State Bank of India

Central Recruitment & Promotion Department

Corporate Centre, Mumbai
Email: [email protected]

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 RECRUITMENT OF SPECIALIST CADRE OFFICERS ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS
(ADVERTISEMENT NO: CRPD/SCO/2024-25/32)
ONLINE REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION & PAYMENT OF FEES: FROM 08.02.2025 TO 02.03.2025

State Bank of India invites Online application from Indian citizen for appointment to the following Specialist Cadre Officers post. Candidates are requested to
apply Online through the link given on Bank’s website https://bank.sbi/careers

1. The process of Registration is complete only when fee is deposited with the Bank through Online mode on or before the last date for payment of fee.
2. Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the post as on the date of eligibility.
3. Candidates are required to upload all required documents (brief resume, ID proof, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), educational qualification, experience etc.)
failing which their application/candidature will not be considered for shortlisting/ interview.
4. Short listing will be provisional without verification of documents. Candidature will be subject to verification of all details/ documents with the original when a candidate
reports for interview (if called).
5. In case a candidate is called for interview and is found not satisfying the eligibility criteria (Age, Educational Qualification and Experience etc.) he/ she will neither be allowed
to appear for the interview nor be entitled for reimbursement of any travelling expenses.
6. Candidates are advised to check Bank’s website https://bank.sbi/careers regularly for details and updates (including the list of shortlisted/ selected candidates). The Call
(letter/ advice), where required, will be sent by e-mail only (no hard copy will be sent).
7. ALL REVISIONS/ CORRIGENDUM (IF ANY) WILL BE HOSTED ON THE BANK’S WEBSITE ONLY.
8. Hard copy of application & other documents not to be sent to this office.

A: DETAILS OF POSTS/VACANCIES/ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA/SUGGESTED PLACE OF POSTING:

Vacancy Age as on Suggested

Selection Contract
Sl. Name of Post 31/12/2024 place of
Process Period
No. PwBD (Years) posting ++
OBC Unreserved Total
VI

Backlog 0 0 0 1
INTERNAL Shortlisting &
Below 65
1 OMBUDSMAN Mumbai 3 Years
Years Interaction
(IO)
Regular 1 1 2 0

++ The Bank reserves the right to transfer the services of such OECs (Officers Engaged on Contract) to any of the offices of State Bank of India in India or to depute to any of its
associates/subsidiaries or any other organization depending upon the exigencies of service. Request for posting/transfer to a specific place/office may not be entertained.

IMPORTANT POINTS

i. The vacancy mentioned above is provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank.
ii. Candidate belonging to reserved category including Person with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for whom no reservation has been
mentioned are free to apply for vacancies announced for General category provided they fulfil all the eligibility criteria applicable to General
category.
iii. The educational qualification prescribed for various posts are the minimum. Candidate must possess the qualification and relevant
full-time experience as on specified dates.
iv. PwBD candidate should produce a certificate issued by a competent authority as per the Government of India Guidelines.
v. OBC category candidate should submit the OBC certificate on format prescribed by Govt. of India, having Non-Creamy Layer clause
issued during the period 01.04.2024 to the date of interview.
vi. Valid Caste certificate issued by Competent Authority on format prescribed by the Government of India will have to be submitted
by the OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates.
vii. The relevant experience certificate from the employer must contain specifically that the candidate has experience in that related field
as required. Without the production of proper experience certificate, Bank has right to cancel the candidature at any point of
time.
viii. Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process entirely at any stage.

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 ix. TRANSFER POLICY: The bank reserves the right to transfer the services of such officers engaged on contract (OECs) to any of the
offices of State Bank of India in India or to depute to any of its associates/subsidiaries or any other organization depending upon the
exigencies of service. Any request for posting/transfer to a specific place/office may not be entertained.
x. MERIT LIST: Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interview only. In case more
than one candidate score the cut-off marks (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in
descending order, in the merit.
xi. Mere fulfilling minimum qualification and experience will not vest any right in candidate for being called for interview. The shortlisting
committee constituted by the bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, adequate number of candidates, as decided by
the bank will be shortlisted and called for interview. The decision of the bank to call the candidates for the interview shall be final.
No correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
xii. Vacancies reserved for OBC category are available to OBC candidates belonging to ‘’Non-creamy layer’’. Candidates belonging to OBC
category but coming in ‘’CREAMY LAYER’’, are not entitled for any relaxation/ reservation available to OBC category. They should indicate
their category as General OR General (VI/HI) as applicable.
xiii. OBC category candidate should submit the OBC certificate on format prescribed by Govt. of India, having “Non-Creamy
Layer’’ clause issued during period 01.04.2024 to the date of interview, if called for. No request for extension of time for
production of ‘OBC Certificate’ beyond the said date shall be entertained and candidature will be cancelled.
xiv. Visual Impairment (VI): Only those Visually Impaired (VI) persons who suffer from any one of the following conditions, after best
correction, are eligible to apply.
a. Blindness: i. Total absence of sight; OR ii. Visual acuity less than 3/60 or less than 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best
possible correction; OR iii. Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 10 degree. OR
b. Low Vision: i. Visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or less than 20/60 upto 3/60 or upto 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best
possible corrections; OR ii. Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 40 degree up to 10 degree.
xv. A person who wants to avail the benefit of reservation will have to submit latest Disability Certificate, on prescribed format, issued by
Medical Authority or any other notified Competent Authority (Certifying Authority). The certificate should be dated on or before last
date of registration of application.

