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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 9,124 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Posts:

State Bank of India has released the SBI Junior Associate  (Clerk) Recruitment 2026 Notification for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Posts. This recruitment includes 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies across 24 States/UT. The online application process is open from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particular

Details

Organization

State Bank of India (SBI)

Post

Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)

Cadre

Clerical Cadre

Total Vacancies

9,124

Regular Vacancies

7,680

Backlog Vacancies

1,444

Application Mode

Online

Registration Dates

11 August to 31 August 2026

Preliminary Exam

September 2026 (Tentative)

Main Exam

November 2026 (Tentative)

Age Limit

20–28 years

Application Fee

₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS

Official Website

Sbi.bank.in

When can you apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Event

Date

Online Application Starts

11 August 2026

Last Date to Apply

31 August 2026

Preliminary Exam

September 2026 (Tentative)

Main Exam

November 2026 (Tentative)

How many vacancies are available in SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026?

SBI has announced 9,124 vacancies comprising 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies across 24 States/UT’s. Candidate can only for one State/UT.

State-wise SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) vacancies 2026:

State/UT

Regular Vacancies

Backlog

Gujarat

330

305

Karnataka

760

39

Madhya Pradesh

113

159

Chhattisgarh

287

64

Odisha

1,100

18

Jammu & Kashmir

84

5

Himachal Pradesh

9

16

Ladakh

7

7

Tamil Nadu

1,410

106

Telangana

260

0

Rajasthan

350

75

West Bengal

555

149

A&N Islands

15

10

Sikkim

60

7

Uttar Pradesh

250

30

Maharashtra

1,718

281

Goa

62

1

Arunachal Pradesh

55

17

Assam

110

97

Manipur

14

9

Meghalaya

24

20

Mizoram

32

6

Nagaland

27

15

Tripura

48

8

Total

7,680

1,444

What is the eligibility for SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?

You must have a graduation degree from a recognized university in any discipline. Final year/semester candidates can also apply, provided they pass their graduation examination by 31 December 2026.  

Age Limit:

The Candidate must be of 20 to 28 years old as on 1 April 2026 .Candidate must have been born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006.

Category

Age Relaxation

OBC

3 years

SC/ST

5 years

PwBD (Gen/EWS)

10 years

PwBD (OBC)

13 years

PwBD (SC/ST)

15 years

Is Local Language Compulsory for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026?

Yes, Local Language is compulsory for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026.Candidates who has studied the specified language Proficiency Test.

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What is the selection process for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026?

The selection process for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 is:

  • Preliminary Exam
  • Mains Exam
  • Language Proficiency Test ( if applicable )

What is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) prelims exam pattern 2026?

Subject

Questions

Marks

Time

English Language

30

30

20 min

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 min

Reasoning Ability

35

35

20 min

Total

100

100

1 hour

There is 1/4th negative marking for every wrong answer. Each section has its separate timings.

What is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Mains exam pattern 2026?

Subject

Questions

Marks

Time

General/Financial Awareness

50

50

35 min

General English

40

40

35 min

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 min

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 min

Total

190

200

2 hr 40 min

This exam also has 1/4th negative marking applies for wrong answer. Only mains exam marks are considered for the final merit list.

What is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 application fee?

Category

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS

₹750

SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS

Nil

The fee is non-refundable and should be paid online.

What documents are required to apply for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026?

If you are applying, you should keep these documents ready:

  • Recent passport-size Photograph.
  • Scanned signature.
  • Left-hand thumb impression.
  • Hand-written declaration in English.
  • Live photograph through webcam/Mobile.
  • Valid Photo ID.
  • Class 10th/12th certificate showing the specified local language, where applicable.
  • Relevant category certificate, if applicable.

How to apply for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) exam 2026?

  • Visit the Official website of SBI
  • Open the Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
  • Register online & enter your details.
  • Upload the required documents live photograph also.
  • Pay the application fee, if applicable.
  • Before, submitting it, check all the details carefully.
  • Submit the application by 31 August 2026.
  • Save the submitted application for future reference. 

What is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 salary?

The starting basic pay is Rs. 26,730 for graduate Junior Associates, including two advance increments. The actual salary varies according to the place where you are posted.

What are the important Links for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026?

Official Website

Click Here

Official Notification

Click Here

Apply Online

Click Here

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Que: Is SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 Notification released?

Ans: Yes, SBI has released the Notification.

Que: What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026?

Ans: 31 August 2026.

Que: Can Final year graduation student apply for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026?

Ans: Yes, Final year student can also apply.

Que: Can I apply for more than one state in SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026?

Ans: No.

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