The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification for SBI Clerk 2026 (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales) across its circles and branches nationwide. A total of 9,766 vacancies (7,680 regular posts and 2,086 backlog posts) have been announced under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. Eligible banking aspirants can submit their online applications via the official careers portal at sbi.bank.in/web/careers or sbi.co.in/web/careers starting August 11, 2026.
SBI Clerk 2026 Recruitment Highlights & Important Dates
SBI Clerk is one of the most sought-after clerical recruitment exams in India. Key dates and official details are outlined below:
- Recruiting Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
- Total Vacancies: 9,766 Vacancies (7,680 Regular + 2,086 Backlog)
- Official Website: sbi.bank.in/web/careers
- Online Application Window: August 11 to August 31, 2026
- Application Fee Payment Deadline: August 31, 2026
- Preliminary Exam Window: September / October 2026 (Tentative)
- Main Examination Window: November / December 2026 (Tentative)
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Junior Associate Posts
Applicants must satisfy the following age limit, educational qualification, and language requirements:
- Educational Qualification: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation can apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing the degree on or before the document verification cutoff date.
- Age Limit (As of April 1, 2026): Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years. Upper age relaxation applies as per government rules (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 to 15 years).
- Local Language Proficiency: Candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State/UT should be proficient (read, write, speak, and understand) in the specified official local language of that State/UT.
Application Fee Structure
The registration fee must be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI during form submission:
- General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates: Rs. 750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM Category Candidates: Exempted (Nil)
SBI Clerk 2026 Selection Process
Selection for Junior Associate posts involves three sequential evaluation stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Phase 1): Objective online test consisting of 100 questions (100 Marks) spanning English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability (Duration: 1 Hour).
- Main Examination (Phase 2): Objective online test consisting of 190 questions (200 Marks) covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (Duration: 2 Hours 40 Minutes).
- Specified Opted Local Language Test: Test for candidates who cannot produce 10th or 12th marksheets showing study of the local language.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online on SBI Careers Portal
Follow these steps on the official State Bank of India portal to complete your online application:
- Visit the official SBI Careers page at sbi.bank.in/web/careers.
- Under "Current Openings", click on "RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) – 2026".
- Click on "Apply Online" to open the registration window.
- Register as a new user by entering your Full Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number to generate a Registration Number and Password.
- Log in and complete the application form with personal, academic, circle preference, and state vacancy details.
- Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per prescribed dimensions.
- Pay the required application fee online, submit the form, and download/print the final application receipt for future reference.