State Bank of India (SBI) has released the detailed notification for Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The Online Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens (Fresher Graduates) for appointment as Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre in State Bank of India. The Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only.
The SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 online registration process began on 11 August 2026, and the last date to apply is 31 August 2026. On this page, banking job aspirants can find all important details of SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026, including the official notification, Circle-wise vacancies and application link.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 (Regular & Backlog Posts)
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Exam Name |
SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) 2026 |
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| Post Name |
Junior Associate (Clerk) |
| Total Vacancies |
9,766 (Regular: 7,680 | Backlog: 2,086) |
| Age Limit |
20 to 28 Years (as on 01.04.2026) |
| Salary |
₹24,050 – ₹64,480 (Starting Basic ₹26,730) + Allowances |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation in any discipline + Local Language Proficiency |
| Application Fee |
Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS) | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS) |
| Selection Process |
Preliminary Exam + Mains Exam + Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) |
| Job Location |
State / UT-wise across India |
| Last Date |
31 August 2026 |
✅ SBI Clerk 2026 Circle / State-wise Vacancies:
| 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 | 1,100 | 18 | 1,118 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu / Hindi | 84 | 5 | 89 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Chandigarh | Ladakh UT | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti (Bodhi) | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 1,410 | 106 | 1,516 |
| 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 | 1,718 | 281 | 1,999 |
| 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 |
| Grand Total | 7,680 | 2,086 | 9,766 | ||
Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. There is no provision for Inter-Circle / Inter-State Transfer for Junior Associates before completion of 5 years of service.
✅ SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2026): Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must have passed on or before 31.12.2026.
- Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of the State/UT applied for. Candidates who have studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard are exempt from LLPT.
- Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026): Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years (born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006 – both dates inclusive).
- Age Relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD (Gen/EWS) – 10 years, PwBD (OBC) – 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years.
✅ SBI Clerk Salary 2026:
- 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/- (₹24,050 + two advance increments for graduates).
- Approximate in-hand salary at Metro centres is around ₹46,000 per month (including DA and other allowances). Benefits include PF, NPS, Medical facilities, LFC and other perquisites.
✅ SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Mains Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) – where applicable
Final Merit: Based on marks obtained in the Mains Examination only. No interview.
✅ SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2026:
Preliminary Examination Pattern:
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Preliminary Examination | |||
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| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Mains Examination:
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Mains Examination | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section | No. of 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 |
Note: Negative marking of 1/4th marks for wrong answers in both Prelims and Mains. Sectional timing is applicable.
✅ SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS: Nil
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
- Payment Mode: Online only using UPI / Net banking / Credit / Debit Cards.
✅ Important Dates:
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Event |
Date |
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Commencement of Online Registration |
11.08.2026 |
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Closure of Registration of Application |
31.08.2026 |
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Closure for Editing Application Details |
31.08.2026 |
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Last Date for Printing Application |
15.09.2026 |
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Online Fee Payment |
11.08.2026 to 31.08.2026 |
✅ Important Links:
| SBI Clerk Detailed Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online for SBI Clerk 2026 | Apply Online |
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✅ How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026:
Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official SBI website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
➢ Step 1: Visit the official website https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
➢ Step 2: Click on the link “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026” or the direct Apply Online link.
➢ Step 3: Complete the registration process by providing basic details and generate Registration Number & Password.
➢ Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and other required details (apply for one State/UT only).
➢ Step 5: Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration as per the prescribed format.
➢ Step 6: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
➢ Step 7: Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
A total of 9,766 Junior Associate (Clerk) posts are available (Regular: 7,680 + Backlog: 2,086).
What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 31 August 2026.
What is the age limit for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 to 28 years of age as on 01.04.2026 (born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006). Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
What is the educational qualification required for SBI Clerk 2026?
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University + Proficiency in the local language of the State/UT applied for.
What is the selection process for SBI Clerk 2026?
Preliminary Exam → Mains Exam → Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). Final selection is based on Mains marks only.
What is the application fee for SBI Clerk 2026?
Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates and ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
How to apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only through the official SBI website between 11 August 2026 and 31 August 2026.