SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply for 49 AM & DM Posts

Suresh

24 Jun 2026

All India

Department :

State Bank of India

SBI has released the Law Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 49 Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager posts.

Eligible Law Graduates with relevant experience can apply online from June 24 to July 14, 2026.

Highlights

Start Date

24 Jun 2026

End Date

14 Jul 2026

Payment Last Date

14 Jul 2026

Exam Mode

Online

Salary

48480-93960

SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply for 49 AM & DM Posts

Qualifications

Degree in Law
LLB
Law Graduation
Graduate

Designation

Assistant Manager
Deputy Manager
Specialist Cadre Officer

State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai, has released the Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment Notification 2026-27 (Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02) for Law Officers. This recruitment drive aims to fill 49 vacancies for Assistant Manager (Law) – JMGS-I and Deputy Manager (Law) – MMGS-II posts on a Regular Basis.

Candidates with a Law Degree (LLB/5-year integrated) from a recognized university and mandatory experience as a practicing advocate or a Law Officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks are eligible to apply. The application process is entirely online.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Start Date for Online Application & Fee Payment	24 June 2026
Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment	14 July 2026
Tentative Date of Online Written Test	August 2026
Date of Interview	To be notified later
Cut-off Date for Eligibility	31 May 2026

Vacancy Details (Total: 49 Posts)

A total of 49 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) posts, including 2 backlog vacancies for Deputy Manager. Vacancies are distributed across various categories.

Sl. No.	Name of Post	Grade	Total Vacancies
1	Assistant Manager (Law)	JMGS-I	20
2	Deputy Manager (Law)	MMGS-II	29 (incl. 2 Backlog)
Total			49

Eligibility Criteria (as on 31.05.2026)

Educational Qualification:

Assistant Manager (Law): Graduate with a degree in Law or a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India. (Preference for 5-year integrated law course).
Deputy Manager (Law): Graduate with a degree in Law or a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India. (Preference for 5-year integrated law course).

Work Experience (Mandatory as on 31.05.2026):

Assistant Manager (Law): 02 years of experience as a practicing advocate (after enrolment with Bar Council) OR 02 years as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR 02 years of combined experience.
Deputy Manager (Law): 04 years of experience as a practicing advocate (after enrolment with Bar Council) OR 04 years as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks OR 04 years of combined experience.

Age Limit:

The crucial date for age calculation is 31.05.2026. Specific minimum and maximum age limits for the unreserved category are not mentioned in the provided text. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Cumulative age relaxation will not be available.

Category	Age Relaxation (in years)
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
SC / ST	5 years
PwBD (UR / EWS)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC / ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs	5 years

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

Category	Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC Candidates	Rs. 750/-
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates	No Fee / No Intimation Charges

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection process involves an Online Written Test followed by an Interview. The Online Written Test is tentatively scheduled for August 2026.

Online Written Test Pattern:

The test comprises an Objective Test (50 marks) and a Descriptive Test (50 marks).

Objective Test:

Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time	Nature
Test of Reasoning	25	25	45 Minutes	Qualifying only
English Language	35	35	(Combined with Reasoning)	Qualifying only
Professional Knowledge	50	50	45 Minutes	Counted for Merit

Note: General Aptitude (Reasoning + English) is qualifying. Only Professional Knowledge marks are counted for merit. No negative marking.

Descriptive Test:

Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time
Descriptive Test	Answer any 05 out of 08 questions	50 (10 x 5)	45 Minutes

Candidates must qualify in both Objective and Descriptive Tests individually.

Interview:

The final merit list will be prepared based on the Online Written Test and Interview with a 70:30 weightage, respectively. Interview carries 100 marks.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the Bank's official website at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. No other mode of application will be accepted. It is advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues. No changes will be allowed after final submission.

Documents to be Uploaded (Online Application):

Recent passport size colour photograph (JPG/JPEG, 20–50 kb, 200x230 pixels preferred)
Live photograph (via webcam or mobile scan)
Signature (on white paper with Black ink pen; JPG/JPEG, 10–20 kb, 140x60 pixels; NOT in capital letters)
Brief Resume (PDF)
ID Proof (PDF)
Proof of Date of Birth (PDF)
Educational Certificates: Relevant Marksheets / Degree Certificate (PDF)
Proof of enrolment with Bar Council (PDF)
Experience Certificates (PDF)
Caste Certificate / EWS Certificate (if applicable) (PDF)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable) (PDF)
Preferred Qualification / Certification (if any) (PDF)
Form-16 / Offer Letter / Latest Salary Slip from current employer (PDF)

Documents to be Produced (at Interview):

All original documents uploaded during online application
Valid caste certificate in prescribed Government of India format
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate (issued between 01.04.2026 and interview date)
Income & Asset Certificate (EWS) for FY 2025-26
PwBD Disability Certificate (dated on or before last date of application)
No Objection Certificate from employer (if serving in Govt./Quasi Govt./PSU/Nationalized Banks)