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    SBI SO 2025 - Dates, Vacancies, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility

    SBI SO 2025 - Dates, Vacancies, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility

    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 16 Apr 2025, 12:35 PM IST

    SBI SO 2025 - State Bank of India conducts the SBI SO exam on a regular basis every year. The SBI SO exam 2025 is conducted to recruit candidates for the role of Specialist officer. The SBI SO exam is conducted once a year. Candidates are required to go through the SBI SO notification 2025 thoroughly before applying for the examination.

    This Story also Contains

    1. SBI SO Overview 2025
    2. SBI SO Important Dates 2025
    3. SBI SO Eligibility Criteria 2025
    4. SBI SO Exam Pattern 2025
    5. SBI SO Syllabus 2025
    6. SBI SO Application Process 2025
    7. SBI SO Preparation Tips 2025
    8. SBI SO Exam Centre 2025
    9. SBI SO Admit Card 2025
    10. SBI SO Result 2025
    11. SBI SO Answer Key 2025
    12. SBI SO Cut Off 2025
    13. SBI SO Salary 2025
    14. SBI SO Selection Process 2025
    SBI SO 2025 - Dates, Vacancies, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility
    SBI SO 2025

    Candidates can apply for the SBI SO 2025 exam from their official website, sbi.co.in. The SBI SO exam is conducted to recruit deputy managers and assistant managers for various departments. The SBI SO vacancy 2025 number will be given in the notification. The SBI SO vacancies will be divided category wise and post wise. In the below article, aspirants will be able to get a brief idea on how the SBI SO exam 2025 is conducted -

    SBI SO Overview 2025

    Full Exam Name

    State Bank Of India Specialist Officer Exam

    Short Exam Name

    SBI SO

    Conducting Body

    State Bank Of India

    Exam Level

    Central level

    Languages

    English

    Number of vacancies

    TBA

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Application Fee (General)

    750 Rs [Online]

    Mode of Written Exam

    Online

    Mode of Interview

    Offline

    Exam Duration

    2 Hours

    SBI SO Important Dates 2025

    Events

    SBI SO Dates

    SBI SO Notification 2025

    To be announced

    SBI SO 2025 Registration date

    To be announced

    Last day to fill the SBI SO 2025 application form

    To be announced

    Last day to pay SBI SO 2025 fee

    To be announced

    SBI SO Admit Card 2025

    To be announced

    PET Date

    To be announced

    SBI SO 2025 Written exam date

    To be announced

    SBI SO Written Exam Result 2025

    To be announced

    SBI SO Interview Date

    To be announced

    Final Merit List

    To be announced

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    SBI SO Eligibility Criteria 2025

    Candidates are recommended to check the SBI SO 2025 eligibility before applying for the exam. If the candidate is found to not meet any of the SBI SO eligibility criteria, they will not be allowed to appear in any of the examinations. The below table shows the SBI SO eligibility criteria 2025 -

    SBI SO Eligibility 2025

    Post Name

    Age limit

    Education Qualification

    Deputy Manager (Systems) – Project Management & Delivery








    Age limit - 25 - 35 years





    B. Tech / B.E. in CSE / IT / ECE / EEE or Equivalent Degree With minimum 50% score. (OR) MCA or equivalent (OR) M. Tech. in CSE / IT / ECE / EEE or Equivalent Degree


    Deputy Manager (Systems) – Infra Support & Cloud Operations

    Deputy Manager (Systems) – IT Architect

    Deputy Manager (Systems) – Information Security

    Deputy Manager (Systems) – Networking Operations

    B. Tech / B.E. in CSE / IT / ECE / EEE or Equivalent Degree With minimum 50% score. (OR) M. Tech. in CSE / IT / ECE / EEE or Equivalent Degree

    Assistant Manager (System)

    21 - 30 years

    B. Tech / B.E. in CSE / IT / ECE / EEE or Equivalent Degree With minimum 50% score. (OR) MCA or equivalent


    Candidates from reserved category will be benefited with some age relaxation. Other than the essential qualifications, candidates with a little work experience and certification are also preferred.

    SBI SO Exam Pattern 2025

    The SBI SO exam pattern 2025 will be available in the official notification. The SBI SO 2025 recruitment will be based on an online written test and an interview. Candidates are recommended to go through the SBI SO exam pattern before starting their exam preparation. Candidates can go through the SBI SO written test exam pattern below. The SBI SO written exam will be conducted in online mode.

    SBI SO Written Exam Pattern

    Test

    Number of Questions

    Marks

    Time Duration



    General Aptitude

    Test of Reasoning

    15

    15



    45 mins

    Quantitative Aptitude

    15

    15

    English Language

    20

    20

    Professional Knowledge

    General IT Knowledge

    60

    100

    70 mins

    The SBI SO General Aptitude test is qualifying in nature. Candidates who qualify the General Aptitude test will be appearing for the Professional Knowledge (PK) test. Those who clear the SBI SO written exam will be called to the personal interview. Below is the SBI SO PK test exam pattern.

    SBI SO Professional Knowledge Test Exam Pattern

    Subject

    Number of Question

    Total Marks

    Software Development

    20

    33

    Infra Support

    20

    33

    Networking

    10

    17

    Cloud Operations

    10

    17

    Total

    60

    100

    SBI SO Syllabus 2025

    The SBI SO syllabus will be given in the official notification. However, candidates are recommended to prepare beyond the topics given in the SBI SO 2025 syllabus section. Some of the questions in the examination will be asked beyond the SBI SO syllabus 2025. The subjects from which the questions in the SBI SO 2025 exam are asked are from Test of Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and General IT Knowledge. Tio know more on the sub-topics in the SBI SO exam, candidates can refer to the official notification.

