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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

Particulars

Details

Organization

State Bank Of India

Post

Junior Associate(Customer support & sales )

No. of vacancies

1,538

Application Mode

Online

Registration Dates

7 August 2026 to 27 August 2026

Prelims Exam

September 2026 (Tentative)

Mains Exam

October/November 2026 (Tentative)

 

Official website

sbi.in

Important Dates: SBI Clerk Notification 2026

Events

Dates

Notification release

7th August 2026

Application Starts

7th August 2026

Last Date To Apply

27th August 2026

Admit Card

 

September 2026

Expected Exam Date (prelims)

26, 27 September, 3rd October 2026

Mains Admit Card

November 2026

Expected Exam Date (Mains)

November 2026

 

State-Wise Clerk Vacancy 2026:

State/UT

SC

ST

OBC

Total

Andhra Pradesh

88

88

Karnataka

85

35

120

Madhya Pradesh

134

134

Chhattisgarh

26

26

Odisha

111

111

Chandigarh UT

22

22

Jammu & Kashmir UT

42

42

Himachal Pradesh

11

11

Punjab

18

18

Tamil Nadu

65

65

Telangana

32

32

Rajasthan

20

86

106

West Bengal

55

55

Uttar Pradesh

31

31

Maharashtra

165

165

Delhi

17

17

Gujarat

289

289

Assam

39

39

Tripura

22

22

Bihar

12

12

Jharkhand

14

119

133

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.

Category

Upper Age Relaxation

OBC

3 years

SC/ST

5 years

PwBD (OBC)

13 years

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?

Category

Application Fee

SC

Nil

ST

Nil

PwBD

Nil

Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen

Nil

OBC

₹750

What is the SBI Clerk exam pattern 2026?

For preliminary Exam:

Subject

Questions

Marks

Time

English Language

30

30

20 minutes

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Total

100

100

1 Hour

For Mains Exam:

Subject

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

 

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:

State/UT

Local Language

Punjab

Punjabi/Hindi

Gujarat

Gujarati

Maharashtra

Marathi

Karnataka

Kannada

Tamil Nadu

Tamil

Odisha

Odia

Rajasthan

Hindi

Uttar Pradesh

Hindi/Urdu

West Bengal

Bengali/Nepali

Telangana

Telugu/Urdu

How to apply online for SBI clerk exam 2026?

Candidates can apply only through the official website of SBI.

  1. Visit the SBI career section.
  2. Open the recruitment link for junior associate 2026-special recruitment drive. 
  3. Register using a valid email ID or mobile number.
  4. Fill in the application form carefully.
  5. Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
  6. Pay the application fee online.
  7. Submit the application form.
  8. Download and save the application form and e-receipt for future reference.

What is the SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 important links?

Official website

Click here

Official notification

click here

Apply online

click here

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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