| SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Notification & Apply Online | ||||||||||||||
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| Advertisement No. : CRPD/CR/SPLDrive/2026-27/17 | ||||||||||||||
| The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). The recruitment includes 9,766 regular vacancies and a separate Special Recruitment Drive for 1,538 SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies, making the total recruitment figure 11,304 vacancies. For the regular recruitment, eligible candidates can apply online from 11 August to 31 August 2026. The special recruitment drive has a separate application period from 7 August to 27 August 2026. Candidates should check the eligibility, state-wise vacancies, exam dates, fees and selection process carefully before applying. | ||||||||||||||
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SBI has announced two separate recruitment drives for the Junior Associate post.
| Details | Regular Recruitment | Special Recruitment Drive |
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| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Vacancies | 9,766 | 1,538 |
| Eligibility | General/SC/ST/OBC/PwD/OBC | SC/ST/OBC |
| Application Dates | 11–31 August 2026 | 7–27 August 2026 |
The two notifications have different application dates and vacancy distributions. Candidates should check the correct notification before submitting their form.
The regular vacancies are distributed as follows:
| Category | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 1,114 | 58 |
| ST | 837 | 161 |
| OBC | 1,716 | 68 |
| EWS | 760 | — |
| General | 3,253 | — |
| Total | 7,680 | 287 |
The backlog figure also includes horizontal reservations for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen/Dependents of Ex-Servicemen.
SBI Clerk Application Form 2026
The SBI Clerk application form is available online through the SBI website. For the regular recruitment, the last date to submit the application form and pay the fee is 31 August 2026.
How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026?
Candidates can follow these simple steps:
- Visit the SBI Careers section.
- Select the Junior Associate recruitment.
- Click on the online application link.
- Register using the required details.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit the form.
- Download or print the submitted application for future use.
The Preliminary Examination contains 100 questions for 100 marks and has a total duration of 60 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
The Mains exam is conducted online and contains objective-type questions. It has 190 questions for 200 marks and a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
After clearing the required written examinations, candidates have to appear for the Language Proficiency Test (LPT). This test checks the candidate’s language skills for the State/UT selected during the application.
The SBI Clerk syllabus for Prelims and Mains covers similar subjects, although the difficulty level can be higher in the Mains exam.
Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Alphanumeric Series
- Ranking, Direction and Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Coded Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles
- Tabulation
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Input-Output
- Coding-Decoding
Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification
- Profit and Loss
- Mixtures and Allegations
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Surds and Indices
- Work and Time
- Time and Distance
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Number Systems
- Sequence and Series
- Permutation, Combination and Probability
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Spotting
- Paragraph Completion
- Miscellaneous questions
The Prelims and Mains examinations are conducted in bilingual or trilingual formats depending on the State/UT. English and Hindi are available along with the relevant regional language in several states. For example, Uttar Pradesh has English, Hindi and Urdu, while Maharashtra has English, Hindi and Marathi.
Candidates should check the language options for their selected State/UT before applying.
The SBI Clerk post offers a combination of salary, job stability, career growth and experience in the banking sector.
Some important benefits mentioned in the source include:
- Simple Selection Process: The recruitment has Prelims, Mains and LPT.
- Job Security: It provides stable employment in a public sector bank.
- Salary and Benefits: Employees receive salary along with applicable allowances and other benefits.
- Career Growth: Clerks can progress towards officer-level positions through internal promotion and departmental examinations.
- Posting Opportunities: SBI has a large branch network, giving employees experience in different work locations.
- Work-Life Balance: Clerical roles generally have more predictable working hours, although workload can vary by branch and role.
How to Check SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026?
Candidates can check the official SBI Clerk vacancy details through the SBI website by following these steps:
- Visit the official SBI website.
- Open the Careers section.
- Find the recruitment notice for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales).
- Open the SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF.
- Check the State/UT-wise and category-wise vacancy details.
- Download the notification for future reference.
The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for graduates looking for a banking job. SBI has announced 9,766 regular vacancies along with a 1,538-vacancy Special Recruitment Drive. Eligible candidates should carefully check their age, qualification, selected State/UT, local-language requirement and application deadline before submitting the form.
For the regular recruitment, applications can be submitted until 31 August 2026. Candidates should also start preparing for the Prelims and Mains examinations early to improve their chances of qualifying.