SBI Retired Bank Officials Contract Recruitment 2026

Key Highlights

• 266 contract posts for retired bank officials across 17 SBI circles pan-India
• Only retired officers (superannuation at age 60) from SBI, other PSBs, and RRBs can apply
• Contract period: 1 to 3 years, extendable up to age 65 based on performance
• No application fee for any category
• Guwahati Circle has the most FLC Counsellor posts (52), followed by Chandigarh (50)
• Smart Mobile Phone and local language proficiency are mandatory

Available Posts

This is a great opportunity if you've retired from SBI or another public sector bank and want to stay active in the banking sector. With 266 posts spread across India, SBI is looking for experienced retired officials to run Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) and support cash management operations.

Selection Process

Selection is through shortlisting followed by an interview (interaction) that carries 100 marks. Meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee an interview call -- the bank's shortlisting committee will decide the parameters. The final merit list is based on interview scores only, with ties broken by age (older candidate gets preference).

Contract Terms You Should Know

• Initial contract is for up to 2 years, renewable for 1 more year (subject to quarterly performance review)
• No PF, gratuity, bonus, medical facilities, or HRA under this contract
• Salary is paid as a fixed lumpsum -- it does not affect your pension
• You get 30 days leave per year (pro-rata for shorter periods)
• Either party can terminate with 30 days notice

Documents You'll Need

Key documents to keep ready:

• Experience details of last 10 years (assignment-wise) in biodata format (PDF, max 1024 kb)
• ID proof and date of birth proof (PDF, max 500 kb each)
• Recent passport-size photo (200 x 230 pixels, JPG, 20-50 kb, white background)
• Signature on white paper with black ink (140 x 60 pixels, JPG, max 20 kb)
• Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate if claiming reservation

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the salary for SBI FLC Counsellor on contract 2026?

A. SBI FLC Counsellor salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month (fixed lumpsum), depending on the grade at which you retired. Clerical grade gets Rs. 30,000, JMGS-I gets Rs. 40,000, and MMGS-II/III and above get Rs. 45,000-50,000.

Q. What is the last date to apply for SBI Retired Officials Recruitment 2026?

A. The last date for FLC Counsellor and FLC Director posts is 8 March 2026. For Support Officer (CMPOC Hyderabad), the last date is 18 March 2026. Apply online through the SBI recruitment portal.

Q. Can voluntarily retired bank officers apply for SBI FLC Counsellor?

A. Generally no. Only officers who retired on superannuation (at age 60) are eligible. However, those who voluntarily retired after completing 58 years of age and 30 years of service may be eligible after turning 60, as per SBI's 2022 circular.

Q. Up to what age can SBI retired officials work on contract?

A. You can continue working up to a maximum age of 65 years, subject to satisfactory performance and contract renewal. The initial engagement is for up to 2 years with a possible 1-year extension.

• Provide financial literacy counselling to visitors at Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs)
• Conduct financial literacy camps and awareness programmes in assigned areas
• Guide people on banking products, government schemes, and financial planning
• Maintain records and submit reports to the FLC Director and Lead Bank office
• Handle CRM help desk tickets and follow up for resolution (Support Officer)
• Follow up with government departments for VDMS and LOC (Support Officer)
• Follow up with branches for expired limits of government accounts (Support Officer)
• Coordinate with cash pick-up and cheque pick-up agencies for grievance resolution (Support Officer)