SBI SO Exam 2021-22 - Notification Released

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 2021-22.

State Bank of India (SBI) is a Public Sector Bank that conducts annual SBI SO Recruitment exercise for eligible candidates every calendar year.

Latest Update:

The State Bank of India has released the official notification for the recruitment of over 600 Specialist Officers at various posts across the country. These vacancies have been released for both regular and contractual basis candidates. All the relevant information about the Specialist Officer recruitment process can be learnt by visiting the SBI SO Notification page.

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.

The term Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) and Specialist Officer (SO) are often used interchangeably.

SBI SO Posts 2021-22

Given below is the list of SBI SO posts for which 2021-22 vacancies have been released by the conducting body, along with the scheme of selection:

SBI SO Notification

SBI is the body that is responsible to recruit candidates at the post of Specialist Officer for the 2021 recruitment. The notification is released on both a regular and contract basis as per the Bank’s requirement.

Generally, a single notification was released for the appointment of Specialist Officers in the State Bank of India. But since SBI SO 2020, different recruitment notifications are being released for different posts at the official SBI website.

SBI SO Vacancy

The vacancy distribution for the various posts for which the notification (dated September 28, 2021) has been released by the State Bank of India for the SBI SO 2021 recruitment have been given below:

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 Apply Online

1. Candidates need to first log on to the official website of the SBI (www.sbi.co.in)
2. On the same page, they need to click on to the “Careers” section.
3. A new page will open on the top right-hand corner of the page as “Latest Announcements” column.
4. Candidates need to click on that section and check the SBI Specialist Cadre Officer section and then click on the detailed SBI SO Notification.
5. After reading the notification, candidates can proceed with the SBI SO online application process as per the eligibility of the respective SBI SO post.
6. 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:

1. Paper 1
2. 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 Result

State Bank of India releases the SBI SO result for the shortlisted candidates who have cleared the Interview process. Every year SBI releases the results for Specialist Cadre Officers cadre for different positions

Here are the steps to check the SBI SO Result:

• Step 1 – Open the SBI official website to access SBI SO Result.
• Step 2 – Enter your SBI SO Roll Number and Date of Birth (DoB)/ Password.
• Step 3 – Click on Submit button after feeding in the requisite credentials.
• Step 4 – The result would be displayed according to the different posts.
• Step 5 – Once you verify your result thoroughly, you can proceed to download your SBI SO Result.
• Step 6 – Take a print-out of your SBI SO Result and save it for future use.

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Frequently Asked Questions on SBI SO

Q. What is the professional knowledge section in the SBI SO exam?

The professional knowledge section is a part of the SBI SO mains examination. In this section, questions are based on the specialisation for which the candidate has applied.

Q. What is the SBI SO salary?

The SBI SO salary varies from Rs.23,700 to Rs. 50030, depending upon the post for which the candidate has applied. To know the detailed SBI SO salary candidates can visit the linked article.

Q. Can students giving their final year exam, apply for the SBI SO exam?

Yes, a final year or semester students are not eligible to apply for the SBI SO exam. However, they will have to present their mark sheet at the time of Interview.

Q. When the SBI SO exam usually conducted every year?

The SBI SO exam is an annually conducted exam. The notification for the same is generally released by May every year. Candidates can check the SBI exam dates at the linked article.