The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts under a Special Recruitment Drive. Eligible candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories can submit their online applications from 7 August 2026 to 27 August 2026.

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a stable banking career with an attractive salary, allowances, and career growth in India’s largest public sector bank.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Recruitment Type	Special Recruitment Drive
Advertisement No.	CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
Total Vacancies	1,538
Application Mode	Online
Online Registration	07 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 August 2026
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	Click here

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026

A total of 1,538 vacancies have been announced.

Category-wise Vacancies

SC – 207
ST – 1,219
OBC – 112

Andhra Pradesh Vacancy

State: Andhra Pradesh
Circle: Amaravati
Language: Telugu / Urdu
ST Vacancies: 88

Telangana Vacancy

Circle: Hyderabad
Language: Telugu / Urdu
ST Vacancies: 32

Candidates can apply for only one State/UT.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.

Final Year Students

Candidates in the final year/semester can also apply provided they produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 31 December 2026.

Freshers Eligible: Yes.

Age Limit (As on 01 April 2026)

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years

Candidate should be born between:

02 April 1998
01 April 2006

(Both dates inclusive)

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
OBC	3 Years
SC/ST	5 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Ex-Servicemen	As per rules
Widows/Divorced Women	Up to 7 Years
SBI Trained Apprentices	As per notification

Salary

Basic Pay

₹26,730 per month

(includes two advance increments for graduate candidates)

Approximate Monthly Salary

Around ₹46,000 per month in metro cities including DA and other allowances.

Employees are also eligible for:

Dearness Allowance
House Rent Allowance
Medical Benefits
Provident Fund
Leave Fare Concession
Pension under NPS
Other allowances

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS	Nil
OBC	₹750

Application fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Process

Selection consists of:

Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 Minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
Total	100	100	1 Hour

Negative Marking

1/4th mark deducted for every wrong answer.

SBI Clerk Main Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General & Financial Awareness	50	50	35 Minutes
General English	40	40	35 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45 Minutes
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	50	60	45 Minutes
Total	190	200	2 Hours 40 Minutes

Negative marking of 1/4th mark is applicable.

Local Language Test

Candidates who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	07 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	27 August 2026
Preliminary Exam	September 2026
Main Exam	October 2026

Exam Centres in Telangana

Hyderabad
Karimnagar
Khammam
Warangal

Important Instructions

Apply for only one State/UT.
Local language proficiency is mandatory.
Inter-State transfer is not permitted.
Carry original documents during verification.
Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are prohibited inside the examination centre.

Why Apply for SBI Clerk?

Permanent Government Bank Job
Starting Salary Around ₹46,000
Excellent Career Growth
Pension Benefits
Medical Facilities
Paid Leaves
Job Security
Freshers Eligible

How to Apply?

Visit the SBI Careers portal.
Open the Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 notification.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the online application form carefully.
Upload required documents.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Apply Online

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official SBI Careers portal.

👉 Apply Online: SBI Clerk 2026 Apply Online📄

Official Notification PDF:SBI Clerk 2026 Official Notification (PDF)

🌐 Official SBI Careers Portal:SBI Careers – Current Openings

Application Dates: 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT under this Special Recruitment Drive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 open for freshers?

Yes. Graduates and eligible final-year students can apply.

How many vacancies are available?