State Bank of India (SBI) Recruitment 2026: State Bank of India (SBI) has recently announced a recruitment drive for the position of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre, popularly searched as SBI Clerk. This recruitment is set to fill 1538 posts.
Department: State Bank of India (SBI)
Posts: Junior Associate
Total posts: 1538
Eligibility: Graduation
Age Limit: 20 years to 28 years
Last date: 27 August 2026
Apply Fee: ₹750/-
Salary: Rs.24050 to 64480/-
Job Location: All India
Apply Mode: Online
Note: – If you have any query regarding selection process then you must see the notification and read carefully.
State Bank of India Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancy: 1538
Name of post: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), Clerical Cadre
SBI Junior Associate Eligibility Criteria: Graduation
Educational Criteria:
– Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
– Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation may apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of having passed by 31.12.2026, if provisionally selected.
Age Limit: 20 years to 28 years
Age Relaxation:
OBC – 3 years
SC/ST – 5 years
PwBD (OBC) – 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years
– Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen – Actual period of service rendered + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age of 50 years
– Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Judicially Separated (not remarried) – 7 years, subject to a maximum age limit of 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates
– Trained Apprentices of SBI – OBC – 4 years; SC/ST – 6 years; PwBD (OBC) – 14 years; PwBD (SC/ST) – 16 years
State Bank of India Application fee: ₹750/-
Exam Pattern:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, 1 Hour)
Phase-II: Main Examination (200 Marks, 2 Hours 40 Minutes)
Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
How to apply: Online
State Bank of India Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
Starting date for online application: 07 August 2026
Last date for online application: 27 August 2026
Last date for payment of fee: 27 August 2026
Phase-I: Online Preliminary Exam: September 2026
Phase-II: Online Main Exam: October/November 2026
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About: State Bank of India (SBI) is India’s largest public sector bank and one of the country’s leading financial institutions. Established in 1955, SBI provides a wide range of banking and financial services, including savings accounts, loans, investments, insurance, and digital banking. It has an extensive network of branches and ATMs across India and serves millions of customers.