In this article, we’ll look into what does the SBI SO exam comprises of and how to register for it as per the latest SBI SO Notification 2021.
State Bank of India (SBI) is a Public Sector Bank which conducts annual SBI SO Recruitment exercise for eligible candidates every calendar year.
Under the SBI Specialist Officer (SO) exam, there are multiple SBI openings during the year. Candidates are selected on the basis of their merit and availability of the respective posts.
SBI SO Posts 2021
As for the Specialist Officer 2021 recruitment, the selection process for various posts is different. Candidates can refer to the table below and check the post-wise selection process:
SBI SO Posts 2021 – Selection Process
Post
Selection Process
Engineer (Fire)
Shortlisting & Interview
Manager (Credit Procedures)
Manager (Network Security Specialist)
Manager (Network Routing & Switching Specialist)
Online Written Test & Interview
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)
Assistant Manager (Systems)
Deputy Manager (Systems)
IT Security Expert
Project Manager
Application Architect
Technical Lead
Manager (Marketing)
Online Written Test – cum – Interaction
Deputy Manager (Marketing)
Deputy Manager (Internal Audit)
To know more about SBI Vacancy of other exams, check at the linked article.
SBI SO Notification
SBI is the body which is responsible to recruit candidates at the post of Specialist Officer for the 2021 recruitment. The notification is released for both regular and contract basis as per the Bank’s requirement.
Candidates who are willing to know more about the SBI SO 2021 vacancies distribution can refer to the information mentioned below.
SBI SO Vacancy
The vacancy distribution for the various posts for which the notification has been released by the State Bank of India for the SBI SO 2021 recruitment have been given below:
SBI SO 2021 – Vacancy Details
Post
No. of Vacancies
Nature of Engagement
Engineer (Fire)
16
Regular
Deputy Manager (Internal Audit)
28
Regular
Manager (Network Security Specialist)
12
Regular
Manager (Network Routing & Switching Specialist)
20
Regular
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)
40
Regular
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)
60
Regular
Assistant Manager (Systems)
183
Regular
Deputy Manager (Systems)
17
Regular
IT Security Expert
15
Regular
Project Manager
14
Regular
Application Architect
5
Regular
Technical Lead
2
Regular
Manager (Credit Procedures)
2
Regular
Manager (Marketing)
12
Regular
Deputy Manager (Marketing)
26
Regular
SBI SO Eligibility Criteria
There are different eligibility criteria for different posts. Every SBI SO post has a different requirement so the eligibility differs accordingly.
Candidates must be Indian citizens and will be allowed to take the exam as per the SBI PO exam schedule.
The SBI SO Age limit is totally dependant upon the respective SBI SO post that a candidate applies to.
The Educational Qualification also varies as per the requirements of the different SBI Specialist Officer posts.
SBI SO Recruitment 2021: Eligibility Criteria
The educational qualification and age limit are given below for each post. Apart from the educational qualification that is mentioned below the candidates also need to hold work experience.
SNo
Post Name
Education Qualification
Age Limit (as on 31/12/2020
1
Manager (Marketing) MMGS-III
Full-time MBA/ PGDBM or it’s equivalent with specialization in Marketing/ Finance from Institutes recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC. Course completed through correspondence/ part-time will not be eligible.
40 years
2
Deputy Manager (Marketing) MMGS-II
Full-time MBA/ PGDBM or it’s equivalent with specialization in Marketing/ Finance from Institutes recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC. Course completed through correspondence/ part-time will not be eligible.
35 years
3
Manager (Credit Procedures) MMGS-III
1. Full time MBA or its equivalent/ PGDM/ PGDBA/ CA/CFA/ FRM
2. The Institute should be recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC.
3. Courses (MBA or it’s equivalent/ PGDM/ PGDBA) completed through correspondence/ part-time will not be eligible.
4. Preference will be given to candidates who possess an MBA or equivalent/ PGDM/ PGDBA with a specialization in Finance.
35 years
4
Assistant Manager (Systems) JMGS-I
Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/ IT/ ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute.
30 years
5
Deputy Manager (Systems) MMGS-II
Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/ IT/ ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute.
33 years
6
IT Security Expert (MNG-III)
Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/IT/ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute.
38 years
7
Project Manager (MNGS-III)
Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/IT/ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute. MBA from reputed institute preferred.
38 years
8
Application Architect MNGS-III
Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/IT/ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute.
38 years
9
Technical Lead MNGS-III
Engineering Graduate in Computer Science/IT/ECE or MCA/ M.Sc. (IT)/ M.Sc. (Computer Science) from recognized University/ Institute.
38 years
10
Assistant Manager (Security Analyst) JMGS-I
BE/ BTech (in Computer Science & Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/Electronics & Communications) OR MCA/ MSc (Computer Science)/ MSc (IT) from recognized university.
Qualification (Preferred):
i) MTech in Cyber Security/ Cyber Forensics/ Information Technology
ii)CEH/ CISA/ CISM/ CRISK/ CISSP/ ISO 27001 LA
iii) SOC security technology certifications from OEM like SIEM/ UEBA/ SOAR/ VM/ DAM/ PCAP/ NBA.
