SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 for 49 Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager Posts

 

SBI SCO Recruitment 2026 for 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. Candidates holding a Law Degree (LLB/5-year integrated) from a recognized university with 02 years (Assistant Manager) or 04 years (Deputy Manager) of mandatory experience as a practicing advocate or as a Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks are eligible to apply online at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. The application process will be active from 24 June 2026 to 14 July 2026, and candidates can access the notification PDF and apply link below.

SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

Organization Name	State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai
Advertisement No.	CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02 dated 24/06/2026
Post Names	Assistant Manager (Law) – JMGS-I, Deputy Manager (Law) – MMGS-II
Post Type	Regular Basis (Specialist Cadre Officer)
Total Vacancies	49* (20 – Assistant Manager + 29 – Deputy Manager incl. 2 Backlog) (*subject to change)
Pay Scale	JMGS-I: Basic Pay 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920; MMGS-II: Basic Pay 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Application Mode	Online only (via SBI official website)
Selection Mode	Online Written Test (Objective + Descriptive) + Interview
Cut-off Date	31.05.2026
Official Website	https://sbi.bank.in/

 

SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates

Event	Date
Start Date for Online Application & Fee Payment	24 June 2026
Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment	14 July 2026
Tentative Date of Online Written Test	August 2026 (Tentative)
Date of Interview	To be notified later

SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 - Vacancy Details

A total of 49 vacancies (including 2 backlog vacancies for Deputy Manager) have been announced for Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) posts. The vacancies are distributed across SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and UR categories. PwBD reservation is horizontal and is included within the overall vacancy of the respective parent category. The number of vacancies including reserved vacancies is provisional and may vary as per actual requirements of the Bank.

Sl. No.	Name of Post	Type of Vacancy	Grade	Total
1	Assistant Manager (Law)	Regular	JMGS-I	20
2	Deputy Manager (Law)	Regular	MMGS-II	27
		Backlog		2
Total				49

Abbreviations: JMGS – Junior Management Grade Scale; MMGS – Middle Management Grade Scale; SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe; OBC – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer); EWS – Economically Weaker Sections; UR – Unreserved; PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disabilities; VI – Visually Impaired; HI – Hearing Impaired; LD – Locomotor Disability.

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

Post Name	Mandatory Qualification	Preferred Qualification
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.

SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 - Age Limit

1. Post: Assistant Manager (Law) (CUT-OFF DATE: 31.05.2026) (A) Age (As on 31.05.2026): Minimum: 25 Years, Maximum- 32 years

2. Post: Deputy Manager (Law) (CUT-OFF DATE: 31.05.2026) (A) Age (As on 31.05.2026): Minimum: 25 Years, Maximum- 35 Years

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.

Category	Age Relaxation (in years)
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 (with 5 years military service, released on completion of assignment)	5 years

SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 - Application Fee

The application fee and intimation charges are non-refundable. The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking. Application fee once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be adjusted for any other examination or selection.

Category	Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC Candidates	Rs. 750/- (Non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates	No Fee / No Intimation Charges

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

Type of Test	Maximum Marks
Objective Test	50
Descriptive Test	50

Objective Test Pattern

Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time	Nature
Test of Reasoning	25	25*	45 Minutes	Qualifying only* (marks not counted for merit)
English Language	35	35*
Professional Knowledge	50	50	45 Minutes	Counted for Merit

*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

Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time
Descriptive Test	Answer any 05 out of 08 questions	50 (10 x 5)	45 Minutes

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

Stage	Marks	Weightage in Final Merit
Online Written Test	100 (Objective 50 + Descriptive 50)	70%
Interview	100	30%

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)

Subject AreaConstitutional Law – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developmentsAdministrative Law – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developmentsFinancial Sector Laws – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developmentsProcedural Laws – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developmentsNew Labour Codes – Fundamental concepts, issues and current developmentsPrinciples of Statutory Interpretation and Legal Drafting

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

Tie-BreakIn case more than one candidate scores the same cut-off marks in the final merit list, such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order.

How to Apply for SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online official website.

Candidates must apply online through the Bank's official website at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. No other mode of application will be entertained. Hard copy of application and other documents need not be sent to the office. The process of registration is completed only when the fee is deposited with the Bank through online mode on or before the last date for fee payment.

Candidates are advised to apply online well before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid disconnection/inability/failure to log on to the website due to heavy load. After final submission, no change/correction/modification will be allowed under any circumstances.

SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27: Apply Here

SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 Important Links

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