🏦 State Bank of India — Specialist Cadre Officer

SBI SO Law Officer 2026
Notification, Eligibility & Selection Process

Complete guide — eligibility, 4-year experience requirement, selection process, syllabus, salary. Advt. No. CRPD/SCO/2025-26/27. Total 1,146 vacancies announced.

⚠️ Key Difference  |  No Written Exam · Shortlisting + Interview only · 4 years experience mandatory

📋 Exam Overview

Exam NameSBI Specialist Cadre Officers (SCO) Recruitment
PostDeputy Manager (Law) — MMGS-II
Advt. NumberCRPD/SCO/2025-26/27
Total Vacancies1,146 (all specialist posts combined)
Written Exam❌ No Written Exam — Shortlisting + Interview only
Official Websitesbi.co.in/careers
Application Fee₹750 (Gen/EWS/OBC) · Exempt for SC/ST/PwBD

📅 Important Dates

EventDate / Status
Notification ReleasedDecember 2, 2025 ✅
Application OpensFebruary 23, 2026 ✅
Last Date to ApplyMarch 15, 2026 (Extended) ✅
Shortlisting ResultApril–May 2026 (tentative)
InterviewMay–June 2026 (tentative)
Final Result & JoiningJuly–August 2026 (tentative)
Next SBI SO NotificationExpected December 2026

✅ Eligibility Criteria

QualificationLLB Degree (3-year or 5-year integrated) from a recognized university. LLM preferred.
Experience4 years mandatory — as Practising Advocate at Bar OR as Law Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank / Financial Institution
Bar CouncilEnrollment as Advocate with Bar Council — mandatory
Age (General)25 – 35 years
SC / STRelaxation: 5 years (Max 40)
OBC (NCL)Relaxation: 3 years (Max 38)
PwBDRelaxation: 10 years (Max 45)
NationalityIndian Citizen

🔍 SBI SO vs IBPS SO — Key Differences

ParameterSBI SOIBPS SO
Written Exam❌ No Exam✅ Prelims + Mains
SelectionShortlisting → InterviewPrelims → Mains → Interview
Experience4 Years MandatoryNot Required
Age Limit25 – 35 years20 – 30 years
Interview Weightage100% (Only stage)20% of final merit

🎯 Selection Process

SBI does NOT conduct any written exam for Law Officer. The Interview is the only assessment stage — it carries 100% weightage.
StageDetailsBasis
Step 1 — Apply OnlineSubmit application + documents on sbi.co.in
Step 2 — ShortlistingSBI shortlists based on qualifications & experience. Meeting eligibility alone does not guarantee interview call.Qualification-based
Step 3 — Interview100 marks · Qualifying score required · Tie = senior candidate preferred100% weightage
Step 4 — Document VerificationOriginals verified post-selection
Step 5 — MedicalAs per SBI norms

📚 Syllabus — Interview Preparation

No written exam, so all preparation focuses on Professional Knowledge (Banking Laws) and Interview skills.

Banking Regulation & Financial Laws

  • Banking Regulation Act, 1949
  • RBI Act, 1934
  • SBI Act, 1955
  • SARFAESI Act, 2002
  • DRT Act, 1993
  • FEMA
  • PMLA
  • Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
  • IBC 2016
  • KYC / AML Norms
  • NPA Classification & Recovery
  • SEBI Act & Securities Laws

Current Legal Developments

  • Recent SC/HC Judgments (Banking)
  • BNS, BNSS, BSA 2023
  • DPDP Act 2023
  • RBI Circulars & Policy Directions
  • Amendments to banking laws
  • Basel Norms & Capital Adequacy
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • Companies Act, 2013
  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  • Mortgage — Equitable & Registered
  • Pledge & Hypothecation
  • Loan Agreement Drafting
  • Legal Notice & Demand Letter
  • Bank Guarantee & Indemnity
  • Power of Attorney

Experience-Based Questions

  • Cases handled in practice
  • Legal opinions drafted
  • Recovery suits filed
  • Types of securities dealt with
  • Challenges as Advocate / Law Officer
  • Drafting experience — agreements, deeds

HR & Personality

  • Why SBI? Career motivation
  • Role of Law Officer in a bank
  • Legal vs business team conflicts
  • Ethical dilemmas in legal practice
  • Communication & leadership skills
  • Banking sector awareness

💰 Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Scale₹48,170 – ₹69,810 (MMGS-II — Deputy Manager)
Net Monthly Salary₹60,000 – ₹70,000 approx. (incl. all allowances)
DA, HRA, Special AllowanceAs per SBI / Govt. norms
Medical BenefitsSelf + Family
PensionNew Pension Scheme (NPS)
Career GrowthDeputy Manager → Senior Manager → Chief Manager → AGM → DGM → GM (Legal)

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📅 Duration 8 Months
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