SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 — 49 Vacancies

About This Job

State Bank of India (SBI) is hiring 49 Law Officers on a permanent basis as Specialist Cadre Officers. If you are a law graduate with at least 2 years of experience as a practising advocate or a bank law officer, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 14 July 2026. The starting basic pay is Rs. 48,480 per month plus DA, HRA and other allowances, and posting can be anywhere in India.

State Bank of India (SBI) Law Officer Recruitment 2026 - 49 Posts

State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest bank, has released notification number CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02 to recruit 49 Specialist Cadre Officers in the Law stream. The posts are split into 20 Assistant Manager (Law) jobs in the JMGS-I grade and 29 Deputy Manager (Law) jobs in the MMGS-II grade (including 2 ST backlog posts). All jobs are on a regular (permanent) basis with all-India posting. This is a strong opportunity for practising advocates and bank legal professionals who want a stable, officer-level job in a public sector bank. You can apply for only one of the two posts, so pick the one that matches your experience.

Vacancy Breakdown

Category-wise split for Assistant Manager (Law): UR 9, OBC 5, SC 3, ST 1, EWS 2. For Deputy Manager (Law): UR 12, OBC 7, SC 4, ST 2, EWS 2, plus 2 ST backlog vacancies. Reserved vacancies for PwBD candidates are provided on a horizontal basis.

Who Can Apply?

Assistant Manager (Law) - JMGS-I:

• Qualification: A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university in India. A 5-year integrated law course is preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years as a practising advocate enrolled with the Bar Council, OR 2 years as a Law Officer in the legal department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank (a combination of both also counts).

Deputy Manager (Law) - MMGS-II:

• Qualification: A Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university in India. A 5-year integrated law course is preferred.
• Experience: At least 4 years as a practising advocate enrolled with the Bar Council, OR 4 years as a Law Officer in the legal department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank (a combination of both also counts).

Your experience is counted only after enrolment as an advocate with the Bar Council. Internship, teaching and training experience will not be counted.

Important: Your age, qualification and experience are all checked as on the crucial date of 31 May 2026. Candidates with an adverse CIBIL record or an unpaid loan default are not eligible for appointment.

Age Limit

• Assistant Manager (Law): Between 25 and 32 years as on 31 May 2026.
• Deputy Manager (Law): Between 25 and 35 years as on 31 May 2026.
• Age Relaxation: OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD 10 years (13 years for OBC PwBD and 15 years for SC/ST PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen 5 years.

Salary

• Assistant Manager (Law): JMGS-I basic pay of Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920 per month.
• Deputy Manager (Law): MMGS-II basic pay of Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960 per month.
• On top of basic pay you get DA, HRA, CCA, NPS, Leave Fare Concession and medical facilities as per bank rules, so your actual take-home is much higher than the basic pay.

Application Fee

• General / EWS / OBC: Rs. 750 (application fee and intimation charges).
• SC / ST / PwBD: No fee.
• Payment mode: online through Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection has two stages:

1. Online Written Test: An objective test (Reasoning, English Language and Professional Knowledge of Law) followed by a descriptive test on legal subjects. There is no negative marking. The test is tentatively scheduled for August 2026.
2. Interview: Candidates who clear the written test are called for an interview worth 100 marks.

The final merit list is prepared from the written test and interview with a 70:30 weightage. Selected candidates must also clear document verification and a medical fitness check before joining.

SBI keeps a post-wise and category-wise wait list that stays valid for one year from the date of the final result. The online test is held at exam centres across India, and you can choose your preferred centre while filling the form.

How to Apply

1. Go to the SBI careers page at sbi.bank.in and open the current openings section.
2. Register using your email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully.
4. Upload your photo, signature, resume, ID proof, Bar Council enrolment proof and experience certificates.
5. Pay the fee online (if applicable).
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

You can apply for only one post. Applications sent by post, email or by hand will not be accepted.

If you already work in a government office, PSU or bank, keep a No Objection Certificate (NOC) ready to submit at the interview stage.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 24 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fee: 14 July 2026
• Online Written Test: Tentatively August 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Offer legal opinions and draft, vet and negotiate agreements, contracts and deeds.
• Support bank operations in spotting and reducing legal risk in deals, contracts and projects.
• Handle litigation and attend judicial and quasi-judicial forums on behalf of the bank.
• Track the latest legal developments and share updates with operational teams.
• Coordinate with statutory and regulatory authorities on legal matters.
• Instruct and work with external advocates and legal professionals when needed.
• Carry out title investigation of property in loan and advance cases.