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Odisha SBI Clerk 2026 Notification PDF Out
The State Bank of India has released the detailed SBI Clerk Notification 2026 for recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). The recruitment is being conducted through Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT, and those applying for Odisha vacancies must fulfil the prescribed local language requirement. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, while the Main Examination is expected in November 2026.
Odisha SBI Clerk 2026 Recruitment - Overview
The SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment for Odisha is conducted for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The Bhubaneswar Circle has 1100 regular vacancies also mentioned in the vacancy table. The examination will be conducted online, followed by the Local Language Proficiency Test wherever applicable.
*Organisation: State Bank of India
*Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
*Circle: Bhubaneswar
*State: Odisha
*Total Vacancies: 1,100
*Application Mode: Online
*Application Dates: 11th August 2026 to 31st August 2026
*Selection Process: Prelims, Mains, Local Language Test, DV
*Local Language: Odia
*Salary: Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-
57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480
*Official Website: www.sbi.bank.in
SBI Clerk 2026 - Important Dates
The complete schedule for the SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment has been provided in the official notification. The SBI Clerk online registration and fee payment started on 11th August 2026, while the last date for submission of the application and payment of the applicable fee is 31st August 2026. SBI has tentatively scheduled the Preliminary Examination in September 2026 and the Main Examination in November 2026.
- SBI Clerk Notification 2026: 10th August 2026
- SBI Clerk Apply Online Starts: 11th August 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31st August 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 31st August 2026
- Preliminary Examination: September 2026
- Main Examination: November 2026
Odisha SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026
The SBI Clerk Odisha Vacancy 2026 has been released for the Bhubaneswar Circle. The regular vacancies are distributed among SC, ST, OBC, EWS and General categories. Odisha has 176 SC, 242 ST, 132 OBC, 110 EWS and 440 General vacancies, making a total of 1,100 regular vacancies. The notification also shows 18 backlog vacancies for Odisha.
Category-wise Regular Vacancy
- GEN: 440
- OBC: 132
- EWS: 110
- SC: 176
- ST: 242
Odisha SBI Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Odisha SBI Clerk vacancies must fulfil the prescribed age and educational qualification requirements. The SBI Clerk eligibility conditions are applicable as per the dates specified in the SBI notification.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Candidates who are in the final year or semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, but they must produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31st December 2026 if provisionally selected.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age - 20 years
- Maximum Age - 28 years
- Date of Birth - Candidates must have been born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006 (both dates inclusive.)
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 per prescribed rules
- Widows/Divorced Women: 7 years, subject to the prescribed maximum age
- SBI Trained Apprentices: Relaxation as specified by SBI
Odisha SBI Clerk Online Application 2026
The Odisha SBI Clerk 2026 Apply Online process is completely online and will be open from 11th August 2026 to 31st August 2026. Candidates applying for the Odisha vacancy must register through the SBI recruitment website and submit the application within the prescribed deadline. Candidates should keep a valid email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process. Before applying, keep the required photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration ready in the prescribed format.
Odisha SBI Clerk 2026 Application Fee
- General/ OBC/ EWS - Rs. 750/-
- SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XS/ DXS - No fee
How to Apply for Odisha SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Step 1: Visit the official SBI Careers website.Step 2: Open the Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026 section.
Step 3: Click on the online application link.
Step 4: Complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
Step 5: Fill in personal, educational and other required details.
Step 6: Select Odisha as the State/UT for which you want to apply.
Step 7: Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
Step 8: Check all the details carefully before final submission.
Step 9: Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
Step 10: Submit the application form.
Step 11: Download and keep the application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Note: Once the application is finally submitted, changes or corrections in the particulars will not be entertained. SBI has also advised candidates to apply well before the closing date to avoid problems caused by heavy website traffic.
Odisha SBI Clerk 2026 Selection Process
The SBI Clerk 2026 selection process includes the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), wherever applicable. Candidates must qualify in the Preliminary Examination to appear for the Main Examination. Preliminary marks will not be counted for the final merit list, which will be based on Main Examination marks, subject to qualifying the LLPT and fulfilling other requirements.
