SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: SBI has released the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,538 backlog vacancies. The online application process is open from 7 August to 27 August 2026. Only eligible SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates can apply under this special recruitment drive. Candidates should check the age, education, local language and other rules before applying.
Candidates must belong to SC, ST or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
General/UR and EWS candidates cannot apply under this advertisement.
Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Final-year or final-semester graduation candidates may apply provisionally.
Such candidates must provide proof of passing graduation by 31 December 2026, if selected provisionally.
Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree must have the required passing date on or before 31 December 2026.
Certain eligible matriculate ex-servicemen with the required service and education certificate may also apply as per the notification.
SBI Clerk Age Limit
The age is counted as on 1 April 2026.
Minimum age: 20 years.
Maximum age: 28 years.
Candidates should have been born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006, both dates inclusive.
Category
Age Relaxation
OBC
3 years
SC/ST
5 years
PwBD (OBC)
13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)
15 years
Eligible Ex-Servicemen
As per SBI rules
Widows/Divorced Women/Eligible Women
As per prescribed limits
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
Category
Fee
SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS
Nil
OBC
₹750
The fee is non-refundable.
Payment can be made online through debit card, credit card or internet banking.
Applicable transaction charges may be paid by the candidate.
SBI Clerk Salary
Particular
Details
Post
Junior Associate
Pay Scale
₹24,050 – ₹64,480
Starting Basic Pay for Graduate
₹26,730
Approx. Starting Emoluments
About ₹46,000 per month in a metro city like Mumbai
The actual salary and allowances can vary according to the place of posting.
Other benefits may include provident fund, pension under the applicable scheme, medical benefits and leave-related benefits as per SBI rules.
SBI Clerk Selection Process
Selection will have these stages:
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), where applicable
Preliminary Examination
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
There is a 1/4 mark negative marking for each wrong answer.
Preliminary marks are not counted in the final merit.
Candidates are shortlisted for the Main Examination based on their performance.
Main Examination
Subject
Questions
Marks
General/Financial Awareness
50
50
General English
40
40
Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
50
60
Total
190
200
The Main Examination has a total time of 2 hours 40 minutes.
There is 1/4 negative marking for wrong answers.
Main Examination marks are used for final merit.
Candidates must meet the minimum aggregate marks decided by SBI.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Starts
7 August 2026
Last Date to Apply
27 August 2026
Preliminary Exam
September 2026, Tentative
Main Exam
October/November 2026, Tentative
How to Apply Online for the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,538 Junior Associate vacancies. These include 207 SC, 1,219 ST and 112 OBC vacancies.
Q2. Who can apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Only eligible SC, ST and OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates can apply under this special drive. Candidates must generally have a graduation degree and meet the prescribed age and other conditions.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk 2026?
The last date for online application and fee payment is 27 August 2026.
Q4. What is the selection process for SBI Clerk 2026?
Selection includes the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Local Language Proficiency Test where applicable. The Preliminary Examination is used for shortlisting, while the Main Examination marks are used for final merit.
