SBI Clerk 2026

RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES): 

SBI Clerk 2026

Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment as Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre in State Bank of India. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. Candidates can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project. The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State/UT, should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State/UT (mentioned in the under given vacancy table against each state/UT).

The test for knowledge of specified opted local language will be conducted as a part of selection process. It will be conducted after qualifying the online Main examination but before joining the Bank. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo the language test. 

There is no provision for Inter Circle Transfer / Inter State Transfer for Junior Associates to be recruited. However, Intra State transfer between two Circles situated in the same State viz. Delhi Circle & Chandigarh Circle in Haryana State only, Delhi Circle & Lucknow Circle in Uttar Pradesh State only and Mumbai Metro Circle & Maharashtra Circle in Maharashtra State only will be permitted.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Overview (Expected)

 SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern

 The selection process will consist of on-line test (Preliminary & Main exam) and test of specified opted local language. 
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: Online Preliminary Exam consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1- hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows:

Each test will have a separate timing as mentioned above. There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of mark assigned for question will be deducted for each wrong answer. No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for individual test OR for aggregate score. Section wise marks will not be maintained.
Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 10 times the numbers of vacancies. subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Exam from the list of all candidates arranged in descending order of aggregate marks scored.

Phase - II: Main Examination: Structure of Online Main Exam would be as follows:

Each test will have a separate timing as mentioned above.
There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of mark assigned for question will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Candidates are required to score a minimum percentage marks on aggregate (For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates, 5% relaxation available thereon). Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate will be as decided by the bank. No minimum qualifying marks for individual subject are prescribed. Section wise marks will not be maintained.

Phase – III: Local Language Proficiency Test: Provisionally selected candidates not having studied (in class 10th or 12th) any of the specified local language of the State applied, will have to appear in Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). The pattern of the test will be as follows:

Candidates are required to score minimum qualifying marks as decided by the Bank in individual test (For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates, 5% relaxation available thereon).

Trained apprentices of SBI are given weightage in the Main Examination by awarding 2.5% of the maximum marks (i.e. 5 marks out of 200 marks) as bonus marks. The bonus marks will be added to the aggregate score of the candidate to arrive at the final aggregate score. These bonus marks will be given only if an apprentice, whose engagement start date is on or after 01.01.2022 and have completed the specified branch experience of one year successfully in SBI on or before last date of registration i.e. 26.08.2025, provided his/ her conduct and performance is found to be satisfactory during the entire training period. Also, Successful completion of Apprenticeship training refers to passing of skill evaluation test (Trade Test) and Obtention of joint National Apprenticeship Certificate jointly issued by SBI-NSDC/ BFSI-SSC.

Merit list will be drawn State wise, category wise. Candidates qualified in the test (main examination) will be placed according to their aggregate marks in descending order in respective States and Categories

NOTE: Other detailed information regarding the examination will be given in the 'Acquaint Yourself' booklet, which will be made available to the eligible candidates along with the call letter for the test.

Test of specified opted local language:
Those who qualify for selection and produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be subjected to any Language test. In case of others (qualified for selection), specified opted local language test will be conducted after provisional selection but before joining. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment. Candidates not found proficient in specified opted local language would be disqualified.

Provisional Selection (Subject to qualifying specified opted local language). The marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) will not be added for the selection and only the aggregate marks obtained in Main Examination (Phase-II) will be considered for preparation of the final merit list. Provisional selection will be made on the basis of candidate’s performance in the test (Main Examination).

Final selection will be subject to-

i. Verification of eligibility for the post and information furnished in the online application.
ii. Qualifying in test of specified opted local language, where applicable, as detailed above.

Results of the candidates who have provisionally qualified for selection will be made available on the Bank's website.

Wait List: A wait list of up to 50% of vacancies (State-category wise) will be maintained. Candidates will be released from this waitlist on quarterly basis against non-joining and resignation out of the current batch only, subject to the candidates securing minimum qualifying marks as may be stipulated by the Bank for selection. This wait list will be valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of final result.

 SBI Clerk 2026 Apply Online

 APPLICATION FEE AND INTIMATION CHARGE: (Non-Refundable)

Fee/ Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other exam or selection

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates can apply online and no other mode of application will be accepted.
Candidates will be required to register themselves online through Bank's website https://bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings OR https://www.sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings - Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026. After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking.
Helpdesk: In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/ intimation charges or receipt of Admission/call letter, queries may be made at telephone no. 022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM only on Bank working days) or lodge his/her query on http://cgrs.ibps.in Candidates are advised not to forget to mention ‘Recruitment of Junior Associate-2026’ in the subject of the email.
Pre-requisites for Applying Online: Candidates should have valid email ID & mobile no. which should be kept active till the declaration of results. It will help him/ her in getting call letter/ advices etc. by email/ SMS.

