SBI Clerk Notification 2026: Important Dates, Vacancies and state-wise Details
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Notification 2026 for 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer support & sales). The application process will remain open from 7 August 2026 to 27 August 2026.
SBI Clerk Notification 2026: Overview
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Particulars |
Details |
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Organization |
State Bank Of India |
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Post |
Junior Associate(Customer support & sales ) |
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No. of vacancies |
1,538 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Registration Dates |
7 August 2026 to 27 August 2026 |
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Prelims Exam |
September 2026 (Tentative) |
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Mains Exam |
October/November 2026 (Tentative)
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Official website |
Important Dates: SBI Clerk Notification 2026
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Events |
Dates |
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Notification release |
7th August 2026 |
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Application Starts |
7th August 2026 |
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Last Date To Apply |
27th August 2026 |
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Admit Card
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September 2026 |
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Expected Exam Date (prelims) |
26, 27 September, 3rd October 2026 |
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Mains Admit Card |
November 2026 |
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Expected Exam Date (Mains) |
November 2026 |
State-Wise Clerk Vacancy 2026:
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State/UT |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Total |
|
Andhra Pradesh |
— |
88 |
— |
88 |
|
Karnataka |
85 |
35 |
— |
120 |
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Madhya Pradesh |
— |
134 |
— |
134 |
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Chhattisgarh |
— |
26 |
— |
26 |
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Odisha |
— |
111 |
— |
111 |
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Chandigarh UT |
— |
— |
22 |
22 |
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Jammu & Kashmir UT |
— |
42 |
— |
42 |
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Himachal Pradesh |
11 |
— |
— |
11 |
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Punjab |
— |
— |
18 |
18 |
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Tamil Nadu |
65 |
— |
— |
65 |
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Telangana |
— |
32 |
— |
32 |
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Rajasthan |
20 |
86 |
— |
106 |
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West Bengal |
— |
— |
55 |
55 |
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Uttar Pradesh |
— |
31 |
— |
31 |
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Maharashtra |
— |
165 |
— |
165 |
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Delhi |
— |
— |
17 |
17 |
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Gujarat |
— |
289 |
— |
289 |
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Assam |
— |
39 |
— |
39 |
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Tripura |
— |
22 |
— |
22 |
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Bihar |
12 |
— |
— |
12 |
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Jharkhand |
14 |
119 |
— |
133 |
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Total |
207 |
1,219 |
112 |
1,538 |
What are the eligibility criteria for SBI Clerk Notification 2026?
Candidates applying under the special recruitment can apply and must fulfill the terms and conditions given by SBI..
What are the age limit criteria for SBI Clerk exam 2026?
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026.
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Category |
Upper Age Relaxation |
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OBC |
3 years |
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SC/ST |
5 years |
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PwBD (OBC) |
13 years |
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PwBD (SC/ST) |
15 years |
What is the educational qualification for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Candidate must have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the central government.
What is the SBI Clerk salary 2026?
The pay scale for SBI Clerk is:
₹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
The starting Basic Pay is ₹26,730, including two advance increments applicable to graduates.
What is the SBI Clerk application fee 2026?
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Category |
Application Fee |
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SC |
Nil |
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ST |
Nil |
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PwBD |
Nil |
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Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen |
Nil |
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OBC |
₹750 |
What is the SBI Clerk exam pattern 2026?
For preliminary Exam:
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
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English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
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Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
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Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
1 Hour |
For Mains Exam:
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Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
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General/Financial Awareness |
50 |
50 |
35 minutes |
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General English |
40 |
40 |
35 minutes |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
45 minutes |
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Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
45 minutes |
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Total |
190 |
200 |
2 Hours 40 Minutes |
Do SBI Clerk prelims marks count in final selection?
No, the marks obtained in the preliminary exam are not added in the final list.
What is the SBI Clerk selection process?
This exam varies in three stages:
- Preliminary exam (100 marks)
- Mains exam (200 Marks)
- Local language proficiency test
Is local language compulsory for SBI Clerk 2026?
Yes, local language is considered compulsory for SBI Clerk 2026.
For example:
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State/UT |
Local Language |
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Punjab |
Punjabi/Hindi |
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Gujarat |
Gujarati |
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Maharashtra |
Marathi |
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Karnataka |
Kannada |
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Tamil Nadu |
Tamil |
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Odisha |
Odia |
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Rajasthan |
Hindi |
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Uttar Pradesh |
Hindi/Urdu |
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West Bengal |
Bengali/Nepali |
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Telangana |
Telugu/Urdu |
How to apply online for SBI clerk exam 2026?
Candidates can apply only through the official website of SBI.
- Visit the SBI career section.
- Open the recruitment link for junior associate 2026-special recruitment drive.
- Register using a valid email ID or mobile number.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the application form and e-receipt for future reference.
What is the SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 important links?
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Official website |
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Official notification |
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Apply online |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Que. How many vacancies are released for SBI Clerk 2026?
Ans. 1,538 vacancies have been released by the SBI for junior associate exam.
Que. What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk exam 2026?
Ans. The last date to submit the online application is 27th august 2026
Ques: Is SBI Clerk a Regular recruitment?
Ans. No, the current recruitment is for SC/ST/OBC backlog vavancies.
Que. Can I apply for two states in SBI Clerk 2026?
Ans. No, candidate can apply only for one state/UT.
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