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SBI SO (2027)

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10 May 2027
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15 Jun 2027
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15 Jul 2027
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20 Aug 2027
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SBI SO (2026)

Active
Notification
15 Mar 2026
Application Start
15 Mar 2026
Application End
5 Apr 2026
Online Exam
10 May 2026
Online Exam Result
15 Jun 2026
Interview
15 Jul 2026
Final Merit ListAI Forecast
20 Aug 2026
Final Appointment / JoiningAI Forecast
1 Nov 2026

About SBI SO (State Bank of India Specialist Officer Examination)

SBI SO recruits specialists like IT, Law, HR, Marketing and Risk professionals directly as officers based on domain expertise.

Conducting Body: State Bank of India (SBI)Official Portal: https://sbi.co.in/careers

💡 Why Prepare for SBI SO?

  • ✓Domain-specific officer entry without generalist competition
  • ✓Higher starting scale for specialists
  • ✓Faster growth using existing technical expertise

📋 SBI SO Exam Pattern & Selection Stages

StageModeSubjects / ModulesDurationTotal MarksNegative MarkingDifficulty
Online TestCBT (Objective/Descriptive)Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, English, Quant (varies by post)2 Hours2000.25 per wrong answerModerate to Difficult
InterviewPersonality Test (Board Interview)Domain-specific and general interview-50Not applicableModerate

🎯 Who Should Apply / Target Audience

Professionals with domain qualifications (IT, Law, HR)

Experienced specialists seeking banking sector entry

Postgraduates in specialized streams

🚀 How to Start Preparing for SBI SO

  1. 1Verify eligibility, age limits and qualification for SBI SO
  2. 2Review the latest exam pattern and detailed syllabus
  3. 3Collect standard books and solve previous 5-year papers
  4. 4Take section-wise and full-length mock tests regularly
  5. 5Analyze mock test scorecards and revise weak topics

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (SBI SO)

Q: Who conducts SBI SO?

A: SBI SO is conducted by the State Bank of India.

Q: Is SBI SO conducted every year?

A: Yes, SBI SO is generally held annually as per the official recruitment calendar.

Q: Is there negative marking in SBI SO?

A: Most objective stages carry negative marking; check the official notification for exact deduction.