SBI SCO Law Officer Recruitment 2026-27 Apply Online
Advt No: SCO_2026-27_02 | Assistant Manager & Deputy Manager (Law)
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BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE RECRUITMENT
| Organization Name | State Bank of India (SBI) |
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| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. SCO_2026-27_02 |
| Name of Posts | Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) - Law Officer 1. Assistant Manager (Law) 2. Deputy Manager (Law) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Fee | Gen/OBC/EWS: ₹750/- | SC/ST/PwBD: ₹0/- |
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in/web/careers |
DETAILS OF POSTS / GRADE / VACANCY / AGE
| Name of Post | Grade | Total Vacancies | Age Limit (Max) |
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| Assistant Manager (Law) | JMGS-I | As per Notification | Max 30 Years |
| Deputy Manager (Law) | MMGS-II | As per Notification | Max 35 Years |
Note: Category-wise vacancy details (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) are available in the detailed Official Notification PDF.
ABBREVIATIONS (CATEGORY)
| Category Abbreviations | UR: Unreserved | OBC: Other Backward Classes | SC: Scheduled Caste | ST: Scheduled Tribe | EWS: Economically Weaker Section | PwBD: Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | JMGS: Junior Management Grade Scale | MMGS: Middle Management Grade Scale |
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DETAILS OF AGE/ EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE ETC.
1. For Assistant Manager (Law)
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 Years and Maximum 30 Years.
- Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognized University in India.
- Registration: Must be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
- Work Experience: Freshers or candidates with minimum experience as an enrolled advocate (Check exact cutoff date in PDF).
2. For Deputy Manager (Law)
- Age Limit: Minimum 25 Years and Maximum 35 Years.
- Educational Qualification: Degree in Law (3 years/ 5 years) from a recognized University in India.
- Registration: Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.
- Work Experience: Minimum 4 Years of experience as a practicing advocate OR Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks / Financial Institutions / State level / Corporate Sector.
GRADE, REMUNERATION & SUGGESTED PLACE OF POSTING
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| Suggested Place of Posting | Corporate Centre Mumbai OR anywhere in India as per Bank's requirement. |
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process for both Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) consists of the following stages:
- Stage 1 - Online Written Test: The Bank may conduct an online test consisting of Professional Knowledge (Law), Reasoning, and English.
- Stage 2 - Shortlisting: If the number of applications is less, the Bank reserves the right to directly shortlist candidates for interview without a written test.
- Stage 3 - Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an Interview. Final merit will be prepared based on Interview scores (or Test + Interview ratio).
- Stage 4 - Document Verification & Medical Exam: Final joining is subject to medical fitness.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Apply Online Form | Click Here |
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| Download Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Download Admit Card (New) | Download Admit Card |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in/careers |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q1. What is the full form of JMGS and MMGS in SBI Notification?
Ans: JMGS stands for Junior Management Grade Scale (e.g., Assistant Manager), and MMGS stands for Middle Management Grade Scale (e.g., Deputy Manager).
Q2. Can freshers apply for SBI Deputy Manager (Law)?
Ans: No. For Deputy Manager (Law), a minimum of 4 years of work experience as an advocate or law officer is strictly required.
Q3. What is the upper age limit for Assistant Manager (Law)?
Ans: The maximum age limit for UR candidates applying for Assistant Manager (Law) is 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
Q4. How much is the application fee for SBI SCO Law Officer 2026?
Ans: General, OBC, and EWS candidates have to pay ₹750/-, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee (₹0/-).
Q5. Is Bar Council Registration mandatory to apply?
Ans: Yes, candidates must be enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India or State Bar Council to be eligible for both AM and DM Law posts.
Q6. How can I download my SBI Law Officer Admit Card?
Ans: Once released, you can download the admit card from the 'Important Links' section above or by visiting the SBI Careers portal using your Registration Number and Password.
Q7. Is there any negative marking in the SBI SCO Law online exam?
Ans: Yes, if the Bank decides to conduct a written test, there is typically a penalty of 1/4th mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Q8. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
Ans: The selection will be based on Shortlisting and Personal Interview. However, the bank reserves the right to conduct an Online Written Test before the interview based on the number of applications.