Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has scheduled the online written examination for Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) posts under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02. The examination will be conducted on 23 August 2026 for the total vacancies notified in the detailed recruitment advertisement; the exam-date update does not separately restate the vacancy count.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) |
| Total Vacancies | As notified in the detailed advertisement |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | 23 August 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should regularly monitor the SBI Careers portal for the admit card download schedule. The call letter is expected to be released before the examination and will mention the reporting time, shift, examination city, venue and candidate-specific instructions.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a university or institution recognised by the appropriate authority.
- Candidates may also be required to be enrolled with a State Bar Council or the Bar Council of India, depending on the post.
- Relevant post-qualification legal experience is generally required for both positions, with a higher experience threshold applicable to Deputy Manager (Law).
- Candidates must refer to Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02 for the prescribed experience date, eligible areas of legal practice and documentary requirements.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits are applied separately for Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law).
- Age must be calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the detailed notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories under government and SBI rules.
- Date-of-birth and category certificates must match the information entered in the application form.
Fees
- The examination-date notice does not announce a fresh application-fee window.
- Candidates who submitted applications should retain the online fee receipt or transaction confirmation.
- Category-wise application fees and exemptions are governed by the original recruitment notification.
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination: Candidates will take a computer-based test on 23 August 2026. The paper is expected to assess general aptitude and professional knowledge relevant to banking and law. Exact sections, question count, marks, duration and negative-marking provisions must be checked in the official exam instructions.
- Interview: Candidates qualifying under the prescribed written-test criteria will be considered for the interview stage, subject to category-wise shortlisting requirements.
- Final Merit and Document Verification: Final selection will be based on the weightage and qualifying standards fixed by SBI. Educational, experience, category, identity and Bar Council documents will be verified before appointment.
The written examination will be held at designated centres. Applicants cannot assume that their preferred city has been allotted until they download the admit card. Requests to change the examination centre are normally not accepted after allotment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SBI website and open the Careers section.
- Select “Current Openings” and locate Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02 for the Law Officer recruitment.
- Open the online registration link and enter a valid email address and mobile number.
- Complete the application with accurate personal, educational, Bar Council and professional-experience details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the applicable fee online, if required, and verify all entries before final submission.
- Download the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
- Registered applicants should return to the Careers portal when the admit card link is activated, log in with their registration credentials and print the call letter.
Applications cannot ordinarily be submitted after the notified closing date. Candidates who did not register during the application window should not treat the admit card release as a reopening of recruitment.
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FAQs
When will the SBI Law Officer Exam 2026 be held?
The online written examination is scheduled for 23 August 2026.
Which posts are covered by the examination schedule?
The schedule covers Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) posts advertised under CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02.
When will the SBI Law Officer admit card be released?
The release date is yet to be announced. Registered candidates should check the SBI Careers portal regularly and use their registration credentials to download the call letter.
