Recruitment Overview
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for recruitment to the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), commonly known as SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026. The regular recruitment drive includes 9,124 vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 11/08/2026 to 31/08/2026 through the official SBI Careers website. Candidates should read the complete official notification carefully before applying.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Post Date |
11/08/2026 |
| Application Begin |
11/08/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
31/08/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
31/08/2026 |
| Preliminary Examination |
September 2026 |
| Admit Card |
Before Examination |
| Result |
To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹750/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
₹0/- |
| Payment Mode |
Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Age Limit as on 01/04/2026.
- Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per SBI rules.
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Relaxation |
| SC / ST |
5 Years |
| OBC |
3 Years |
| PwBD - General / EWS |
10 Years |
| PwBD - OBC |
13 Years |
| PwBD - SC / ST |
15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen |
As per SBI rules |
Total Vacancy
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
| Junior Associate |
9,124 |
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
General |
EWS |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
| Junior Associate |
3,253 |
760 |
1,716 |
1,114 |
837 |
| Total |
Check official notification for complete vacancy breakup |
Note: The vacancy figures must be matched with the official SBI notification, including state-wise, category-wise and backlog vacancies. Do not combine the regular recruitment figures with the separate 1,538-post backlog recruitment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Equivalent qualifications recognised by the Central Government may also be accepted.
- Final-year candidates may apply only if they can produce proof of passing the degree within the prescribed date mentioned in the official notification.
- Candidates must fulfil the prescribed age, nationality and local-language requirements.
State / Union Territory Selection
- Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State or Union Territory only.
- The selected State or Union Territory generally cannot be changed after final submission.
- Candidates must select the applicable local language for the chosen State or Union Territory.
- For Bihar candidates, select Bihar only if you want to apply for Bihar vacancies and satisfy the applicable local-language requirement.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Document Verification
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| English Language |
30 |
30 |
60 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
60 Minutes |
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark for every wrong answer.
Main Examination Pattern
| Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| General / Financial Awareness |
50 |
50 |
160 Minutes |
| General English |
40 |
40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
| Total |
190 |
200 |
160 Minutes |
Salary Details
| Post |
Junior Associate |
| Starting Basic Pay |
₹26,730/- |
| Pay Scale |
₹24,050/- to ₹64,480/- |
| Allowances |
DA, HRA, transport allowance and other SBI benefits |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official SBI Careers website.
- Open the Current Openings section.
- Select the Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 link.
- Complete new registration using your mobile number and email ID.
- Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Select one State or Union Territory and the applicable local language.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Preview and submit the application form.
- Download the submitted form and payment receipt.
Important Links
| Title |
Link / Status |
| Apply Online |
Click Here |
| Official SBI Website |
Click Here |
| Admit Card |
To Be Released |
| Exam Date |
September 2026 |
| Result |
To Be Announced |
| Join Telegram |
Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Click Here |
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