SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026 – Age Limit & Qualification (Complete Guide)

SBI Clerk 2026 eligibility criteria define the minimum requirements for candidates applying for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment conducted by State Bank of India.

Understanding eligibility is critical because SBI verifies eligibility during document verification and joining stage. If a candidate is found ineligible, candidature is cancelled even after clearing the exam.

Candidates must satisfy all conditions.

Minimum age:

20 years

Maximum age:

28 years

Age is calculated according to the date mentioned in notification.

Relaxation follows government rules.

Candidates must possess:

Bachelor degree in any discipline.

Accepted streams:

Arts
Commerce
Science
Engineering
Management
Computer

Graduation must be from recognized university.

Final year students may apply if:

Graduation completed before joining.

Eligible candidates:

Indian citizens

Subjects of:

Nepal
Bhutan

Tibetan refugees before Jan 1962.

Persons of Indian origin from certain countries.

There is:

NO attempt limit.

Candidates can apply until age limit.

Candidates must know local language of state applied.

Required skills:

Reading
Writing
Speaking
Understanding

Local language test may be conducted.

Candidates must apply:

Only one state.

State cannot be changed later.

Major mistakes:

Ignoring age cutoff
Applying without graduation
Wrong category
Ignoring language requirement
Fake certificates

Always verify eligibility.

Candidates must be medically fit.

Medical test conducted during joining.

Documents needed:

Graduation certificate
Category certificate
ID proof
DOB proof