The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI SO Law Exam Date 2026 for candidates appearing for the posts of Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law). As per the official schedule, the Online Written Examination is scheduled to be conducted on 23 August 2026. SBI has also informed candidates that the link to download the call letters will be made available shortly, so applicants should keep checking the official SBI website for the latest update.
SBI SO Law Exam Date 2026 Out
The SBI SO Law Online Written Examination 2026 will be conducted on 23 August 2026 for the posts of Assistant Manager (Law) and Deputy Manager (Law). The examination will consist of both Objective Type Test and Descriptive Type Test, with candidates required to qualify in both tests individually. The Objective Test includes General Aptitude and Professional Knowledge, while the Descriptive Test will assess candidates through questions related to the prescribed examination requirements.

SBI SO Law Exam Pattern 2026
The Online Written Examination will consist of an Objective Test and a Descriptive Test. Candidates must qualify in both components separately, while the merit list for the Online Written Test will be prepared using the combined score of the Objective and Descriptive Tests.
Objective Test Pattern
The Objective Test comprises General Aptitude and Professional Knowledge, with a total duration of 90 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time | |
| General Aptitude | Test of Reasoning | 25 | 25* | 45 Minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 35* | ||
| Professional Knowledge | Professional Knowledge | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
Note: Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the General Aptitude section. Unlike the General Aptitude papers, the Professional Knowledge paper is considered for the merit calculation.
SBI SO Law Descriptive Test Pattern 2026
The Descriptive Test will carry 50 marks and will have a duration of 45 minutes. Candidates will be required to answer any 5 questions out of 8 questions.
- Total Questions: 8
- Questions to Attempt: 5
- Marks per Question: 10
- Maximum Marks: 50
- Duration: 45 Minutes
No Negative Marking in SBI SO Law Exam
One important point for candidates is that there will be no negative marking for wrong answers in the SBI SO Law Online Written Examination. Candidates can therefore attempt questions without the risk of losing marks for incorrect responses.
However, candidates should still maintain accuracy and manage their time effectively, particularly in the Professional Knowledge and Descriptive sections.
SBI SO Law Call Letter 2026
The SBI SO Law Call Letter 2026 download link has not yet been made available. SBI has stated that the link for downloading the call letters will be made available shortly.
Once released, candidates should download their call letter and carefully check the following details:
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number/Registration Number
- Examination Date
- Examination Shift
- Reporting Time
- Examination Centre
- Centre Address
- Important Instructions
- Documents required on the examination day









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