Short Detail:
State Bank of India (Central Recruitment & Promotion Department) has announced Junior Associate Clerk (Customer Support & Sales) (Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies) for total 1538 posts. Candidates who want to apply for SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Clerk – Backlog Vacancies can submit their online application form from 07/08/2026 to 27/08/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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State Bank of India (SBI)
Junior Associate / Clerk (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 07/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 27/08/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 27/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before the exam
- Preliminary Exam Date: September 2026 (Tentative)
- Main Exam Date: October/November 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fees
- SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XS/ DXS: Nil
- OBC: Rs. 750/-
- Pay the application fees online using debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Fees once paid are non-refundable.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/04/2026
- Min Age: 20 Years
- Max Age: 28 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “State Bank of India Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Special Recruitment Drive 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Service rendered + 3 Years (8 Years for SC/ST), Max age 50 |
| Widows / Divorced / Separated Women | 7 Years (Max age 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST) |
| Trained Apprentices of SBI | OBC: 4 Years, SC/ST: 6 Years, PwBD(OBC): 14 Years, PwBD(SC/ST): 16 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1538
This is a Special Recruitment Drive for backlog vacancies in the SC, ST and OBC categories only.
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 1219 |
| OBC | 112 |
| Grand Total | 1538 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University, as on 31/12/2026.
- Final year/semester students can also apply, but they must submit proof of passing the graduation exam on or before 31/12/2026.
- Candidates must know how to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the State/UT they are applying for.
- Only SC / ST / OBC are eligible for this vacancy.
- Matriculate Ex-Servicemen with at least 15 years of service in the Armed Forces are also eligible.
State & Category Wise Vacancy Details With Local Language
| Circle | State / UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | — | 88 | — | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | — | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | — | 134 | — | 134 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | — | 26 | — | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | — | 111 | — | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | Hindi / Punjabi | — | — | 22 | 22 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu / Hindi | — | 42 | — | 42 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | — | — | 11 |
| Chandigarh | Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | — | — | 18 | 18 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | — | — | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | — | 32 | — | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | — | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | — | — | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh$ | Hindi / Urdu | — | 31 | — | 31 |
| Maharashtra / Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra $ | Marathi | — | 165 | — | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | — | — | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | — | 289 | — | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | — | 39 | — | 39 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | — | 22 | — | 22 |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Patna | Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 14 | 119 | — | 133 |
| Total | 207 | 1,219 | 112 | 1,538 |
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales): Salary Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs. 26,730/- (includes two advance increments for graduates) |
| Approximate Monthly Emoluments | Rs. 46,000/- (in metro cities like Mumbai, other allowances vary by place of posting) |
| Probation Period | Minimum 6 months, with mandatory e-lessons for confirmation |
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SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales): Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Backlog Recruitment 2026 will be done in three phases: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Local Language Proficiency Test (for candidates who need it).
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test)
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for every wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Phase-II: Main Examination (Online Objective Test)
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 Hours 40 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for every wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
Trained apprentices of SBI are given bonus marks equal to 2.5% of the maximum marks (5 marks out of 200) in the Main Examination.
Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Candidates who clear the Main Examination but did not study their opted local language in Class 10th or 12th must clear a Local Language Proficiency Test before joining. It has a Non-Verbal Test (objective and subjective passages) and a Verbal Test. Candidates who fail this test will not be selected.
Wait List
A state-and-category-wise wait list of up to 50% of vacancies will be maintained for one year from the date of the result.
SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales): Important Questions
What is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026?
The online application form can be submitted from 07/08/2026 to 27/08/2026. Candidates should apply and pay the fee before the last date so their form is not rejected.
How many total posts are there in this SBI Junior Associate backlog drive?
There are 1538 total posts in this Special Recruitment Drive. Out of these, 207 posts are for SC, 1219 posts are for ST, and 112 posts are for OBC candidates.
Is this recruitment open for General and EWS category candidates?
No. This is a Special Recruitment Drive only for backlog vacancies in the SC, ST, and OBC categories. General (UR) and EWS candidates are not covered under this specific notification.
What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old as on 01/04/2026. Age relaxation is available for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other categories as per government rules.
What is the application fee for SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026?
There is no fee for SC, ST, PwBD, XS, and DXS candidates. OBC candidates must pay Rs. 750/-. The fee can be paid online using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
What is the selection process for SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026?
Selection has three phases: a Preliminary Exam, a Main Exam, and a Local Language Proficiency Test for candidates who did not study their local language in Class 10 or 12. Both exams are online objective tests with negative marking.
When will the SBI Junior Associate Preliminary and Main Exam be held?
As per the notification, the Preliminary Examination is tentatively planned for September 2026, and the Main Examination is tentatively planned for October or November 2026. Exact dates will be announced later on the SBI website.
What is the salary of an SBI Junior Associate?
The starting basic pay is Rs. 26,730/- per month, which includes two advance increments for graduate candidates. Total monthly emoluments are around Rs. 46,000/- in metro cities like Mumbai, depending on the place of posting.
