SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Online Form 2026 — 9,766 Posts
State Bank of India
- Total Vacancies
- 9,766
- Last Date to Apply
- 31 Aug 2026
- Salary / Pay Range
- ₹26,730 – ₹64,480
- Qualification
- Graduate
Only 12 days left to apply — closes 31 Aug 2026
SBI Clerk 2026 (9,766) — Overview
State Bank of India has invited online applications for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts in the clerical cadre, vide Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 dated 11 August 2026.
The official vacancy table prints 7,680 regular vacancies (SC 1,114, ST 837, OBC 1,716, EWS 760, GEN 3,253) alongside a backlog block of 287 SC/ST/OBC, 355 PwBD and 1,444 Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen posts, totalling 2,086 — which together give the widely reported figure of 9,766. SBI never prints 9,766 as a single number.
A footnote to the table states the backlog columns are net of the separate Special Recruitment Drive (Advt. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16), so the two notifications do not double-count each other. Candidates eligible for both must apply separately.
Vacancies span 24 State/UT rows. Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Puducherry, Chandigarh UT and Lakshadweep carry no vacancy under this advertisement, although exam centres exist in several of them.
Selection is by Preliminary Examination (screening only), Main Examination (which alone decides the merit list) and a Local Language Proficiency Test. There is no interview.
Important Dates
Always reconfirm on the official website before acting on a date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Online application starts | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Last date for fee paymentUsually the same day or the next — confirm in the notification | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Exam schedule | Prelims: September 2026 (tentative) · Mains: November 2026 (tentative) |
Vacancy Details & Salary
Total Posts
9,766
Salary Range
₹26,730 – ₹64,480
Job Location
All India
Starting basic pay ₹26,730 (₹24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates); total starting emoluments around ₹46,000 per month at a metro such as Mumbai, inclusive of DA and allowances
Post-wise break-up
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate (CS&S) — SC | 1114 | Graduate in any discipline | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
| Junior Associate (CS&S) — ST | 837 | Graduate in any discipline | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
| Junior Associate (CS&S) — OBC | 1716 | Graduate in any discipline | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
| Junior Associate (CS&S) — EWS | 760 | Graduate in any discipline | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
| Junior Associate (CS&S) — General | 3253 | Graduate in any discipline | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
| Junior Associate (CS&S) — Backlog (SC/ST/OBC, PwBD, XS & DXS) | 2086 | Graduate in any discipline | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
Application fee
- General / OBC / EWS₹750
- SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXSNil
Eligibility Criteria
Age limit: 20 to 28 years as on 01.04.2026 (born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006). Relaxation: OBC 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, PwBD (Gen/EWS) 10 years, PwBD (OBC) 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, as on 31.12.2026.
- Final-year and final-semester candidates may apply provisionally, but must produce proof of passing on or before 31.12.2026 if selected.
- Age 20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026, with the statutory relaxations for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and widowed or divorced women.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified local language of the State/UT applied for is compulsory, and is tested before joining.
- Candidates currently working in SBI in the clerical cadre, or who previously resigned from SBI while in the clerical cadre, are not eligible.
Selection process
- 1Phase I — Preliminary Examination (100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, screening only)
- 2Phase II — Main Examination (190 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours 40 minutes, decides the merit list)
- 3Phase III — Local Language Proficiency Test (qualifying; exempt if the language was studied in class 10 or 12)
- 4Verification of eligibility, medical fitness and KYE formalities before appointment
Documents to keep ready
- Matriculation (10th) certificate — for date of birth proof
- All educational marksheets and degree/diploma certificates
- Caste / category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS) in the prescribed central or state format
- Domicile / residence certificate where the post is state-specific
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the notified size
- Aadhaar card or another government photo ID
- PwBD certificate, ex-servicemen discharge book or sports certificate where a relaxation is claimed
- Experience certificate and NOC from the present employer, if in service
Exam Pattern & Question Types
Bank Clerk — Prelims + Mains — exactly what each section asks, so you can start with the papers that carry the most marks.
Prelims — English Language
- Reading comprehension
- Error spotting
- Fill in the blanks
- Para jumbles
- Cloze test
Prelims — Numerical Ability
- Simplification
- Number series
- Data interpretation (simple)
- Arithmetic: percentage, average, ratio, time & work
Prelims — Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles & seating arrangement
- Inequality & syllogism
- Alphanumeric series
- Coding–decoding
- Order & ranking
Mains — General / Financial Awareness
- Banking awareness
- Static GK
- Current affairs
- Government schemes
Mains — General English
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar & sentence correction
Mains — Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Puzzles
- Data sufficiency
- Computer fundamentals & MS Office
Mains — Quantitative Aptitude
- Data interpretation
- Arithmetic
- Number series
- Quadratic equations
The pattern above reflects the standard structure of this exam family. The number of questions, marks and negative-marking rule for this specific cycle are fixed by the official notification — check it before you plan your attempt strategy.
