State Bank of India (SBI) has released the much-awaited SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. This is one of the biggest banking recruitment drives of the year, offering 10,000+ vacancies across states and union territories. Graduates aged 20–28 years can apply online from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.

This detailed guide covers everything you need — eligibility, important dates, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, and the direct link to apply online.

📋 SBI Clerk 2026 Recruitment: Quick Overview

📅 SBI Clerk 2026 Important Dates

👥 SBI Clerk 2026: Total Vacancy Details

SBI has announced 10,000+ Junior Associate posts under this regular recruitment cycle. This drive is separate from the earlier Special Recruitment Drive for 1,538 SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies, which was released on 7 August 2026 and closes on 27 August 2026 exclusively for reserved-category candidates. Category-wise and state-wise vacancy breakup for the regular 10,000+ posts will be updated once the official detailed notification PDF is published on the SBI careers page.

🎓 SBI Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must hold a Graduation degree (Bachelor’s) in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Final-year students awaiting results may also be eligible to apply, subject to conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Cut-off date for age calculation: 01.04.2026
• Candidates must be born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006.
• Age relaxation applies to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government norms.

💰 SBI Clerk 2026 Application Fee

Payment must be made online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

💵 SBI Clerk 2026 Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will draw pay in the scale of ₹24,050 – ₹64,480, with a starting basic pay of around ₹26,730, plus DA, HRA, and other allowances as applicable per SBI’s clerical cadre service rules.

🏆 SBI Clerk 2026 Selection Process

Selection for Junior Associate posts is carried out in the following stages:

1. Preliminary Examination – Objective test covering English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability.
2. Main Examination – Objective test covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude.
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) – Mandatory for candidates who haven’t studied the local language of the applied state up to Class 10.
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

📝 SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern (Prelims)

Each section has its own individual timer; candidates must clear a sectional cut-off as well as an overall cut-off to qualify for Mains.

🖱️ How to Apply Online for SBI Clerk 2026

1. Visit the official SBI careers portal: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
2. Click on the notification link for “Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2026 – Regular Posts.”
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your Registration Number and Password.
4. Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully.
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and other required documents as per specifications.
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
7. Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

📎 Documents Required for SBI Clerk Application

• Recent passport-size photograph (scanned)
• Signature (scanned)
• Graduation mark sheet/degree certificate
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Valid ID proof

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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