The age limit for SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 is 20 to 28 years. Category-wise age relaxation will be applicable according to the State Bank of India recruitment rules.
Age Relaxation: Additional age relaxation will be applicable as per SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 rules.
State Bank of India has announced 7,680 regular vacancies for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) under SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026. In addition, 1,444 backlog vacancies are reported under different reserved categories. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university and should also meet the prescribed local language requirement for the State/UT they apply for.
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
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| SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) – Regular | 7,680 | Passed / appearing Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates should check the official notification for complete eligibility conditions. |
| SBI Junior Associate – Backlog Vacancies | 1,444 | Backlog vacancies are available under the categories specified in the official SBI notification. |
Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must be proficient in the specified local language of the State/UT selected in the application. The local language requirement will apply as prescribed in the official notification.
| Vacancy Type | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Vacancies | 3,253 | 760 | 1,716 | 1,114 | 837 | 7,680 |
| Backlog Vacancies | As per the category-wise backlog distribution given in the official notification | 1,444 | ||||
| State / UT | Local Language | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 136 | 33 | 89 | 23 | 49 | 330 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 305 | 76 | 205 | 121 | 53 | 760 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 48 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 113 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 117 | 28 | 17 | 34 | 91 | 287 |
| Odisha | Odia | 440 | 110 | 132 | 176 | 242 | 1,100 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu / Hindi | 39 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 9 | 84 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Ladakh UT | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti (Bodhi) | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 608 | 141 | 380 | 267 | 14 | 1,410 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 105 | 26 | 70 | 41 | 18 | 260 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 141 | 35 | 70 | 59 | 45 | 350 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 224 | 55 | 122 | 127 | 27 | 555 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 25 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 60 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 104 | 25 | 67 | 52 | 2 | 250 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 759 | 171 | 463 | 171 | 154 | 1,718 |
| Goa | Konkani | 37 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 62 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 55 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 50 | 11 | 29 | 7 | 13 | 110 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 32 |
| Nagaland | English | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 27 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 22 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 48 |
| Total | - | 3,253 | 760 | 1,716 | 1,114 | 837 | 7,680 |
The SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 is distributed across different States and Union Territories, and candidates should carefully check the vacancy count and required local language before selecting a State/UT. The 1,444 backlog vacancies are separate from the 7,680 regular vacancies and include reserved-category, PwBD and ex-servicemen backlog positions as detailed in the official SBI notification.
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Q1. When did the SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 online application start? Ans: The online application for SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 started on 11 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit the SBI Clerk Online Form 2026 through the official application portal. |
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Q2. What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026? Ans: The last date to apply online for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 31 August 2026. Candidates should complete the application and applicable fee payment before the deadline instead of waiting until the last date. |
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Q3. When will the SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims and Mains exams be held? Ans: The SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains Exam 2026 will be conducted as per the schedule announced by State Bank of India. Candidates should regularly check the official SBI website for the latest exam date and admit card updates. |
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Q4. Where can I download the SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF? Ans: Candidates can download the SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 notification PDF through the official notification link provided in the Important Links section on SarkariVacance. The notification contains complete details about vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern and the selection process. |
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Q5. How can I apply online for SBI Clerk Junior Associate Recruitment 2026? Ans: Eligible candidates can apply through the official SBI recruitment portal using the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section on SarkariVacance. Before submitting the application, candidates should check their eligibility, fill in all details carefully, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee. |