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State Bank of India

SBI Legal Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Now

State Bank of India · Graduate

Job at a glance
Location
All India
Salary
₹75,000 to ₹90,000
Job type
Full time
Work mode
In-Office
Qualification
Graduate in Law
Age limit
25 years to 32 years
Deadline
14 Jul 2026
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Job description

4 sections

Role Overview: Legal Officers (Assistant Manager & Deputy Manager)

The State Bank of India (SBI) is inviting applications from qualified and ambitious legal professionals for the positions of Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) on a Regular Basis. This is a premier opportunity to join India’s largest public sector bank and lead critical legal operations, mitigate corporate risks, and navigate complex financial frameworks.

As part of SBI's specialized legal team, selected officers will handle diverse responsibilities, including drafting and vetting corporate agreements, advising on constitutional and financial sector laws, managing litigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across bank operations.

Core Responsibilities & Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Selected candidates will be responsible for managing and mitigating legal risks for the bank, handling litigations, and ensuring operational compliance. The primary duties include:

  • Legal Opinions & Risk Mitigation: Offering expert legal advice and opinions on various banking and operational issues. You will support operational teams in identifying and mitigating structural legal risks in contracts, negotiations, deals, and large-scale projects.

  • Drafting & Vetting Documents: Reviewing, negotiating, drafting, and vetting critical commercial agreements, corporate contracts, deeds, and various official legal documentation.

  • Litigation Management: Managing and conducting the bank's litigation. This includes instructing external advocates, coordinating with legal professionals, and personally attending judicial or quasi-judicial forums whenever required.

  • Regulatory & Statutory Coordination: Acting as a bridge between the bank and external authorities. This involves coordinating with statutory bodies, regulatory authorities, and self-governing entities on matters involving complex legal aspects.

  • Property Title Investigation: Conducting thorough title investigations of properties and handling related legal matters, particularly if posted in specialized units dedicated to corporate or retail loans and advances.

  • Knowledge Dissemination: Staying continuously updated on the latest legal developments, judgments, and statutory amendments, and actively sharing this knowledge with operational functionaries to safeguard the bank's interests.

  • General Assignments: Executing any other legal work, roles, activities, or responsibilities assigned by the Bank from time to time based on corporate requirements.

Skills & Requirements

1. Educational Qualifications

  • Mandatory: Graduate with a degree in Law (3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB) from a recognized university in India.

  • Preferred: Candidates who have completed a 5-year integrated law course may be given preference during shortlisting.

2. Bar Council Enrollment & Professional Experience

  • Mandatory Status: Law graduates must be actively enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council.

  • Assistant Manager (Law) Experience: Minimum 2 years of active post-enrollment experience as a practicing advocate, a Law Officer in the Legal Department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank, or a combination of both.

  • Deputy Manager (Law) Experience: Minimum 4 years of active post-enrollment experience as a practicing advocate, a Law Officer in the Legal Department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank, or a combination of both.

  • Note: Internships, teaching, and academic training experience will not be counted toward professional eligibility.

3. Financial & Credit Integrity

  • Clean Credit Record: Candidates must have a clean credit and financial history. Individuals who have defaulted on any bank loans, NBFC credit arrangements, or credit card dues, or those with an adverse CIBIL report, are ineligible unless the outstanding dues are fully regularized/repaid with a "No Dues Certificate" prior to joining.

Benefits

Salary & Remuneration Scale

Selected candidates will receive an attractive starting basic pay along with regular increments:

  • Assistant Manager (Law) – JMGS-I:

    • Pay Scale: Basic Pay of ₹48,480 with structured annual increments reaching up to ₹85,920.

  • Deputy Manager (Law) – MMGS-II:

    • Pay Scale: Basic Pay of ₹64,820 with structured annual increments reaching up to ₹93,960.

Allowances & Financial Perks

In addition to the basic pay, selected officers are eligible for standard public sector banking allowances as per the bank's rules in force from time to time:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA): Standard inflation-adjusted cost-of-living allowance revised quarterly.

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): Provided as per rules (or leased accommodation facility, depending on the place of posting).

  • City Compensatory Allowance (CCA): Provided to offset higher living costs in metro or major urban areas.

Retirement & Healthcare Benefits

SBI provides robust long-term financial security and medical safety nets for its permanent employees:

  • Provident Fund (PF): Regular bank-matched retirement savings contribution.

  • National Pension System (NPS): Covered under the Contributory Pension Fund scheme.

  • Medical Facility: Comprehensive medical benefits/reimbursement plans for the self and dependent family members.

Travel & Leisure Perks

  • Leave Fare Concession (LFC): Periodic travel assistance and concessions allowing officers to travel across India with family during their approved leave cycles.

