SBI Specialist Cadre Officers (Law) Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 49
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 - ₹93,960 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university. Preference for 5-year integrated law course graduates.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Experience requirements vary across posts, generally ranging from 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should check the official notification for the exact role-wise criteria.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 25 to 35 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a significant recruitment drive for Specialist Cadre Officers in the legal domain for the 2026-27 cycle. This opportunity is designed for legal professionals seeking to transition into the banking sector, offering roles that blend traditional legal practice with corporate operational risk management. Candidates will engage in drafting contracts, managing litigation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across SBI's vast national network. This recruitment represents a stable career path within India's largest public sector bank, ideal for advocates and law officers looking for long-term growth and professional prestige.
- Legal professionals with 2 to 4 years of experience in commercial banks or as practicing advocates are eligible for these specialist roles.
- The selection process is comprehensive, involving an online written examination followed by a structured interview to assess professional knowledge.
- Successful candidates may be posted anywhere in India, providing a dynamic work environment within the bank's corporate and regional legal departments.
- Applicants must ensure they meet the specific cut-off date for age and experience, which is strictly set as 31 May 2026.
- The application window is brief, requiring candidates to complete online registration and fee payment before the mid-July deadline.
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Additional Salary Information
Assistant Manager (Law) Grade JMGS-I: 48480-85920; Deputy Manager (Law) Grade MMGS-II: 64820-93960. Officers are also eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, and other perquisites as per bank rules.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Online Written Examination (Objective Test - 50 Marks) Online Written Examination (Descriptive Test - 50 Marks) Shortlisting based on exam performance Personal Interview (100 Marks) Document Verification Medical Examination
Application Fees
General/EWS/OBC: 750 SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Reservation
Horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates across categories.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL).
PwBD relaxation: 10 to 15 years depending on the primary category.
Ex-Servicemen relaxation as per Government of India guidelines.
How to Apply
- Visit the SBI careers portal at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Locate the advertisement number CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02.
- Click on 'Apply Online' to open the IBPS registration portal.
- Register as a new user and note down the provisional registration number and password.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required documents in PDF format.
- Fill in all educational and experience details accurately as per the official records.
- Pay the application fee of 750 (if applicable) using online payment modes.
- Submit the application and print the system-generated application form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The selection process consists of an online written test (objective and descriptive) followed by an interview. The final merit list is prepared with a 70:30 weightage for the written test and interview respectively.
No, the notification explicitly states that candidates are not permitted to apply for more than one post. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid one will be considered.
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the online written examination for these specialist cadre posts.