Opening Overview
State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers (Law) on Regular Basis. A total of 47 vacancies are available for Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) posts. Online registration and fee payment will be accepted from 24/06/2026 to 14/07/2026.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager (Law), Deputy Manager (Law) |
| Total Vacancies | 47 |
| Qualification | Law Graduate (LLB) from a recognized university in India |
| Last Date | 14/07/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 24/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14/07/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 14/07/2026 |
| Cut-Off Date for Eligibility (Age/Qualification/Experience) | 31/05/2026 |
| Online Written Test (Tentative) | 01/08/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 |
Payment Mode: Fee payment will be online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking. Any transaction charges (if applicable) will be borne by the candidate.
Age Limit
Age as on 31/05/2026.
- Assistant Manager (Law): 25 to 32 years
- Deputy Manager (Law): 25 to 35 years
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit):
- 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 military service conditions as per notice): 5 years
Vacancy Details
Advertisement No.: CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02
| Post Name | Grade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD (VI) | PwBD (HI) | PwBD (LD) | PwBD (d&e) | Backlog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Law) | JMGS-I | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deputy Manager (Law) | MMGS-II | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deputy Manager (Law) Backlog | MMGS-II | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Notes:
- PwBD reservation is horizontal and included in the overall vacancies of the respective category.
- Vacancies are provisional and may change as per SBI requirements.
Eligibility / Qualification
Assistant Manager (Law)
- Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Graduate with a degree in Law (LLB) / Law Graduate from a recognized university in India.
- Preferred: 5-year integrated law course from a recognized university in India.
- Experience (Mandatory as on 31/05/2026):
- Enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council and 2 years experience as a practicing advocate, OR
- 2 years experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks, OR
- 2 years combined experience as practicing advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks.
- Experience must be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council.
Deputy Manager (Law)
- Educational Qualification (Mandatory): Graduate with a degree in Law (LLB) / Law Graduate from a recognized university in India.
- Preferred: 5-year integrated law course from a recognized university in India.
- Experience (Mandatory as on 31/05/2026):
- Enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council and 4 years experience as a practicing advocate, OR
- 4 years experience as Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks, OR
- 4 years combined experience as practicing advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks.
- Experience must be after enrolment as advocate with Bar Council.
Important Experience Notes (as per notification):
- Internship experience will not be counted.
- Teaching and training experience will not be counted.
Selection Process
- Online Written Test (Objective + Descriptive)
- Interview
- Document Verification (at interview stage as per SBI instructions)
- Medical Examination & other formalities (as applicable)
Final Weightage:
- Written Test: 70%
- Interview: 30%
Exam Pattern
Online Written Examination will have Objective Test and Descriptive Test.
Objective Test
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of Reasoning (General Aptitude) | 25 | 25 | 45 minutes |
| English Language (General Aptitude) | 35 | 35 | 45 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
Key Points:
- No negative marking for wrong answers.
- Except Professional Knowledge, other papers are qualifying in nature and marks will not be counted for merit.
Descriptive Test
| Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Test | 5 (Attempt any 5 out of 8) | 50 | 45 minutes |
Merit for Online Written Test:
- Candidates must qualify in Objective and Descriptive tests individually.
- Merit list for written test will be prepared on Objective + Descriptive total.
Interview
- Interview will carry 100 marks.
- Qualifying marks in interview will be decided by SBI.
Indicative Syllabus (not exhaustive):
- Constitutional Law
- Administrative Law
- Financial sector laws
- Procedural laws
- New Labour Codes
- Principles of Statutory Interpretation and Legal Drafting
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Grade | Pay Scale (Basic Pay) | Posting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Law) | JMGS-I | 48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920 | All over India |
| Deputy Manager (Law) | MMGS-II | 64,820-2,340/1-67,160-2,680/10-93,960 | All over India |
In addition to Basic Pay, selected officers will be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, Provident Fund, NPS, LFC, Medical Facility and other perquisites as per SBI rules.