State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification of SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 for the 9,124 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) clerical cadre posts. Recruitment is being carried out under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. Eligible Indian Citizens can apply online between 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and should be proficient in the local language of the State/UT applied for. The recruitment process comprises Preliminary Examination, Main Examination & Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable). The tentative schedule of the Preliminary Examination is September 2026 and the Main Examination is expected in November 2026.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Job Category | Central Government Jobs / Bank Jobs |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Total Vacancies | 9,124 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India, State/UT-wise |
| Salary | Starting Basic Pay ₹26,730; starting emoluments around ₹46,000 per month at metro locations |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Official Website | SBI Careers |
SBI has specified 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies, making a total of 9,124 vacancies. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT under this recruitment.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Apply Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026, Tentative |
| Main Examination | November 2026, Tentative |
| Local Language Proficiency Test | After Main Exam, before joining, wherever applicable |
Online registration and fee payment are scheduled from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. SBI has stated that the Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026 and the Main Examination for November 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹750/- |
| OBC | ₹750/- |
| EWS | ₹750/- |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online |
The application fee and intimation charges are ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates are exempted from the fee. The fee is non-refundable.
Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on 01 April 2026.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| Date of Birth Requirement | Born between 02 April 1998 and 01 April 2006, both days inclusive |
Candidates must not be below 20 years and must not be above 28 years as on 01 April 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD General / EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD SC / ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual defence service + 3 years, subject to maximum age of 50 years |
| Disabled Ex-Servicemen SC/ST | Actual defence service + 8 years, subject to maximum age of 50 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women judicially separated and not remarried | 7 Years, subject to prescribed maximum age |
| SBI Trained Apprentices | Category-wise relaxation as prescribed in the notification |
SBI has specified separate age relaxations for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, eligible women candidates and trained SBI apprentices. Cumulative age relaxation is not permitted.
Educational Qualification
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government |
Candidates pursuing their final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally. However, if selected, they must produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 31 December 2026. Candidates possessing an Integrated Dual Degree must also have passed the IDD on or before this date.
Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in the specified local language. Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 and produce the relevant certificate/mark sheet are exempted from the Local Language Proficiency Test.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | 9,124 |
| Total | 9,124 |
State/UT-wise Vacancy Details
The official notification provides regular and backlog vacancies separately. The following table combines both figures to show the overall vacancies for each State/UT.
| State / UT | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | 330 | 305 | 635 |
| Karnataka | 760 | 39 | 799 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 113 | 159 | 272 |
| Chhattisgarh | 287 | 64 | 351 |
| Odisha | 1,100 | 18 | 1,118 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 84 | 5 | 89 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Ladakh | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1,410 | 106 | 1,516 |
| Telangana | 260 | 0 | 260 |
| Rajasthan | 350 | 75 | 425 |
| West Bengal | 555 | 149 | 704 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Sikkim | 60 | 7 | 67 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 250 | 30 | 280 |
| Maharashtra | 1,718 | 281 | 1,999 |
| Goa | 62 | 1 | 63 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 55 | 17 | 72 |
| Assam | 110 | 97 | 207 |
| Manipur | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Meghalaya | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| Mizoram | 32 | 6 | 38 |
| Nagaland | 27 | 15 | 42 |
| Tripura | 48 | 8 | 56 |
| Total | 7,680 | 1,444 | 9,124 |
SBI states that the vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on the Bank’s actual requirements. Merit lists will be prepared State-wise and category-wise.
Local Language Details
Candidates must select one State/UT and the applicable local language at the time of application. The notification specifies languages such as Tamil for Tamil Nadu, Kannada for Karnataka, Marathi for Maharashtra, Odia for Odisha, Hindi/Urdu for Uttar Pradesh and Telugu/Urdu for Telangana.
Candidates who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 must qualify in the Local Language Proficiency Test after provisional selection and before joining. Failure to qualify will result in non-appointment.
Selection Process
The selection process for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable
- Document and eligibility verification
- Final selection based on prescribed criteria
The Preliminary Examination is not counted towards the final merit list. Final merit is prepared using the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to eligibility verification and qualifying the required local language test.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
There is a 1/4 mark penalty for each wrong answer.
Main Examination Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
A 1/4 mark penalty applies for wrong answers in the objective tests.
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Junior Associate | 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/- |
| Starting Emoluments | Around ₹46,000/- per month at metro locations |
The starting basic pay is ₹26,730, including two advance increments available to graduates. Total starting emoluments at metro locations such as Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month, inclusive of applicable allowances.
Selected Junior Associates will also be eligible for applicable benefits including provident fund, pension under the New Pension Scheme, medical facilities, leave fare and other facilities as per SBI rules.
How to Apply SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official SBI Careers website.
- Go to the Current Openings section.
- Find the Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026 advertisement.
- Read Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 carefully.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Select only one State/UT and the applicable local language.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Verify all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and keep the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.
SBI specifically states that corrections will not be permitted after final submission.
Required Documents
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Graduation mark sheets/certificate
- Identity proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
- Local language qualification proof, where applicable
- Other documents as required by SBI
The online application requires scanned copies of the photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | State Bank of India |
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
Answer: SBI has announced 9,124 vacancies, consisting of 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable fee is 31 August 2026.
Q3. What is the required qualification for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
Answer: Candidates should have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
