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The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the State Bank of India (SBI) for 10,662 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies, including 9,124 regular posts and 1,538 backlog special drive posts. Candidates holding a Graduate degree in any discipline within the age limit of 20 to 28 years can apply online via SBI’s official careers portal (`bank.sbi/careers`). Online application registration begins on 7th August 2026 (Special Drive) and 11th August 2026 (Regular Drive), with closing dates on 27th August 2026 and 31st August 2026, respectively. The selection process involves Phase-I Prelims, Phase-II Mains, and a Local Language Test.

🔔 Applications Open: SBI has released two notifications – Special Drive (SC/ST/OBC): 7–27 August 2026; Regular Drive (all categories): 11–31 August 2026. 246 posts notified for Assam — apply now for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)!

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Quick Details

Post Name Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Organisation State Bank of India (SBI)
Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 & CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
Total Posts 10,662 (Regular: 9,124 | Special Drive: 1,538)
Exam Centres in Assam Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
Pay Scale ₹24,050–1,340/3–…–64,480
Qualification Graduation in any discipline
Age Limit 20–28 years (as on 1 April 2026)
Application Fee ₹750/- (UR/EWS/OBC) | Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS)
Special Drive Dates 7 – 27 August 2026
Regular Drive Dates 11 – 31 August 2026




SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Overview

State Bank of India (SBI) has released two official recruitment notifications for 10,662 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies in the clerical cadre across the country. Of these, 9,124 posts are under the regular/backlog drive, and 1,538 posts are under a special recruitment drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies.

Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and may appear for the test only once under this recruitment project. Applicants must be proficient in the specified local language of the State/UT they apply for. Assam has been notified 246 posts in total (207 regular + 39 special drive), with exams held at Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur.

ℹ️ Two Separate Drives: The Special Drive (SC/ST/OBC only) runs 7–27 August 2026. The Regular Drive (all categories) runs 11–31 August 2026. Apply under the correct notification for your category.

State-wise Vacancy Details

State/UT Regular Special (SC/ST/OBC) Total
Assam 🏭 207 39 246
Maharashtra 1999 165 2164
Odisha 1118 111 1229
Tamil Nadu 1516 65 1581
Gujarat 635 289 924
Karnataka 799 120 919
West Bengal 704 55 759
Rajasthan 425 106 531
Madhya Pradesh 272 134 406
Chhattisgarh 351 26 377
Uttar Pradesh 280 31 311
Telangana 260 32 292
Jharkhand 0 133 133
Jammu & Kashmir UT 89 42 131
Andhra Pradesh 0 88 88
Tripura 56 22 78
Arunachal Pradesh 72 0 72
Sikkim 67 0 67
Goa 63 0 63
Meghalaya 44 0 44
Nagaland 42 0 42
Mizoram 38 0 38
Himachal Pradesh 25 11 36
Manipur 23 0 23
Chandigarh UT 0 22 22
Andaman & Nicobar 25 0 25
Delhi 0 17 17
Punjab 0 18 18
Ladakh UT 14 0 14
Bihar 0 12 12
🏭 Total across both drives: Regular – 9,124 | Special Drive – 1,538 | Grand Total – 10,662. Maharashtra has the highest total (2,164), followed by Tamil Nadu (1,581) and Odisha (1,229).




Helpdesk

📞 For any problem in filling the form, fee payment or receipt of admit card, call 022-22820427 (11:00 AM–5:00 PM, Bank working days) or lodge a query at cgrs.ibps.in. Mention “Special Recruitment drive for Junior Associates 2026” or “Recruitment of Junior Associate-2026” in the email subject, as applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent. Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must have passed on or before 31 December 2026.
Final-year students may apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing on or before 31 December 2026.
Local Language Proficiency: Must read, write, speak and understand the specified local language of the State/UT applied for.

Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 1 April 2026)

Category Relaxation
Base (20–28 Years) Nil
OBC-NCL 3 Years
SC / ST 5 Years
PwBD (OBC) 13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST) 15 Years

Application Fee



UR / EWS / OBC₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXSNil
⚠ Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Process

Selection consists of an online Preliminary Examination, an online Main Examination, and a Local Language Proficiency Test where required. Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies for each wrong answer in both objective tests; there is no minimum qualifying mark per section for Prelims.

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination



Test Questions Marks Duration
English Language 30 30 20 Min
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Min
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Min
Total 100 100 60 Min
ℹ️ About 10 times the vacancies per category are shortlisted for the Main Exam based on Prelims performance; these marks are not carried forward.

Phase-II: Main Examination

Test Questions Marks Duration
General/Financial Awareness 50 50 35 Min
General English 40 40 35 Min
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 Min
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 Min
Total 190 200 160 Min
✅ The final merit list is drawn state-wise and category-wise, based only on aggregate Main Exam marks. Minimum qualifying aggregate marks are decided by the Bank; no individual-subject cutoff applies.

Local Language Proficiency Test

Candidates who produce a 10th/12th mark sheet evidencing study of the local language are exempt. Others must qualify this test after provisional selection but before joining, or they will not be offered appointment.

Section Marks
Non-Verbal Test (Objective) 15
Non-Verbal Test (Subjective) 15
Verbal Test 20
Total 50

How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026



1

Scroll down to the Important Web-Links section and click on the correct Online Application Form link (Regular or Special Drive).

2

A new webpage will open – enter all your personal and educational details as required.

3

Upload your passport-sized photograph, signature and other required documents.

4

Pay the application fee as per your category, then click Submit.

5

Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates of SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026



Special Recruitment Drive (SC/ST/OBC backlog):

Apply Start 7 August 2026
Apply End 27 August 2026
Preliminary Exam September 2026 (Tentative)
Main Exam Oct./Nov. 2026 (Tentative)

Regular Drive (all categories):

Apply Start 11 August 2026
Apply End 31 August 2026
Preliminary Exam September 2026 (Tentative)
Main Exam November 2026 (Tentative)

Important Web-Links of SBI Vacancy



Online Application Form (Regular)
11–31 August 2026

Apply Now

Online Application Form (Special Drive)
7–27 August 2026, SC/ST/OBC only

Apply Now

Official Notification (Regular Drive)
CRPD/CR/2026-27/17

Download

Official Notification (SRD for SC/ST/OBC)
CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16

Download

Official Website – SBI
sbi.co.in/careers

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

QWhat is the starting date to apply online for SBI Recruitment?

The starting date is 7 August 2026 for the special recruitment drive and 11 August 2026 for the regular drive.

QWhat is the last date to apply online for SBI Recruitment?

The last date is 27 August 2026 for the special recruitment drive and 31 August 2026 for the regular drive.

QHow many posts are vacant under SBI Recruitment?

There are a total of 10,662 Junior Associate posts under SBI Recruitment – 9,124 under the regular drive and 1,538 under the special SC/ST/OBC drive.

QHow many SBI Clerk posts are there in Assam?

Assam has 246 posts in total – 207 under the regular drive and 39 under the special drive. Exams for Assam candidates are held at Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur.

QWhat is the application fee for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?

The fee is ₹750 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, XS and DXS candidates need not pay any fee.

QCan I apply for more than one State/UT?

No. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT, and can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.


Apply Online Now – SBI Clerk 2026 | Regular Drive Last Date: 31 August 2026
Download Official SBI Clerk Notification PDF

State Bank of India | Junior Associate | 10,662 Posts | 246 in Assam | Regular: 11–31 Aug | Special: 7–27 Aug 2026

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