SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 9766 JA Regular Posts | Last Date 31-08-2026

State Bank of India (SBI) has released the detailed notification for Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The Online Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens (Fresher Graduates) for appointment as Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre in State Bank of India. The Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. The SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 online registration process began on 11 August 2026, and the last date to apply is 31 August 2026. On this page, banking job aspirants can find all important details of SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026, including the official notification, Circle-wise vacancies and application link. SBI Clerk / Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 (CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) www.indgovtjobs.in Exam Name SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) 2026 Post Name Junior Associate (Clerk) Total Vacancies 9,766 (Regular: 7,680 | Backlog: 2,086) Age Limit 20 to 28 Years (as on 01.04.2026) Salary ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 (Starting Basic ₹26,730) + Allowances Educational Qualification Graduation in any discipline + Local Language Proficiency Application Fee Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS) | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS) Selection Process Preliminary Exam + Mains Exam + Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) Job Location State / UT-wise across India Last Date 31 August 2026 SBI Clerk / Junior Associate Detailed Notification Pdf SBI Clerk 2026 Direct Apply Online Link ✅ SBI Clerk 2026 Circle / State-wise Vacancies: Circle State / UT Language Regular Backlog Total Gandhinagar Gujarat Gujarati 330 305 635 Bengaluru Karnataka Kannada 760 39 799 Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Hindi 113 159 272 Bhopal Chhattisgarh Hindi 287 64 351 Bhubaneswar Odisha Odia 1,100 18 1,118 Chandigarh Jammu & Kashmir UT Urdu / Hindi 84 5 89 Chandigarh Himachal Pradesh Hindi 9 16 25 Chandigarh Ladakh UT Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti (Bodhi) 7 7 14 Chennai Tamil Nadu Tamil 1,410 106 1,516 Hyderabad Telangana Telugu / Urdu 260 0 260 Jaipur Rajasthan Hindi 350 75 425 Kolkata West Bengal Bengali / Nepali 555 149 704 Kolkata A&N Islands Hindi / English 15 10 25 Kolkata Sikkim Nepali / English 60 7 67 Lucknow Uttar Pradesh Hindi / Urdu 250 30 280 Maharashtra / Mumbai Metro Maharashtra Marathi 1,718 281 1,999 Mumbai Metro Goa Konkani 62 1 63 Guwahati Arunachal Pradesh English 55 17 72 Guwahati Assam Assamese / Bengali / Bodo 110 97 207 Guwahati Manipur Manipuri / English 14 9 23 Guwahati Meghalaya English / Garo / Khasi 24 20 44 Guwahati Mizoram Mizo 32 6 38 Guwahati Nagaland English 27 15 42 Guwahati Tripura Bengali / Kokborok 48 8 56 Grand Total 7,680 2,086 9,766 Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. There is no provision for Inter-Circle / Inter-State Transfer for Junior Associates before completion of 5 years of service. ✅ SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2026): Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Candidates with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must have passed on or before 31.12.2026. Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of the State/UT applied for. Candidates who have studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard are exempt from LLPT. Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026): Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years (born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006 – both dates inclusive). Age Relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD (Gen/EWS) – 10 years, PwBD (OBC) – 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 years. ✅ SBI Clerk Salary 2026: Pay Scale: ₹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 Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- (₹24,050 + two advance increments for graduates). Approximate in-hand salary at Metro centres is around ₹46,000 per month (including DA and other allowances). Benefits include PF, NPS, Medical facilities, LFC and other perquisites. ✅ SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process: Online Preliminary Examination Online Mains Examination Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) – where applicable Final Merit: Based on marks obtained in the Mains Examination only. No interview. ✅ SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2026: Preliminary Examination Pattern: Preliminary Examination Section No. of Questions Marks Time English Language 30 30 20 minutes Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes Total 100 100 60 minutes Mains Examination: Mains Examination Section No. of Questions Marks Time General / Financial Awareness 50 50 35 minutes General English 40 40 35 minutes Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 minutes Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 minutes Total 190 200 2 Hours 40 Minutes Note: Negative marking of 1/4th marks for wrong answers in both Prelims and Mains. Sectional timing is applicable. ✅ SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Application Fee: SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS: Nil General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/- Payment Mode: Online only using UPI / Net banking / Credit / Debit Cards. ✅ Important Dates: Event Date Commencement of Online Registration 11.08.2026 Closure of Registration of Application 31.08.2026 Closure for Editing Application Details 31.08.2026 Last Date for Printing Application 15.09.2026 Online Fee Payment 11.08.2026 to 31.08.2026 ✅ Important Links: SBI Clerk Detailed Notification Download Notification Apply Online for SBI Clerk 2026 Apply Online Latest Banking Jobs 2026 List Click Here Join Our Free Govt Jobs Alert Join WhatsApp | Join Telegram ✅ How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official SBI website. No other mode of application will be accepted. ➢ Step 1: Visit the official website https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. ➢ Step 2: Click on the link “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026” or the direct Apply Online link. ➢ Step 3: Complete the registration process by providing basic details and generate Registration Number & Password. ➢ Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and other required details (apply for one State/UT only). ➢ Step 5: Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration as per the prescribed format. ➢ Step 6: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. ➢ Step 7: Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference. ✅ FAQs: What is the total number of vacancies in SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026? A total of 9,766 Junior Associate (Clerk) posts are available (Regular: 7,680 + Backlog: 2,086). What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk 2026? The last date to submit the online application is 31 August 2026. What is the age limit for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026? Candidates must be between 20 to 28 years of age as on 01.04.2026 (born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006). Age relaxation is applicable as per rules. What is the educational qualification required for SBI Clerk 2026? Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University + Proficiency in the local language of the State/UT applied for. What is the selection process for SBI Clerk 2026? Preliminary Exam → Mains Exam → Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). Final selection is based on Mains marks only. What is the application fee for SBI Clerk 2026? Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates and ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates. How to apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026? 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