SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026: 9124 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026

State Bank of India (SBI) has released Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 for recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The notification covers 9,124 vacancies in total, comprising 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies across 24 States/UTs.

The online application window is open from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must be proficient in the specified local language. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026 and the Main Examination for November 2026.

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The notification provides 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies. Major regular vacancy totals include Maharashtra 1,718, Tamil Nadu 1,410, Odisha 1,100, Karnataka 760 and West Bengal 555. Vacancies are provisional and may vary according to SBI's requirement.

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
• Final-year/final-semester candidates may apply provisionally if they can produce proof of passing by 31 December 2026.
• Candidates can apply for only one State/UT.
• Knowledge of the specified local language is mandatory.

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Candidates must be 20 to 28 years old as on 1 April 2026, meaning they 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. Other notified relaxations apply to Ex-servicemen, eligible women categories and trained SBI apprentices.

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Salary

The starting basic pay for graduate Junior Associates is Rs 26,730. The notified 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. Starting emoluments at a metro such as Mumbai are around Rs 46,000 per month, depending on allowances.

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Preliminary Examination

Main Examination

Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies for each wrong objective answer. Prelims marks are not counted for final merit. Final merit is based on Main Examination aggregate marks, subject to qualifying the local language requirement where applicable.

How to Apply for SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026

1. Open SBI's careers portal and select Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026.
2. Complete new registration using an active email ID and mobile number.
3. Enter personal, educational, category and State/UT details.
4. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
5. Capture the required live photograph.
6. Pay the applicable fee online.
7. Preview all details and submit the form before 31 August 2026.
8. Save the submitted application form and fee receipt.

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

• Recent photograph
• Scanned signature
• Left-hand thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• Live photograph
• Graduation proof
• Valid photo ID
• Local-language Class 10/12 proof, if applicable
• Category/PwBD/EWS certificates, as applicable

SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Probation and Posting

Newly recruited Junior Associates are on probation for a minimum of 6 months. Candidates are considered against vacancies in the State/UT applied for. SBI states there is no provision for Inter-Circle/Inter-State transfer before completion of 5 years of service, except in exceptional cases under applicable Bank policy.

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