Role :
JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES
Location :
Pan India
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts under a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies. Eligible Indian citizens can submit their online applications from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026.
If you are preparing for bank jobs in 2026, this recruitment offers an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent government banking career with India’s largest public sector bank.
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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
| —————— | ——————————————- |
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive |
| Total Vacancies | 1,538 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 07 August 2026 – 27 August 2026 |
| Job Location | Across Various States in India |—
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026
A total of 1,538 vacancies have been announced across multiple states.
Some major vacancy highlights include:
Gujarat – 289
Maharashtra – 165
Madhya Pradesh – 134
Jharkhand – 133
Karnataka – 120
Odisha – 111
Rajasthan – 106
Andhra Pradesh – 88
Tamil Nadu – 65
West Bengal – 55
Telangana – 32Candidates can apply only for one State/UT and should be proficient in the prescribed local language of that state.
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Important Dates
Notification Released: 07 August 2026
Online Application Starts: 07 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 27 August 2026
Preliminary Exam: September 2026 (Tentative)
Main Examination: October/November 2026 (Tentative)
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Education Required:
- any graduation
- any stream
- any post graduation
- fresher’s
- experienced also
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates in the final year/semester may also apply, provided they produce proof of graduation on or before 31 December 2026.
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SBI Clerk Age Limit 2026
As on 01 April 2026:
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 YearsAge relaxation is applicable for eligible reserved categories as per SBI recruitment rules.
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Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
1. Online Preliminary Examination
2. Online Main Examination
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable)Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 are exempted from the language test.
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SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| —————– | ——–: | —-: |
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 1 Hour
Negative Marking: 1/4 mark—
SBI Clerk Main Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| —————————– | ——–: | —-: |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General English | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 |Total Questions: 190
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 2 Hours 40 Minutes—
SBI Clerk Salary 2026
The notification states:
Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730
Approximate Starting Monthly Salary (Metro Cities): Around ₹46,000
Additional benefits include:Dearness Allowance
Provident Fund
Pension
Medical Benefits
Leave Fare Concession
Other admissible allowances—
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| —————– | —: |
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
| OBC | ₹750 |
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