SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 49 Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager Posts
State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai has published the Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment Notification 2026-27 vide Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02 dated 24.06.2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 49 vacancies (including backlog) for Assistant Manager (Law) – JMGS-I and Deputy Manager (Law) – MMGS-II posts on a Regular Basis.
SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - 49 Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager Posts – Overview
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai |
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| Selection Procedure | The selection will be based on Online Written Test followed by Interview. The Online Written Test will be conducted tentatively in August 2026. Call letters will be uploaded on the Bank's website and intimated via SMS/email. Final Merit list will be prepared based on normalization of marks scored in Online Written Test and Interview with 70:30 weightage respectively. Online Written Test Pattern Objective Test Pattern *General Aptitude (Reasoning + English) is qualifying in nature only. Marks will not be counted for merit. Only Professional Knowledge marks will be reckoned for arriving at merit. There will be NO negative marks for wrong answers in the Online Written Examination. Descriptive Test Pattern Candidates need to qualify in both Objective Test and Descriptive Test individually. Merit list will be prepared based on total score in Objective Test (Professional Knowledge) and Descriptive Test combined. Interview Category-wise adequate number of candidates will be called for Interview based on performance in Online Written Test. Qualifying marks in Interview will be as decided by the Bank. Indicative Syllabus for Professional Knowledge (Law) Note: Syllabus mentioned is only indicative and not exhaustive. Online Examination may contain questions beyond the purview of the syllabus as deemed fit by the Bank. Tie-Breaking Rule |
| Total Posts | 49 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Maharashtra |
SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 Notification PDF
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SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the cut-off date 31.05.2026. Educational qualification prescribed is the minimum requirement. Candidates must possess the post-basic qualification and relevant full-time experience as on the specified date. Experience gained during internship and teaching/training experience will NOT be counted for eligibility. The relevant experience certificate from the employer must specifically state that the candidate had experience in the related field as required. Educational Qualification Work Experience (Mandatory as on 31.05.2026)
Educational Qualification
| post name | mandatory qualification | preferred qualification |
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| Assistant Manager (Law) | Graduate with a degree in Law or a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India. | 5-year integrated law course from a recognized university in India may be given preference. |
| Deputy Manager (Law) | Graduate with a degree in Law or a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India. | 5-year integrated law course from a recognized university in India may be given preference. |
Work Experience (Mandatory as on 31.05.2026)
| Assistant Manager (Law) | Law graduates who have enrolled as Advocates with Bar Council and have 02 years of experience as practicing advocate. OR 02 years of experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks. OR 02 years of combined experience as practicing advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks. (Experience should be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council.) |
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| Deputy Manager (Law) | Law graduates who have enrolled as Advocates with Bar Council and have 04 years of experience as practicing advocate. OR 04 years of experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks. OR 04 years of combined experience as practicing advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks. (Experience should be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council.) |
SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 - Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection will be based on Online Written Test followed by Interview. The Online Written Test will be conducted tentatively in August 2026. Call letters will be uploaded on the Bank's website and intimated via SMS/email. Final Merit list will be prepared based on normalization of marks scored in Online Written Test and Interview with 70:30 weightage respectively. Online Written Test Pattern Objective Test Pattern *General Aptitude (Reasoning + English) is qualifying in nature only. Marks will not be counted for merit. Only Professional Knowledge marks will be reckoned for arriving at merit. There will be NO negative marks for wrong answers in the Online Written Examination. Descriptive Test Pattern Candidates need to qualify in both Objective Test and Descriptive Test individually. Merit list will be prepared based on total score in Objective Test (Professional Knowledge) and Descriptive Test combined. Interview Category-wise adequate number of candidates will be called for Interview based on performance in Online Written Test. Qualifying marks in Interview will be as decided by the Bank. Indicative Syllabus for Professional Knowledge (Law) Note: Syllabus mentioned is only indicative and not exhaustive. Online Examination may contain questions beyond the purview of the syllabus as deemed fit by the Bank. Tie-Breaking Rule
Online Written Test Pattern
| 50 | Objective Test |
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| 50 | Descriptive Test |
Objective Test Pattern
| test | time | nature | maximum marks | no of questions |
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| Test of Reasoning | 45 Minutes | Qualifying only* (marks not counted for merit) | 25* | 25 |
| English Language | 35* | 35 | ||
| Professional Knowledge | 45 Minutes | Counted for Merit | 50 | 50 |
Descriptive Test Pattern
| test | time | maximum marks | no of questions |
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| Descriptive Test | 45 Minutes | 50 (10 x 5) | Answer any 05 out of 08 questions |
Interview
| marks | stage | weightage in final merit |
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| 100 (Objective 50 + Descriptive 50) | Online Written Test | 70% |
| 100 | Interview | 30% |
Indicative Syllabus for Professional Knowledge (Law)
| subject area |
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| Constitutional Law – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developments |
| Administrative Law – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developments |
| Financial Sector Laws – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developments |
| Procedural Laws – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developments |
| New Labour Codes – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developments |
| Principles of Statutory Interpretation and Legal Drafting |
Important Instructions for SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 Candidates
Online applications only – no other mode of application will be accepted; no hard copy to be sent to the Bank. Candidates are NOT allowed to apply for more than one post. In case of multiple applications for the same post, only the last valid (completed) application will be retained and fee paid for other registrations will stand forfeited. Candidates must have a valid Email ID and Mobile Number active till the declaration of result and final selection. After expiry of the online application window, no change/correction/modification will be allowed under any circumstances. Admission to all stages (Online Test, Shortlisting, Interview) will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions – qualifying in Online Test/Shortlisting is provisional and candidature is subject to document verification at interview. Internship experience and teaching/training experience will NOT be counted for eligibility. CIBIL: Candidates who have defaulted in repayment of loans/credit card dues with Banks/NBFCs/Financial Institutions and have not regularized/repaid the outstanding by the date of issuance of offer of recruitment shall NOT be eligible for appointment. Candidates serving in Govt./Quasi Govt./PSU/Nationalized Banks must submit NOC from employer at the time of interview; failing which candidature will not be considered. OBC-NCL candidates must submit certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and date of interview; EWS candidates must have Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 on or before last date of online application. Outstation candidates called for interview will be reimbursed economy class airfare (shortest route) up to a maximum of Rs. 10,000 (to-and-fro) or actual travel cost (whichever is lower) on submission of original flight tickets/invoice and boarding pass. Local transport will not be reimbursed. All Changes/Updates/Corrigendum/Results/Schedules/List of shortlisted/selected candidates will be hosted on the Bank's website only. No hard copy of call letter/advice will be sent by post. Candidates furnishing false information/suppressing facts will be disqualified and shall be liable for debarment and legal/criminal action. SBI does not endorse, authorize, or associate with any external coaching platform, consultancy, individual, or digital channel claiming to provide guaranteed selection, influence in recruitment, or insider guidance. Candidates must rely solely on information available on SBI's official career portal. All legal proceedings shall be subject to jurisdiction of Courts/Tribunals/Forums at Mumbai only. For any query, write through the "Contact Us" link at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/post-your-query
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | To be notified later |
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Age Limit
| Notes | The crucial date for age calculation is 31.05.2026. Age relaxation is admissible to SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government of India guidelines. Cumulative age relaxation will not be available. No change in category is permitted after registration of online application. |
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Important Links
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