SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Recruitment 2026 – 7,680 Regular Vacancies

Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Recruitment: Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)
Common Name: SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No.: CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
Cadre: Clerical Cadre
Regular Vacancies: 7,680
Application Mode: Online
Application Start Date: 11 August 2026
Last Date: 31 August 2026
Preliminary Exam: Tentatively September 2026
Main Exam: Tentatively November 2026
Posting: State/UT-wise

SBI's official Current Openings page confirms that applications are being accepted from 11 August to 31 August 2026 under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17.

Vacancy Details

SBI has announced 7,680 regular vacancies. The advertisement separately identifies backlog vacancies; those backlog figures are net of vacancies advertised under SBI's separate Special Recruitment Drive.

The regular-vacancy category distribution is SC – 1,114, ST – 837, OBC – 1,716, EWS – 760 and General – 3,253.

Karnataka Vacancies

For Karnataka, SBI has announced:

Total Regular Vacancies: 760

SC: 121
ST: 53
OBC: 205
EWS: 76
General: 305

Required Local Language: Kannada

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Candidates who are currently in the final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally. If selected, they must produce proof that they passed graduation on or before 31 December 2026.

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 1 April 2026.

Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years

Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 April 1998 and not later than 1 April 2006, both dates inclusive.

Age Relaxation

Eligible SBI-trained apprentices receive separate relaxation depending on their category.

Local Language Requirement

Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT.

They must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified local language selected for that State/UT.

Candidates who studied the specified language in Class 10 or Class 12 and can produce the relevant marksheet/certificate are exempt from the language test. Others must pass SBI's Local Language Proficiency Test before joining.

Selection Process

The SBI Clerk 2026 selection process consists of:

Phase I – Preliminary Examination

Phase II – Main Examination

Phase III – Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable.

There is no interview for SBI Junior Associate recruitment. Final merit is based on Main Examination performance, subject to meeting eligibility and local-language requirements. Preliminary Examination marks are not added to the final merit list.

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Each section has a separate time limit.

Negative Marking – Preliminary Exam

Wrong Answer: 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted.

Unanswered Question: No penalty.

SBI has prescribed no minimum qualifying marks for individual sections or aggregate score in the Preliminary Examination. Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies, subject to availability and SBI's decision, will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.

Main Examination Pattern

There is 1/4th negative marking for incorrect answers in the objective tests.

Final Selection

Preliminary Examination marks are not counted for final selection.

Final merit is primarily prepared from the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination, State-wise and category-wise.

Final appointment is subject to:

Qualification in Main Examination
Verification of eligibility and documents
Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable
Medical fitness and other SBI requirements.

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹750

SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS: No Fee

The application fee is non-refundable.

Salary

Pay Scale: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480

Graduate Junior Associates receive two advance increments.

Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730

The official notification states that total starting emoluments at a metro location such as Mumbai will be approximately ₹46,000 per month, including DA and applicable allowances. Actual allowances vary depending on the place of posting.

Selected employees are also eligible for applicable benefits such as provident fund, defined-contribution pension, medical benefits, leave-fare benefits and other facilities under SBI rules.

Probation Period

Minimum Probation: 6 Months

New Junior Associates must complete the e-learning modules prescribed by SBI during probation. Failure to complete the required modules or meet performance expectations can result in extension of probation.

Posting

Candidates can apply against vacancies in one State/UT only, and merit lists are prepared State-wise and category-wise.

There is no provision for inter-circle/inter-state transfer before completion of 5 years of service. After five years, transfer requests may be considered only in exceptional situations such as extreme compassionate grounds or spouse grounds, subject to SBI's policy and discretion.

Job Profile

Selected candidates will work as Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in SBI's clerical cadre.

The notification states that recruits should have a flair for marketing and may be required to handle customer calls, banking services, advisory services, cross-selling of products and duties inside or outside bank premises. The work may involve outdoor travel, flexible working hours and shifts depending on requirements.

Important Dates

Notification Date: 11 August 2026
Online Application Start: 11 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 31 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 31 August 2026
Preliminary Examination: Tentatively September 2026
Main Examination: Tentatively November 2026

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only. Candidates need to upload the prescribed photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration, complete the application and pay the applicable fee online. SBI states that the printout of the application does not need to be sent to the bank.

Official Links

Apply Online – SBI Junior Associates 2026

SBI Current Openings – Official Recruitment Page

Official SBI Junior Associates 2026 Notification PDF