Short Detail:
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2026 for total 9124 posts. Candidates who want to apply for SBI Clerk / Junior Associate can submit their online application form from 11/08/2026 to 31/08/2026, 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)
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 11/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 31/08/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 31/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Preliminary Exam Date: September 2026 (Tentative)
- Main Exam Date: November 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (XS/DXS): Nil
- Fee can be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking.
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 “SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual service period + 3 Years (8 Years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen of SC/ST), subject to max age of 50 Years |
| Widows, Divorced Women & Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) | 7 Years (max age 35 for Gen/EWS, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST) |
| Trained Apprentices of SBI | Gen/EWS – 1 Year, OBC – 4 Years, SC/ST – 6 Years, PwBD (Gen/EWS) – 11 Years, PwBD (OBC) – 14 Years, PwBD (SC/ST) – 16 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 9124
Category-Wise Vacancy (Regular)
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1114 | 837 | 1716 | 760 | 3253 | 7680 |
Category-Wise Vacancy (Backlog)
| XS (Ex-servicemen) | SC (Reserved) | ST (Reserved) | OBC (Reserved) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1444 | 58 | 161 | 68 | 1444 |
Eligibility Details
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government (as on 31/12/2026).
- Must be proficient in the local language of that State/UT in which he is applying.
- Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing on or before 31/12/2026.
State / Circle-Wise Vacancy Details
| Circle | State / UT | Language | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | 330 | 305 | 635 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 760 | 39 | 799 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 113 | 159 | 272 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 287 | 64 | 351 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 1100 | 18 | 1118 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | Urdu/Hindi | 84 | 5 | 89 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Chandigarh | Ladakh (UT) | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 1410 | 106 | 1516 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 260 | 0 | 260 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 350 | 75 | 425 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 555 | 149 | 704 |
| Kolkata | A&N Islands | Hindi/English | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Kolkata | Sikkim | Nepali/English | 60 | 7 | 67 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 250 | 30 | 280 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | 1718 | 281 | 1999 |
| Mumbai Metro | Goa | Konkani | 62 | 1 | 63 |
| Guwahati | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 55 | 17 | 72 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 110 | 97 | 207 |
| Guwahati | Manipur | Manipuri/English | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Guwahati | Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| Guwahati | Mizoram | Mizo | 32 | 6 | 38 |
| Guwahati | Nagaland | English | 27 | 15 | 42 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 48 | 8 | 56 |
| Total | 7680 | 1444 | 9124 | ||
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk: Salary Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹24,050 – 1,340/3 – ₹28,070 – 1,650/3 – ₹33,020 – 2,000/4 – ₹41,020 – 2,340/7 – ₹57,400 – 4,400/1 – ₹61,800 – 2,680/1 – ₹64,480 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730/- |
| Included Components | Basic Pay + DA + Other Allowances |
| Allowance Variation | Depends on the place of posting |
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SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection will be made through an online test (Preliminary and Main Examination) followed by a test of the specified opted local language, wherever applicable.
Phase I: Preliminary Examination
Objective test of 100 marks for a total duration of 1 hour, with negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Phase II: Main Examination
Objective test of 200 marks for 190 questions, total duration 2 hours 40 minutes, with negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hr 40 min |
Phase III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Candidates who have not studied the specified opted local language of the applied State/UT in Class 10th or 12th must appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test after the Main Exam but before joining the Bank. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment.
How To Apply
- Visit the official SBI careers website and open the Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026 application link.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per the specified format.
- Pay the application fee (where applicable) through Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the system-generated application for future reference.
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
What is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Recruitment 2026?
State Bank of India has invited online applications for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2026, Advt No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The online registration window is open from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Candidates must complete the form and pay the fee within this period.
How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
SBI has announced a total of 9124 posts for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), which includes 7680 regular vacancies and 1444 backlog vacancies spread across 24 states and union territories.
What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be not below 20 years and not above 28 years as on 01 April 2026. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and other categories as per government rules.
What is the application fee for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
There is no application fee for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen candidates. General, OBC and EWS candidates need to pay Rs. 750/- as fee and intimation charges, payable online.
What is the educational qualification for SBI Clerk 2026?
Candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification. Those in their final year or semester of graduation can also apply provisionally.
What is the selection process for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on an online Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination. Candidates who have not studied the specified local language of their applied state must also clear a Local Language Proficiency Test before joining.
When will the SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains exam be held?
As per the official notification, the Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026 and the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for November 2026. Exact dates will be given on the call letter.