About SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment 2026
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a special recruitment drive notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) positions in the clerical cadre. This SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 aims to fill 1538 backlog vacancies exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates. The online application window is open from August 7, 2026, to August 27, 2026. Graduates meeting the age criteria can apply for positions across 21 states and Union Territories.
SBI Junior Associate Vacancy Details 2026
SBI has announced a total of 1538 backlog vacancies for Junior Associates across 21 states and Union Territories. These positions are reserved for SC, ST, and OBC candidates only. Applicants must select only one State/UT for their application, and proficiency in the local language of that chosen State/UT is mandatory.
| Circle | State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | - | 88 | - | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | - | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | - | 134 | - | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | - | 26 | - | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | - | 111 | - | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | Hindi/Punjabi | - | - | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/Hindi | - | 42 | - | 42 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | - | - | 11 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | - | - | 18 | 18 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | - | - | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | - | 32 | - | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | - | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | - | - | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | - | 31 | - | 31 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | - | 165 | - | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | - | - | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | - | 289 | - | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | - | 39 | - | 39 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | - | 22 | - | 22 |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 12 | - | - | 12 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 14 | 119 | - | 133 |
| Total | 207 | 1219 | 112 | 1538 |
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Junior Associate Posts
This recruitment drive is exclusively for candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories. General/Unreserved and EWS candidates are not eligible to apply under this specific advertisement.
Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2026)
Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification approved by the Central Government.
- Applicants with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must have passed by December 31, 2026.
- Final year/semester students can apply provisionally, but must provide proof of passing by December 31, 2026, if selected.
- Matriculate Ex-servicemen with an Indian Army Special Certificate of Education (or equivalent Navy/Air Force certificate) after at least 15 years of service are also eligible.
Age Limit for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on April 1, 2026. This means candidates should have been born not earlier than April 2, 1998, and not later than April 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as detailed below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service rendered + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age of 50 years |
| Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated (not remarried) | 7 years, subject to a maximum age limit of 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates |
| Trained Apprentices of SBI | OBC – 4 years; SC/ST – 6 years; PwBD (OBC) – 14 years; PwBD (SC/ST) – 16 years |
Application Fee for SBI Junior Associate 2026
The application fee for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 varies by category and is non-refundable.
| Category | Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
| OBC | ₹750/- |
Fees can be paid online using debit cards, credit cards, or internet banking. Any transaction charges will be borne by the candidate.
Salary Structure for SBI Junior Associate (Clerk)
The Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) position offers a competitive pay scale and emoluments.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480 |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs.26,730/- per month (includes two advance increments for graduates) |
| Total Starting Emoluments (e.g., Mumbai) | Approximately Rs.46,000/- per month (inclusive of DA and other allowances) |
Selected candidates will also receive various perquisites, provident fund, pension under the New Pension Scheme, medical benefits, and leave-fare concession.
Selection Process for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment
The selection process for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 comprises an online Preliminary Examination, an online Main Examination, and a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) where applicable.
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)
This is an online objective test lasting 1 hour.
| Test | Medium | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|
| English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 min. |
| Numerical Ability | English/Hindi/State language | 35 | 35 | 20 min. |
| Reasoning Ability | English/Hindi/State language | 35 | 35 | 20 min. |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
There is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Exam at approximately 10 times the number of vacancies.
Phase-II: Main Examination (200 Marks)
The Main Examination is an online objective test with a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.
| Test | Medium | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | English/Hindi/State language | 50 | 50 | 35 min. |
| General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 min. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | English/Hindi/State language | 50 | 50 | 45 min. |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | English/Hindi/State language | 50 | 60 | 45 min. |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hr. 40 min. |
Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies for each wrong answer. Only the marks obtained in the Main Examination will be considered for the final merit list.
Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Candidates provisionally selected who have not studied the specified local language of the applied State in Class 10th or 12th will undergo an LLPT. Failure to qualify this test will result in non-appointment.
Examination Centres for SBI Junior Associate 2026
The tentative list of examination centres for both Preliminary and Main Examinations is provided below. SBI reserves the right to make changes to these centres.
| State/UT | Exam Centres |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantpur, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Chirala |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Aurangabad |
| Chandigarh UT | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai/Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Delhi NCR | Delhi/NCR (all NCR cities) |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, Una |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Hubballi/Dharwad, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Ratnagiri, Chandrapur |
| Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Erode, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Nagercoil/Kanyakumari, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupur, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Villupuram |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri, Burdwan |
Documents Required for SBI Junior Associate Application
Candidates must prepare the following documents for the application and examination process:
- One photo identity proof (original and self-attested photocopy) such as passport, Aadhaar, PAN card, driving license, voter's card, bank passbook with photograph, or a duly attested school/college ID.
- Authenticated Preliminary Exam call letter (with authenticated copy of ID proof) and Main Exam call letter for the Main Examination.
- Two additional photographs, identical to those pasted on the call letter.
- Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates (Government-prescribed format) if called for joining.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate, issued between April 1, 2026, and the appointment date, if found suitable.
- Discharge certificate from the current employer for candidates serving in Government/Quasi-Government offices, PSUs, Nationalised Banks, or Financial Institutions, at the time of appointment.
How to Apply for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online for the SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official SBI careers website: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Locate and click on the advertisement for "Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026" (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16).
- Download and thoroughly read the detailed notification before proceeding with the application.
- Register online and accurately fill in all required personal, educational, and category details in the application form. Submit only one application; if multiple are submitted, only the last valid one will be considered.
- Scan and upload your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and a hand-written declaration as per the specifications provided in Annexure-II of the official notification.
- Pay the applicable application fee (only for OBC candidates) using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking.
- Carefully review your entire application before final submission, as no corrections will be allowed afterward. Print a copy of the system-generated application form for your records.
- Ensure that registration and fee payment are completed by August 27, 2026.
For any application-related queries, candidates can contact 022-22820427 (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Bank working days) or raise a query at
cgrs.ibps.in, mentioning "Special Recruitment drive for Junior Associates 2026" in the subject line.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Applicants can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and can appear for the test only once.
- Proficiency in the local language of the chosen State/UT is essential. A local language test will be conducted for those who haven't studied it in Class 10 or 12.
- Candidates must bring a photo ID, authenticated call letters, and two extra photographs to the exam hall.
- Electronic devices like mobile phones, calculators, or smart watches are strictly prohibited inside the examination premises.
- SBI may conduct biometric verification at various stages; candidates should ensure their hands are free from mehandi, ink, or chemicals.
- Any use of unfair means or misbehaviour will lead to disqualification, debarment, and potential criminal prosecution.
- Newly appointed Junior Associates will undergo a minimum 6-month probation period and must complete prescribed e-lessons for confirmation.
- Recruits should be prepared for outdoor travel, customer calls, cross-selling products, and flexible working hours/shifts.
- SBI advises candidates to rely solely on its official career portal and not on external coaching platforms or consultancies promising guaranteed selection.
- The Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage, and its decisions on all matters relating to eligibility, tests, and selection are final and binding.
