SBI Assistant Manager Law & Deputy Manager Law Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 49 Posts

SBI Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Law Recruitment 2026 Details

State Bank of India (SBI) Central Recruitment & Promotion Department has released the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02) for the recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officer Law posts on a Regular Basis. A total of 49 vacancies are announced for Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law). Eligible Law graduates with required post-qualification experience as advocates or bank law officers can apply online from 24 June 2026 to 14 July 2026. Read below for detailed timelines, qualifications, salary scale, vacancy split, and selection process.

Age Limit and Qualifications (as of 31/05/2026)

• Assistant Manager (Law) (Grade JMGS-I):
  • Age Limit: 25 to 32 Years (Candidates must be born between 01.06.1994 and 31.05.2001).
  • Basic Qualification: Graduate with a degree in Law (3-year or 5-year integrated LLB) from a recognized university in India.
  • Mandatory Experience: Minimum **02 years of experience** as a practicing advocate, scheduled commercial bank law officer, or combined, after enrolment with the Bar Council.
• Deputy Manager (Law) (Grade MMGS-II):
  • Age Limit: 25 to 35 Years (Candidates must be born between 01.06.1991 and 31.05.2001).
  • Basic Qualification: Graduate with a degree in Law (3-year or 5-year integrated LLB) from a recognized university in India.
  • Mandatory Experience: Minimum **04 years of experience** as a practicing advocate, scheduled commercial bank law officer, or combined, after enrolment with the Bar Council.
• Age Relaxation: Standard upper age limit relaxations apply (OBC NCL: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, PwBD UR/EWS: 10 years, PwBD OBC: 13 years, PwBD SC/ST: 15 years).

Vacancy Details (Total: 49 Posts)

Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Pay Scale & Benefits

• Assistant Manager (Law) (JMGS-I): Basic Pay: ₹48,480 - 2,000/7 - 62,480 - 2,340/2 - 67,160 - 2,680/7 - ₹85,920.
• Deputy Manager (Law) (MMGS-II): Basic Pay: ₹64,820 - 2,340/1 - 67,160 - 2,680/10 - ₹93,960.
• Allowances & Perks: Selected candidates are eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund (PF), NPS pension, Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Medical Facilities, and other bank perquisites as per rules.

Selection Process

The selection will be conducted through the following two phases:

1. Online Written Examination (Tentatively August 2026):
   • Objective Test (50 Marks / 45 Minutes): Questions on Reasoning (25 marks) and English (35 marks) [Qualifying in nature] and Professional Knowledge (50 marks) [COUNTS for Merit]. No negative markings.
   • Descriptive Test (50 Marks / 45 Minutes): Answers to any 5 questions out of 8 questions on Professional Knowledge (10 marks each).
2. Personal Interview (100 Marks): Adequate number of candidates scoring above the written cut-off will be called for interview.
3. Final Merit List: Calculated by normalization of Written Test marks (70% weightage) and Interview marks (30% weightage).

How to Apply

• Access the online application via the SBI Careers page: sbi.bank.in/web/careers.
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number, which must be kept active throughout recruitment.
• Fill in academic and professional experience details, and upload scanned documents in PDF (size limit: 500kb per document). Required files:
  • Brief Resume, Date of Birth Proof, ID Proof
  • Educational Marksheets and Degree Certificate
  • Proof of enrolment with Bar Council and Experience Certificate
  • Form 16/Offer Letter/Latest Salary Slips
• Capture a live photograph (via webcam or QR code mobile scan), upload a signature, and pay the ₹750 application fee (for General/OBC/EWS) online.
• Submit the application and print the system-generated application form and e-receipt.

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