What is the last date to apply for SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 14 July 2026.

What is the application fee for SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is ₹750 for General, OBC and EWS candidates, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted.

What is the selection process for SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates will be selected through an Online Written Test followed by an Interview, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

What is the salary of an SBI Law Officer?

The pay scale ranges from ₹48,480–85,920 for Assistant Manager (Law) and ₹64,820–93,960 for Deputy Manager (Law), along with admissible allowances.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI Law Officer Exam Date 2026 for candidates who applied for the Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) posts. The SBI Law Officer Online Written Examination will be conducted on 23 August 2026. A total of 49 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive.

SBI Law Officer Exam Date 2026

The SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of an Online Written Examination followed by an Interview. Candidates who qualify for the written examination will be shortlisted for the interview stage. The final merit list will be prepared based on the prescribed weightage of the written examination and interview.

The SBI Law Officer Exam Date 2026 is 23 August 2026. The examination will be conducted in online mode for candidates who successfully completed the application process.

SBI SCO (Law Officer) Admit Card 2026 Out – Click to Check

SBI Law Manager Exam Date: Highlights

Particular	Details
Organisation	State Bank of India
Recruitment	SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.	CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02
Posts	Assistant Manager (Law), Deputy Manager (Law)
Total Vacancies	49
Job Type	Regular
Registration	Closed
Exam Date	23 August 2026
Selection Process	Online Written Test + Interview
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	sbi.co.in

SBI Law Officer Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process consists of:

Online Written Test
Interview
Document Verification
Medical Examination

SBI Law Officer Exam Pattern 2026: Objective Test

The General Aptitude section (Reasoning and English Language) is qualifying in nature, and the marks obtained in these papers will not be considered for the final merit list. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the qualifying papers as decided by the Bank. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Online Written Examination.

Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time
General Aptitude*
Test of Reasoning	25	25*	45 Minutes
English Language	35	35*
Professional Knowledge	50	50	45 Minutes

SBI Law Officer Descriptive Test Pattern 2026

Candidates are required to answer any 5 questions out of the 8 questions provided. The minimum qualifying marks in the Descriptive Test will be decided by the Bank.

Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time
Descriptive Test	5 (Attempt any 5 out of 8)	50 (10 × 5)	45 Minutes

SBI Law Officer Syllabus 2026

The Professional Knowledge paper may include questions from:

Constitutional Law
Administrative Law
Financial Sector Laws
Procedural Laws
New Labour Codes
Statutory Interpretation
Legal Drafting
Current Legal Developments

SBI Legal Officer Notification 2026 PDF Download

The SBI Legal Officer Notification 2026 has been released under the Specialist Post category on the SBI Careers page. Candidates who hold an LLB degree are eligible to apply from 24 June to 14 July 2026. Candidates are advised to go through the official notification PDF before applying. For the ease of candidates, we have provided the direct link below:

SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	24 June 2026
Online Application Starts	24 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 July 2026
Last Date to Pay Fee	14 July 2026
SBI Law Officer Exam Date 2026	23 August 2026

SBI Law Officer Vacancy 2026

SBI has announced a total of 49 vacancies across two posts under this recruitment drive.

Assistant Manager Law (JMGS – I)
Category	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Vacancies	3	1	5	2	9	20

Deputy Manager Law (MMGS – I)
Type	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Regular	4	2	7	2	12	27
Backlog	–	2	–	–	–	2
Total	4	4	7	2	12	29

SBI Law Manager Apply Online Link 2026

The SBI Law Officer Apply Online 2026 process has concluded on 14 July 2026. Candidates must now start revising for the SBI Law Manager Exam, which is scheduled to be held on 23 August 2026.

How to Apply for SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to apply online for this recruitment:

Visit the official SBI careers portal: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Click on Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02
Register online and fill in your details carefully
Upload all required documents: photograph, signature, ID proof, degree certificate, Bar Council enrolment proof, experience certificates, caste/EWS certificate (if applicable)
Pay the application fee online
Take a printout of the final application form

Documents Required

Passport-size Photograph
Signature
Resume
ID Proof
Date of Birth Proof
Law Degree/Mark Sheets
Bar Council Enrolment Certificate
Experience Certificate
Caste/EWS Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Latest Salary Slip/Form-16 (if applicable)

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 750
SC/ST/PwBD: Nil

SBI Law Officer 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Check age limit, qualification, and experience requirement for Legal post below:

Assistant Manager (Law)
Age Limit (As on 31 May 2026)	Minimum: 25 Years Maximum: 32 Years
Educational Qualification	Mandatory: Graduate with a Degree in Law or a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India.Preferred: Candidates with a 5-year Integrated Law Course from a recognized university may be given preference.
Work Experience	Mandatory (Post-Qualification):• Minimum 2 years of experience as a practicing Advocate after enrolment with the Bar Council.OR• Minimum 2 years as a Law Officer in the Legal Department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank.OR• A combined 2 years of experience as a practicing Advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks.

Deputy Manager (Law)
Age Limit (As on 31 May 2026)	Minimum: 25 Years Maximum: 35 Years
Educational Qualification	Mandatory: Graduate with a Degree in Law or a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India.Preferred: Candidates with a 5-year Integrated Law Course from a recognized university may be given preference.
Work Experience	Mandatory (Post-Qualification):• Minimum 4 years of experience as a practicing Advocate after enrolment with the Bar Council.OR• Minimum 4 years as a Law Officer in the Legal Department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank.OR• A combined 4 years of experience as a practicing Advocate and Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks.

Age relaxation

OBC (NCL) gets 3 years
SC/ST gets 5 years
PwBD candidates get 10–15 years depending on category

SBI Law Officer Salary 2026

The pay scale for the two posts under the SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 has been provided below. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Provident Fund, National Pension System (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Medical Facilities, and other admissible allowances and perquisites as per SBI rules.

Post	Grade	Pay Scale	Place of Posting
Assistant Manager (Law)	JMGS-I	Basic Pay: ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920	All Over India
Deputy Manager (Law)	MMGS-II	Basic Pay: ₹64,820-2340/1-67,160-2680/10-93,960	All Over India