B. REMUNERATION, DETAILS OF CTC & CONTRACT PERIOD:

Name of Annual CTC Additional Contract Period

Sl. No. $ Detail of CTC
Post (Fixed) Perquisites

In case of travel to The IO will be paid monthly equivalent of lump-

outstation on duty, 03 Years sum monetary compensation of annual CTC as
eligible Travelling, given in Annual CTC column without any
The tenure of
halting allowance and perquisites and without prejudice to his / her
Internal
eligibility for stay in hotel pension in other Bank, if any. The monetary
Ombudsman shall
at par with the General compensation will be paid for the contractual
be fixed term of
Managers in TEGS – VII period on monthly basis @ 1/12th of annual CTC.
three years. The
of the Bank shall be The amount of compensation will remain fixed
Internal Internal
paid. during the engagement period and does not have
1 Ombudsman Rs. 51,00,000/- Ombudsman shall
(IO) any effect due to an increase/decrease in
not be eligible for
Apart from the Contract Dearness Allowance, Wage Revision, etc. Income
re-appointment or
Amount and other Tax or any other tax liabilities on such monetary
further extension
details mentioned compensation / remuneration will be deducted at
of term in the
above, the IO will not be source, as per prevailing rate (s) mentioned in the
Bank.
entitled to any other Income Tax Rules.
perquisites / facilities /
benefits etc., from Bank.

$ The contract period is of 3 Years. The Internal Ombudsman cannot be removed before the completion of his / her term without the explicit
approval of Reserve Bank of India. If there is a change in the incumbency of Internal Ombudsman for any reason midway through the tenure,
the Bank shall submit a report to Reserve Bank of India indicating the reasons.

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 C. DETAILS OF BASIC REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS & EXPERIENCES / JOB PROFILE & OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ETC:

Qualification Graduate in any discipline

i The applicant shall either be a retired or serving officer, in the rank equivalent to a General Manager of another bank /
Financial Sector Regulatory Body (other than State Bank of India or e-ABs), having necessary skills & experience of minimum
seven years of working in areas such as banking, non-banking finance, regulation, supervision, payment and settlement
Basic
systems, credit information or consumer protection.
Mandatory
ii The applicant should not have worked / be working in any capacity in State Bank of India or erstwhile-Associate Banks
Requirement
(e-ABs) of SBI.
iii The applicant, if not a serving officer, should have superannuated or have taken voluntary retirement at not less than
the rank of General Manager of Scheduled Commercial Bank other than SBI or e-ABs

Mandatory
The applicant should possess necessary skills and experience of minimum seven years of working in areas such as Banking,
Skills &
Experience regulation, supervision, payment and settlement systems and / or consumer protection.

The Internal Ombudsman shall be an independent, apex level authority on Customer Grievance Redressal Mechanism of the
Job profile
Bank, so that a minimum number of complaints are escalated to Banking Ombudsman.

❖ The appointment of IO will be subject to satisfactory completion of medical examination as prescribed by the Bank and
verification of testimonials.

Other Terms ❖ The IO will not take up any assignment with any other organization during the period of contract with the Bank.

and ❖ The IO will not exercise any administrative / financial powers during the period of engagement.

Conditions ❖ The engagement shall not be construed as an employment in the Bank and the Official is not eligible to claim Provident
Fund / Bonus / Pension during the period of contract or thereafter.
❖ They will not be eligible for membership of SBI pension Fund / Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (New Pension
Scheme) and SBI Employees Provident Fund.

Remarks: Job Profile mentioned above are illustrative. Role/Jobs in addition to the above mentioned may be assigned by the Bank
from time to time for the above posts.

D. CALL LETTER FOR INTERVIEW: Intimation/call letter for interview will be sent by email or will be uploaded on bank's website. No hard copy
will be sent.

E. SELECTION PROCESS: The selection will be based on Shortlisting & Interaction.

❖ Shortlisting: Mere fulfilling minimum experience will not vest any right in candidate for being called for interview. The
shortlisting committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, adequate number of
candidates, as decided by the Bank, will be shortlisted for interview. The decision of the Bank to call the candidates for the interview
shall be final. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard. The shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
❖ Interaction: Interaction will carry 100 marks. The qualifying marks in interaction will be decided by the Bank. No correspondence
will be entertained in this regard.

