SBI SO Recruitment 2021- Download Notification, Application, Syllabus, Eligibility, and Selection Process

SBI SO Recruitment 2021 jobs alert for both fresher and experienced graduates, postgraduates, and experienced professionals, SBI Specialist Cadre Officer Jobs updated on February 2021. State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers on Regular Basis. The last date for registration of online applications is 12th February 2021.

ADVERTISEMENT No. CRPD/SCO/2020-21/33

Name of Post

No of Vacancies

Grade

Manager (Retail Products)

05

MMGS-III

SBI SO Recruitment Notification 2021

The State Bank of India has released the official SBI SO notification 2021 to appoint 459 Specialist Officers at various posts. The notification was released on December 21, 2020, and candidates willing to apply for the exam can check the notification attached below and acquire all the necessary details

 


SBI SO Notification

SBI SO Exam Date

Important online application dates and written exam for each post are listed below as per SBI 2021 notification. Candidates can refer to the table given below and proceed according to the recruitment process:

Post

Online Application Dates

Online Exam Date

Engineer (Fire) 

22.12.2020 To 11.01.2021

Deputy Manager (Internal Audit)

22.12.2020 To 11.01.2021

07.02.2021

Manager (Network Security Specialist)

22.12.2020 To 11.01.2021

07.02.2021

Manager (Network Routing & Switching Specialist)

Assistant Manager (Security Analyst)

22.12.2020 To 11.01.2021

02.02.2021

Deputy Manager (Security Analyst)

Assistant Manager (Systems)

22.12.2020 To 11.01.2021

01.02.2021

Deputy Manager (Systems)

Project Manager

Application Architect

Technical Lead

IT Security Expert

Manager (Credit Procedures)

22.12.2020 To 11.01.2021

Manager (Marketing)

22.12.2020 To 11.01.2021

01.02.2021

Deputy Manager (Marketing)

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SBI SO Recruitment: Vacancies Based On Reservations

Post

Grade

GEN

OBC

SC

ST

EWS

Total

MANAGER (RETAIL PRODUCTS) (For Personal, Gold, Car & Two Wheeler, Education and Consumer Durable Loans

MMGS-III

4

1

5

SBI SO Recruitment: Application Process

  1. The registration process is completed only when the fee is deposited, where applicable, with the bank via online mode on or before the last date for the fee payment.
  2. Before applying, candidates are asked to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for the position on the date of eligibility.
  3. It is required to upload all the necessary documents (brief resume, proof of identification, proof of age, educational qualification, experience, etc.), which will not be considered to preselect/interview your candidacy. 
  4. The pre-selection would be purely provisional without verification of documents. When a candidate shows up for an interview (if called), documents will be verified with all details/origin.
  5. If the candidate is summoned for an interview and the eligibility criteria (proof of age, educational qualification, and experience, etc.) are not considered satisfactory, they will not be allowed to appear for the interview and will not be entitled to reimbursement. The cost of any trip.
  6. Advice is provided to check the bank website https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers regularly for details and updates (including the list of qualified/shortlisted candidates ). 
  7. If more than one candidate obtains the same cut-off marks on the final merit list (normal cut-off marks), these candidates will be ranked on merit according to their age in descending order.
  8. You cannot send a HARD copy of the application and other bandits to this office.
  9. All amendments/brackets will be hosted only on the bank websites mentioned above.

SBI SO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification & Certification

 

Basic Qualification: Full-time MBA/ PGDM or Post Graduate Management degree and full time BE/ B Tech in any stream.

The Institute should be recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC. Course completed through correspondence/part-time will not be eligible.

Preferred Qualification: Preference will be given to candidates who possess MBA/ PGDM/ Post Graduation Management degree with a specialization in Finance / Marketing / IT.

 

Post Basic Qualification Work Experience

 

Minimum 48 months experience as an Executive in Supervisory/ Management role in Scheduled Commercial Bank in product development in the Retail Financial domain ( Personal, Gold, Car & Two Wheeler, Education, and Consumer Durable Loans).