Selection Stages
- Preliminary Examination: Candidates must qualify in the online Preliminary Examination to become eligible for the Main Examination.
- Main Examination: The marks obtained in the Main Examination will be considered for preparing the final merit list.
- Local Language Proficiency Test: Candidates may have to appear for the local language test, wherever applicable, as per the recruitment requirements.
SBI Clerk 2026 Preliminary Examination Details
The Preliminary Examination will be an online objective test carrying 100 marks with a total duration of 1 hour. Each section will have a separate timing of 20 minutes. There will be negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer.
Exam Pattern:
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Type of Questions: Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Medium of Questions: English and Hindi, except the English Language section
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Sectional Time: 20 minutes for each section
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
Subjects/Sections
- English Language: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Numerical Ability: 35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 Minutes
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 Minutes
Note: SBI will shortlist an adequate number of candidates for the Main Examination, approximately 10 times the number of vacancies, subject to availability.
SBI Clerk 2026 Main Examination Details
The Main Examination will consist of 190 questions carrying 200 marks, with a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes. Each section will have separate timing, and one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Exam Pattern:
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Type of Questions: Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Medium of Questions: English and Hindi, except the General English section
- Total Questions: 190
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 Hours 40 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
Subjects/Sections
- General/Financial Awareness: 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 35 Minutes
- General English: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 35 Minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 45 Minutes
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 Questions, 60 Marks, 45 Minutes
SBI Clerk 2026 Local Language Proficiency Test
Candidates provisionally selected for Odisha who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th will have to appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test. Candidates who studied the specified language in Class 10th or 12th and can produce the relevant marksheet or certificate will not be required to take this test.
- LLPT Requirement: Candidates selected for Odisha who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th will have to appear for the LLPT.
- Exemption: Candidates who have studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th are exempted from the LLPT.
- Proof Required: Candidates claiming exemption must produce the relevant Class 10th or 12th marksheet/certificate as proof of having studied the language.
- Purpose: The LLPT is conducted to assess the candidate’s proficiency in the specified local language.
Odisha SBI Clerk Salary Structure 2026
The SBI Junior Associate pay scale is Rs. 24,050-1,340/3-28,070-1,650/3-33,020-2,000/4-41,020-2,340/7-57,400-4,400/1-61,800-2,680/1-64,480. For graduates, the starting Basic Pay is Rs. 26,730, which includes two advance increments admissible to graduates. Selected Junior Associates are also eligible for benefits such as provident fund, pension under the New Pension Scheme, medical facilities and leave-fare benefits as per Bank rules.
SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Language
For candidates applying for Odisha, the examination can be conducted in English, Hindi and Odia. Therefore, Odisha candidates can attempt the applicable sections in the permitted language as specified by SBI.
SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Centres in Odisha
SBI has listed the following tentative examination centres for Odisha:
- Balasore
- Berhampur-Ganjam
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack
- Rourkela
- Sambalpur
- Dhenkanal
SBI Clerk 2026 Pre-Examination Training
SBI will arrange online pre-examination training for eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen and PwBD categories, as per Government of India guidelines. Candidates who want to avail themselves of this facility have to indicate their choice in the online application form. Details regarding the training will be communicated through the registered email ID and SMS.
SBI Clerk 2026 Probation Period
Selected Junior Associates will be placed on probation for a minimum period of six months. During this period, newly recruited employees will have to complete the e-lessons prescribed by SBI for confirmation. The probation period may be extended if the required e-lessons are not completed or if the employee's performance does not meet the Bank's expectations.
SBI Clerk 2026 Final Score Calculation
The Preliminary Examination marks will not be considered while preparing the final merit list. The final merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Examination. Candidates will be placed in descending order of their aggregate Main Examination marks in their respective State and category.
For Odisha candidates, this means the final merit will be prepared against the vacancies of the Bhubaneswar Circle/Odisha, subject to verification of eligibility and qualification in the local language test wherever applicable.
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