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

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Overview

State Bank of India (SBI) has issued an official recruitment notification for 1538 Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) positions in the clerical cadre across various branches nationwide. This special recruitment drive is exclusively intended for SC, ST, and OBC backlog vacancies, offering eligible candidates an opportunity to secure a banking career. The selection involves preliminary and main examinations, followed by a local language proficiency test where applicable.

Important Dates

Vacancy / Seat Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Candidates in the final year or semester of graduation may apply provisionally, provided they present proof of passing by 31.12.2026.
• Age of the candidate must be between 20 to 28 years as on 01.04.2026, meaning they must be born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006 (inclusive).
• Relaxation in upper age limit applies to reserved categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 13 years for PwBD (OBC), and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST).
• Applicants must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the specified local language of the opted State/UT.

Salary / Financial Benefits

• Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480.

Application Fee

Selection Process

• Phase-I: Preliminary Examination consisting of an objective test for 100 marks across English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability with a total duration of 1 hour.
• Phase-II: Main Examination comprising tests in General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude carrying a total of 200 marks.
• Local Language Proficiency Test for qualified candidates who cannot furnish 10th or 12th standard certificates showing study of the opted local language.

Documents Required

• Scanned passport-sized photograph
• Scanned signature
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Category or caste certificate where applicable

How to Apply

• Navigate to the official SBI Career websites at https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers.
• Locate and click on the Online Application Form link.
• Fill in all required personal and educational details accurately.
• Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, and other mandated documents.
• Complete the application fee payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• Submit the form and retain a printed copy of the final application for your records.

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