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.

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SBI SO Preparation Guide

SBI (State Bank of India)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for SBI SO 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks200

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT) + Interview

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

March 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Relevant professional degree (IT/Law/Finance/HR/Statistics), age varies by post

ANumber of Attempts

4 for general category

Study Plan by Subject

Professional Knowledge (Technical)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Awareness

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

English Language

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

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

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

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

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

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Professional Knowledge (Technical)	67	67	50 min
General Awareness	67	67	50 min
English Language	67	67	50 min
Total	200	200	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

January 2027

Next Exam Date

March 2027

Conducted By

SBI (State Bank of India)

Frequently Asked Questions

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