SBI Bank Clerk 2026 Recruitment Notification Out for 9124 Posts: Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus and Selection Process

State Bank of India aims to fill a total of 9766 Clerk (Junior Associate) vacancies for which online registration started on 11th August 2026 at the official website, sbi.bank.in. Eligible candidates can apply online till 31st August. The details regarding vacancy, eligibility, important dates, selection process, online application procedure, and other are shared in this article.

SBI Bank Clerk Recruitment 2026

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Notification 2026 for the recruitment of 9766 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) or Clerk posts in its branches across the country. The SBI Clerk 2026 online application process is ongoing at https://sbi.bank.in/, and the last date to apply online is scheduled to 31st August 2026. The banking aspirants who are between 20 and 28 years of age and have completed graduation have a good opportunity to apply for Junior Associates / Clerk posts.

SBI Clerk 2026 Notification PDF

The complete details regarding SBI Clerk / Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 have been mentioned in the official State Bank of India (SBI) Clerk Notification PDF, which has been released at www.sbi.bank.in. To be selected for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) or Clerk posts, candidates have to undergo the 3 stage of selection process: an online preliminary examination, a main examination, and a local language proficiency test. This is a good opportunity for graduates looking for a government job in the banking sector. For more information read the official PDF here.

Download SBI Clerk 2026 Notification Official PDF

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 - Overview

*Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)

*Advt. No.: CRPD/CR/2026-27/17

*Vacancy: 9124 (Regular- 7680, Backlog- 1441)

*Category: Bank Jobs

*Application mode: Online

*Dates for Online Application: 11th August to 31st August 2026

*Age limit: 20 to 28 years

*Qualification: Graduation

*Selection Process: Prelims, Mains, and Local Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying)

*Salary: Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7- 57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480

*Official website: https://sbi.bank.in/

SBI Bank Clerk 2026 Exam - Important Dates

SBI Clerk Notification 2026 Date: 8th August 2026

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026 Starts: 8th August 2026

Last Date to Submit Form & Fee: 31st August 2026

Prelims Examination: September 2026 (tentatively)

Mains Examination: November 2027

SBI Bank Clerk Vacancy 2026

SBI has released a total of 9124 vacancies for the post of Clerk (Junior Associate), including 7,680 regular vacancies and 1444 backlog vacancies. The vacancies are distributed Circle-wise, State/UT-wise, and Category-wise across SBI branches in different parts of India. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT. The detailed vacancy distribution for all State and Union Territories is given below.

SBI Clerk Regular Vacancy 2026 Distribution (7680 posts)

Gujarat: Total 330 posts - GEN 136, OBC 89, EWS 33, SC 23, ST 49

Karnataka: Total 760 posts - GEN 305, OBC 205, EWS 76, SC 121, ST 53

Madhya Pradesh: Total 113 posts - GEN 48, OBC 16, EWS 11, SC 16, ST 22

Chhattisgarh: Total 287 posts - GEN 117, OBC 17, EWS 28, SC 34, ST 91

Odisha: Total 1,100 posts - GEN 440, OBC 132, EWS 110, SC 176, ST 242

Jammu & Kashmir: Total 84 posts - GEN 39, OBC 22, EWS 8, SC 6, ST 9

Himachal Pradesh: Total 9 posts - GEN 6, OBC 1, EWS 0, SC 2, ST 0

Ladakh: Total 7 posts - GEN 6, OBC 1, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 0

Tamil Nadu: Total 1,410 posts - GEN 608, OBC 380, EWS 141, SC 267, ST 14

Telangana: Total 260 posts - GEN 105, OBC 70, EWS 26, SC 41, ST 18

Rajasthan: Total 350 posts - GEN 141, OBC 70, EWS 35, SC 59, ST 45

West Bengal: Total 555 posts - GEN 224, OBC 122, EWS 55, SC 127, ST 27

Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Total 15 posts - GEN 9, OBC 4, EWS 1, SC 0, ST 1

Sikkim: Total 60 posts - GEN 25, OBC 14, EWS 6, SC 3, ST 12

Uttar Pradesh: Total 250 posts - GEN 104, OBC 67, EWS 25, SC 52, ST 2

Maharashtra: Total 1,718 posts - GEN 759, OBC 463, EWS 171, SC 171, ST 154

Goa: Total 62 posts - GEN 37, OBC 11, EWS 6, SC 1, ST 7

Arunachal Pradesh: Total 55 posts - GEN 26, OBC 0, EWS 5, SC 0, ST 24

Assam: Total 110 posts - GEN 50, OBC 29, EWS 11, SC 7, ST 13

Manipur: Total 14 posts - GEN 8, OBC 1, EWS 1, SC 0, ST 4

Meghalaya: Total 24 posts - GEN 11, OBC 1, EWS 2, SC 0, ST 10

Mizoram: Total 32 posts - GEN 14, OBC 1, EWS 3, SC 0, ST 14

Nagaland: Total 27 posts - GEN 13, OBC 0, EWS 2, SC 0, ST 12

Tripura: Total 48 posts - GEN 22, OBC 0, EWS 4, SC 8, ST 14

SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy 2026 Distribution (1441 posts)

