The State Bank of India has opened applications for 49 Specialist Cadre Officer posts in its Law stream: Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law). This SBI AM DM Law 2026 recruitment (Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02) is open to law graduates with post-qualification experience, and the window to apply closes on 14 July 2026.
SBI AM, DM Law 2026 – Overview
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02 |
| Posts | Assistant Manager (Law), Deputy Manager (Law) |
| Total Vacancies | 49 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 14.07.2026 |
Vacancy Details
The 49 posts are split across two grades, with reservation across categories as below.
| Post | Grade | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Law) | JMGS-I | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| Deputy Manager (Law) – Regular | MMGS-II | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 27 |
| Deputy Manager (Law) – Backlog | MMGS-II | – | 2 | – | – | – | 2 |
One VI (visually impaired) slot is reserved in the Assistant Manager posts, and one VI plus one HI (hearing impaired) slot in the Deputy Manager posts, within the totals above. SBI has noted in the notification that these numbers are provisional and can change before the final selection.
Eligibility for SBI AM DM Law 2026
Both posts need a law degree, but the age and experience requirements differ by grade.
- Assistant Manager (Law), JMGS-I: age 25 to 32 years as on 31.05.2026. A law degree from a recognized university, plus 2 years of post-qualification experience, either as a practicing advocate, as a Law Officer in the legal department of a scheduled commercial bank, or a combination of both.
- Deputy Manager (Law), MMGS-II: age 25 to 35 years as on 31.05.2026. Same qualification, but 4 years of post-qualification experience is required instead of 2.
Age relaxation applies as per government norms: 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 5 years for SC/ST, and additional relaxation for PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, going up to 15 years for PwBD candidates from SC/ST. SBI has specifically stated that internship experience and teaching or training experience will not count toward the required post-qualification experience, so candidates should check their actual practice/bank experience carefully before applying.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable once paid, and cannot be adjusted against any other SBI exam.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 24.06.2026 |
| Online Registration Start | 24.06.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14.07.2026 |
| Online Written Test | Tentatively August 2026 (exact date not yet announced) |
SBI has explicitly stated that no correction or edit facility will be available after the registration window closes, so candidates should review every entry carefully before final submission.
Selection Process
Selection is a two-stage process: an online written test followed by an interview.
The written test has an objective section (Reasoning – 25 questions, English Language – 35 questions, both qualifying only and not counted toward merit) plus Professional Knowledge of Law – 50 questions, all in 90 minutes combined. There is also a descriptive test of 5 questions out of 8 offered, worth 50 marks, in 45 minutes. Candidates need to clear both the objective and descriptive sections individually to move ahead.
Final merit is calculated as 70% written test plus 30% interview, both normalized. The indicative syllabus for Professional Knowledge covers Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, financial sector laws, procedural laws, the new Labour Codes, and statutory interpretation with legal drafting, though SBI notes this list is not exhaustive.
Salary
| Post | Grade | Basic Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Law) | JMGS-I | 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
| Deputy Manager (Law) | MMGS-II | 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960 |
Beyond basic pay, selected candidates get DA, HRA, CCA, PF, NPS, LFC, and medical benefits as per SBI’s rules. Posting can be anywhere in India, at the bank’s discretion.
How to Apply for SBI AM DM Law 2026
- Visit the SBI careers page and locate Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02.
- Click on the Apply Online link, which routes to SBI’s recruitment registration portal.
- Register with your basic details, then fill in the application form with your educational and experience details.
- Upload the required documents: photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit before 14.07.2026.
- Save a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for your records.
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Last updated: 08.07.2026
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