SBI Law Officer Recruitment 2026

2. Important Dates & Timelines

Candidates must satisfy all age and experience criteria precisely as scheduled. Late registration requests or offline entries will be summarily rejected.

3. Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale Breakdown

The advertised positions are under regular permanent appointment and carry full allowances like DA, HRA, CCA, PF, and Medical facilities.

Note: Age relaxations apply as per Government of India guidelines—3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD applicants.

4. Educational Qualifications & Work Experience

Fulfilling minimum criteria is mandatory. Experience gained during internships, teaching, or training will explicitly not be considered.

Assistant Manager (Law)

• Academic: Graduate with a degree in Law or a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India (5-year integrated law course may be given preference).
• Mandatory Experience (As on 31.05.2026): Minimum 02 years of active experience as a practicing advocate after enrollment with the Bar Council, OR as a Law Officer in the legal department of Scheduled Commercial Banks. Combined experience across both fields is also valid.

Deputy Manager (Law)

• Academic: Graduate with a degree in Law or a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India (5-year integrated law course preferred).
• Mandatory Experience (As on 31.05.2026): Minimum 04 years of verified experience as a practicing advocate after Bar Council enrollment, OR as a Law Officer in the legal department of Scheduled Commercial Banks (or combined).

5. Job Profile & Core Responsibilities

Selected candidates will handle extensive corporate legal portfolios. Illustrative Key Result Areas (KRAs) include:

• Offering opinions on various legal issues, drafting, vetting, and negotiating agreements, contracts, deeds, or documents.
• Supporting operational functionaries in understanding and mitigating legal risks in contracts, deals, and projects.
• Conducting litigation and attending judicial/quasi-judicial forums whenever required.
• Title investigation of properties and matters related thereto for loans and advances.
• Coordinating with advocates, statutory authorities, and regulatory bodies on legal matters.

6. Selection Process & Examination Pattern

The total screening structure features an online written test comprising both Objective and Descriptive tests, followed by a Personal Interview round.

A. Online Objective Test Profile (45 Minutes per Section)

• Test of Reasoning: 25 Questions (25 Marks) — Qualifying only, not counted in merit.
• English Language: 35 Questions (35 Marks) — Qualifying only, not counted in merit.
• Professional Knowledge (PK): 50 Questions (50 Marks) — Core scoring parameter for merit ranking.
• Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in the online written exam.

B. Descriptive Written Test (45 Minutes)

• Pattern: Contains 8 structural law questions; candidates must answer any 05 questions (10 Marks each, Totaling 50 Marks).
• Syllabus Focus: Broad fundamental concepts, issues, and current developments across Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Financial Sector Laws, Procedural Laws, New Labour Codes, and statutory interpretation/legal drafting.

Final Selection Formula: Normalization of marks scored across both the Written Test and Interview will be computed with a 70:30 weightage ratio respectively. Outstation candidates called for the interview will be reimbursed economy class airfare up to a maximum of Rs. 10,000/-.

7. Step-by-Step Online Application Protocol

Candidates are prohibited from applying for more than one post. No hard copies need to be mailed to the corporate desk.

1. Digital Scan Preparation: Prior to filing, scan your recent colored passport photo (20kb–50kb), clear black ink signature (10kb–20kb), and necessary qualification files (A4 PDF format, under 500kb per file).
2. Portal Registration: Visit the official portal link directly at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. Fill in all initial primary credentials safely.
3. Live Photo Capture: Complete the mandatory live photograph verification via webcam or mobile phone QR code scan during the application process.
4. Fee Schedule: Pay the non-refundable fee online. General, EWS, and OBC candidates must pay ₹ 750/-, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates enjoy complete fee exemption (Nil).
5. Save & Print: Check all inputs meticulously using the preview tool before the final submit block. Print your completed system-generated form and e-receipt for your records.

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9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)