State Bank of India (SBI) has released the admit card (call letter) for its Specialist Cadre Officer (Law) recruitment. This covers the posts of Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law), notified under Advertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02 for a total of 49 vacancies. The online written examination is scheduled for 23 August 2026. Here’s how to download your call letter and everything you need to know before exam day.

1. Overview

Particular	Details
Conducting Body	State Bank of India (SBI)
Advertisement Number	CRPD/SCO/2026-27/02
Posts	Assistant Manager (Law), Deputy Manager (Law)
Total Vacancies	49
Online Application Window	24 June 2026 – 14 July 2026
Call Letter Released	On or around 12 August 2026
Written Examination Date	23 August 2026
Login Portal	ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbiscoljun26
Official Careers Page	sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

2. Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification released	24 June 2026
Online application start	24 June 2026
Online application close	14 July 2026
Eligibility reckoning date	31 May 2026
Call letter released	On or around 12 August 2026
Online Written Examination	23 August 2026

3. Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 49, across two posts:

Post	Grade/Scale	Vacancies
Assistant Manager (Law)	JMGS-I	20
Deputy Manager (Law)	MMGS-II	29 (including 2 backlog vacancies in the ST category)
Total		49

Candidates could apply for only one of the two posts.

4. How to Download the SBI SCO Admit Card 2026

1. Visit the official login portal: Download Call Letter, or go to sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and look for the notice: “Recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officer on Regular Basis for the Post of Assistant Manager (Law) & Deputy Manager (Law) — Call Letter for Online Written Examination Scheduled on 23.08.2026 is Available for Download.”
2. Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth, exactly as used during application.
3. Enter the captcha code shown, and click Submit/Login.
4. Your admit card will appear on screen. Check every detail carefully — name, photograph, roll number, exam date, shift, reporting time, and venue.
5. Download the admit card and take a clear printout for exam day.

5. Documents to Carry on Exam Day

• A printed copy of the SBI SCO Admit Card 2026 — mandatory for entry.
• A valid original photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence).
• Recent passport-size photograph(s), as specified in the admit card instructions.
• Any category, experience, or qualification certificates specifically requested in your admit card’s document checklist.

Note: SBI captures a digital thumb impression for biometric verification at the exam centre. Avoid applying mehendi, ink, or other substances on your hands beforehand, as any mismatch during verification can lead to disqualification.

6. Selection Process

Selection for both posts is based on:

1. Online Written Examination — 100 marks total, split into:
   • Objective Test (50 marks): includes qualifying sections in Reasoning and English, plus a merit-based Professional Knowledge (Law) section
   • Descriptive Test (50 marks): tests in-depth legal knowledge and drafting ability
2. Interview — 100 marks

Final Merit Weightage: Written Test carries 70% weightage, and the Interview carries 30% weightage in the final selection.

Only candidates who qualify the qualifying sections of the Objective Test, and score sufficiently in the Professional Knowledge and Descriptive sections, will be shortlisted for the interview.

7. Eligibility Recap (For Reference)

Post	Age Limit (as on 31.05.2026)	Experience Required
Assistant Manager (Law)	25 – 32 years	2 years as a practicing advocate, OR 2 years as a Law Officer in the Legal Department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank
Deputy Manager (Law)	25 – 35 years	4 years of combined experience as a practicing advocate and/or Law Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank

• Qualification: A graduate degree in Law from a recognised university in India. Candidates with a 5-year integrated law course may be given preference.
• All experience must be post-enrolment with the Bar Council.

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Has the SBI SCO Admit Card 2026 been released?

Yes, the call letter for the online written examination is available for download, with the exam scheduled for 23 August 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?

49 total vacancies — 20 for Assistant Manager (Law) and 29 for Deputy Manager (Law), including 2 backlog ST-category posts.

Q3. How can I download my SBI SCO admit card?

Log in through the official call letter portal using your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.

Q4. What is the exam pattern for SBI SCO Law Officer 2026?

An Objective Test (50 marks, including qualifying Reasoning and English sections plus a merit-based Professional Knowledge section) and a Descriptive Test (50 marks), followed by an Interview (100 marks). The written test carries 70% weightage and the interview 30% in the final merit.

Q5. What documents should I carry to the exam centre?

A printed admit card, a valid original photo ID, and passport-size photographs, along with any documents specifically listed in your admit card instructions.

Q6. Can I apply for both Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law)?

No. Candidates could apply for only one of the two posts.

Q7. What is the eligibility for these posts?

A law degree from a recognised university, with 2 years of relevant legal experience for Assistant Manager (Law) and 4 years for Deputy Manager (Law), as on 31 May 2026.

Q8. What happens after the written exam?

Candidates who qualify the written examination will be shortlisted for an interview, and the final merit list will be based on combined written test and interview scores.

9. Official Links

Resource	Link
Download SBI SCO Call Letter (Login)	Open Login Page
Official SBI Careers Page	sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

Download your admit card only through the official login portal, and cross-check every detail — exam date, shift, and centre — well before 23 August 2026.