SBI SO interview schedule 2026 released: reporting on 26 October for 220 vacancies

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the interview schedule for Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) recruitment under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/23. The schedule, published by the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) on 15 October 2026, details the final phase for shortlisted candidates for 220 vacancies.

Interviews are set to begin on 26 October 2026, with all seven shortlisted candidates required to report at 10:00 AM at the SBI Corporate Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai. This marks a crucial stage in the recruitment process, which includes shortlisting, an interview, and CTC negotiation for some posts.

SBI So Interview Details and Schedule

The interview phase for the Specialist Cadre Officer positions is scheduled to commence on 26 October 2026. Seven candidates have been shortlisted for the final interview, all of whom are for the Group CISO post. The interviews will be conducted at the SBI Corporate Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai, with a uniform reporting time of 10:00 AM.

The interview carries a total of 100 marks, and the final merit list will be prepared based on performance in this stage. In cases where candidates have equal interview scores, preference will be given to the older candidate. Candidates can access the complete interview schedule on the official SBI website, sbi.co.in.

Recruitment Process and Important Dates

The SBI SO recruitment process for 2026 began with the release of the notification for 116 vacancies on 23 February 2026, with online applications starting on the same day. The last date to apply was 15 March 2026. Application fees were Rs. 750 for General/EWS/OBC candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates were exempt from fees.

The selection process for SBI Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 involves shortlisting based on educational qualifications and work experience, followed by an interview. For some posts, an online written examination is also part of the process. The SBI SO Admit Card 2026 for the online written examination was released on 12 August 2026, with the exam scheduled for 23 August 2026. The last date to download the admit card was 23 August 2026.

Next Steps for Shortlisted Candidates

Candidates who have been shortlisted for the interview are advised to regularly check the official SBI website, sbi.co.in, for the complete schedule, interview call letter, reporting time, venue, and any other important instructions. It is mandatory for all shortlisted candidates to report to the specified venue on 26 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Candidates must carry their interview call letter, a valid photo identity proof, educational qualification certificates, mark sheets, relevant work experience certificates, an updated resume or biodata, a category certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified by SBI for verification purposes. The final selection process includes document verification and a medical test following the interview and CTC negotiation for applicable posts.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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