Gujarat: Total 167 - GEN 93, OBC 23, EWS 21, SC 24, ST 25

Karnataka: Total 27 - GEN 17, OBC 7, EWS 2, SC 0, ST 8

Madhya Pradesh: Total 37 - GEN 10, OBC 6, EWS 10, SC 8, ST 13

Chhattisgarh: Total 43 - GEN 19, OBC 4, EWS 5, SC 5, ST 5

Odisha: Total 13 - GEN 3, OBC 2, EWS 3, SC 4, ST 4

Jammu & Kashmir: Total 3 - GEN 1, OBC 1, EWS 1, SC 0, ST 1

Himachal Pradesh: Total 4 - GEN 2, OBC 0, EWS 2, SC 0, ST 2

Ladakh: Total 2 - GEN 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, SC 1, ST 1

Tamil Nadu: Total 21 - GEN 7, OBC 1, EWS 0, SC 3, ST 10

Telangana: Total 0 - GEN 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 0

Rajasthan: Total 10 - GEN 3, OBC 1, EWS 3, SC 1, ST 5

West Bengal: Total 46 - GEN 11, OBC 11, EWS 11, SC 11, ST 13

Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Total 3 - GEN 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, SC 1, ST 1

Sikkim: Total 3 - GEN 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, SC 1, ST 1

Uttar Pradesh: Total 3 - GEN 0, OBC 2, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 1

Maharashtra: Total 30 - GEN 11, OBC 12, EWS 11, SC 2, ST 5

Goa: Total 1 - GEN 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, SC 1, ST 0

Arunachal Pradesh: Total 4 - GEN 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, SC 1, ST 2

Assam: Total 23 - GEN 7, OBC 4, EWS 7, SC 5, ST 7

Manipur: Total 2 - GEN 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, SC 0, ST 2

Meghalaya: Total 7 - GEN 2, OBC 1, EWS 2, SC 2, ST 2

Mizoram: Total 3 - GEN 0, OBC 0, EWS 0, SC 2, ST 1

Nagaland: Total 5 - GEN 0, OBC 1, EWS 0, SC 2, ST 2

Tripura: Total 6 - GEN 1, OBC 1, EWS 1, SC 2, ST 2

SBI Clerk State-wise Vacancy 2026

The State Bank of India Clerk 2026 vacancies are distributed across various States and Union Territories under different SBI Circles. The vacancy details are provided state-wise and category-wise, covering General, OBC, EWS, SC and ST categories. The highest number of vacancies has been announced for Maharashtra, with 1,999 posts, among the States. Ladakh has the lowest number of vacancies among the Union Territories, with 7 posts, while Himachal Pradesh has the lowest number of vacancies among the States, with 9 posts.

Maharashtra: Total 1,999 Posts (Regular 1,718 + Backlog 281)

Tamil Nadu: Total 1,516 Posts (Regular 1,410 + Backlog 106)

Odisha: Total 1,118 Posts (Regular 1,100 + Backlog 18)

Karnataka: Total 799 Posts (Regular 760 + Backlog 39)

West Bengal: Total 704 Posts (Regular 555 + Backlog 149)

Madhya Pradesh: Total 259 Posts (Regular 113 + Backlog 146)

Rajasthan: Total 425 Posts (Regular 350 + Backlog 75)

Gujarat: Total 497 Posts (Regular 330 + Backlog 167)

Assam: Total 207 Posts (Regular 110 + Backlog 97)

Chhattisgarh: Total 351 Posts (Regular 287 + Backlog 64)

Telangana: Total 260 Posts (Regular 260 + Backlog 0)

Uttar Pradesh: Total 280 Posts (Regular 250 + Backlog 30)

Goa: Total 63 Posts (Regular 62 + Backlog 1)

Jammu & Kashmir: Total 89 Posts (Regular 84 + Backlog 5)

Himachal Pradesh: Total 25 Posts (Regular 9 + Backlog 16)

Ladakh: Total 14 Posts (Regular 7 + Backlog 7)

Sikkim: Total 67 Posts (Regular 60 + Backlog 7)

Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Total 25 Posts (Regular 15 + Backlog 10)

Arunachal Pradesh: Total 72 Posts (Regular 55 + Backlog 17)

Manipur: Total 23 Posts (Regular 14 + Backlog 9)

Meghalaya: Total 44 Posts (Regular 24 + Backlog 20)

Mizoram: Total 38 Posts (Regular 32 + Backlog 6)

Nagaland: Total 42 Posts (Regular 27 + Backlog 15)

Tripura: Total 56 Posts (Regular 48 + Backlog 8)

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026

The SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026 process has started on the official SBI website. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms online from 11th August to 31st August 2026. Before applying, candidates should ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria and keep the required documents ready, including a scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and other necessary details. Applications submitted after the last date will not be accepted.

Direct Link to Apply Online for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026

How to Apply for SBI Bank Clerk Recruitment 2026?

