SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1538 SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies - Apply online at sbi.bank.in

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released  a special recruitment drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog vacancies for the post of Junior Associate (Customer  Support & Sales) in the clerical trade. A total of 1538 backlog vacancies has been announced for its branches across various State and Union Territories. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications through online mode from 7th August to 27 August 2026 at official SBI website, sbi.bank.in. Candidates can find all the important details regarding SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 in this article. 

SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment 2026 

The SBI Clerk Exam is conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in its branches across the country. For 2026-27, SBI has currently released a special recruitment drive for 1538 backlog vacancies reserve for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. It should also be noted that, SBI is expected to announce regular Junior Associate vacancies soon, open to candidates from all eligible categories. 

The SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment 2026 online application process has commenced from 7th August 2026, and will remain open until 27th August 2026 on the official website of SBI. Eligible graduates can apply online after ensuring they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The recruitment process includes a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable). Read ahead to know more about SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026, eligibility, vacancy, selection process and more.

SBI Clerk Notification 2026 for 1538 SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies

The SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy Notification 2026 PDF has been released on the official website. The notification contains complete details regarding state-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, application process, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, salary, reservation policy, and important dates. Candidates are advised to read the SBI Clerk 2026 notification carefully before submitting their application to ensure they satisfy all the eligibility conditions. 

SBI Clerk Notification 2026 for 1538 Backlog Vacancies - Overview 

*Organisation: State Bank of India (SBI) 

*Name of the Post: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk 

*Vacancy: 1538 (backlog vacancy) 

*Category: Bank Jobs 

*Mode of Application: Online 

*Application dates: 7th August to 27th August 2026 

*Qualification: Graduation 

*Selection Process: Prelims, Mains, LLPT, DV 

*Website: https://sbi.bank.in/ 

SBI Clerk (Backlog Vacancy) 2026 Important Dates 

• Notification Released Date: 7th August 2026 

• Online Registration Start Dates: 7th August 2026 

• Last Date to Apply Online: 27th August 2026 

• Application Fee Payment dates: 7th August to 27th August 2026

• Preliminary Examination: September 2026 (Tentative) 

• Main Examination: October/November 2026 (Tentative) 

SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy 2026 

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 1,538 Clerk (Junior Associate) vacancies under the Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies. The vacancies are distributed across different States and Union Territories, with the number of posts varying according to the category and requirements of each Circle. 

SBI Clerk SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancy 2026 – State/UT Wise 

• Andhra Pradesh (Amaravati Circle): Total – 88 (SC – 0, ST – 88, OBC – 0) 

• Karnataka (Bengaluru Circle): Total – 120 (SC – 85, ST – 35, OBC – 0) 

• Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal Circle): Total – 134 (SC – 0, ST – 134, OBC – 0) 

• Chhattisgarh (Bhopal Circle): Total – 26 (SC – 0, ST – 26, OBC – 0) 

• Odisha (Bhubaneswar Circle): Total – 111 (SC – 0, ST – 111, OBC – 0) 

• Chandigarh (Chandigarh Circle): Total – 22 (SC – 0, ST – 0, OBC – 22) 

• Jammu & Kashmir (Chandigarh Circle): Total – 42 (SC – 0, ST – 42, OBC – 0) 

• Himachal Pradesh (Chandigarh Circle): Total – 11 (SC – 11, ST – 0, OBC – 0) 

• Punjab (Chandigarh Circle): Total – 18 (SC – 0, ST – 0, OBC – 18) 

• Tamil Nadu (Chennai Circle): Total – 65 (SC – 65, ST – 0, OBC – 0) 

• Telangana (Hyderabad Circle): Total – 32 (SC – 0, ST – 32, OBC – 0) 

• Rajasthan (Jaipur Circle): Total – 106 (SC – 20, ST – 86, OBC – 0) 

• West Bengal (Kolkata Circle): Total – 55 (SC – 0, ST – 0, OBC – 55) 

• Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow Circle): Total – 31 (SC – 0, ST – 31, OBC – 0) 

• Maharashtra (Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro Circle): Total – 165 (SC – 0, ST – 165, OBC – 0) 

• Delhi (New Delhi Circle): Total – 17 (SC – 0, ST – 0, OBC – 17) 

• Gujarat (Gandhinagar Circle): Total – 289 (SC – 0, ST – 289, OBC – 0) 

• Assam (Guwahati Circle): Total – 39 (SC – 0, ST – 39, OBC – 0) 

• Tripura (Guwahati Circle): Total – 22 (SC – 0, ST – 22, OBC – 0) 

• Bihar (Patna Circle): Total – 12 (SC – 12, ST – 0, OBC – 0) 

• Jharkhand (Patna Circle): Total – 133 (SC – 14, ST – 119, OBC – 0) 

SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in applying for SBI Clerk Exam must fulfil the prescribed age limit, educational qualification and other eligibility conditions mentioned in the notification. 

SBI Clerk Age Limit 2026 (As on 01/04/2026)

• Minimum Age - 20 years 

• Maximum Age - 28 years 

• The prescribed date of birth range is 2 April 1998 to 1 April 2006, both dates inclusive.

Age Relaxation 

• OBC: 3 years

• SC/ST: 5 years

• PwBD (OBC): 13 years

• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years

• Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen: As per the prescribed rules

• Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried: As per the prescribed provisions

• Trained SBI Apprentices: Additional relaxation as specified by SBI

Note: Candidates claiming age relaxation must provide valid supporting documents whenever required during the recruitment process.

