The SBI SO Selection Process 2022 consists of more than one stage, which may include shortlisting, written exam, and interview, depending on the post.
The SBI SO Selection Process will be a multi-stage process. The stages of the selection process will vary according to the post. The candidates must qualify all stages of the Selection Process to be appointed as Specialist Officers. The candidates can check the details of the selection process to get an idea of the basic selection process.
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The SBI SO Selection Process is a very important part of the State Bank of India Exam recruitment process. The candidates can check more details related to the different stages of the SBI Specialist Officer Exam on this page.
The selection process of SBI SO involves various stages. The selection for the posts of Manager is Interview and for the post of Assistant Manager is Online Test and Interview which depends on the number of applicants. If the number of applicants is less then the select is based on the interview. The selection for the Assistant VP and Senior Executive is based on the Interview.
The SBI SO Cut Off is the most important element of the whole SBI SO Selection Process. The candidates have to score the minimum marks at each stage to qualify for the final appointment. The previous year's cut-off is one of the important ways to know the level of the examination and the marks the candidate has to score as per his category. In the space below, the candidates can check the cut-off for the written test and the final cut-off after the interview round.
The sectional cut off for each subject and the overall cut off for each category in the online written test is given in the table below:
SBI Specialist Officer Subject-wise Section Cut Off (Previous Year) |
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Subjects |
Sectional Cut off |
|
General |
SC/ST/OBC/PWD |
|
Reasoning |
12.50 |
11.50 |
English Language |
6.50 |
5.75 |
Quantitative Knowledge |
4.25 |
3.50 |
Professional Knowledge |
45 |
40 |
SBI Specialist Officer Category-wise Overall Cut Off (Previous Year) |
|
Category |
Overall Cut off |
General |
59.25 |
SC |
54.50 |
ST |
47.25 |
OBC |
57.50 |
VI |
49.25 |
HI |
42 |
OH |
49.75 |
The final cut off marks for the merit list is arrived at by adding the marks for the written and interview.
SBI Specialist Officer Category-wise Final Cut Off (Previous Year) |
|
Category |
Final Cut off for a selection |
General |
85.5 |
SC |
75.50 |
ST |
71 |
OBC |
79.25 |
VI |
75.50 |
HI |
63.25 |
OH |
71 |
The SBI SO Selection Process is one of the most important sections for all the candidates who are appearing for the SBI SO examination. The candidates can keep a tab on the Testbook website or download the Testbook App for more updates regarding the upcoming and ongoing recruitment process. Candidates can use the app to access over hundreds of exam preparation material, practice tests, and daily current affairs.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2025
-> SBI SO Scorecard 2025 out on the official website, candidates can download their scorecard using their registration number/roll no. and date of birth.
-> The SBI SO 2025 Final Merit List was declared on the official website for the Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2024-25/15.
-> The SBI SO Notification was released for a total of 35 vacancy for the post of specialist officer. And the SBI SO Apply online 2025 was started on 2nd April 2025.
-> The recruitment is also ongoing for 1511 vacancies (Advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2024-25/15).
The SBI SO Selection Process 2022 consists of more than one stage, which may include shortlisting, written exam, and interview, depending on the post.
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