The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI
Clerk Recruitment 2026 for the recruitment of 9124 Junior Associates
(Customer Support & Sales). Candidates who are interested in a career
with SBI and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply online through
the official recruitment portal.
The online application process has started on 11 August
2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications and pay the
required fee up to 31 August 2026. Candidates should carefully read the
official notification before applying and ensure that all the information
entered in the application form is correct.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Overview
|
Recruitment Details |
Information |
|
Organization Name |
State Bank of India (SBI) |
|
Advertisement No. |
CRPD/CR/2026-26/17 |
|
Post Name |
Junior Associate (Clerk) |
|
Total Posts |
9124 |
|
Category |
Central Government / Banking Job |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Who Can Apply |
Eligible candidates from India |
|
Place of Posting |
Across India, as per vacancy |
|
Gender |
Male & Female |
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Educational Qualification |
Graduation in any discipline |
|
Minimum Age |
20 Years |
|
Maximum Age |
28 Years |
|
Application Start Date |
11 August 2026 |
|
Application Last Date |
31 August 2026 |
|
Preliminary Examination |
September 2026 (Tentative) |
|
Main Examination |
November 2026 (Tentative) |
|
Selection Process |
Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Language Proficiency Test
& Document Verification |
|
Preliminary Exam |
100 Questions, 100 Marks |
|
Main Exam |
190 Questions, 200 Marks |
|
Negative Marking |
0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
|
Application Fee – General/EWS/OBC |
₹750 |
|
Application Fee – SC/ST/PwD |
No Fee |
|
Official Website |
State Bank of India |
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026
The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 includes regular vacancies
as well as backlog/special vacancies. According to the vacancy details
provided, there are 1444 backlog/special vacancies and 7680 regular
vacancies, making a total of 9124 posts.
Backlog/Special Vacancies
|
State/UT |
Posts |
|
Gujarat |
305 |
|
Karnataka |
39 |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
159 |
|
Chhattisgarh |
64 |
|
Odisha |
18 |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
5 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
16 |
|
Ladakh |
7 |
|
Tamil Nadu |
106 |
|
Telangana |
0 |
|
Rajasthan |
75 |
|
West Bengal |
149 |
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
10 |
|
Sikkim |
7 |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
30 |
|
Maharashtra |
281 |
|
Goa |
1 |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
17 |
|
Assam |
97 |
|
Manipur |
9 |
|
Meghalaya |
20 |
|
Mizoram |
6 |
|
Nagaland |
15 |
|
Tripura |
8 |
|
Delhi |
17 |
|
Total |
1444 |
Regular Vacancies
|
State/UT |
Posts |
|
Gujarat |
330 |
|
Karnataka |
760 |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
113 |
|
Chhattisgarh |
287 |
|
Odisha |
1100 |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
84 |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
9 |
|
Ladakh |
7 |
|
Tamil Nadu |
1410 |
|
Telangana |
260 |
|
Rajasthan |
350 |
|
West Bengal |
555 |
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
15 |
|
Sikkim |
60 |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
250 |
|
Maharashtra |
1718 |
|
Goa |
62 |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
55 |
|
Assam |
110 |
|
Manipur |
14 |
|
Meghalaya |
24 |
|
Mizoram |
32 |
|
Nagaland |
27 |
|
Tripura |
48 |
|
Total |
7680 |
Candidates should check the official notification for the
detailed category-wise vacancy distribution, reservation rules and applicable
state-wise conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed Graduation in any
discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification
recognized by the Central Government.
Candidates who possess an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD)
certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before the
date specified in the official notification. Candidates who are in the final
year or final semester of graduation may also be allowed to apply
provisionally, subject to fulfilling the prescribed condition regarding completion
of graduation.
Applicants should keep their graduation marksheets and
certificates ready because these documents may be required during the
recruitment and document verification process.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 20
to 28 years as on 1 April 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories
are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit according to the applicable
government rules and SBI recruitment guidelines.
The commonly applicable relaxation includes 3 years for
OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates. Additional relaxation may
be applicable to eligible PwD and ex-servicemen candidates. Candidates should
refer to the official notification for the exact category-wise age relaxation.
