Quick Answer
State Bank of India has released Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 for recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. Online registration and fee payment are open from 11 August to 31 August 2026.
The official SBI vacancy table lists 7,680 regular vacancies and three separate backlog buckets: 287 SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies, 355 PwBD backlog vacancies and 1,444 XS/DXS backlog vacancies. Together, these backlog buckets total 2,086, giving 9,766 advertised vacancy slots under this notification.
This recruitment is separate from SBI’s earlier 1,538-post Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies. SBI explicitly states that the backlog figures in the new regular notification are net of the vacancies advertised in that special drive.
Graduates can apply, including final-year/final-semester candidates who can prove completion of graduation by 31 December 2026. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, followed by the main examination in November 2026.
View Details & Important Dates
| View Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Bank | State Bank of India |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Common Name | SBI Clerk |
| Advertisement | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Community Backlog | 287 |
| PwBD Backlog | 355 |
| XS/DXS Backlog | 1,444 |
| Total Advertised Vacancy Slots | 9,766 |
| Application Start | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment | 11–31 August 2026 |
| Prelims | September 2026, tentative |
| Mains | November 2026, tentative |
| Age | 20–28 years as on 1 April 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains → Local Language Test where applicable |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730 |
| Approx. Starting Metro Emoluments | Around ₹46,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Editing Application | 31 August 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment | 11–31 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 15 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026, tentative |
| Main Examination | November 2026, tentative |
Candidates should not wait until the last day. SBI allows only one State/UT choice under this recruitment project and candidates can appear for the test only once under this project.
SBI Clerk Vacancy Details 2026
How the 9,766 Vacancy Figure Is Calculated
The official SBI PDF does not print one separate “grand total” field combining all regular and backlog types. The vacancy table provides these official totals:
| Vacancy Type | Official Table Total |
|---|---|
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| SC/ST/OBC Backlog | 287 |
| PwBD Backlog | 355 |
| XS/DXS Backlog | 1,444 |
| Combined Advertised Vacancy Slots | 9,766 |
This calculation is important because some early recruitment pages incorrectly counted only the 1,444 XS/DXS backlog and reported 9,124. Regal Career uses the complete official SBI vacancy table.
State/UT-wise Regular Vacancies
| State / UT | Regular Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | 330 |
| Karnataka | 760 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 113 |
| Chhattisgarh | 287 |
| Odisha | 1,100 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 84 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 9 |
| Ladakh | 7 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1,410 |
| Telangana | 260 |
| Rajasthan | 350 |
| West Bengal | 555 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 15 |
| Sikkim | 60 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 250 |
| Maharashtra | 1,718 |
| Goa | 62 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 55 |
| Assam | 110 |
| Manipur | 14 |
| Meghalaya | 24 |
| Mizoram | 32 |
| Nagaland | 27 |
| Tripura | 48 |
| Total | 7,680 |
Maharashtra has the largest regular vacancy count with 1,718, followed by Tamil Nadu with 1,410 and Odisha with 1,100.
Candidates should check the official SBI PDF for State/UT-wise category distribution, local language and backlog details before selecting their State/UT.
Eligibility, Age & Local Language Requirement
Educational Qualification
As on 31 December 2026, candidates must possess:
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university; or
- an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree must ensure the passing date is on or before 31 December 2026.
Final-year or final-semester students can apply provisionally, but if selected they must provide proof that they passed graduation on or before 31 December 2026.
Eligible Matriculate Ex-Servicemen with the prescribed Armed Forces education certificate and service conditions can also apply as stated in the notification.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 April 2026.
Candidates must be:
- at least 20 years old; and
- not above 28 years.
The date-of-birth window is 2 April 1998 to 1 April 2006, both dates inclusive.
Major Age Relaxations
| Category | Upper-Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD General / EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | As specified by SBI, subject to the notified ceiling |
| Eligible Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women | 7 years subject to category-wise maximum ages |
| Eligible Trained SBI Apprentices | Special relaxation as stated in the advertisement |
One State/UT Only
Candidates can apply against vacancies of one State/UT only.
The State/UT choice matters because:
- merit is prepared State-wise and category-wise;
- the candidate must be proficient in the specified opted local language;
- posting is linked to the State/UT applied for; and
- there is no normal Inter-Circle/Inter-State transfer for the first five years of service, subject to the exceptional transfer provisions mentioned by SBI.
Local Language Test
Candidates must be able to read, write, speak and understand the specified opted local language of the State/UT applied for.
Candidates who produce a Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet/certificate showing that they studied the chosen local language do not have to take the separate Local Language Proficiency Test.
Other provisionally selected candidates must qualify the local language test before joining.
Application Fee, Salary & Benefits
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Intimation Charge |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS | Nil |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
Starting Basic Pay
SBI’s notified pay scale begins at ₹24,050, but graduate Junior Associates receive two advance increments.
The starting Basic Pay is ₹26,730.
Approximate Starting Emoluments
SBI states that starting total emoluments for a newly recruited clerical-cadre employee at a metro location such as Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month, including DA, other allowances and the two graduate increments.