SBI Clerk Educational Qualification 2026

• Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.

• Candidates having an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must ensure that the date of passing is on or before the date prescribed in the notification.

• Candidates who are in the final year or final semester of graduation may also apply provisionally. However, if selected, they must submit proof of passing the graduation examination within the prescribed deadline.

SBI Clerk 2026 Local Language Requirement 

Local language proficiency is an important part of the SBI Clerk 2026 selection process. Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in the specified local language of that State/UT and should be able to read, write, speak, and understand the prescribed local language. 

SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026

• Preliminary Examination 

• Main Examination 

• Local Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable 

• Document Verification

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 

The SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination will be conducted online and will consist of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. The exam will have three sections with a total duration of 1 hour. Each section will have a separate time limit of 20 minutes, and 1/4th 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 (MCQs)

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 60 Minutes (20 minutes for each section)

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

• Medium of Exam: English/Hindi (except the English Language section)

Subject-wise Distribution

• English Language: 30 Questions - 30 Marks - 20 Minutes

• Numerical Ability: 35 Questions - 35 Marks - 20 Minutes

• Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions - 35 Marks - 20 Minutes

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026 

The SBI Clerk Main Examination will be conducted online and will consist of 190 objective-type questions carrying 200 marks. The exam will include four sections, with a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes. Each section will have a separate time limit, and 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.  

Exam Overview

• Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)

• Type of Questions: Objective (MCQs)

• Total Questions: 190

• Total Marks: 200

• Duration: 160 Minutes

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

• Medium of Exam: English/Hindi (except the English Language section)

Subject-wise Distribution

• General/Financial Awareness: 50 Questions - 50 Marks - 35 Minutes 

• General English: 40 Questions - 40 Marks - 35 Minutes 

• Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 Questions - 60 Marks - 45 Minutes 

• Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions - 50 Marks - 45 Minutes  

SBI Clerk Local Language Proficiency Test 

Candidates who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th will have to appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test after qualifying in the Main Examination. The language assessment includes:

• Non-Verbal Test – Objective

• Non-Verbal Test – Subjective

• Verbal Test

Note: Candidates must achieve the prescribed qualifying marks to become eligible for appointment. Those who fail to qualify the language test will not be appointed. 

SBI Clerk Final Selection 2026 

• The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not included in the final merit calculation.

• After qualifying the Preliminary Examination, candidates appear for the Main Examination. The final merit list will be prepared using the marks obtained in the Main Examination.

• The merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise, and candidates will be considered for appointment according to their merit and the vacancies available in the State/UT for which they applied.

• Appointment will also depend upon successful verification of eligibility, documents, local language requirements wherever applicable, medical fitness and completion of other prescribed formalities. 

SBI Clerk Salary 2026

The SBI Clerk Junior Associate post offers a starting Basic Pay of ₹26,730, including two advance increments for graduates. The pay scale is ₹24,050 to ₹64,480, with applicable Dearness Allowance and other allowances. The starting total emoluments are approximately ₹46,000 per month in a metropolitan centre, while the actual salary may vary depending on the place of posting.   

SBI Clerk Probation Period 

Candidates selected for the Junior Associate post will initially remain on probation for a minimum period of six months. During probation, newly recruited employees are required to complete the prescribed e-lessons. The probation period may be extended if the required lessons are not completed or if the employee's performance does not meet the Bank's expectations. 

SBI Clerk Application Fee 2026 

Candidates have to pay the prescribed application fee/intimation charges while submitting the online application.

• SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS: No Fee

• OBC: ₹750 

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026 Link

Eligible candidates can apply online for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 through the SBI Careers website. The online application link is available from 7th August 2026 to 27th August 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the application carefully and submit it before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues. A direct link to apply online is provided below for the convenience of candidates. 

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026 Direct Link

How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?

Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 through the online mode only. Before starting the application, candidates should keep their photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, handwritten declaration, valid email ID and mobile number ready. Candidates should carefully enter all required details and complete the fee payment within the prescribed dates. 

Steps to Apply Online for SBI Clerk 2026

Step 1: Visit the official SBI Careers website and select the Junior Associates Recruitment 2026 application link.

Step 2: Complete the online registration by entering the required basic details and generate the registration number and password.

Step 3: Fill in the application form with your personal, educational and other required information.

Step 4: Select the preferred State/UT and applicable local language carefully.

Step 5: Upload your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the prescribed specifications.

Step 6: Review all the details entered in the application form carefully before final submission.

Step 7: Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options.

Step 8: After successful submission and payment, download or print the application form and e-receipt for future reference. The printout does not need to be sent to SBI. 

Documents Required for SBI Clerk Application 2026

Candidates should keep the necessary documents and scanned images ready before starting the application process.

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Signature

• Left-hand thumb impression

• Handwritten declaration

• Graduation details

• Valid email ID

• Active mobile number

• Category certificate, wherever applicable

• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, wherever applicable

• Other documents required to support eligibility claims 

Important Links:

• Notification PDF: Click Here

• Apply Online Link: Click here

• Official Website: Click Here 

SBI Clerk 2026 notification released for 1,538 backlog vacancies. Check eligibility, salary, exam pattern, dates, fee and apply online details.