SBI Specialist Officer Jobs 2025 is now open for applications for various specialist cadre officer (SCO) positions in multiple departments at the State Bank of India (SBI). These positions, available on a regular basis, include roles for IT specialists, engineers, managers, and other technical professionals. Candidates with the necessary qualifications, relevant experience, and domain-specific expertise are encouraged to apply. The application process includes online registration, followed by a written examination and interview. Successful candidates will receive attractive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Applicants must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and apply via the official SBI website.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 27 years
- Maximum: 37 years
- Age Relaxation: As per Government of India guidelines
Educational Qualification
- Mandatory:
- Post Graduate Degree in History with specialization in Modern Indian History (Post 1750 AD Period) with a minimum of 60% marks.
- PG Diploma/Diploma/Bachelor in Archival Studies or Records Management (or equivalent), such as Archives Management, Public Records Management, Conservation, Reprography, Business Archives, and ICT.
Experience
- Mandatory: Minimum 3 years of experience as an Archival Professional in Central/State Governments, Corporates, Industrial Houses, Banks, or Financial Institution Archives.
- Desirable: Familiarity with computers, digitization, and editing of records.
- Note: Training & Teaching experience will not be counted for eligibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Scientific conservation and preservation of records, photographs, and paintings.
- Fumigation and chemical treatment of records.
- Preparation of reference media (indexes, catalogues) for archives.
- Scanning, microfilming, and digitization of records.
- Handling non-current permanent records with historical and legal value.
- Providing research facilities to scholars and students.
- Maintaining daily records of temperature and humidity in archives.
- Ensuring security, housekeeping, and administration of archives.
- Developing safe exhibit techniques and procedures for records management.
- Preparing archives manuals in line with national and RBI archives.
Skills Required
- Strong archival records management skills.
- Knowledge of preservation and restoration techniques.
- Ability to manage records efficiently, ensuring safe storage and retrieval.
- Familiarity with digitization tools and software.
Selection Procedure
- Shortlisting: Based on qualifications and experience.
- Interview: Candidates will be shortlisted and called for an interview.
- Merit List: Will be prepared based on interview scores. In case of a tie in marks, candidates will be ranked by age in descending order.
Payment of Fees
- Registration and Payment: Candidates must register online through the SBI website and pay the application fee via internet banking, debit/credit card, etc.
- Fee Structure:
- General/EWS/OBC candidates: ₹750 (application fee + intimation charges).
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates: No fee.
- Payment Method: Payment can be made through debit card, credit card, or internet banking. Transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate.
- Receipt: Upon successful payment, an e-receipt and application form will be generated, which should be printed and retained by the candidate.
- Refund: The application fee is non-refundable.
Documents to be Uploaded
- Photograph: A recent passport-style color photograph with specific size (20 kb – 50 kb, dimensions 200×230 pixels).
- Signature: A scanned signature in black ink on white paper (10 kb – 20 kb, dimensions 140×60 pixels).
- Additional Documents: These include a resume, ID proof, date of birth proof, caste certificate (if applicable), educational certificates, work experience certificates, and any other relevant documents in PDF format (not exceeding 500 kb).
Eligibility and Candidature
- Eligibility: Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified for the post.
- False Information: If false information is detected at any stage, the candidature will be canceled, even after appointment.
- Medical Fitness: Appointment is subject to medical fitness as per the bank’s requirements.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): Candidates working in government or public sector organizations must submit an NOC at the time of the interview.
Important Instructions
- Communication: Candidates must keep their email ID active for receiving communication. No hard copy of call letters will be sent.
- Travel Expenses: Outstation candidates called for interviews may be reimbursed travel expenses (airfare for the shortest route, up to ₹10,000, subject to submission of tickets).
- Jurisdiction: Legal matters related to the recruitment process will be handled in Mumbai courts.