SBI opens registration for 116 Specialist Officer posts

• SBI opens online registration for 116 Specialist Cadre Officer Posts in 2026.
• Vacancies include IS Audit and Chartered Accountant roles across departments.
• Applications accepted through official portal until March 15, 2026 deadline.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially opened the online registration process for 116 Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) vacancies as part of its 2026 recruitment drive.

The bank has announced its latest job opportunity which allows experienced professionals to apply for multiple specialist positions that include Assistant Vice President (IS Audit) and Deputy Manager (IS Audit) and Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant – Internal Audit).

Applications are being accepted through SBI’s official careers portal, and interested candidates should complete their submissions well before the deadline.

The online application window opened on 23 February 2026 and will remain active until 15 March 2026. Candidates must register through the SBI careers website and upload all necessary documents that include educational certificates and professional experience details and identity proof and a current resume.

Applicants need to complete their registration process by making an online payment of the required application fee which states that general OBC and EWS candidates must pay a set fee while SC ,ST PwBD applicants can receive fee waivers.

The recruitment drive targets experienced professionals for their openings while specifically seeking candidates with specialized knowledge in auditing and information technology systems and internal control systems and chartered accountancy.

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The SBI SCO roles require advanced technical skills that go beyond entry-level banking exams because they handle risk management and cybersecurity and internal financial auditing and compliance operations.

The selection process for shortlisted candidates includes an interview assessment which tests their technical abilities and their actual work experience in the industry.

The specialist positions at India’s major public sector banks provide banking professionals with a beneficial pathway to career advancement.

Aspirants want to review the official notification because it contains information about all eligibility requirements which includes both age and experience standards that they need to fulfill before applying.

The online application process needs to be completed before the deadline because this will prevent any problems that might arise during submission and fee payment.