SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 ā Apply Online for 1538 Junior Associate Posts
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the Clerical Cadre, under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16. This recruitment is being conducted as a Special Recruitment Drive specifically for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies, offering a total of 1,538 vacancies across various States/UTs. Eligible Indian citizens holding a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university can apply online for vacancies in one State/UT only, and must also possess proficiency in the specified local language of the State/UT they are applying for. The online application and fee payment process will run from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026, with the Preliminary Examination tentatively scheduled for September 2026, followed by the Main Examination in October/November 2026. Since this is a backlog-specific drive with vacancies distributed unevenly by category and circle, candidates are strongly advised to check the State/UT-wise vacancy table carefully, confirm their eligibility for the local language requirement, and keep all required documents ready in advance of the closing date.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Cadre | Clerical Cadre |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive (SC/ST/OBC Backlog) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,538 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Exam | October/November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Job Location | State/UT Applied For |
| Official Website | SBI Careers |
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026 |
| Main Examination | October/November 2026 |
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC | ā¹0 |
| ST | ā¹0 |
| PwBD | ā¹0 |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | ā¹0 |
| OBC | ā¹750/- |
The application fee/intimation charge is non-refundable.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Vacancies (Circle/State-Wise)
| Circle | State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | — | 88 | — | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 85 | 35 | — | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | — | 134 | — | 134 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | — | 26 | — | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | — | 111 | — | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | — | — | 22 | 22 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir UT | — | 42 | — | 42 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | 11 | — | — | 11 |
| Chandigarh | Punjab | — | — | 18 | 18 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 65 | — | — | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | — | 32 | — | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 20 | 86 | — | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | — | — | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | — | 31 | — | 31 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | — | 165 | — | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | — | — | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | — | 289 | — | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | — | 39 | — | 39 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | — | 22 | — | 22 |
| Patna | Bihar | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Patna | Jharkhand | 14 | 119 | — | 133 |
| Total | 207 | 1,219 | 112 | 1,538 |
Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only, and the merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise. Local-language requirements are given in the official notification.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing on or before 31 December 2026, if provisionally selected.
- Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must ensure their date of passing is on or before 31 December 2026.
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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years (as on 01 April 2026)
- Candidates must have been born between 02 April 1998 and 01 April 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen and eligible widows/divorced women/judicially separated women are also eligible for relaxation as per the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Salary
The Junior Associate pay scale is: ā¹24,050–1,340/3–28,070–1,650/3–33,020–2,000/4–41,020–2,340/7–57,400–4,400/1–61,800–2,680/1–64,480.
- Starting Basic Pay: ā¹26,730/- (including two advance increments admissible to graduates)
- Approximate Starting Emoluments at a Metro such as Mumbai: ~ā¹46,000/- per month, including applicable DA and other allowances.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), wherever applicable
Preliminary Examination marks will not be considered for final merit — candidates are only shortlisted for the Main Examination based on Preliminary performance. Final merit will be prepared based on Main Examination marks, subject to eligibility verification and qualifying the local language test wherever applicable.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Test | 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 will be separate sectional timing. 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
