SBI SO Notification 2025: Apply for Specialist Officer Without an Exam

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI SO Notification 2025, bringing a golden opportunity for candidates from B.Tech and MBA backgrounds. The best part? No written examination is required for selection. Read on to find out the complete details of this recruitment drive.

SBI SO Notification 2025: Vacancies and Posts

SBI has announced vacancies for the following positions under SBI SO Notification 2025:

Manager (Data Scientist)
Deputy Manager (Data Scientist)

The total number of vacancies available is 36 for Managers and 32 for Deputy Managers. The place of posting for selected candidates will be Mumbai.

Eligibility Criteria for SBI SO 2025

Educational Qualifications

Candidates applying for the Manager (Data Scientist) position must have a degree in one of the following disciplines:

BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Data Science, AI & ML
MSc in Data Science, Statistics
MCA from a UGC-recognized university
Minimum 60% marks in both graduation and post-graduation

For the Deputy Manager (Data Scientist) position, the required qualifications remain the same as mentioned above.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA/PGDM with specialization in Finance
Certification in Machine Learning (ML), AI, and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Work Experience Requirements

Manager (Data Scientist): Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 2+ years in AI, ML, or Data Science.
Deputy Manager (Data Scientist): Minimum 3 years of experience in the relevant field.

Experience in financial sectors such as Banking, NBFC, Insurance, and Investment Firms will be given preference.

SBI SO 2025: Selection Process

The selection process for SBI SO Notification 2025 is based on:

Shortlisting
Interview

Shortlisting Process

Merely meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection for an interview.
A committee constituted by SBI will determine the shortlisting parameters.
Based on these parameters, candidates will be shortlisted and called for an interview.

Interview Process

The interview will carry 100 marks.
The qualifying marks will be decided by the SBI Selection Panel.
Final merit lists will be prepared based on the cut-off marks decided by the bank.

Why This Recruitment is Special?

Unlike many other competitive banking exams, the SBI SO Notification 2025 does not require candidates to take a written examination. The selection is based purely on experience and an interview.

How to Apply for SBI SO 2025?

Eligible candidates can fill out the application form through SBI’s official website within the given deadline.

Final Thoughts

If you meet the eligibility criteria and have the necessary experience, this is a great opportunity to secure a high-profile role at SBI without a written exam. Make sure to apply on time and start preparing for the interview.

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Best of luck to all aspirants applying for SBI SO Notification 2025!

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