Regular + Backlog
9,124 Posts
| Total | 9124 |
|---|---|
| Backlog | 1444 |
| Regular | 7680 |
2026 Recruitment
7,680 Posts
| Vacancies | 7680 |
|---|
SC/ST/OBC etc.
1,444 Posts
| Vacancies | 1444 |
|---|
Online Registration
11 August 2026
| Date | 2026-08-11 |
|---|
Online Registration
31 August 2026
| Date | 2026-08-31 |
|---|
As on 01 April 2026
20 to 28 Years
| Cutoff Date | 2026-04-01 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 28 |
| Minimum Age | 20 |
Minimum
Graduation
| Discipline | Any Discipline |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduation |
Advertisement No.
CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
| Advertisement No | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
|---|
State/UT Specific
Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified opted local language of the State/UT for which they apply.
| Required | Yes |
|---|
LLPT
Candidates who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 and are provisionally selected must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test before joining.
| Required If Not Studied | Yes |
|---|
Provisionally Eligible
Candidates in the final year or final semester of graduation may apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31 December 2026 if provisionally selected.
| Qualification Cutoff | 2026-12-31 |
|---|---|
| Provisionally Allowed | Yes |
After Appointment
Newly appointed Junior Associates will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months. They are required to complete e-lessons prescribed by SBI for confirmation.
| Minimum Months | 6 |
|---|
Important Restriction
There is no provision for Inter Circle Transfer or Inter State Transfer for Junior Associates before completion of 5 years of service. After 5 years, requests may be considered only in exceptional circumstances as per SBI policy.
| Minimum Service Years | 5 |
|---|
Eligible Categories
SBI will arrange online pre-examination training for eligible SC/ST/OBC/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD candidates who opt for the facility in the online application.
| Online | Yes |
|---|
Horizontal Reservation
4% horizontal reservation is provided to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
| Type | Horizontal |
|---|---|
| Percentage | 4 |
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
| Discipline | Any Discipline |
|---|---|
| Cutoff Date | 2026-12-31 |
| Qualification | Graduation |
As on 01 April 2026
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 April 1998 and not later than 01 April 2006.
| Born To | 2006-04-01 |
|---|---|
| Born From | 1998-04-02 |
| Cutoff Date | 2026-04-01 |
| Maximum Age | 28 |
| Minimum Age | 20 |
Reserved Categories
OBC: 3 years; SC/ST: 5 years; PwBD General/EWS: 10 years; PwBD OBC: 13 years; PwBD SC/ST: 15 years. Other relaxations including Ex-Servicemen, eligible women and trained SBI apprentices are as prescribed in the notification.
| OBC | 3 |
|---|---|
| SC ST | 5 |
| PwBD OBC | 13 |
| PwBD SC ST | 15 |
| PwBD GEN EWS | 10 |
Customer Support & Sales
9,124 total vacancies including 7,680 regular and 1,444 backlog vacancies.
| Post | Junior Associate |
|---|---|
| Cadre | Clerical |
| Total | 9124 |
| Backlog | 1444 |
| Regular | 7680 |
| Designation | Customer Support & Sales |
State/UT Based
Candidates are recruited against vacancies in the State or Union Territory for which they apply.
| Location | State/UT based |
|---|
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 750
| Fee | 750 |
|---|---|
| Currency | INR |
SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS
Nil
| Fee | 0 |
|---|---|
| Currency | INR |
Candidates can apply online through the SBI recruitment website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
| Mode | Online |
|---|
Eligible trained SBI apprentices may receive age relaxation and 2.5% of maximum Main Examination marks, equivalent to 5 bonus marks out of 200, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
| Bonus Marks | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bonus Percentage | 2.5 |
| Main Exam Max Marks | 200 |
Important
Candidates can apply for vacancies of one State or Union Territory only. Merit lists are drawn State-wise and category-wise.
| Maximum States | 1 |
|---|
Phase I
Online Objective Test of 100 marks and 1 hour duration consisting of English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. Each section has separate timing of 20 minutes. There is a penalty of one-fourth mark for each wrong answer.
| Type | Online Preliminary Examination |
|---|---|
| Marks | 100 |
| Phase | 1 |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Questions | 100 |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark |
Phase II
Online Main Examination of 190 questions for 200 marks and 2 hours 40 minutes. Sections are General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. There is a penalty of one-fourth mark for each wrong answer.
| Type | Online Main Examination |
|---|---|
| Marks | 200 |
| Phase | 2 |
| Duration | 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
| Questions | 190 |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark |
Phase III
Provisionally selected candidates who have not studied the specified opted local language in Class 10 or 12 must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test before joining the Bank.
| Type | Local Language Proficiency Test |
|---|---|
| Phase | 3 |
State-wise and Category-wise
Preliminary Examination marks are not added to the final selection score. Final merit is prepared on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to eligibility verification and qualifying the local language test wherever applicable.
| Main Marks Counted | Yes |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Marks Counted | No |
Up to 50% of vacancies
A wait list of up to 50% of vacancies on State-category basis may be maintained for one year from declaration of final result, subject to the conditions prescribed by SBI.
| Validity | 1 year |
|---|---|
| Maximum Percentage | 50 |
Clerical Cadre
Rs. 24,050 - 64,480
| Period | monthly |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 64480 |
| Minimum | 24050 |
| Currency | INR |
Graduates
Rs. 26,730
| Amount | 26730 |
|---|---|
| Currency | INR |
Note: Includes two advance increments admissible to graduates
Metro such as Mumbai
Around Rs. 46,000 per month
| Amount | 46000 |
|---|---|
| Currency | INR |
Note: Includes DA and other applicable allowances at current rates
As per SBI rules
Employees are eligible for various perquisites, provident fund, Pension under New Pension Scheme, medical facilities, leave fare and other facilities as applicable.
| Benefits | Yes |
|---|
There are 9,124 vacancies in total, comprising 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies.
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01 April 2026. Applicable relaxation is available to eligible categories.
Candidates must have graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Final-year candidates may apply provisionally subject to the prescribed conditions.
The pay scale is Rs. 24,050 to Rs. 64,480. The starting Basic Pay for graduates is Rs. 26,730 and total starting emoluments at a metro such as Mumbai are around Rs. 46,000 per month including applicable allowances.
The selection process consists of Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination and, where applicable, the specified Local Language Proficiency Test.
The last date for online registration and payment of fees is 31 August 2026.
| Date | 2026-08-31 |
|---|
No. A candidate can apply for vacancies in one State or Union Territory only and can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Candidates having an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31 December 2026.
Upper age relaxation is available to eligible OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen, widows/divorced women/women judicially separated from husbands and eligible trained apprentices of SBI as prescribed in the notification.
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