SBI Recruitment 2026:The State Bank of India (SBI) has created a golden opportunity for candidates who aspire to begin a high-level career in the banking sector. SBI has released a massive recruitment notification to fill various Specialist Officer cadre posts in its Wealth Management division, inviting applications from eligible candidates for a total of 1,215 vacancies.
Notably, the selection process will be conducted without any written examination, and candidates will be selected solely through an interview. Interested applicants can submit their applications online on or before January 10, 2026.
SBI Vacancy Notification 2026
- Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Post Names: Wealth Management Vice President (SRM), Assistant Vice President, and Customer Relationship Executive
- Number of Posts: A total of 1,215 vacancies (as per the revised notification)
- Job Location: Major cities across India, including Bengaluru
- Mode of Application: Applications can be submitted only through online mode
SBI Vacancy Details
As per the latest revised notification, the distribution of vacancies across various categories is as follows:
| POST NAME | NO OF POST’S |
| Vice President – Wealth Management (VP Wealth – SRM) | 632 |
| Assistant Vice President – Wealth Management (AVP Wealth – RM) | 256 |
| Customer Relationship Executive (CRE): A | 327 |
For candidates from Karnataka, a total of 104 posts have been reserved under the Bengaluru Circle.
SBI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification
Before applying, candidates must meet the following educational and professional eligibility criteria:
- General Qualification: Candidates must have completed Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Preferred Qualification: Candidates with an MBA (Banking, Finance, or Marketing) or an equivalent postgraduate degree will be given preference.
- Professional Qualification: Candidates should possess NISM certification or CFP/CFA certification.
- Special Requirement: Applicants for the Customer Relationship Executive (CRE) post must mandatorily hold a valid two-wheeler driving license.
Experience:
- For the Vice President post: Minimum 6 years of experience in banking or financial product sales.
- For the Assistant Vice President post: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in the banking sector or financial product sales.
Age Limit
The age of candidates will be calculated as on 01.05.2025.
| POST NAME | AGE LIMIT (YEARS) |
| Vice President – Wealth Management: | 26 – 42 |
| Assistant Vice President – Wealth Management | 23 – 35 |
| Customer Relationship Executive (CRE) | 20 – 35 |
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of India / SBI rules for eligible categories.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST candidates: Age relaxation of 5 years
- OBC candidates: Age relaxation of 3 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Age relaxation will be provided as per Government of India rules
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee at the time of submission:
- General, OBC, and EWS candidates: ₹750
- SC, ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): No fee (full exemption)
- Mode of Payment: Online
Selection Process
The recruitment process will be conducted in a completely transparent manner and will include the following stages:
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on the details provided in the application and their relevant work experience by the bank’s selection committee.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview carrying 100 marks.
- Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the interview.
- Tie-breaking Rule: In case of a tie in interview marks, older candidates will be given higher preference in the merit list.
Steps to Apply for SBI Recruitment 2025 – 26
Eligible candidates can apply by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official SBI website: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Look for the recruitment advertisement number CRPD/SCO/2025-26/17.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link and complete new registration by entering your personal details.
- Carefully fill in the required educational qualifications and work experience details in the application form.
- Upload your recent passport-size photograph (20–50 KB) and signature (10–20 KB) in JPEG format.
- Upload all the required supporting documents in PDF format (maximum size: 500 KB).
- After paying the application fee, submit the application and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Application : 02.12.2025
- Extended Last Date to Submit Application : 10.01.2026
- Last Date for Payment of Application Fee : 10.01.2026
SBI Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF): | Click here |
| Apply Online: | Click here |
| Official Website: | sbi.bank.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are these posts permanent or contractual?
- This is a contract-based recruitment for a period of 5 years. Based on the candidate’s performance, the bank may extend the contract for up to another 4 years.
What is the extended last date to apply?
- The application deadline, which was earlier December 23, has now been extended to January 10, 2026.
Is there any written examination for this recruitment?
- No. There will be no written test. Selection will be done only through a face-to-face or video interview.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
- Yes. A candidate can apply separately for more than one post, provided they meet the prescribed educational qualifications and experience for each post.
Is work experience mandatory to apply?
- For the Vice President and Assistant Vice President posts, a minimum of 3 to 6 years of experience is mandatory. However, for the Customer Relationship Executive (CRE) post, graduates can apply even with little or no prior experience.