The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially published the recruitment notification (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) for the engagement of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. A total of 9,124 vacancies (7,680 regular posts and 1,444 backlog posts) are open across 24 circles/states/UTs.
Eligible graduates can submit their online applications through the official SBI careers portal before the active closing deadline.
Below are the complete details regarding this recruitment drive, including vacancy distribution, educational requirements, age criteria, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions.
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Advertisement Number: CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
- Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerical Cadre
- Total Vacancies: 9,124 Posts (7,680 Regular + 1,444 Backlog)
- Pay Scale: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480/- per month (Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- inclusive of 2 advance increments for graduates)
- Application Mode: Online Only
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: August 11, 2026
- Online Registration Starts From: August 11, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: August 31, 2026
- Preliminary Examination (CBT): September 2026 (Tentative)
- Main Examination (CBT): November 2026 (Tentative)
Vacancy & Salary Breakdown
The total 9,124 openings are divided into:
- Regular Vacancies: 7,680 Posts
- Backlog Vacancies: 1,444 Posts
Salary & Emoluments:
- Pay Scale: ₹24,050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- per month (Basic Pay of ₹24,050/- plus 2 advance increments admissible to graduates).
- Gross Starting Emoluments: Approximately ₹46,000/- per month in metro cities (inclusive of Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other perks).
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (As on 31.12.2026)
- Degree Requirement: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
- Final Year Candidates: Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation may also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before December 31, 2026 if provisionally selected.
- Local Language Proficiency: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the specified local language of that State/UT.
Selection Process
The selection procedure comprises three distinct stages:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online)
- Objective test carrying 100 marks (1 Hour duration) divided into three sections:
- English Language (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes)
- Numerical Ability (35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 Minutes)
- Reasoning Ability (35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 Minutes)
- Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Objective test carrying 100 marks (1 Hour duration) divided into three sections:
- Phase-II: Main Examination (Online)
- Objective test carrying 200 marks (2 Hours 45 Minutes duration) covering:
- General / Financial Awareness (50 Questions, 50 Marks, 35 Minutes)
- General English (40 Questions, 40 Marks, 35 Minutes)
- Quantitative Aptitude (50 Questions, 50 Marks, 45 Minutes)
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (50 Questions, 60 Marks, 45 Minutes)
- Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies for each incorrect answer. No sectional cutoff marks are prescribed.
- Objective test carrying 200 marks (2 Hours 45 Minutes duration) covering:
- Specified Local Language Test
- Candidates selected provisionally must produce proof of studying the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard. Others will undergo a local language test prior to final appointment.
How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their registration online by completing these steps:
- Visit the official SBI careers webpage.
- Locate and click on “RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) – Advt No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17”.
- Select “Click here for New Registration” and enter your basic details (Name, Mobile Number, Email ID) to generate your Registration Number and Password.
- Log in using your credentials and complete the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload clear scanned copies of required files:
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Left-Thumb Impression
- Hand-written Declaration
- Pay the applicable application fee (₹750/- for Gen/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD) using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Review all information carefully, then click Final Submit. Download and print the confirmation page for your records.
Important Links:
- Official Notification: Download Notification.
- For Apply Link: – APPLY ONLINE
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