State Bank of India, the country’s largest public sector bank, has given job aspirants another opportunity. SBI has extended the last date of registration for Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2026. Now the candidates who were not able to apply earlier due to some reason, can submit their form by visiting the official website sbi.co.in till 10 January 2026.
This decision is like a relief for those candidates who were not able to complete the form on the last day due to slow website or payment issue.
Why was the date extended?
When registration is nearing closing, a large number of people come to the website to fill out the form simultaneously. Due to this, many candidates face problems in login, form submission or fee payment. Keeping this in mind, SBI has decided to keep the registration window open again, so that no one loses their chance just because of a technical issue.
How many positions and which roles?
SBI will fill a total of 996 Specialist Officer positions through this recruitment drive. These positions fall into different specialist categories, primarily Relationship Manager, Investment Officer, and specialist roles from IT and finance backgrounds.
The eligibility is different for each post. Generally speaking, the candidate should have a graduation or post graduation degree in the relevant field. Along with this, work experience in banking, finance, investment or IT sector is also sought. Exact qualification and experience details are clearly mentioned in the official notification.
How to Apply Step by Step
Filling out the form is quite simple; you just need to follow the process carefully.
- First of all open the official website of SBI sbi.co.in.
- After that click on Careers section.
- There you will find the link for Specialist Officer Recruitment under Current Openings.
- Register and fill your basic details.
- Upload photo, signature and experience related documents.
- Finally pay the application fee and submit the form.
The bank has made it clear that only forms filled through online mode will be valid. Offline or late submission will not be accepted.
What will the selection process be?
The selection process for SBI SO recruitment is based on the position. In most cases, candidates are called for interview after shortlisting. Written tests may also be conducted for some technical roles.
The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date, time and venue of the interview on their registered email ID. Therefore it is important to check email regularly.
Don’t wait for the last date.
If you are eligible for this recruitment, waiting until the last day can be risky. It would be better to fill the form quickly and check all the details carefully. Once the form is submitted, it is difficult to find the correction option.
The job of a Specialist Officer in SBI is not just a job, but a chance for a long term career. Good salary, job security and growth options make this recruitment even more attractive. The date has been extended, now the decision is in your hands.