SBI Clerk 2026 notification is expected in November–December 2026 by the State Bank of India. The selection process includes Prelims → Mains, and final merit is based only on Mains marks. There is no interview stage in SBI Clerk recruitment.
Expected vacancies: 8000–10000+ (based on recent cycles).
Official Website: https://sbi.co.in

SBI Clerk (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales) is a clerical-level recruitment conducted by the State Bank of India.

• Single-bank recruitment (SBI only)
• State-wise vacancy
• No interview
• High competition
• Strong salary for clerical cadre

Trend Insight

• SBI releases higher vacancies compared to IBPS Clerk.
• Vacancy fluctuates based on branch expansion.

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination
Stage 2 – Mains Examination

✔ No Interview
✔ Final merit based only on Mains marks

Prelims is qualifying.

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Negative marking: 0.25

• SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The SBI Clerk Mains Exam is the decisive phase of selection, consisting of four sections. A total of 190 questions are asked for 200 marks, and candidates are given 2 hours 40 minutes to complete the exam. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for every incorrect response.

• Simplification
• Approximation
• Number Series
• Data Interpretation
• Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, TSD, Ratio, Mixture)

• Seating Arrangement
• Floor Puzzle
• Coding-Decoding
• Inequality
• Syllogism
• Blood Relation
• Direction Sense

• RBI updates
• Monetary policy
• Banking terms
• Budget
• Government schemes
• Current affairs (6 months)

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Error Detection
• Para Jumbles
• Vocabulary

• MS Office
• Internet
• Networking basics
• Cyber security

Basic Pay: ₹19,900

Gross Salary: ₹29,000–₹32,000 approx

After 5 Years

₹40,000+ approx

Benefits:

• DA
• HRA
• Medical
• Pension

Age: 20–28 years

Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years

Qualification:

• Graduation in any discipline
• Local language proficiency required

(Exact fee as per notification)

Cutoff varies state-wise.

• Single bank recruitment
• High salary vs IBPS Clerk
• Strong brand value
• Urban postings

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1. When will SBI Clerk 2026 notification release? → Nov–Dec 2026.
2. Is SBI Clerk conducted every year? → Yes.
3. Where to download notification? → sbi.co.in.
4. How many vacancies expected? → 8000–10000+.
5. Is SBI Clerk tougher than IBPS Clerk? → Slightly higher competition.
6. What is age limit? → 20–28 years.
7. Is graduation required? → Yes.
8. Is local language mandatory? → Yes.
9. Can final year apply? → If graduation completed before cutoff date.
10. Is there attempt limit? → Age-based only.
11. Is interview conducted? → No.
12. Is prelims qualifying? → Yes.
13. Is negative marking there? → 0.25 per wrong answer.
14. What is total marks in mains? → 200.
15. Is sectional cutoff applicable? → Yes.
16. What is SBI Clerk in hand salary? → ₹29k–₹32k approx.
17. Is SBI Clerk salary higher than IBPS Clerk? → Yes in many states.
18. Is SBI Clerk transferable? → Yes within circle.
19. What is probation period? → 6 months approx.
20. Can SBI Clerk become officer? → Yes via internal promotion.