SBI SO:-
The Specialist Officer in SBI is recruited both on a regular and contract basis. Interested candidates can fill in the online application form for SBI SO Exam. The posts offered through SBI SO Exam are:
- • Special Management Executive
- • Deputy General Manager (Law, Contractual)
- • Deputy General Manager (Law)
- • Deputy Manager (Law)
SBI SO Exam Pattern:-
Special Management Executive & Deputy General Manager (Law) (both regular & contractual)
The selection process for the above-mentioned posts will involve shortlisting and interview. The applications received will be shortlisted on the basis of the candidate’s qualification, suitability, experience, etc. The candidates will be awarded marks out of 50 and the qualifying marks in the Interview will be as decided by the State Bank of India. The selection will be made from the top merit ranked candidates in each category as stated.
Deputy Manager (Law)
The selection of candidates for the above-mentioned post will be on the basis of the online written test and interview process.
The pattern of the written test for the post of Deputy Manager (Law) is mentioned below:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 70 | 70 | 90 mins |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 45 minutes |
SBI SO Syllabus:-
SBI SO Syllabus will be released soon by SBI. The detailed syllabus allows you to prepare effectively by segregating the important sections from the rest.
Reasoning Syllabus:
| • Classification • Alphabet Test • Eligibility Test • Analogy • Logical Sequence of Words • Puzzle Test • Alpha Numeric Sequence Puzzle • Inserting the Missing Character • Logic • Data Sufficiency • Theme Detection • Coding-Decoding • Logical Venn Diagrams • Situation Reaction Test • Statement – Arguments • Series Completion • Clocks & Calendars • Direction Sense Test • Statement – Conclusions • Arithmetical Reasoning • Mathematical Operations • Number, Ranking & Time Sequence • Deriving Conclusions from Passages |
English Language Syllabus:
| • Synonyms • Antonyms • Vocabulary • Cloze Test • Conclusion • Verb • Comprehension • Word Formation • Adverb • Error Correction • Theme detection • Grammar • Fill in the Blanks • Articles • Unseen Passages • Idioms & Phrases • Tenses • Passage Correction • Idioms and Phrases • Sentence Correction • Passage Completion • Sentence Completion • Subject-Verb Agreement • Sentence Rearrangement |
SBI SO Eligibility:-
The eligibility criteria are different for different positions that are filled through SBI SO exam. A candidate must fulfil the eligibility criteria for different positions for which they have applied in order to qualify for further processes.
| Department | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Special Management Executive | CA/ ICWA/ ACS/ MBA in Finance or 2 years PG Diploma in Finance (The course should be of 2 years full-time duration. Course completed through correspondence/ part-time are not eligible. The institute should be recognized/ approved by Government bodies/ AICTE) | Min 30 years & Max 40 years | Minimum 5 years post qualification experience (as on 31.12.2017) as an Executive in Supervisory/ Management role: In a Scheduled Commercial Bank/ Associate or Subsidiary of a Scheduled Commercial Bank OR In a Public Sector or listed Financial Institution/ Company. Candidates having experience in the processing of credit proposals are preferred. |
| Deputy General Manager (Law, Contractual) | Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognized University India. | Min 42 years & Max 52 years | Enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council and having minimum 17 years of experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR Financial Institutions OR Asset Reconstruction Company OR combined experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Bank and Asset Reconstruction Company and having extensive experience in Recovery & Rehabilitation. The experience should be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council |
| Deputy General Manager (Law) | Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognized University India. Post Graduate degree in Law will be preferable. | Min 42 years & Max 52 years | Enrolled as Advocate with Bar Council and having minimum 17 years of experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR Financial Institutions OR Asset Reconstruction Company OR combined experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Bank and Asset Reconstruction Company and having extensive experience in Recovery & Rehabilitation. The experience should be after enrolment as an advocate with Bar Council. |
| Deputy Manager (Law) | Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognized University India | Min 25 years & Max 35 years | Enrolled as Advocates with Bar Council and having 4 years of experience as a practicing Advocate OR Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR 4 years combined experience as practicing advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks. The experience should be after enrolment as an advocate with Bar Council. |
SBI SO 2020 Selection Process
Candidates are selected through an interview process for different posts filled through SBI SO. The Interview Process is conducted for the candidates selected through an online test. The qualifying marks will be decided by the State Bank of India. A candidate is required to bring all the necessary documents for the interview process.