How to Apply Online
- 1Go to sbi.bank.in › Careers › Current Openings, scroll to the advertisement and download CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 before filling anything in.
- 2Prepare your photograph (200×230 px, 20–50 KB), signature (140×60 px, 10–20 KB), left-hand thumb impression and hand-written declaration, all JPG/JPEG at a minimum 200 dpi in true colour.
- 3Register online and note the provisional registration number and password shown on screen — saved data may be re-opened and edited three times only.
- 4Fill in personal, category and educational details, choose ONE State/UT and ONE local language, and opt for pre-examination training in the relevant column if you are eligible and want it.
- 5Check every field before final submission — no correction of any particular, including category, is entertained afterwards.
- 6Pay the fee online (₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS) by debit card, credit card or Internet Banking.
- 7Save the e-receipt and print the completed form for your records. Do not post the printout to SBI.
- 8Apply well before 31 August 2026 — SBI accepts no responsibility for applications that fail near the deadline because of site load.
Books to Refer for This Exam
Standard titles that cover the syllabus above — pick one per subject rather than collecting many.
Banking AwarenessMCQs on Banking & Banking General AwarenessArihant / DishaView on Amazon 
Computer AwarenessObjective Question Bank of Computer AwarenessArihant ExpertsView on Amazon Current Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationCurrent AffairsCurrent Affairs Yearly / Monthly CompilationArihant / Pratiyogita DarpanView on Amazon 
Previous Year PapersPrevious Year Solved Papers & Practice SetsKiran / ArihantView on Amazon These are widely used titles for SBI-level preparation. Links to Amazon.in are affiliate links — MyInternships.in may earn a small commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Always check that you are buying the latest edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SBI Clerk 2026 really 9,766 vacancies?
The official table prints 7,680 regular vacancies and a backlog block of 2,086 (287 SC/ST/OBC + 355 PwBD + 1,444 Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen). 9,766 is the sum of the two blocks — SBI does not print it as a single figure anywhere in the advertisement.
How is this different from the 1,538-vacancy SBI Clerk notification?
That is Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, a separate Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog posts with its own form and a 7–27 August window. Advt. 17 states its backlog columns are net of that drive, so the two do not overlap. Apply separately for each if you are eligible for both.
Is there an interview in SBI Clerk selection?
No. Selection is by Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and the Local Language Proficiency Test only. The Prelims is purely a screening test — the advertisement states that its marks are not added for selection, and only the Mains aggregate decides the merit list.
Why does the Mains have 190 questions but 200 marks?
Because Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude carries 60 marks for its 50 questions — 1.2 marks each — while every other section is one mark per question. That is the only split that reconciles 190 questions to 200 marks.
Can I apply for more than one state?
No. You may apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and may appear for the test only once under this recruitment project. If you submit multiple applications only the last valid one is retained and the fee paid on the others is forfeited.
What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate)?
The last date to submit the online application is 31 Aug 2026. Apply on sbi.bank.in well before the deadline — government portals are usually overloaded on the final day.
How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
SBI has notified 9,766 vacancies. The post-wise and category-wise break-up is given in the official notification PDF.
What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates need Graduate from a recognised board or university. Exact subject and percentage requirements per post are listed in the notification.
What is the salary for this post?
₹26,730 – ₹64,480 — Starting basic pay ₹26,730 (₹24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates); total starting emoluments around ₹46,000 per month at a metro such as Mumbai, inclusive of DA and allowances. Allowances such as DA, HRA and TA are payable over and above this as per the applicable rules.
Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes. This is an all-India recruitment and eligible candidates from any state can apply.
How should I prepare for the exam?
Start with the question-type table on this page to see exactly what each section asks, then work through previous-year papers. Bank Clerk — Prelims + Mains rewards consistent practice more than last-minute reading — the recommended books listed above cover the full syllabus.
Disclaimer: MyInternships.in is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with State Bank of India or any government body. The details above are reproduced from the official notification for information only. Always verify the current dates, vacancies and eligibility on sbi.bank.in before applying or paying a fee.