Merit list: Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interaction only. In case more
than one candidate scores the cut-off marks (common marks at cut-off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in
descending order, in the merit list.

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 F. HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should have valid email ID which should be kept active till the declaration of result. It will help him/her in
getting call letter/Interview advice etc. by email.

GUIDELINES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR PAYMENT OF FEES

i. Candidates will be required to register themselves online through i. Application fees and Intimation Charges (Non-refundable) is 750/-
the link available on SBI website https://bank.sbi/careers/current- ( Seven Hundred Fifty only) for General/EWS/OBC candidates and
openings and pay the application fee using Internet Banking/ Debit no fees/intimation charges for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates.
Card/ Credit Card etc. ii. After ensuring correctness of the particulars in the application form,
ii. Candidates should first scan their latest photograph and signature. candidates are required to pay the fees through payment gateway
Online application will not be registered unless candidate uploads integrated with the application. No change/ edit in the application will
his/ her photo and signature as specified on the online registration be allowed thereafter.
page (under ‘How to Upload Document”). iii. Fee payment will have to be made online through payment gateway
iii. Candidates should fill the application carefully. Once application is available thereat. The payment can be made by using Debit Card/
filled-in completely, candidate should submit the same. In the event Credit Card/ Internet Banking/UPI etc. by providing information as
of candidate not being able to fill the application in one go, he can asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any,
save the information already entered. When the information/ will be borne by the candidates.
application is saved, a provisional registration number and password iv. On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and
is generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate application form, bearing the date of submission by the candidate,
should note down the registration number and password. They will be generated which should be printed and retained by the
can re-open the saved application using registration number and candidate.
password and edit the particulars, if needed. This facility of editing v. If the online payment of fee is not successfully completed in first
the saved information will be available for three times only. Once the instance, please make fresh attempts to make online payment.
application is filled completely, candidate should submit the same vi. A provision is there to reprint the e-Receipt and Application form
and proceed for online payment of fee. containing fee details, at later stage.
iv. After registering online, the candidates are advised to take a vii. Application Fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account
printout of the system generated online application forms. NOR can it be adjusted for any other examination or selection in
future.

G. HOW TO UPLOAD DOCUMENTS:

a. Details of Document to be uploaded: d. Document file type/ size:

i. Recent Photograph & Signature i. All Documents must be in PDF (except Photograph & Signature)
ii. Detail Resume (PDF) ii. Page size of the document to be A4
iii. ID Proof (PDF) iii. Size of the file should not be exceeding 500 kb.

iv. Proof of Date of Birth (PDF) iv. In case of Document being scanned, please ensure it is saved as PDF

v. Graduation Certificates: Relevant Mark-Sheets & Degree Certificate and size not more than 500 kb as PDF. If the size of the file is more

(PDF) than 500 kb, then adjust the setting of the scanner such as the DPI

vi. Experience certificates (PDF) resolution, no. of colors etc., during the process of scanning. Please
ensure that Documents uploaded are clear and readable.
vii. Form-16/Offer Letter/Latest Salary slip from current employer (PDF)
viii. No Objection Certificate (If applicable) (PDF)
ix. Caste Certificate / PwBD certificate (if applicable) (PDF)
x. Bio-data (in Bank’s format) (In PDF)

b. Photograph file type/ size: e. Guidelines for scanning of photograph/ signature/ documents:
i. Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. i. Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
ii. Size of file should be between 20 kb - 50 kb and Dimensions 200 x ii. Set Color to True Color
230 pixels (preferred) iii. Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/
iii. Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size
preferably white, background. (as specified above).

iv. Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face iv. The photo/ signature file should be JPG or JPEG format (i.e. file name

v. If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or should appear as: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg).

place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there v. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder/ files or moving

are no harsh shadows the mouse over the file image icon.

vi. If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye" vi. Candidates using MS Windows/ MSOffice can easily obtain photo and
signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50 kb & 20 kb respectively by

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vii. If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned photograph
eyes can be clearly seen. and signature in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using ‘Save
viii. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear As’ option in the File menu. The file size can be reduced below 50 kb
is allowed but it must not cover your face. (photograph) & 20 kb (signature) by using crop and then resize option
ix. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If (Please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the ‘Image’ menu.
the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the Similar options are available in another photo editor also.
scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colour etc., during the vii. While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be
process of scanning. provided with a link to upload his/her photograph and signature.

c. Signature file type/ size: f. Procedure for Uploading Document:

i. The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. i. There will be separate links for uploading each document.
ii. The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any ii. Click on the respective link "Upload"
other person. iii. Browse & select the location where the JPG or JEPG, PDF, DOC or

iii. The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever DOCX file has been saved.

necessary. iv. Select the file by clicking on it and click the 'Upload' button.
v. Click Preview to confirm the document is uploaded and accessible
iv. Size of file should be between 10 kb - 20 kb and Dimensions 140 x 60
properly before submitting the application. If the file size and format
pixels (preferred).
are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed
v. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20 kb.
vi. Once uploaded/ submitted, the Documents uploaded cannot be
vi. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.
edited/ changed.
vii. After uploading the photograph/ signature in the online
application form candidates should check that the images are
clear and have been uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or
signature is not prominently visible, the candidate may edit his/ her
application and re-upload his/ her photograph or signature, prior to
submitting the form. If the face in the photograph or signature is
unclear the candidate’s application may be rejected.

