Overview
State Bank of India (SBI), India's largest public sector bank and a Fortune 500 company, has officially released its Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO) Recruitment Notification 2026-27 under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02 dated 24 June 2026. This recruitment drive seeks to fill 49 vacancies (including backlog positions) across two law-related roles — Assistant Manager (Law) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) and Deputy Manager (Law) in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) — on a regular basis. Qualified legal professionals with relevant advocacy or banking legal department experience are encouraged to apply online through SBI's official careers portal before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application & Fee Payment | 24 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 14 July 2026 |
| Tentative Online Written Test Date | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Interview Date | To be announced separately |
Vacancy Details
A total of 49 posts have been notified under this recruitment cycle, spread across SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Unreserved categories. PwBD reservations are applied horizontally within respective parent categories. The actual number of vacancies is provisional and may be revised based on the bank's operational requirements.
| Post Name | Grade | Vacancy Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Law) | JMGS-I | Regular | 20 |
| Deputy Manager (Law) | MMGS-II | Regular | 27 |
| Deputy Manager (Law) | MMGS-II | Backlog | 2 |
| Total | 49 | ||
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed on the following pay scales, along with applicable allowances and benefits as per SBI's service regulations:
- Assistant Manager (JMGS-I): Basic Pay ₹48,480, progressing up to ₹85,920 with defined annual increments
- Deputy Manager (MMGS-II): Basic Pay ₹64,820, progressing up to ₹93,960 with defined annual increments
Eligibility Criteria
All eligibility conditions — educational qualification and work experience — must be fulfilled as on the cut-off date of 31 May 2026. Experience earned during internships, teaching assignments, or training programmes will not be counted toward the mandatory experience requirement. The experience certificate submitted must explicitly confirm that the candidate has hands-on experience in the relevant legal domain.
Educational Qualification
- A graduate degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised Indian university is mandatory for both posts.
- Candidates who have completed a 5-year integrated law programme from a recognised university may be given preference during the selection process.
Work Experience (Mandatory as on 31 May 2026)
| Post | Required Experience |
|---|---|
| Assistant Manager (Law) – JMGS-I | Minimum 2 years as a practising advocate (enrolled with Bar Council), OR 2 years as a Law Officer in the Legal Department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank, OR a combined 2 years across both roles. All experience must be post-enrolment with the Bar Council. |
| Deputy Manager (Law) – MMGS-II | Minimum 4 years as a practising advocate (enrolled with Bar Council), OR 4 years as a Law Officer in the Legal Department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank, OR a combined 4 years across both roles. All experience must be post-enrolment with the Bar Council. |
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will go through a structured two-stage selection process:
- Online Written Test: Comprising both objective-type and descriptive-type questions, tentatively scheduled for August 2026. The test will assess candidates' knowledge of legal concepts, banking law, and general aptitude.
- Interview: Candidates who qualify the written test will be called for a personal interview. The final date and venue for interviews will be communicated by SBI separately.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online mode via SBI's official careers portal. No offline applications or postal submissions will be entertained. Follow the steps outlined below to complete your application successfully:
- Visit the official SBI careers page at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Locate the notification for Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02 and download the official PDF carefully before proceeding.
- Register using a valid email ID and active mobile number to create your applicant profile.
- Fill in all personal, academic, and professional details accurately in the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant supporting documents as specified in the notification.
- Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway (fee details as per official notification).
- Submit the application and retain a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
Application window: 24 June 2026 to 14 July 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.