GUIDELINES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION:
a. Candidates should first scan their photograph, signature, left hand thumb impression, hand-written declaration as detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature(Annexure-II).
b. The text for the hand-written declaration is as follows:
“I,______(Name of the candidate), Date of Birth ______hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine”.
c. Left Thumb Impression: If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his /her right thumb for applying)
d. Candidates to visit Bank's website https://bank.sbi/careers/Currentopenings or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers/Current-openings and open the appropriate Online Application Form, available under Recruitment of Junior Associates.
e. Fill the application carefully. Once the application is filled in completely, candidates should submit the data. In the event of candidates not being able to fill the data in one go, they can save the data already entered. When the data is saved, a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the System and displayed on the screen. Candidates should note down the registration number and password. They can reopen the saved data using registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. This facility will be available three times only. Once the application is filled in completely, candidates should submit the data. No change/edit will be allowed thereafter. The registration at this stage is
provisional.
f. After ensuring the correctness of the particulars of the application form, candidates are required to pay fees through the payment gateway integrated with the application, following the instructions available on the screen.
g. Fee can be paid by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates. 
h. On successful completion of transaction, e-receipt and application form with fee details will be generated, which may be printed for record. Printout of Application Form is NOT to be sent to SBI.
i. If the online transaction is not successfully completed, please register again and make payment online

j. Candidates will be given an option to provide Aadhaar details in the online application form. Bank may conduct online Aadhaar verification of the candidate at different stages of the selection process.

GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING THE PHOTOGRAPH, SIGNATURE, LEFT HAND THUMB IMPRESSION AND HANDWRITTEN DECLARATION:
Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned(digital) image of his/ her photograph, signature, left hand thumb impression, handwritten declaration as per the specifications given in Annexure-II. Online application will not be registered unless candidates upload photo, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration as specified.
Note: i. In case the face in the photograph or signature or thumb impression or hand-written declaration is unclear, the candidate's application may be rejected.
ii. In case the photograph/ signature/ thumb impression/ handwritten declaration is unclear, candidate may edit his application and reupload his photograph/ signature/ thumb impression/ handwritten declaration.

 SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026
 The SBI Clerk syllabus for prelims and main examination is almost same with a slight change in difficulty level. The SBI Clerk exam syllabus 2022  for Preliminary examination is tabulated below:
 SBI Clerk Prelims Syllabus 2026

 SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus 2026

SBI Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2025

SBI Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024

SBI Clerk Mains Cut Off 2024

 SBI Clerk Prelims Cut off 2023

 SBI Clerk Recruitment 2022: Previous Year Cut Offs

 SBI Clerk Mains Cut Off Marks

 SBI Clerk Prelims Cut off 2020

 SBI Clerk Mains Cut off 2020

SBI CLERK VACANCY 2026

TO BE NOTIFIED SOON 

SBI CLERK VACANCY 2025 

Vacancies

Regular Vacancies

Backlog Vacancies

* Candidate has to opt for ONE language at the time of online application for local language test. @ Persons with benchmark disabilities under clauses (d) & (e) of section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPWD Act, 2016). 
$ Candidates applying for the states of Maharashtra (Maharashtra Circle / Mumbai Metro Circle), Uttar Pradesh (Delhi Circle / Lucknow Circle) and Haryana (New Delhi Circle / Chandigarh Circle) should check operational areas for which they desire to apply from SBI’s official website https://sbi.co.in. [On Home page> Branch Locator (Bottom right Drop pin icon) > In search options select Circle > Select Circle name > Enter Captcha].
Abbreviations: SC - Scheduled Castes, ST - Scheduled Tribes; OBC - Other Backward Classes; EWS – Economically Weaker Section; GEN - General Category; PwBD - Persons with Benchmark Disability; VI - Visually Impaired; HI - Hearing Impaired;  LD - Locomotor Disability; d&e- Category (d) & (e) of section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016; XS - Ex-Serviceman; DXS-Disabled Ex-Serviceman/ Dependent of Ex-servicemen.

