SBI SO — SPECIALIST OFFICER Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for Trade Finance Officer posts and Deputy Manager filled through the SBI SO exam are listed below. Candidates must fulfil post-wise eligibility to qualify for further selection stages.
SBI SO 2025 — Educational Qualification & Experience
| Posts |
Eligibility Criteria |
| General Manager |
- B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Information Security / Electronics / ECE / Software Engineering or equivalent OR MCA / M.Tech / M.Sc in related disciplines from a recognized university.
- CISA, CEH, ISO 27001:LA Certification.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in BFSI / IT / Information Security Consultancy (with at least 10 years in leadership roles).
|
| Assistant Vice President |
- B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT / Electronics (minimum 50% marks).
- CISA (ISACA) & ISO 27001:2022 LA.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in BFSI/IT/Information Security Consultancy with 3 years in IS Audit / Cyber Security Audit / Information Security Consultancy.
|
| Deputy Manager |
- B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT / Electronics (minimum 50% marks).
- CISA (ISACA) required.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in BFSI/IT/Information Security Consultancy with 2 years in IS Audit / Cyber Security Audit / Information Security Consultancy.
|
Age Limit (Post-Wise)
| Posts |
Age Limit |
| General Manager |
45 to 55 years |
| Assistant Vice President |
33 to 45 years |
| Deputy Manager |
25 to 35 years |
SBI SO 2025 — Selection Process
Final selection is based on shortlisting and interviews. Based on minimum qualification and experience, an adequate number of candidates will be shortlisted for interview. The interview carries 100 marks and final merit is prepared based on interview scores.
| Posts |
Selection Process |
| General Manager |
Shortlisting and Interview |
| Assistant Vice President |
Shortlisting and Interview |
| Deputy Manager |
Shortlisting and Interview |
SBI SO Exam Pattern 2025
Key points:
- SBI SO comprises Paper 1 and Paper 2 (Professional Knowledge).
- Paper 1 has sections to be completed in 90 minutes; Paper 2 contains professional knowledge questions.
- Qualifying marks are declared by State Bank of India.
- Except for Professional Knowledge, other papers are usually qualifying in nature.
| Paper |
Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
| Paper 1 |
Reasoning / Quantitative / English |
50 (15 + 15 + 20) |
50 |
90 minutes |
| Paper 2 (Professional Knowledge) |
General / Role-based professional knowledge |
60 |
100 |
75 minutes |
SBI SO Syllabus 2025 — Topics to Prepare
Below are the main topics for each section.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Roots, Bar Graphs, Logarithms, Probability
- Problems on Ages, Time & Distance, Time & Work
- Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Decimal & Fractions
- Averages, HCF & LCM, Percentages
- Simplification, Profit & Loss, Clocks
- Mixtures & Allegations, Volume & Surface Area
- Permutation & Combination, Number System, Boats & Streams
- Pipes & Cisterns, Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest
- Heights & Distances, Partnership
Reasoning
- Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Alphabet Test
- Sitting Arrangements, Direction Sense Test
- Mathematical & Logical Reasoning, Analogy, Classification
- Series, Ranking, Time Sequence, Puzzle Test
- Data Sufficiency, Theme Detection, Statement—Conclusions
- Clocks & Calendars, Sequence & Inserting Missing Character
English Language
- Reading Comprehension, Idioms & Phrases, Prepositions
- Tenses, Conjunctions, Active & Passive Voice
- One Word Substitution, Synonyms & Antonyms, Cloze Test
- Spotting Errors, Grammar, Fill in the Blanks
- Passage Correction, Subject-Verb Agreement, Vocabulary
General IT Knowledge
- Internet & Operating Systems, Cyber Security
- Software Packages, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Computer Networks, Data Structures, DBMS basics
- Introduction to Computer Science, System Programming
Role-Based Knowledge / Professional Subjects
Paper 2 questions depend on the specific role. Examples below:
Chartered Accountant
- Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting, Inflation Accounting
- Reporting of Financial Instruments, Corporate Financial Reporting
- Indian Accounting Standards, Share-based Payment, Valuations
System / IT Officer
- Computer Networks, Programming (C, C++, Java), Algorithms
- DBMS, Software Engineering, Compiler Design, Web Technologies
- Operating Systems, Data Structures, System Programming
Statistician
- Statistical Methods, Regression, Time-Series Forecasting
- Sampling Concepts, Financial Markets, Forecasting Portfolio
Finance Officer
- Direct & Indirect Taxes, Management Accounting, Auditing Standards
- Cost Accounting Concepts, Financial Instruments
Law Officer
- Banking Laws, Negotiable Instruments, Compliance & Legal Aspects
- Banking Operational Laws, Electronic Banking, Regulatory Frameworks
SBI SO 2025 — Marks & Weightage
The final merit list is prepared based on normalization of online test and interview marks with a weightage of 70% : 30% (Written : Interview) for JMGS-I & MMGS-II posts.
| Grades |
Marks Distribution |
| JMGS-I & MMGS-II |
Written Test: 70% | Interview: 30% |
Note: The information above is for guidance. Candidates should check the official SBI notification for final and authoritative details, especially for post-specific educational requirements, experience criteria, and age relaxations.
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