28 years
11
Deputy Manager (Security Analyst) MNGS-III
BE/ BTech (in Computer Science & Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/Electronics & Communications) OR MCA/ MSc (Computer Science)/ MSc (IT) from recognized university
Qualification (Preferred):
i) MTech in Cyber Security/ Cyber Forensics/ Information Technology
ii)CEH/ CISA/ CISM/ CRISK/ CISSP/ ISO 27001 LA
iii) SOC security technology certifications from OEM like SIEM/ UEBA/ SOAR/ VM/ DAM/ PCAP/ NBA.
33 years
12
Manager (Network Security Specialist) MNGS-III
First Division (minimum 60% marks) in Master’s Degree (full time) in any stream from any recognized University.
First Division (minimum 60% marks) in Master’s Degree (full time) in any stream from any recognized University.
45 years
14
Deputy Manager (Internal Audit) MNGS-II
Basic: Chartered Accountancy (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Preferred: CISA
35 years
15
Engineer (Fire) JMGS-I
i) BE (Fire) from National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur OR
ii) B.Tech (Safety & Fire Engineering)/ B.Tech (Fire Technology & Safety Engineering)/ B.Sc. (Fire) from UGC recognised university/ AICTE approved institution OR
iii) Graduate from Institute of Fire Engineers (India/UK) OR
iv) Should have completed Divisional Officers Course from National Fire Service College (NFSC), Nagpur.
40 years
Application Fee For SBI SO 2021
The application fee is given below that is to be paid only through online mode.
Category
SBI SO 2021
Fee
General, EWS, OBC
Rs 750/
SC/ ST/ PWD
Nil
SBI SO Apply Online
Candidates need to first log on to the official website of the SBI (www.sbi.co.in)
On the same page, they need to click on to the “Careers” section.
A new page will open on the top right-hand corner of the page as “Latest Announcements” column.
Candidates need to click on that section and check the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer section and then click on the detailed SBI SO Notification.
After reading the notification, candidates can proceed with the SBI SO online application process as per the eligibility of the respective SBI SO post.
Once the application process is through, candidates need to pay the SBI SO Application Fee as per the respective post through any of the below mentioned online payment modes:
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking
SBI SO Selection Process
Generally, the SBI SO selection process comprises of online examinations which is followed by an Interview. However, for 2020 recruitment only shortlisting and Interviews were conducted for Specialist Officer recruitment. For 2021 as well, both online examination and direct interviews have been announced based on different posts.
There is a post-wise selection process of the SBI SO exam. Given below is the general selection process which SBI conducts to recruit Specialist officer. Changes in the same can be made as per the conducting body’s requirements. The selection process of the SBI SO includes the following 3 steps:
Step 1: Online Examination
The candidates applying for SBI SO need to clear the online examination which consists of two papers:
Paper 1
Paper 2
Candidates who clear the online examination are allowed to proceed to the next level of the SBI SO examination.
Step 2: Shortlisting
Shortlisting is the next process and it is done only for the candidates who opt for contractual posts.
Step 3: Interview
Those candidates who applied for both regular and contractual posts and who have cleared the online examination are eligible to appear for the Interview.
SBI SO Syllabus
There are various posts for which SBI recruits eligible candidates through the SBI SO examination. The SBI SO syllabus has three sections under Paper 1 and one section under Paper 2.
The SBI SO syllabus is basically divided into two papers as per the exam pattern of the SBI SO exam.
Paper 1 consists of the following sections:
Reasoning Ability
English Language
Quantitative Aptitude
Paper 2 consists of the Professional Knowledge section depending upon the various posts as per the SBI SO Notification.
SBI SO Exam Pattern
Candidates applying for the SBI SO exam need to be aware of the SBI SO exam pattern which includes 2 papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Paper 1 comprises of questions from:
English Language
Reasoning Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
Paper 2 comprises of questions from:
Professional Knowledge
The distribution of marks of each section totally depends on the type of SBI SO post that a candidate has applied for at the time of online application.
Candidates qualifying the online examination are eligible for the next process which is the Interview round.
The final list of shortlisted candidates will be announced by taking into consideration the marks obtained by the candidates in the Professional Knowledge section and the Interview round.
SBI SO 2021: FAQ’s
Q. What is the last date to apply for SBI SO 2021?
Ans. The last date to apply for SBI SO 2021 is 11th January 2021.
Q. What is the application fee for SBI SO 2021?
Ans. Candidates from General Category will have to pay Rs 750 while SC/ST/PWD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee for SBI SO Recruitment.
Q. What is the selection process for SBI SO?
Ans. The selection process will be based on an online test/ shortlisting followed by a personal interview
Q. Who can apply for SBI SO?
Ans. Candidates who have completed Graduation/Post Graduation/MBA or any other parameters set by the bank can apply for SBI Specialist Officer. The candidates must also have working experience as prescribed by the bank.
Q. What are the posts for which I can apply for SBI SO September Recruitment 2021?
Ans. You may apply for the post of Specialist Cadre Officers & Manager
Q. What are the no. of vacancies that are there for the SBI Specialist Officer 2021 Recruitment that is released in December 2020?
Ans. There are a total of 452 vacancies in scales of MMGS II, MMGS III, and SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2021.