SBI Clerk 2026 application form has to be filled in two parts: registration and login. Candidates can apply online for the SBI Clerk Exam 2026 on the official website of SBI at sbi.ban.in. Follow the steps given below to apply online.

Step 1: Visit the official SBI website- https://sbi.bank.in/, and click on the "Careers" Section available in the upper-right corner of the homepage.

Step 2: Under the “Join Us” section, click on “Current Openings” to view the latest recruitment opportunities.

Step 3: Locate the "Recruitment of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). Here, candidates can find the detailed notification and the “Apply Online” link.

Step 4: Click on “Apply Online” and complete the new registration by entering the required basic details, mobile number and email ID.

Step 5: Log in using the registration credentials and enter your personal, educational and other required information carefully.

Step 6: Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.

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

Step 8: Check all the details entered in the application form carefully and submit the application after confirming the information.

Step 9: After successful submission, download or print the final application form and fee payment receipt for future reference.

SBI Clerk 2026 Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 175/- (Intimation Charges only)

General and Other Categories: Rs. 850/- (Application Fee including Intimation Charges)

SBI Clerk Eligibility 2026

Candidates willing to apply for the SBI Clerk 2026 must be aware of all the criteria to be eligible for the exam. As per the official eligibility criteria given in the official notification, the following are requirements that candidates must fulfill. Check SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria here.

SBI Clerk Qualification 2026

To apply for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Exam 2026, candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university by 31st December 2026. Proficiency in the local language of the applied State/UT is essential.

Minimum Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a Government-recognized university.

Proof of Qualification: Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificates should ensure that the date of passing the IDD.

Qualification Deadline: The final result of the qualifying examination must be declared on or before 31st December 2026.

Final-Year Students: Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation may also apply provisionally, but if selected, they must provide proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 31st December 2026.

Recognized Institutes: The degree must be from a University/Institution/Board recognized by the Government of India or approved by the relevant regulatory authorities.

Local Language Proficiency: Candidates should be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the State/UT applied for.

SBI Clerk Age Limit 2026

The age limit for SBI Clerk 2026 is 20 to 28 years as of 1st April 2026. Candidates must be born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Age Limit: 20 to 28 years as on 01 August 2026.

Minimum Age: 20 years.

Maximum Age: 28 years.

Date of Birth Criteria: Candidates should be born between 02 April 1998 and 01 April 2006. (both days 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: Actual period of service rendered in Defence Services + 3 years; 8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST, subject to a maximum age of 50 years.

Widows, Divorced Women and Women Judicially Separated from their Husbands (not remarried): 7 years, subject to the maximum age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.

Trained Apprentices of SBI: General/EWS – 1 year, OBC – 4 years, SC/ST – 6 years, PwBD (General/EWS) – 11 years, PwBD (OBC) – 14 years, PwBD (SC/ST) – 16 years.

SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026

The SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 involves a three-stage selection process. Candidates must qualify the stages to be appointed as Junior Associates or Clerks in State Bank of India, There is no interview round in the IBPS Clerk selection process. The final selection is based on the Mains Examination score, with 100% weightage given to the Mains result.

Preliminary Examination

Mains Examination

Language Proficiency Test (Not for the students who studied local language in 10th Std.)

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026

Candidates preparing for SBI Clerk Exam must know the complete syllabus to prepare effective preparation strategy for the exam. Check the SBI Clerk Syllabus for the Prelims and Mains stages given below.

The Prelims syllabus comprises topics from English Language, Reasoning ability, and Numerical Ability.

The Mains syllabus has questions from General English, General/Financial Awareness, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude subjects.

SBI Bank Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The ISBI Clerk exam 2026 begins with the preliminary stage, which is a qualifying test. It includes three sections with a total of 100 marks and must be completed within 60 minutes.

Exam Pattern:

Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-based Test)

Type of Questions: Objective (MCQ)

Medium of Questions: English

Total Questions: 100

Total Marks: 100

Total Time Duration: 60 minutes

Negative marking: 1/4th (0.25) marks 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

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern carries 200 marks with 190 questions to be attempted in 2 hours and 40 minutes. Reasoning and Computer Aptitude are combined into a single section.

Exam Pattern:

Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)

Type of Questions: Objective (MCQ)

Total Questions: 190

Total Marks: 200

Total Time Duration: 2 Hours 40 Minutes

Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) marks 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 Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) 2026

The SBI Clerk Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) 2026 will be conducted for provisionally selected candidates who have not studied the specified local language of the State applied for in Class 10th or 12th. Candidates falling under this category must qualify the language test as part of the selection process.

LLPT Pattern:

Non-Verbal Test: Objective – 3 passages, 15 questions, 15 marks

Non-Verbal Test: Subjective – 3 passages, 15 questions, 15 marks

Verbal Test: 20 questions

Total: The test will assess candidates' proficiency in the specified local language through verbal and non-verbal components.

SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Salary 2026

The SBI Clerk salary is based on the pay scale of 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. The starting Basic Pay is Rs. 26,730, which includes the basic pay of Rs. 24,050 along with two advance increments admissible to graduates. In addition to basic pay, SBI Clerk employees are also eligible for applicable allowances and benefits as per SBI rules.