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September 21, 2026 by Admin
SBI Clerk Recruitment
2026: State Bank
of India (SBI) has released the official notification for SBI Clerk
Recruitment 2026 for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support
& Sales) in the Clerical Cadre. This recruitment
is being conducted as a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog
vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
Eligible Indian citizens can apply online for vacancies in one State/UT only.
The online application and fee payment process will be conducted from 11
August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
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Particular |
Details |
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Organization |
State Bank of India (SBI) |
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Post Name |
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
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Cadre |
Clerical Cadre |
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Recruitment Type |
Special Recruitment Drive |
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Advertisement No. |
CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Start Date |
11 August 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
31 August 2026 |
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Preliminary Exam |
September 2026 (Tentative) |
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Main Exam |
October/November 2026 (Tentative) |
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Job Location |
State/UT Applied For |
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Official Website |
SBI Careers |
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Date |
11 August 2026 |
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Online Application Start |
11 August 2026 |
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Apply Last Date |
27 August 2026 (Backlog) |
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Last Date to Apply |
31 August 2026 |
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Preliminary Examination |
26-27 September 2026 |
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Main Examination |
27 November 2026 |
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
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Category |
Application Fees |
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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/UR/ EWS |
Rs 750/- |
The application fee/intimation charge is non-refundable.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Vacancies, Qualification
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Post Name |
Vacancies |
Qualification |
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Clerk |
9124 |
Graduate |
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Clerk (Backlog) |
1538 |
Graduate |
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Educational
Qualification
Candidates must have a Graduation Degree in any
discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification
recognized by the Central Government.
Candidates appearing in the final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 31 December 2026, if provisionally selected. Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31 December 2026.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The candidate's age should be minimum 20 years and maximum
28 years as on 01 April 2026. Candidates must have been born between 02 April
1998 and 01 April 2006, both dates inclusive.
Upper age relaxation is available as follows: OBC - 3 years,
SC/ST - 5 years, PwBD (OBC) - 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years.
Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen and eligible widows/divorced
women/judicially separated women are also eligible for relaxation as per the
conditions mentioned in the official notification.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Salary
The Junior Associate pay scale 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 admissible to graduates. The total starting emoluments at a
Metro such as Mumbai are approximately ₹46,000/- per month, including
applicable DA and other allowances.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
Preliminary Examination marks will not be considered
for final merit. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based
on their Preliminary Examination performance. Final merit will be prepared on
the basis of marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to eligibility
verification and qualifying the local language test wherever applicable.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
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Test |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
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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 |
There will be separate sectional timing. 1/4th of the
marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Main Examination
|
Test |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
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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 |
There will be separate timing for each test and 1/4th of
the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Primary & Secondary Schooling (K-12)
SBI Clerk Local Language Test
Candidates who have not studied the specified local language
in Class 10th or 12th will have to qualify the Local Language
Proficiency Test after provisional selection but before joining. Candidates who
produce a 10th/12th certificate showing that they studied the specified local
language will not be required to appear for this test.
SBI Clerk Recruitment
2026 Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while
filling the online application:
The online application requires uploading the photograph,
signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed
specifications.
How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online only through the official
SBI Careers website. First, register on the SBI recruitment portal and
carefully fill in the application form with personal, educational and other
required details. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and
handwritten declaration in the prescribed format, submit the application and
pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway using a debit card,
credit card or Internet Banking.
After successful submission, candidates should download/print the generated
application form and keep it safely for future reference.
Recruitment agency listing
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 |
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SBI Clerk Exam Date Notice |
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SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 (Backlog) |
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SBI Clerk Exam Date Notice (Backlog) |
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SBI Clerk Apply Online |
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SBI Clerk Official Notification |
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SBI Clerk Notification (Backlog) |
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SBI Clerk Apply Online |
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SBI Official Website |