The above vacancies are provisional and depending on the actual requirement of the Bank the said vacancies may vary. Candidates may apply for vacancies of one State/UT only. There is no provision for Inter Circle Transfer/ Inter State transfer for Junior Associates to be recruited. However, Intra State transfer between two Circles situated in the same State viz. Delhi Circle & Chandigarh Circle in Haryana State only, Delhi Circle & Lucknow Circle in Uttar Pradesh State only and Mumbai Metro Circle & Maharashtra Circle in Maharashtra State only will be permitted, subject to Bank’s extant guidelines. Candidature of the applicant will be considered only against the vacancies in the State/UT for which he/she has applied/opted. Candidate may appear in the examination from any notified Centre. However, He/ She will have to appear for the test of specified opted local language at a Centre (to be decided by the Bank) of the State applied for, at his/her own expenses. Merit list will be drawn State wise, category wise and candidates will be posted in the State for which they are applying, in the event of their selection.
The reservation under various categories will be as per prevailing Government Guidelines.
a. Reservation for PwBD/XS/DXS candidates is horizontal reservation and these are included in the vacancies of various parent categories.
b. 4.5% of the total vacancies are reserved for Disabled Ex-servicemen and dependents of Servicemen killed in action other than 10% earmarked for Ex-servicemen (total 14.50%).
First priority in the matter of appointment will be given to the Disabled Ex-Servicemen and second priority will be given to dependents of defense personnel killed in action or severely disabled (with over 50% disability attributable to defence services). 

 SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Salary & Job Profile

PAY SCALE:   Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7- 57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480.

The starting Basic Pay is Rs.26730/- (Rs.24050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).

EMOLUMENTS: The total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable at Metro like Mumbai will be around Rs.46,000/- per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate junior associates.
Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting. They will be eligible for reimbursement of various perquisites, provident fund, Pension under New Pension scheme (Defined Contribution Benefit), Medical, Leave-Fare and other facilities, as per instructions of the Bank as may be issued from time to time.

PROBATION PERIOD: Selected candidates will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Service Regulations of the Bank in force at the time of joining. The newly appointed Junior Associates will be on probation for a Minimum period
of 6 months. Newly recruited Junior Associates will be required to complete elessons as prescribed by the bank during the probation, for getting confirmed in the Bank, failing which their probation will be extended till completion of the same.
Further, before the probation period comes to an end, the performance of the newly recruited employees will be evaluated and the probation period of those employees whose performance fails to meet Bank's expectation, may be extended.

 SBI Clerk Job Profile
 The roles and responsibilities of a SBI Clerk are mentioned below:
 • The SBI Clerk is responsible for opening bank accounts, processing transactions related to RTGS/NEFT, issuing DDs, transferring amounts  through different payment modes, handling cheque book requests, etc.
 • Responsible for handling cash counters.
 • Deal with customers and resolve their concerns.
 • Can be required to assist their Managers/seniors.
 • Helping customers in documentation work

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Age Limit: (As on 01.04.2026)

Not below 20 years and not above 28 years as on 01.04.2026, i.e. candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1997 and not later than 01.04.2005 (both days inclusive).

Relaxation of Upper age limit:

NOTE:

i. Cumulative age relaxation will not be available either under the above items or in combination with any other items
ii. Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at the time of joining. No change in the category of any candidate is permitted after registration of online application. No correspondence/ email/phone will be entertained in this regard.
iii. Trained Apprentice of SBI: Relaxation in upper age limit will be applicable to trained Apprentice of SBI, whose engagement start date is on or after 01.01.2022 and have completed the specified branch experience of one year successfully in SBI on or before last date of registration i.e. August 2026, provided his/ her conduct and performance is found to be satisfactory during the entire training period. Also, Successful completion of Apprenticeship training refers to passing of skill evaluation test (Trade Test) and Obtention of joint National Apprenticeship Certificate jointly issued by SBI-NSDC/ BFSI-SSC.

Essential Academic Qualifications: (As on 31.12.2026):

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government. Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2026.
Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2026.
Note: (a) The date of passing eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the mark sheet/certificate or provisional certificate issued by the University/Institute. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the University/ Institute, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/Institute indicating the date on which the result was posted on the website will be taken as the date of passing.
(b) Matriculate Ex-servicemen, who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force, after having completed not less than 15 years of service in Armed Forces of the Union are also eligible for the post. Such certificates should be dated on or before 31.12.2026.