H. GENERAL INFORMATION:

I. Before applying for the post, the applicant should ensure that he/ XI. DECISION OF BANK IN ALL MATTERS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY,
she fulfils the eligibility and other norms mentioned above for that CONDUCT OF INTERVIEW, OTHER TESTS AND SELECTION
post as on the specified date and that the particulars furnished by WOULD BE FINAL AND BINDING ON ALL CANDIDATES. NO
him/ her are correct in all respects. REPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE
II. Candidates belonging to reserved category including, for whom no ENTERTAINED BY THE BANK IN THIS REGARD.
reservation has been mentioned, are free to apply for vacancies XII. The applicant shall be liable for civil/ criminal consequences in case
announced for Unreserved category provided they must fulfil all the the information submitted in his/ her application are found to be false
eligibility conditions applicable to General category. at a later stage.
III. IN CASE IT IS DETECTED AT ANY STAGE OF RECRUITMENT XIII. Merely satisfying the eligibility norms does not entitle a candidate to be
THAT AN APPLICANT DOES NOT FULFIL THE ELIGIBILITY called for interview. Bank reserves the right to call only the requisite
NORMS AND/ OR THAT HE/ SHE HAS FURNISHED ANY number of candidates for the interview after preliminary screening/
INCORRECT/ FALSE INFORMATION OR HAS SUPPRESSED short-listing with reference to candidate’s qualification, suitability,
ANY MATERIAL FACT(S), HIS/ HER CANDIDATURE WILL experience etc.
STAND CANCELLED. IF ANY OF THESE SHORTCOMINGS IS/ XIV. In case of multiple application, only the last valid (completed)
ARE DETECTED EVEN AFTER ENGAGEMENT, HIS/ HER application will be retained, the application fee/ intimation charge paid
CONTRACTS ARE LIABLE TO BE TERMINATED. for other registration will stand forfeited.
IV. The applicant should ensure that the application is strictly in XV. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute
accordance with the prescribed format and is properly filled. arising out of this advertisement and/ or an application in response
V. Engagement of selected candidate is subject to his/ her being thereto can be instituted only in Mumbai and Courts/ Tribunals/ Forums
declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank. Such at Mumbai only shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to try any
engagement will also be subject to the service and conduct rules of cause/ dispute.
the Bank for such post in the Bank, in force at the time of joining the XVI. Outstation candidates, who may be called for interview after short-
Bank. listing will be reimbursed the cost of travelling by Air (Economy Class)
VI. Candidates are advised to keep their e-mail ID active for receiving fare for the shortest route in India OR the actual travel cost in India
communication viz. call letters/ Interview date advices etc. (whichever is lower) on the basis of actual journey. Local conveyance
like taxi/cab/personal vehicle expenses/fares will not be payable. A

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VII. The Bank takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss of candidate, if found ineligible for the post will not be permitted to appear
any communication. for the interview and will not be reimbursed any fare.
VIII. Candidates serving in Govt./ Quasi Govt. offices, Public Sector XVII. Bank reserves the Right to cancel the recruitment process
undertakings including Nationalized Banks and Financial entirely at any stage.
Institutions are advised to submit ‘No Objection Certificate’ XVIII. At the time of interview, the candidate will be required to provide
from their employer at the time of interview, failing which their details regarding criminal cases pending against him/her, if any.
candidature may not be considered and travelling expenses, if The Bank may also conduct independent verification, inter alia,
any, otherwise admissible, will not be paid. including verification of Police Records, etc. The Bank reserves
IX. In case of selection, candidates will be required to produce proper the right to deny the engagement depending upon such
discharge certificate from the employer at the time of taking up the disclosure and/or independent verification.
engagement.
X. Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online well
before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the
possibility of disconnection / inability/ failure to log on to the website
on account of heavy load on internet or website jam. SBI does not
assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to
submit their applications within the last date on account of aforesaid
reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of SBI.

For any query, please write to us through link “CONTACT US/ Post Your Query” which is available on Bank’s website
(https://bank.sbi/web/careers)
The Bank is not liable for printing errors, if any.
Mumbai GENERAL MANAGER
08.02.2025 (RP&PM)

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