  • Other Perquisites: Access to various officer-level bank perquisites (such as conveyance allowances, newspaper/briefcase allowances, and entertainment expenses as applicable to the respective grades).

How to apply
Step 1: Prerequisites Before ApplyingBefore opening the application form, candidates must ensure they have the following ready:A valid, active Email ID and Mobile Number (must remain active until final results are declared for receiving updates and call letters).A scanned copy of their latest passport-size color photograph (JPG/JPEG format, size between 20 kb – 50 kb).A scanned copy of their signature signed with a black ink pen on white paper (JPG/JPEG format, size between 10 kb – 20 kb; CAPITAL letters are not accepted).A brief Resume and all required eligibility documents compiled as individual PDF files (each under 500 kb). Step 2: Online RegistrationVisit the official SBI careers webpage: [https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings](https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings). Scroll down, locate, and click on Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02.Click on the "Apply Online" link to open the registration portal.Fill in your basic details to register. Once saved, the system will generate a provisional Registration Number and Password on the screen. Note these down carefully. Step 3: Document UploadCandidates must upload clear, legible copies of the following mandatory documents or their candidature will be rejected:Brief Resume (PDF)ID Proof & Date of Birth Proof (PDF)Educational Certificates: Relevant Mark-sheets and Degree Certificates (PDF)Professional Proofs: Bar Council Enrollment Certificate and formal Work Experience Certificates (PDF)Income/Caste/PwBD Certificates: If applying under reserved, EWS, or PwBD categories (PDF)Live Photograph: In addition to the scanned photo, candidates must capture and upload a live photograph using their webcam or smartphone via a QR code link. Step 4: Application Fee & Final SubmissionReview all details meticulously. No changes, modifications, or edits will be permitted after final submission.Proceed to the integrated online payment gateway.Pay the non-refundable application fee using Internet Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.General / EWS / OBC: ₹750SC / ST / PwBD: Nil (Exempted)Upon successful transaction, an e-receipt and a finalized application form bearing the submission date will be generated. Print and retain both for future reference.
FAQ

What are the registration dates for the SBI Specialist Cadre Officers (Law) recruitment?

The online registration of applications and payment of fees is open from June 24, 2026, to July 14, 2026.

Can I apply for both the Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law) positions?

No. Candidates are not allowed to apply for more than one post. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid, completed registration will be retained, and any other application fees paid will be forfeited.

What is the educational qualification required for these legal roles?

Candidates must be a graduate with a degree in Law or a Law Graduate from a recognized university in India. Preference may be given to candidates who have completed a 5-year integrated law course.

Does my law school internship count toward the mandatory work experience?

No. Experience gained during internships, teaching, or training will not be counted for eligibility. The required experience must be post-basic qualification and gained after formal enrollment as an advocate with the Bar Council.

What is the experience requirement for the Assistant Manager (Law) post?

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a practicing advocate after enrolling with the Bar Council, or 2 years of experience as a Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks, or a combined 2 years of both.

What is the experience requirement for the Deputy Manager (Law) post?

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of experience as a practicing advocate after enrolling with the Bar Council, or 4 years of experience as a Law Officer in the Legal Department of Scheduled Commercial Banks, or a combined 4 years of both.

What are the age limits for these positions?

As of the cut-off date (May 31, 2026), candidates for Assistant Manager (Law) must be between 25 and 32 years old. Candidates for Deputy Manager (Law) must be between 25 and 35 years old. These maximum age limits apply to Unreserved category candidates; relaxations apply to reserved categories as per Government guidelines.

What is the selection process for these roles?

The selection process consists of an Online Written Examination (comprising both Objective and Descriptive type tests) tentatively scheduled for August 2026, followed by a Personal Interview. The final merit list is prepared using a normalized 70:30 weightage split between the Written Test and Interview.

Is there negative marking in the online written examination?

No. There will be no negative marks for wrong answers in the Online Written Examination.

What is the application fee for the recruitment?

The application fee and intimation charges are ₹750 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates. There is no fee or intimation charge for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Are candidates with a history of loan default eligible to apply?

Candidates who have defaulted on repayments with Banks, NBFCs, or credit card arrangements and have not regularized their accounts by the date of the recruitment offer letter are not eligible. Candidates must either have their CIBIL status updated or produce a 'No Dues Certificate' from the lender showing no outstanding balance in adversely reflected accounts.

Are outstation candidates reimbursed for travel expenses to attend the interview?

Yes. Shortlisted outstation candidates called for an interview will be reimbursed for the actual cost of an economy class domestic airfare up to a maximum of ₹10,000 (to-and-fro), subject to submitting original or copies of flight tickets, invoices, and boarding passes.

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