SBI Clerk 2026 Notification — Vacancies, Eligibility & How to Apply
SBI Clerk 2026 Overview
The State Bank of India has announced the SBI Clerk 2026 Notification (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales) for approximately 8,773 vacancies across its branches nationwide. This is one of the largest bank clerk recruitment drives, given SBI's massive branch network of over 22,000 branches.
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) is a clerical-cadre position responsible for customer service, cash handling, account management, and basic banking operations at branch level. The position offers excellent job stability and the opportunity for career progression to officer cadre through internal promotions.
Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Total Vacancies | 8,773 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Selection | Prelims → Mains (No Interview) |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in/careers |
Like IBPS Clerk, SBI Clerk selection has no interview round. The final merit is based entirely on the Mains examination score. The Prelims serves as a screening test. SBI Clerk salary starts at approximately ₹17,900 basic pay, similar to IBPS Clerk, but SBI provides additional allowances and perks specific to SBI employees.
SBI Clerk is a state/circle-wise recruitment — candidates apply for a specific state and are posted within that state. Knowledge of the local language is important. The exam attracts massive participation due to SBI's brand value, job security, and attractive banking perks.
SBI Clerk 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 2026-03-10 |
| Online Application Start | 2026-03-20 |
| Application Last Date | 2026-05-15 |
| Prelims Exam | June 2026 |
| Mains Exam | August 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | October 2026 |
SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent. Computer literacy is essential. Knowledge of the local language of the state/UT applied for is required.
Age Limit
20 to 28 years
Age Relaxation
OBC-NCL: 3 years | SC/ST: 5 years | PwBD: 10 years | Ex-Servicemen: as per rules | Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated women: 9 years (UR)
Check Your Age Eligibility
Check if you meet the age requirement for SBI Clerk. Our calculator shows your exact age on the cut-off date with category-wise relaxation (OBC, SC/ST, PH, Ex-Servicemen).
- ✓ Enter DOB and cut-off date
- ✓ Category-wise age relaxation
- ✓ Preset cut-off dates for major exams
SBI Clerk 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General | ₹750 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹750 |
| SC / ST | ₹125 |
| Female (all categories) | ₹125 |
| PwD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹125 |
Payment Modes: Online (Net Banking, UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card)
SBI Clerk Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination — online objective (screening)
- Main Examination — online objective (merit)
- Local Language Test — qualifying (if not studied in school/college)
- Document Verification at allotted circle
SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern
Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes | 0.25 per wrong answer |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
SBI Clerk 2026 Salary Structure
Pay Levels
Clerical Cadre Scale
Gross Salary Range
₹26,000 – ₹50,000
In-Hand Salary Range
₹22,000 – ₹42,000
Allowances & Benefits
- DA
- HRA
- CCA
- Special Allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Concessional SBI Staff Loans
- LFC
- NPS
Calculate Your In-Hand Salary
Use the 7th CPC Government Salary Calculator to estimate your in-hand salary for SBI Clerk 2026 posts — including DA, HRA, and all deductions based on your pay level and city.
- ✓ Select pay level (1–18) and basic pay
- ✓ City-wise HRA (X, Y, Z category)
- ✓ DA, TA, NPS deductions included
How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026
- Visit sbi.co.in/careers and find Junior Associate recruitment link
- Register with email and mobile number
- Fill application form with personal and educational details
- Upload photo, signature, and documents per specifications
- Pay application fee online
- Select state/circle and exam centre preferences
- Submit and note registration number
SBI Clerk 2026 Admit Card
Release Date: To Be Announced
- Visit sbi.co.in/careers and navigate to the Junior Associate recruitment section
- Click on "Download Admit Card" or "Call Letter" link for SBI Clerk 2026
- Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth or Password
- Download and print the admit card on A4 paper
- Carry the printed admit card to the examination hall
- Carry one valid photo ID proof: Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or PAN Card — candidates without both documents will not be permitted to enter
SBI Clerk Previous Year Cutoff Marks
| Year | Category | Cutoff Score | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2024 | OBC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2024 | SC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2024 | ST | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2023 | General | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2023 | OBC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2023 | SC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2023 | ST | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2022 | General | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2022 | OBC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2022 | SC | Varies by State | 100 |
| 2022 | ST | Varies by State | 100 |
SBI Clerk 2026 Result
Result Date: To Be Announced
Next Steps After Result:
- Check the result on sbi.co.in/careers — individual score cards are made available for download
- SBI Clerk does not use normalisation — scores are directly computed from the online exam
- Download your individual score card showing section-wise and overall scores
- Prelims qualified candidates will be called for Mains examination (no interview for clerical cadre)
- Final merit list is prepared based on Mains score and circle-wise (state-wise) provisional allotment is done
