Applications are open. Apply before 31 Aug 2026 — 18 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
State Bank of India has notified recruitment for 9,124 posts under CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. Applications are accepted online from 11 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, and the age limit is 20 to 28 years before category relaxation is applied.
Selection is made through Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Local Language Proficiency Test. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 basic pay; starting basic ₹26,730 with four advance increments. The place of posting is All India — State-wise vacancies across 24 States and Union Territories.
The application fee is ₹750 for General, OBC and EWS, and no fee is payable by SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 9,124 vacancies notified
- Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age limit: 20 to 28 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 basic pay; starting basic ₹26,730 with four advance increments
- Application fee: ₹750 for General, OBC and EWS, no fee for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen
- Last date to apply: 31 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- State Bank of India
- Advertisement No.
- CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
- Total Vacancies
- 9,124
- Job Location
- All India — State-wise vacancies across 24 States and Union Territories
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age Limit
- 20 – 28 years
- Salary
- ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 basic pay; starting basic ₹26,730 with four advance increments
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- sbi.co.in/careers
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released and registration opens | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | September 2026Tentative, per the advertisement |
| Main examination | November 2026Tentative, per the advertisement |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS | ₹750 | Online |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | 3,253 | 1,716 | 1,114 | 837 | 760 | 9,124 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | A degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Candidates in the final year may apply provided the degree is obtained on or before 31 December 2026. |
- Of the 9,124 posts, 7,680 are regular vacancies and 1,444 are backlog vacancies — the backlog posts are reserved and are not open to every candidate.
- You must be proficient in the local language of the State you apply for: reading, writing, speaking and understanding. It is verified before appointment.
- Applications are State-specific. Choose carefully, because the State cannot be changed once the form is submitted.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
Age is reckoned as on 1 April 2026. The graduation degree must be held on or before 31 December 2026, so final-year candidates may apply.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | ₹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 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Preliminary Examination — online objective test of 100 marks, qualifying only; marks are not carried forward
- 2Main Examination — the online paper on which the final merit list is prepared
- 3Local Language Proficiency Test — qualifying, for candidates who did not study the specified local language in school
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total (Preliminary) | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
The preliminary paper is sectionally timed — you cannot carry unused minutes from one section into the next. The main examination is a separate paper; its composition is set out in the advertisement.
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the current openings page on the SBI careers site and select the Junior Associate advertisement.
- 2Register with a valid email address and mobile number, and keep the registration number and password safe.
- 3Fill the form, choosing the State and language you wish to be considered for.
- 4Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed size and format.
- 5Pay the fee online where applicable, and confirm that the transaction status shows as successful.
- 6Print the completed form and the e-receipt for your records.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Detailed advertisement (PDF)Download
- SBI careersVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are in the SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment?
9,124 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts — 7,680 regular and 1,444 backlog vacancies across 24 States and Union Territories.
What is the last date to apply?
31 August 2026, for both the application and the fee payment.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes, provided the degree is obtained on or before 31 December 2026. The result must be produced at document verification.
What does a Junior Associate actually earn?
The scale starts at ₹24,050, but the starting basic for this cadre is ₹26,730 after four advance increments. Total emoluments come to roughly ₹46,000 a month at a metro branch, including dearness and house rent allowance.