State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the engagement of Retired Bank Officials on contractual basis. A total of 257 vacancies are available across the country for Financial Literacy Counsellors (246 posts) and FLC Directors (11 posts). Interested and eligible retired officials can apply online through the official SBI website before the registration deadline of 26.02.2026.

SBI Recruitment 2025-26 Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• For FLC Counsellors: Retired Officers of Scale I and up to Scale-IV from SBI / Other PSBs / RRBs. Retired Clerical staff from SBI may be considered if required number of officers are not available.
• For FLC Directors: Retired Officers of Scale III & IV from SBI / Other PSBs / RRBs
• Essential Qualifications: Proficiency in local language (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) and working knowledge of computers
• Specific Requirement: Candidates must possess a Smart Mobile Phone and knowledge of computer is essential

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 60 years
• Maximum Age: 63 years (as on 31.01.2026)
• Candidate must have been born not earlier than 01.02.1963 and not later than 31.01.1966
• No relaxation in age for reserved category candidates

Salary & Remuneration

Important Notes on Salary

• Monthly remuneration is all-inclusive and fixed for 3 years
• No TA/DA provided
• No medical facilities or reimbursement during contract period
• Income tax/TDS will be deducted as per prevailing rates
• Contractual period will not be reckoned for superannuation benefits/PF/Bonus/Gratuity

Contract Period & Terms

• Minimum Duration: 1 year
• Maximum Duration: 3 years or officer attaining age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
• Initial Contract: May be for 2 years, renewable for 1 year based on performance, subject to age limit of 65 years
• Notice Period: Either party may terminate with 30 days notice or payment in lieu thereof
• Leave Entitlement: 30 days per year (for 1-year contract period)
• During engagement, retired officers will not take up any assignment with other organizations

Selection Process

• Step 1: Shortlisting - Bank will shortlist candidates based on fulfillment of minimum qualifications and experience. Mere fulfilling minimum qualification does not vest any right for interview.
• Step 2: Interview - 100 marks. Qualifying marks to be decided by the Bank.
• Step 3: Merit List - Circle-wise category-wise merit list prepared in descending order of interview scores. In case of tied scores, candidates ranked by age in descending order.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

FLC Counsellor

• Identify different target groups (farmers, SHGs, senior citizens, school children, etc.) for financial education
• Conduct at least one camp per month for each target group along with 2 digital camps
• Topics: Charter of Customer Rights, Cyber Security, Periodic KYC updation, Inoperative accounts, AePS
• Use digital channels and innovative communication methods for financial literacy dissemination
• Support to Lead District Managers (LDMs) & District Coordinators

FLC Director

• Manage all issues related to management of FLCs
• Quarterly review of performance of Counsellors
• Arrange audit of FLC books by Chartered Accountant
• Handle administrative functions as instructed by relevant departments

Important Dates

Vacancy Distribution

Vacancies are spread across 17 circles covering all states and union territories of India:

• Highest vacancies: Guwahati (52), Chandigarh (50), Bengaluru (36)
• Coverage: Northeast (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura), South (Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh), North (Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, UP, Bihar), West (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Rajasthan)

How to Apply

• Visit the official SBI recruitment portal: https://recruitment.sbi.bank.in/crpd-rs-2025-26-23/apply
• Register online with valid email ID (keep it active throughout the process)
• Fill the online application form carefully with all required details
• Upload required documents (Assignment details in Biodata format, ID proof, Date of Birth proof, recent photograph, signature)
• For reserved category candidates, upload relevant certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
• Submit the completed application before the deadline
• Take printout of the submitted application form for future reference

Required Documents

• Assignment details (last 10 years, PDF)
• ID Proof (PDF)
• Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)
• Recent Photograph (JPG/JPEG, 50 KB max)
• Signature (JPG/JPEG, 20 KB max)
• Category certificates if applicable (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS/PwBD)

Important Instructions

• Candidates must ensure they fulfill eligibility criteria as on the date of advertisement (31.01.2026)
• Application will not be completed unless candidate uploads photo and signature as per guidelines
• Application form can be edited only 3 times after saving
• Call letter for interview will be sent by email only (no hard copy)
• Candidates called for interview must attend at their own expenses
• Bank reserves right to cancel the engagement process entirely at any stage
• Mere fulfilling minimum qualification will not vest any right for interview
• Decision of Bank in all matters regarding eligibility and selection is final and binding

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