SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 is accepting online applications for Customer Support and Sales posts in the clerical cadre. Registration opened on 11 August and closes on 31 August 2026. The application and fee window remains active on the official portal.
The detailed notice lists 7,680 regular vacancies and 287 backlog vacancies across the vertical SC, ST and OBC categories. That gives 7,967 vacancies before counting horizontal reservations. PwBD and ex-servicemen figures are included within parent categories, so applicants should not add them again.
SBI clerk notification in one careful reading
Notification at a glance
| Recruiting organisation | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Post name | Junior Associate, Customer Support and Sales (clerical cadre) |
| Total vacancies | 7,967 (7,680 regular + 287 vertical backlog) |
| Starting date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last date | 31 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent Central Government recognised qualification |
| Age limit | 20 to 28 years (born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006); three years relaxation for OBC, five years for SC or ST, ten to fifteen years for PwBD |
| Selection process | Preliminary examination, main examination and local language requirement |
| Application fee | ₹750 for General, OBC and EWS; Nil for SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and dependent ex-servicemen |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Advertisement / Notice | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Official website | sbi.bank.in |
Candidates can apply against vacancies in only one State or Union Territory. They may take the examination from another notified centre. Selection and posting, however, remain tied to the chosen State or Union Territory.
The notice also restricts inter-circle and inter-state transfers during the first five years. SBI may consider limited exceptions after that period under its applicable transfer policy.
Why the SBI vacancy total needs context
The official table separates regular posts from several backlog columns. Its regular total is 7,680. The vertical backlog total is 287, covering SC, ST and OBC vacancies across the listed circles.
Separate PwBD and ex-servicemen columns describe horizontal reservations. These positions sit inside parent categories. Adding every number in the final row would therefore overstate the recruitment size.
Official state totals vary considerably. Tamil Nadu lists 1,410 regular vacancies, Odisha has 1,100, and Karnataka has 760. Applicants should read their own row for category numbers and the required local language.
Who can submit the SBI Junior Associate form
Graduation requirement and final-year condition
Applicants need graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent Central Government recognised qualification. Integrated dual-degree holders must pass by 31 December 2026.
Students in their final year or semester may apply provisionally. If selected, they must prove that graduation was completed by 31 December 2026.
Age calculation on 1 April 2026
The standard age range is 20 to 28 years. Eligible applicants must have been born from 2 April 1998 through 1 April 2006, with both dates included.
SBI specifies upper-age relaxations for eligible categories. These include three years for OBC and five years for SC or ST applicants. PwBD relaxations range from ten to fifteen years by parent category.
Local language requirement
Applicants must choose one specified local language for their selected State or Union Territory. The language assessment covers reading, writing, speaking and understanding.
The test follows the main examination and comes before joining. Candidates can avoid it by producing Class 10 or Class 12 evidence showing they studied that language.
What happens after the application closes
SBI has placed the preliminary examination in September 2026 and the main examination in November 2026. Both months are tentative, so candidates should follow the official careers page for revisions.
The preliminary test has 100 questions for 100 marks across English, quantitative aptitude and reasoning ability. The total test time is one hour, with separate section timings.
The main examination contains 190 questions carrying 200 marks. It covers general or financial awareness, general English, quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability and computer aptitude.
Final selection depends on main-examination performance and the local language requirement. The preliminary examination is a screening stage. SBI states that final selection also remains subject to eligibility and information verification.
How to apply without losing your registration
- Open the official SBI application portal through the button below.
- Select new registration and enter an active mobile number and email address.
- Record the provisional registration number and password shown by the system.
- Complete personal, category, educational and State preference details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Preview every field before using the final submission option.
- Pay the application fee through the portal before 31 August 2026.
- Save the electronic receipt and completed application form for later verification.
The portal permits editing only until 31 August 2026. The last date for printing the submitted form is 15 September 2026. Do not wait until the final evening because failed payment or heavy traffic can delay completion.
Fee and starting pay
The detailed advertisement states an application fee of ₹750 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and dependent ex-servicemen candidates are exempt.
The Junior Associate pay scale begins at ₹24,050. Graduates receive two advance increments, giving a stated starting basic pay of ₹26,730. Allowances depend on the posting location.
Use these official SBI recruitment links
Applicants can also verify the listing on the SBI Current Openings page. That page is the proper place to check corrigenda, call letters and schedule changes.
For other financial-sector notices, visit the site's bank recruitment updates. Compare every deadline with the linked authority page before submitting a form.
Questions applicants are asking this month
Is the SBI Junior Associate application still open?
Yes, the official registration page remains open. It shows 31 August 2026 as the registration, editing and fee-payment deadline.
Can a final-year student apply?
Yes, final-year students can apply provisionally. The candidate must produce proof that graduation was passed on or before 31 December 2026 if SBI provisionally selects them.
Can one candidate apply for two States?
No candidate can choose two States. The advertisement permits vacancies in one State or Union Territory only. Candidates should inspect the vacancy and local-language row before choosing.
Does every candidate take the local language test?
No, the test does not apply to everyone. Candidates showing Class 10 or Class 12 evidence for the selected local language receive an exemption. Other selected candidates must qualify before joining.
Check the State row before paying
The decisive details are not limited to the overall vacancy figure. Your State, category, local language and documentary eligibility determine whether the application fits.
Download the advertisement, compare your certificates with its cut-off dates, and submit through the official portal. Keep the receipt and completed form after payment.