By team abhyaspeeth 
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a new recruitment drive for the positions of Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) and Reviewers, specifically for contractual positions based in Kolkata. This is a golden opportunity for experienced professionals in the banking, finance, and education sectors to work with India’s largest public sector bank.
Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official SBI careers portal at sbi.co.in. The application window is currently open, and eligible candidates are advised to apply at the earliest to avoid last-minute issues.
Educational Qualifications & Experience Required
For the Specialist Cadre Officer post, candidates must hold an MBA or Executive MBA degree (2-year program) with a minimum of 55% marks, obtained from a recognized Indian or international business school.
In addition, applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience. Out of this, at least 3 years of experience must be in leadership roles, such as serving as a Dean or Department Head in a reputed academic institution or working in domains like BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance), Behavioral Science, or Leadership Development. This makes the role ideal for professionals with both corporate and academic exposure.
For the ERS Reviewer position, only retired officers from SBI or its associate banks (e-ABs) who have served in SMGS-IV or SMGS-V grades are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
The age criteria for the SCO role are:
Minimum Age: 28 years
Maximum Age: 55 years
Age will be calculated as per the date mentioned in the official notification. Age relaxation may be applicable as per SBI rules for certain reserved categories.
Application Fee
General, OBC, EWS Candidates: ₹750
SC, ST, PWD Candidates: No fee (exempted)
The fee must be paid online using debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI. Applications without payment (if applicable) will not be considered.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on shortlisting and interview performance. SBI reserves the right to set cutoffs and call only those candidates who meet the expected qualifications and experience for the personal interview.
There will be no written examination, as this recruitment is for highly specialized roles requiring domain expertise and leadership capabilities.
Salary Structure
The selected candidates will be offered a monthly remuneration ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹65,000, depending on the candidate’s profile, experience, and job role. In addition to the base pay, certain perks or allowances may be applicable as per the contractual terms.
This opportunity is particularly attractive for professionals looking for mid-to-senior-level contract-based roles with one of India’s most trusted banking institutions. It also opens up avenues for retired bank officers to contribute their expertise in advisory and reviewer roles.
How to Apply
To submit your application, follow these steps:
Visit the official SBI website: sbi.co.in
Navigate to the ‘Careers’ section and click on ‘Current Openings’.
Locate the relevant job notification for SCO/Reviewer posts.
Click on ‘New Registration’ and enter your basic details like name, mobile number, and email ID.
Log in with your registration credentials.
Fill in the application form and upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant documents (educational, experience, ID proof).
Pay the application fee (if applicable) and review the entire form carefully.
Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future reference.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.