Experience in working directly with development/ functional teams will be preferred

 

Specific Skill Required

 

Product Development, Product Management, Digital Innovation, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Excellent Communication & Leadership Skills

 

SBI SO Recruitment Job Profile

Before you apply yourself for the SBI SO Recruitment. It is important that you know the Job Profile.

  • To monitor the performance of the products being handled, track best practices in the industry, and explore solutions relevant to the Bank vis-a-vis competitors.
  • To develop new products and review / modify existing products with a view to increasing profitability of the Bank.
  • To strategize and implement business and promotional activities.
  • To manage the day to day functioning of alternate channels for delivery of loans.
  • To handle regulatory and security related issues related to the loan product.
  • To liaise within various departments of the Bank to ensure the smooth and timely rollout of products.
  • To monitor, track and organize all required SOP, manual, e-circular, e-lessons for proposed new products

Key Result Areas

  • Manage the new product offerings from design to development to launch.
  • Identify customer challenges and translate that into functional and technical requirements
  • Build a customer and channel connect through direct interactions, informal surveys to gather insights
  • Keep track of best practices in the industry and innovative offerings of the Competitors for retail loans
  • Drive usage and revenue numbers through product initiatives

SBI SO Recruitment: Selection Process

The SBI SO Recruitment will be based on Shortlisting and interviews.

Shortlisting: Mere fulfilling minimum qualification and experience will not vest any right in a candidate for being called for an interview. The Shortlisting Committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, an adequate number of candidates, as decided by the Bank will be shortlisted and called for interview. The decision of the bank to call the candidates for the interview shall be final. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Interview: The interview will carry 100 marks. The qualifying marks in the interview will be decided by the Bank. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard. 

Merit List: The merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interviews only. In case more than one candidate scores the cut-off marks (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order, in the merit list.

SBI SO Exam Pattern and Syllabus

SBI SO is an online objective test for JMGS I, MMGS II, and MMGS III posts consisting of 100 marks for a time duration of 160 minutes. Below is the detailed exam pattern for SBI SO 2021 exam for MMGS III:

Test

No. of Questions

Marks

General Aptitude*

Test Of Reasoning

50

50*

Quantitative Aptitude

35

35*

English Language

35

35*

Professional Knowledge (PK)

General IT Knowledge

25

50

SBI SO Syllabus

SBI SO Preparation

Here are some tips and strategies which can guide candidates on how to prepare for SBI SO exam:

  1. Analyze the SBI SO Syllabus: Candidates must have a fair idea of the topics in the SBI SO syllabus and understand it properly, know the exam pattern and everything related to the exam.
  2. Create a Timetable: Aspirants must create a timetable and prepare for the different sections of the exam accordingly.
  3. Stay updated and Practice more: It is a good practice to read the newspaper and magazines daily and stay updated about Current Affairs.
  4. Making Notes & Topic-wise studying: Aspirants should focus on section-wise topics to understand the different topics thoroughly.
  5. Practice Mock Papers: Practising mock papers on a regular basis can help candidates to understand the question pattern and also assist in tracking their progress from time to time.
  6. Refer SBI SO Books & Study Materials: Candidates should refer to a variety of SBI SO books and study materials available online or paperback to understand the section-wise topics and have a better understanding of the questions pattern

SBI SO Cut-Off

A proper idea of the previous year cut off will help you all understand the minimum number of questions that you should attempt in the SBI SO exam 2021. Know about the previous cutoff score here.

Subject

Total Marks

SC/ST/OBC/PWD

Unreserved

Reasoning

50

11.25

12.50

English Language

35

5.75

6.50

Quantitative Aptitude

35

3.50

4.25

Professional Knowledge

100

40.00

45.00

SBI SO Admit Card

  1. Go to the career section of the official website of the State Bank of India. Click on SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment.
  2. Now, click on the link shown for the admit card.
  3. Please complete a valid registration number and password after completing the application.
  4. Enter the captcha and click on the login button.
  5. A new tab will appear on the screen showing your SBI SO 2021 entry card.
  6. Download 2 copies of the SBI SO Admit Card.

SBI SO Result

  • The result of SBI SO is declared after 20-30 days of the conduction of the exam.
  • After the result of the online exam, the dates of the Interview round are announced.

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