State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 to fill 5 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) posts on a contractual basis. The recruitment includes Defence Banking Advisor (Navy), Advisor (Central Armed Police Force), and Circle Defence Banking Advisor positions. Eligible retired officers from the Indian Navy, CAPF, and Armed Forces can apply online through the SBI Careers portal. The online application process commenced on 18 June 2026 and will remain open until 08 July 2026. Candidates possessing the prescribed experience and fulfilling the eligibility criteria can submit their applications before the last date.
SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name | Defence Banking Advisor (Navy), Advisor (CAPF), Circle Defence Banking Advisor |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | New Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune |
| Salary | Up to ₹37.95 Lakhs Per Annum |
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18.06.2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 18.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08.07.2026 |
| Exam Date | No Written Exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | ₹750 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 62 Years (Advisor Posts) |
| Maximum Age | 60 Years (Circle Defence Banking Advisor) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | As per Government Rules |
| OBC | As per Government Rules |
| PwBD | As per Government Rules |
| Others | As per SBI Norms |
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Defence Banking Advisor (Navy) | Educational Qualification: Not Applicable. Experience: Retired from the rank of Vice Admiral / Rear Admiral from Indian Navy |
| Advisor (Central Armed Police Force) | Educational Qualification: Not Applicable. Experience: Retired in the rank of Director General (DG) with minimum 3 years experience in CAPF |
| Circle Defence Banking Advisor | Educational Qualification: Not Applicable. Experience: Retired from the rank of Major General or Brigadier |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Defence Banking Advisor (Navy) | 1 |
| Advisor (Central Armed Police Force) | 1 |
| Circle Defence Banking Advisor (Kolkata/Lucknow/Pune) | 3 |
| Total | 5 |
Selection Process
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Shortlisting
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Interview
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Document Verification
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Defence Banking Advisor (Navy) | CTC ₹37.95 Lakhs Per Annum |
| Advisor (Central Armed Police Force) | CTC ₹37.95 Lakhs Per Annum |
| Circle Defence Banking Advisor | CTC ₹26.95 Lakhs Per Annum |
How to Apply SBI SCO Recruitment 2026?
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Visit the official website.
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Go to the Careers section.
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Open Current Openings.
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Click on SBI SCO Recruitment 2026.
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Register or login.
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Fill the online application form.
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Upload required documents.
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Pay the application fee.
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Submit the application form.
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Download and print the application for future reference.
Required Documents
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Passport Size Photograph
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Signature
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Resume / Bio-data
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Age Proof
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Identity Proof
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Experience Certificate
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Educational Certificates (if applicable)
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Category Certificate (if applicable)
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PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
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Other Relevant Documents
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in |
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
Answer: 5 vacancies.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: 08 July 2026.
Q3. What is the required qualification?
Answer: Candidates should be retired senior officers from Indian Navy, CAPF, or Armed Forces as prescribed in the notification.
