialist Officer Examination has to be paid online by using only Master/ Visa/ Rupay Debit or Credit Cards or Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash cards/ Mobile Wallets. The SBI Application Fees has been set for Rs. 600/- for General Candidates and Rs. 100/- for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates. The eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.sbi.co.in before 31 March 2016.
Steps to Submit SBI Application Form Online
- Before applying online candidates should have email ID, mobile no & scanned copies of photograph & signature.
- Log on through the official website www.sbi.co.in
- To apply for the SBI SO Post, click here to enter the application portal.
- Fill all the details carefully & Submit the form.
- Now take printout of online application for future use.
Keep a proper note of all the important dates related to SBI Specialist Officer Examination 2016.
| Starting Date to Apply Online & for Payment of Fee | 16-03-2016 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & for Payment of Fee | 31-03-2016 |
| Last Date for Editing Application Details of SBI SO Recruitment Exam | 31-03-2016 |
| Last Date for Printing your Application & Submitting Hard Copy | 07-04-2016 |
We will be updating more articles on SBI Specialist Officer Exam Pattern, Syllabus as well detailed notes on SBI SO Posts in the days to come. Let us know if there are any doubts and queries in the comments section below.
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Thank you for this post.. but I have one query that educational qualification is required as on ..??? Like for age limit you have given as on 31st March what abt qualification ? I will be graduating after April so am I eligible for Customer Relationship Executive ???
What is process ? Is there any competition paper- if yes then tell pattern
There will be shortlisting on merit basis and then interview as per the current notification but the final decision will be made on the basis of number of applications.