SBI SO Law Officer 2026 - 49 Posts (Assistant Manager & Deputy Manager) | Apply Now

Official Notification Overview

State Bank of India (SBI) has released a Specialist Cadre Officer (Law) Recruitment 2026 notification for 49 posts in two grades. This is a direct recruitment for experienced law professionals — not an entry-level exam.

Detail	Assistant Manager (Law)	Deputy Manager (Law)
Scale	JMGS-I	MMGS-II
Vacancies	39	10
Basic Pay	₹48,480	₹64,820
Max Pay	₹85,920	₹93,960

Eligibility Criteria

Post 1 — Assistant Manager (Law), JMGS-I (39 Posts)

Education: LLB Degree (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a recognized University / Bar Council enrolled Experience: Minimum 2 years as an Advocate or Law Officer in a Bank / Financial Institution / Government Department

Post 2 — Deputy Manager (Law), MMGS-II (10 Posts)

Education: Same as above (LLB from recognized university) Experience: Minimum 4 years as an Advocate or Law Officer in a Bank / Financial Institution / Government Department

Age (as on 1 June 2026)

Post	Min Age	Max Age
Assistant Manager (Law)	25 years	35 years
Deputy Manager (Law)	25 years	38 years

Age relaxation for SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10 yrs) as applicable.

Other Conditions

• Must be enrolled as an Advocate with State Bar Council
• Not in full-time practice while taking up this role (resign from practice before joining)

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹750
• SC / ST / PwD: Nil

Selection Process

No written exam for this SO recruitment. Selection is through:

1. Shortlisting — Based on eligibility and relevant experience
2. Interview — Before a SBI selection committee
3. Final merit is based solely on interview performance
4. Documents verified before joining

Responsibilities

Assistant Manager (Law)

• Vetting and drafting legal documents — loan agreements, mortgages, security documents
• Handling DRT (Debt Recovery Tribunal) cases and recovery matters
• Providing legal opinions on credit proposals
• Liaison with external advocates for litigation
• SARFAESI enforcement and documentation

Deputy Manager (Law)

• All of the above + supervision of junior law officers
• Handling complex litigation (High Court, Supreme Court matters)
• Policy advisory on legal and regulatory matters
• Reviewing and drafting bank’s internal legal policies

Salary & Benefits

Grade	Basic Pay Range	Approx. Monthly CTC
JMGS-I (AM)	₹48,480 - ₹85,920	~₹80,000-90,000
MMGS-II (DM)	₹64,820 - ₹93,960	~₹1,00,000-1,10,000

Benefits include: HRA, DA, CCA, medical aid, LFC, staff housing loan, concessional personal loan, children’s education allowance, NPS pension.

How to Apply

1. Visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
2. Click “Current Openings” → “Specialist Cadre Officers — Law 2026”
3. Apply online — fill in the application form, upload educational certificates, experience documents, Bar Council enrollment certificate
4. Pay ₹750 (if applicable)
5. Submit by 12 July 2026

Preparation for Interview

Since selection is purely interview-based, prepare for:

• Banking Law Questions: SARFAESI Act, IBC 2016, FEMA, Banking Regulation Act 1949, RBI guidelines on NPA recovery
• DRT Procedures: Filing, hearings, enforcement of recovery certificates
• Recent RBI/Finance Ministry circulars on banking and legal compliance
• SBI-specific questions: Recent litigation trends, major judgments affecting banking
• Personality and communication: SBI looks for confident, articulate law professionals who can operate independently

This is a premium specialist role — SBI pays significantly more than most other government law officer positions. If you have banking law experience, do not miss this opportunity.