Applications are open. Apply before 27 Aug 2026 — 14 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
State Bank of India has notified recruitment for 1,538 posts under CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16. Applications are accepted online from 07 Aug 2026 to 27 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. The place of posting is All India — backlog vacancies across 21 States and Union Territories.
The application fee is ₹750 for OBC, 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
- 1,538 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
- Application fee: ₹750 for OBC, no fee for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen
- Last date to apply: 27 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- State Bank of India
- Advertisement No.
- CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
- Total Vacancies
- 1,538
- Job Location
- All India — backlog vacancies across 21 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Online registration and fee payment opens | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | September 2026Tentative, per the advertisement |
| Main examination | October or 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OBC | ₹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 | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) — special backlog drive | 1,538 |
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. Candidates in the final year may apply provided the degree is obtained on or before 31 December 2026. |
- This is a special backlog drive. Every post is reserved — 1,219 for ST, 207 for SC and 112 for OBC — and there are no unreserved or EWS vacancies.
- Because the drive is reserved, General and EWS candidates are not eligible to apply.
- Only OBC candidates pay a fee; SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates pay nothing.
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 (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual service rendered plus 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 50 years |
| Widowed, divorced or legally separated women | 7 years — maximum age 38 for OBC and 40 for SC / ST |
Age is reckoned as on 1 April 2026. The degree must be held on or before 31 December 2026.
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 — 100 marks in one hour, used only to shortlist
- 2Main Examination — 200 marks over two hours and forty minutes, on which merit is decided
- 3Local Language Proficiency Test — qualifying, where applicable
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 carries 100 marks over one hour. The main examination carries 200 marks over two hours and forty minutes, and it alone decides the merit list.
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 download the detailed advertisement for the special drive.
- 2Register online and fill in the application form.
- 3Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- 4Pay the fee if you are an OBC candidate; other eligible categories pay nothing.
- 5Submit before 27 August 2026 and keep the printout.
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 is this different from the main SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment?
This is a special backlog drive under advertisement CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16. All 1,538 posts are reserved for SC, ST and OBC candidates, and the closing date is 27 August 2026 rather than 31 August.
Can a General category candidate apply?
No. There are no unreserved or EWS vacancies in this drive.