The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the notification (Advt No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026. The bank is inviting online applications from eligible Indian graduates for 9,124 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies in the clerical cadre.
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This major recruitment drive includes 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies across various states and union territories. Notably, Tamil Nadu alone accounts for 1,516 vacancies.
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The online application window opened on August 11, 2026, and candidates can submit their forms until August 31, 2026.
Here is the state/UT-wise distribution of regular vacancies:
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State / UT
Regular Vacancies
Maharashtra
1,999
Tamil Nadu
1,516
Odisha
1,118
Karnataka
799
West Bengal
704
Gujarat
635
Rajasthan
425
Chhattisgarh
351
Uttar Pradesh
280
Madhya Pradesh
272
Telangana
260
Assam
207
Jammu & Kashmir
89
Arunachal Pradesh
72
Sikkim
67
Goa
63
Tripura
56
Meghalaya
44
Nagaland
42
Mizoram
38
Himachal Pradesh
25
Andaman & Nicobar
25
Manipur
23
Ladakh
14
Total Regular Vacancies
7,680
Eligibility Criteria Result Bharat
1. Educational Qualification Physics Wallah
Degree: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Result Bharat+ 1
Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing the examination on or before December 31, 2026. Result Bharat+ 1
Local Language Requirement: Candidates must be proficient (read, write, speak, and understand) in the specified local language of the State/UT applied for. Physics Wallah+ 1
2. Age Limit (As of April 1, 2026) Physics Wallah
Minimum Age: 20 Years Result Bharat+ 1
Maximum Age: 28 Years Physics Wallah
Upper Age Relaxation: Physics Wallah
SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years ResultBharat.com+ 1
OBC Candidates: 3 Years Physics Wallah
PwBD (General / EWS): 10 Years Physics Wallah+ 1
PwBD (OBC): 13 Years Physics Wallah+ 1
PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years Physics Wallah+ 1
Ex-Servicemen: As per SBI rules Physics Wallah
Salary Structure & Scale of Pay
Selected candidates will be placed in the clerical cadre pay scale:
Allowances: In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Special Allowance, and medical benefits as per rules.
Application Fee Details PW
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (XS/DXS): Exempted (No Fee) Physics Wallah
General / OBC / EWS Candidates:₹750/- ResultBharat.com+ 1
Selection Process Result Bharat
The selection for SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) posts will be carried out in three distinct phases:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: Objective online test (100 Marks) covering English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability.
Phase-II: Main Examination: Objective online test (200 Marks) covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude.
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): Candidates who haven’t studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard must clear the Language Proficiency Test before final appointment. Physics Wallah
How to Apply Online for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 PW
Follow these steps to submit your application form:
Navigate to Current Openings: Click on “RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) (Advt No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17)”. Result Bharat
New Registration: Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter your basic details like Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number. Result Bharat
Log In: Use the system-generated Registration Number and Password to log in.
Fill Form: Enter personal details, academic history, state preferences, and category details. Result Bharat
Upload Documents: Upload scanned passport photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specified specifications. Result Bharat
Pay Fee: Pay the ₹750 application fee (if applicable) through online payment modes (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI). ResultBharat.com+ 1
Submit & Print: Review all entered details, click Final Submit, and download or print a copy of the application summary and fee receipt. Result Bharat
Important Dates to Remember Result Bharat
Notification Released Date: August 11, 2026 ResultBharat.com+ 1
Online Application Starts: August 11, 2026 Result Bharat+ 1
Last Date to Apply Online:August 31, 2026 Result Bharat+ 1
Last Date for Fee Payment:August 31, 2026 Result Bharat+ 1
Preliminary Examination Date: September 2026 (Tentative) Result Bharat+ 1
Main Examination Date: November 2026 (Tentative) ResultBharat.com+ 1