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    SBI SO Application Process 2025

    The SBI SO application process will take place in online mode only. Candidates are required to submit the SBI SO application form 2025 within the deadline. Candidates must enter all the required details in the SBI SO 2025 application form correctly as any modification after the submission is not possible. Those who successfully submit the application form will be issued an SBI SO admit card.

    SBI SO Preparation Tips 2025

    Before starting the SBI SO exam preparation, candidates are advised to go through the below SBI SO 2025 preparation tips -

    • Go through the SBI SO exam pattern.

    • Know the Syllabus.

    • Build a strong foundation on all the important topics.

    • Stay updated with current affairs.

    • Focus on basic computer concepts.

    • Practice and revise regularly.

    • Give SBI SO mock tests

    • Master time management.

    • Join a coaching centre for more guidance and motivation.

    SBI SO Exam Centre 2025

    The bank will decide the list of SBI SO 2025 exam centres for online test or interview. Candidates can choose their choice of SBI SO exam centre while filling the application form. Once the SBI SO exam centre 2025 is selected, it is not possible to change. The exact SBI SO exam centre where the candidate needs to go will be given in the admit card.

    SBI SO Admit Card 2025

    SBI issued the SBI SO admit card 2025 on the official website. The SBI SO admit card will be released in the form of a PDF. Candidates will receive the SBI SO 2025 admit card a week before the examination. All the important details related to the SBI SO exam 2025 will be given in the admit card. Candidates are advised to download the SBI SO admit card well in advance before they appear in the exam hall.

    SBI SO Result 2025

    Candidates will be able to check the SBI SO 2025 results on the official website. It might take a few weeks for the declaration of the SBI SO result after the conduction of the exam. The login credentials are important in order to download the SBI SO result PDF. Candidates must also keep their email address and phone number active until the release of the SBI SO result 2025.

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    SBI SO Answer Key 2025

    The bank does not release the SBI SO answer key after the completion of the exam. However, some coaching institutes may release the unofficial SBI SO 2025 answer key. The SBI SO answer key 2025 will be released right after the conduction of the examination. The SBI SO answer key might help candidates in evaluating their scores in the exam.

    SBI SO Cut Off 2025

    SBI releases the SBI SO 2025 cut off on the official website. The SBI SO cut off is the minimum marks a candidate needs to score in order to qualify the exam. The bank will release the SBI SO cut off 2025 after every stage of the exam. In case more than one candidate scores the same SBI SO cut off, the candidate will be ranked based on their age in descending order.

    SBI SO Salary 2025

    Candidates will be able to check the SBI SO salary in the official notification. The SBI SO 2025 salary may vary depending on the post. Candidates are recommended to go through the SBI SO salary before applying for the exam. Along with the SBI SO salary, candidates will also be rewarded with some allowances. Below table shows the SBI SO salary 2025 range of the following posts -

    SBI SO Salary Structure

    Post Name

    Scale of Pay

    Deputy Manager (Systems) – Project Management & Delivery






    Basic - Rs 64,820 - 2340/1- Rs 67,160-2680/10- Rs 93,960


    (The official will be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Contributory Pension Fund i.e., NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, leave etc.)

    Deputy Manager (Systems) – Infra Support & Cloud Operations

    Deputy Manager (Systems) – IT Architect

    Deputy Manager (Systems) – Information Security

    Deputy Manager (Systems) – Networking Operations

    Assistant Manager (System)

    Basic - Rs 48,480-2000/7- Rs 62,480-2340/2- Rs 67,160-2680/7- Rs 85,920


    (The official will be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Contributory Pension Fund i.e., NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, leave etc.)

    SBI SO Selection Process 2025

    Candidates will be selected based on the SBI SO final merit list. The first stage in the SBI SO selection process is the written exam. Candidates who clear the SBI SO 2025 written exam will be called to the interview. Candidates who clear the SBI SO interview will be selected for the post. Also, candidates will have to meet the SBI SO cut off at every stage to be on the final merit list.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the salary of a SO in a bank?
    A:

    Candidates will receive an SBI SO salary between Rs 48,480 to Rs 62,820 as a basic pay.

    Q: When will the SBI SO notification 2025 be released?
    A:

    The SBI SO 2025 notification is not released yet.

    Q: Which is better, SBI PO or SO?
    A:

    The SBI PO and SBI SO posts are equally good. Candidates can apply for the exam based on their eligibility. 

    Q: Is SBI SO a permanent job?
    A:

    SBI releases the SBI SO notification for permanent posts and on contract basis as well.

    Q: Is there any vacancy for SBI SO in 2025?
    A:

    The SBI SO 2025 vacancy is yet to be released. 

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    The maximum age limit of an applicant can be in between 30-40 years
    Only Citizens of India are eligible to apply for SBI SO 2020.
    OCI and NRIs

    • Age Limit: The candidate must be 21 Years to 30 Years as on 01.04.2020 i.e. candidates must have been born between 02.04.1990 and 01.04.1999 (both dates inclusive)

    • Educational Qualification: The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as

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    As eligibility criteria says The eligibility criteria is as under;

    Age:
    17-21 years
    3 years relaxation for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates