SBI extends deadline for 207 specialist cadre officer posts to October 5

State Bank of India has extended the last date to apply for specialist cadre officer posts after many candidates could not apply in time.

The recruitment was announced on September 4, 2025, with the deadline originally set for September 25. Candidates can now apply online till October 5, 2026, through SBI's official website. The recruitment will cover 17 circles across the country.

A total of 207 posts will be filled across seven categories. There is one post for Zonal Head, Retail. There are 5 posts for Regional Head. Relationship Manager, Team Lead has 24 posts. There are 9 posts for Investment Specialist and 4 for Investment Officer. The largest number of posts is in VP Wealth, with 91 vacancies, while AVP Wealth has 73 posts.

The age limit varies by post. For AVP Wealth, candidates must be between 23 and 35 years old. For senior posts such as Zonal Head and Regional Head, candidates aged 35 to 50 are eligible. Age relaxation will be given to SC, ST and OBC candidates as per government rules.

The salary has drawn the most attention. The annual CTC for the Zonal Head post can go up to Rs 97 lakh, more than Rs 8 lakh a month. The package for Regional Head is up to Rs 66.40 lakh. Salary for the Relationship Manager, Team Lead post can go up to Rs 51.80 lakh. Salaries for the remaining VP and AVP posts are also attractive but will be decided based on a candidate's experience during the interview.

There will be no written exam, unlike for SBI PO or clerk posts. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications and called directly for interviews based on their education and experience. The interview will be of 100 marks, followed by salary negotiations.

To apply, candidates must visit SBI's career page at sbi.co.in, read the specialist cadre officer recruitment notification in full, complete online registration, upload photo, signature and required documents, and pay the application fee. Candidates are advised to apply before October 5, as it is not certain whether the deadline will be extended again. The recruitment is seen as a major opportunity for those with banking and investment experience.