SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1538 Junior Associate Posts

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification for the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the Clerical Cadre. This recruitment drive is specifically aimed at filling SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.

1. Overview – SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026

2. Vacancy Details for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026

The vacancy table and local-language requirements are given in the official notification. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only, and the merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise.

3. Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. India Job Portal

Candidates appearing in the final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 31 December 2026, if provisionally selected. Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31 December 2026.

4. Age Limit

The candidate’s age should be minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 01 April 2026. Candidates must have been born between 02 April 1998 and 01 April 2006, both dates inclusive.

Upper age relaxation is available as follows: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD (OBC) – 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years. Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen and eligible widows/divorced women/judicially separated women are also eligible for relaxation as per the conditions mentioned in the official notification.

5. Selection Process

The selection process for SBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 may include the following stages:

• Online Written Examination
• Local Language Test
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final selection.

6. Salary Details

The Junior Associate pay scale is ₹24,050–1,340/3–28,070–1,650/3–33,020–2,000/4–41,020–2,340/7–57,400–4,400/1–61,800–2,680/1–64,480.

The starting Basic Pay is ₹26,730/-, including two advance increments admissible to graduates. The total starting emoluments at a Metro such as Mumbai are approximately ₹46,000/- per month, including applicable DA and other allowances.

7. Application Fee

8. Important Dates

Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16)

9. Document

Candidates must keep the following documents ready while applying online or during document verification:

• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Signature (scanned copy)
• Aadhaar Card / Any Valid ID Proof
• 10th Marksheet (Date of Birth Proof)
• 12th Marksheet
• Graduation Certificate (if required)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC – if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate
• Experience Certificate (if required)
• Disability Certificate (PwD – if applicable)

10. How to Apply – SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026

1. Go to the official SBI website https://sbi.co.in
2. Search for the Career/ Advertisement menu
3. Search for the Apprentice Notification and click on it
4. Download and View the SBI Apprentices job notification
5. Verify your eligibility and go further
6. Click on the registration/ Application form
7. Provide all the details correctly and upload the necessary documents
8. Pay the application fees if applicable
9. Take the printout of your application

11. Important Links

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