SBI Clerk Salary 2026
The basic pay for the SBI Clerk/Junior Associate post starts
at ₹24,050. The salary progression mentioned for the post is:
₹24,050-1340/3-₹28,070-1650/3-₹33,020-2000/4-₹41,020-2340/7-₹57,400-4400/1-₹61,800-2680/1-₹64,480.
In addition to basic pay, selected Junior Associates may
receive applicable allowances and benefits according to SBI rules and the terms
of service.
SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026
The selection process for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026
consists of multiple stages. Candidates first have to qualify in the Preliminary
Examination. Candidates who qualify for the next stage will appear for the Main
Examination.
The recruitment process also includes a Language
Proficiency Test (LPT/LLPT) and document verification wherever applicable.
Candidates should therefore prepare not only for the written examinations but
also ensure that they satisfy the prescribed local-language requirements.
The major stages of selection are:
- Preliminary
Examination
- Main
Examination
- Language
Proficiency Test
- Document
Verification
SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination will contain 100
objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. Candidates will have 1 hour
to complete the examination.
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
|
English Language |
30 |
30 |
|
Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
|
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
There will be 0.25 marks negative marking for each
incorrect answer. Candidates should therefore focus on both speed and
accuracy while preparing for the preliminary examination.
SBI Clerk Main Exam Pattern 2026
The Main Examination will consist of 190 questions
carrying 200 marks, with a total duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes.
|
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
|
General/Financial Awareness |
50 |
50 |
|
General English |
40 |
40 |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
|
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
|
Total |
190 |
200 |
A negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
is applicable according to the examination details provided. Candidates should
give special attention to banking awareness, current affairs, quantitative
aptitude, reasoning and computer-related topics while preparing for the Main
Examination.
SBI Clerk Application Fee
The application fee for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 is ₹750
for General, EWS and OBC candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST and
PwD categories are exempted from paying the application fee, subject to the
conditions mentioned in the official notification.
The application fee, where applicable, must be paid through
the online payment facility available during the application process.
Documents Required for SBI Clerk Application
Candidates should keep all necessary documents ready before
filling out the online application form. Important documents generally include
the educational qualification certificate or marksheets, proof of date of
birth, recent passport-size photograph and other documents applicable to the
candidate's category.
Candidates should ensure that the photograph, signature and
other uploaded documents follow the size, format and other specifications
prescribed in the official notification. Applicants should also keep copies of
their submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The online application and fee payment process began on 11
August 2026. The last date for submitting the online application and
completing fee payment is 31 August 2026.
The Preliminary Examination is expected to be conducted in September
2026, while the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for November
2026. Examination dates may be changed by SBI, so candidates should
regularly check the official SBI website for updates.
|
Event |
Date |
|
Online Application Start Date |
11 August 2026 |
|
Online Application Last Date |
31 August 2026 |
|
Fee Payment Last Date |
31 August 2026 |
|
Preliminary Examination |
September 2026 – Tentative |
|
Main Examination |
November 2026 – Tentative |
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should carefully enter all personal, educational
and other required details while filling out the application form. Applications
containing incorrect, incomplete or misleading information may be rejected by the
recruiting authority.
Applicants should submit the application before the closing
date and ensure that the application fee, wherever applicable, has been
successfully paid. It is advisable not to wait until the final hours because
technical problems or payment failures can occur.
After completing the application process, candidates should
download and save a copy of the final application form, fee receipt and other
relevant documents. These may be required later during the examination or
document verification stage.
How to Apply Online for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official
SBI recruitment website. First, candidates should visit the official SBI
website and open the recruitment/careers section. They should then locate the
SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 notification and carefully read all
the instructions.
After completing the registration, candidates need to enter
their personal details, educational qualifications and other required information.
They should upload their photograph, signature and other documents according to
the prescribed specifications.
Candidates who are required to pay the application fee
should complete the online payment and verify that the transaction has been
successfully processed. Finally, applicants should submit the application form
and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
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Important Links |
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Online Apply: Click Here |
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Official SBI Website: Click Here |
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Notification PDF: Click Here |
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