Actual pay varies by place of posting.
Other benefits are governed by SBI rules and can include:
- allowances;
- medical benefits;
- leave-fare benefits;
- provident fund;
- pension under the defined-contribution pension system; and
- other applicable perquisites.
Probation
New Junior Associates are placed on probation for a minimum period of six months and must complete the prescribed e-lessons/requirements for confirmation.
Selection Process & SBI Clerk Exam Pattern
Selection consists of:
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable
- Eligibility/document verification
- Final State-wise/category-wise selection
Preliminary marks do not count toward final merit. Final merit is prepared using the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to the local-language and eligibility requirements.
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Section | 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 ¼-mark negative marking for each wrong answer in the objective test.
SBI does not prescribe individual sectional or aggregate minimum qualifying marks for the Preliminary Examination. Approximately ten times the number of vacancies, subject to availability and SBI’s decision, are shortlisted State/category-wise for the Main Examination.
Main Examination Pattern
| Section | 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 |
The Main Examination also carries ¼-mark negative marking for wrong answers.
SBI requires a minimum aggregate qualifying percentage in the Main Examination, with the notified relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates.
Eligible trained SBI apprentices can receive the notified bonus marks in the Main Examination if they satisfy SBI’s apprenticeship conditions.
How to Apply & Documents Required
How to Apply Online
- Open the SBI Careers Current Openings page.
- Find Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) – CRPD/CR/2026-27/17.
- Read the complete SBI advertisement.
- Open the official Apply Online link.
- Complete new registration using an active email ID and mobile number.
- Enter personal, State/UT, category and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration where required.
- Review the selected State/UT and local language carefully.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the application by 31 August 2026.
- Save the registration number, e-receipt and application printout.
Uploads / Documents to Prepare
Candidates should keep ready:
- recent photograph;
- signature;
- left thumb impression;
- handwritten declaration;
- Class 10 certificate for date of birth;
- Class 10/Class 12 proof of local-language study, if available;
- graduation marksheets/degree or provisional proof;
- category certificate where applicable;
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate where applicable;
- OBC-NCL certificate in the required Government of India format;
- PwBD certificate where applicable;
- ex-servicemen documents where applicable;
- active mobile number and email ID;
- valid photo identity proof;
- application fee payment record;
- final submitted application printout.
SBI also advises candidates to retain multiple copies of the same uploaded photograph because the same photograph may be required at later examination stages.
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Important Official Links
| Official Resource | Action |
|---|---|
| SBI Junior Associate Detailed Advertisement PDF | Click here to view |
| Apply Online – SBI Junior Associate 2026 | Click here to view |
| SBI Careers – Current Openings | Click here to view |
| State Bank of India Official Website | Click here to view |
Important Vacancy-Count Note
The official SBI vacancy table contains:
- 7,680 regular vacancies;
- 287 SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies;
- 355 PwBD backlog vacancies; and
- 1,444 XS/DXS backlog vacancies.
The complete advertised vacancy count is therefore 9,766.
The SBI notification also states that these backlog vacancies are net of the vacancies advertised under the separate Special Recruitment Drive, Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The official vacancy table represents 9,766 advertised vacancy slots: 7,680 regular plus 2,086 across the community, PwBD and XS/DXS backlog buckets.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 31 August 2026.
What is the qualification?
Graduation in any discipline or an equivalent Central Government-recognised qualification is required. Final-year/final-semester candidates may apply provisionally if they can prove graduation by 31 December 2026.
What is the SBI Clerk age limit?
The basic age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026, with category-wise relaxation.
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹750. SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates pay no fee.
What is the starting SBI Junior Associate salary?
The starting Basic Pay is ₹26,730 for graduates. SBI states that starting total emoluments at a metro location such as Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month, with actual allowances depending on the posting.
When is the SBI Clerk Prelims exam?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026.
When is the SBI Clerk Mains exam?
The Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for November 2026.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Both Preliminary and Main objective examinations have ¼-mark negative marking for an incorrect answer.
Can I apply for more than one State?
No. A candidate can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT under this recruitment project.
Is local language compulsory?
Yes. Candidates must be proficient in the specified opted local language of the State/UT. Candidates who studied that language in Class 10 or 12 and can produce the relevant certificate are exempt from the separate language test.
Are Prelims marks counted in final selection?
No. Preliminary marks are not added to final merit. Main Examination aggregate marks are used for the State-wise/category-wise merit list, subject to the remaining eligibility and local-language requirements.
Official Source & Editorial Verification
Primary source:
State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department — Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales), Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17, dated 11 August 2026.
Regal Career verified the application dates, vacancy table, eligibility, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, application fee, pay scale and salary directly from the official SBI advertisement and current SBI Careers page.
This is a separate recruitment from SBI’s 1,538-post SC/ST/OBC Special Recruitment Drive. Future exam-date, call-letter, result, wait-list and joining updates should remain connected to this recruitment cycle instead of creating a duplicate main recruitment page.
