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State Bank of India Specialist Officer

SBI (State Bank of India) · Online (CBT) + Interview · Once a year

200
Questions
150 min
Duration
200
Total Marks
8+
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Key Dates

Next ExamMarch 2027
RegistrationJanuary 2027
ModeOnline (CBT) + Interview
EligibilityRelevant professional degree (IT/Law/Finance/HR/Statistics), age varies by post
Attempts4 for general category

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Exam Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Professional Knowledge (Technical)6767
General Awareness6767
English Language6767
Total200200
Marking Scheme: +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect · Duration: 150 minutes
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Previous Year Cutoff

CategoryMarksRank
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
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About State Bank of India Specialist Officer (SBI SO) 2027

The State Bank of India Specialist Officer (SBI SO) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the SBI (State Bank of India). Preparing for the SBI SO requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different posts under SBI SO 2027?

SBI SO 2027 typically recruits for: Deputy Manager (IT), Deputy Manager (Law), Deputy Manager (System), Deputy Manager (Official Language), Manager (Credit/Risk), and Relationship Manager (Wealth/NRI). Each post requires specialized professional qualifications.

What is the SBI SO 2027 exam pattern?

SBI SO exam has 200Q in 150 minutes covering: Professional Knowledge (Technical) 60 marks, GA+Banking 30 marks, English 30 marks. For some posts, there is no separate Prelims — directly written test followed by interview.

What is SBI SO salary?

SBI SO Deputy Manager starts at MMGS Scale II: Rs. 31,705-45,950 basic pay. Total monthly emoluments with all allowances are approximately Rs. 65,000-72,000. CTC is approximately Rs. 13-16 lakhs per annum, higher than PO posts.

What is the IT knowledge syllabus for SBI SO Deputy Manager IT?

SBI SO IT Professional Knowledge covers: Software Development, DBMS, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Agile/DevOps, and emerging technologies like AI/ML and Blockchain.

How does SBI SO recruitment differ from IBPS SO?

SBI SO is conducted by SBI directly for SBI only, while IBPS SO covers 11 public sector banks. SBI SO is more prestigious with higher salaries. SBI SO also recruits for senior-level specialist positions (Manager grade) that IBPS SO typically does not.

How to Prepare for SBI SO

1

Technical Professional Knowledge is the primary differentiator in SBI SO — study your specialization at depth

2

For SBI SO IT Officer: practice data structures, DBMS, and cybersecurity as SBI's IT operations are massive

3

GA section for SBI SO requires banking and financial sector knowledge at a deeper level than PO exams

4

SBI SO interview focuses heavily on domain expertise — prepare case studies and practical scenarios from your specialization

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