The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 has been released by the State Bank of India (SBI) for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. SBI has announced 7,680 regular vacancies, while the official vacancy table also carries backlog vacancies. Based on the regular vacancies and the backlog total shown in the notification, the recruitment is being reported for 9,766 vacancies. The online application process is active from 11 August to 31 August 2026.
The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, followed by the SBI Clerk Mains Exam in November 2026. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must meet the specified local-language requirement for that State or UT.
Important: Candidates should also check the SBI Clerk Special Backlog Recruitment Drive 2026. The regular notification specifically clarifies that its SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies are net of vacancies already advertised under the Special Recruitment Drive.
The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF has been released on the official SBI Careers portal under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. SBI has announced 7,680 regular Junior Associate vacancies, along with backlog vacancies mentioned separately in the official vacancy table.
The notification provides complete information about:
Candidates should check the official advertisement before submitting their SBI Clerk application.
Check the key details of the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Exam Name | SBI Clerk 2026 |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Cadre | Clerical Cadre |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| SBI Clerk Notification 2026 | Released |
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Overall Vacancy Figure | 9,766 including backlog figure |
| Application Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Local Language Test |
| Prelims Exam | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Mains Exam | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
SBI’s notification confirms the application window, exam months and 7,680 regular vacancies. Its vacancy table separately reports the different backlog reservation columns.
The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF is now available. Candidates should read the complete notification before completing their application.
It contains the official vacancy distribution, eligibility conditions, examination scheme, application procedure, transfer conditions, local language requirements and other recruitment rules.
SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF – Download Here
The regular recruitment has been released under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17.
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The SBI Clerk Important Dates 2026 have been announced with the notification.
| Events | SBI Clerk 2026 Dates |
|---|---|
| SBI Clerk Notification 2026 | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 August 2026 |
| SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card | Around 10 days before examination |
| SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| SBI Clerk Prelims Result | To be announced |
| SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card | Around 10 days before examination |
| SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2026 | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| SBI Clerk Mains Result | To be announced |
| Final Selection | To be announced |
The official notification specifies September 2026 for Prelims and November 2026 for Mains on a tentative basis.
The SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026 has been tentatively announced.
The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 will be held tentatively in September 2026, while the SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2026 is tentatively scheduled for November 2026. Exact dates, shifts and reporting times will be communicated separately through SBI call letters and subsequent updates.
Candidates should start practising under the official sectional time limits instead of waiting for the exact exam dates.
The SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026 process started on 11 August 2026 and will remain active until 31 August 2026.
Candidates must complete online registration and fee payment within this period.
SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026 – Apply Here
Candidates can follow these steps:
Candidates can apply against vacancies of only one State/UT under this recruitment project.
The SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 has been officially announced. The regular recruitment notification contains 7,680 regular vacancies for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts.
The category-wise regular vacancies are:
| Category | Regular Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 1,114 |
| ST | 837 |
| OBC | 1,716 |
| EWS | 760 |
| General | 3,253 |
| Total Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
The totals above come directly from SBI’s vacancy table.
Apart from 7,680 regular vacancies, SBI has also shown backlog vacancies in the notification.
| Vacancy Type | Vacancies Shown in Notification |
|---|---|
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Backlog Vacancy Figure | 2,086 |
| Overall Vacancy Figure | 9,766 |
Therefore, the SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 figure is 9,766 when the 7,680 regular vacancies and the 2,086 backlog figure are considered together.
However, candidates should understand how SBI has structured this table. The notification separately displays 287 SC/ST/OBC backlog positions, 355 PwBD backlog reservations and 1,444 under the XS/DXS backlog total column. SBI also states that reservation for PwBD/XS/DXS is horizontal and is included in vacancies of the respective parent categories. These reservation figures should therefore not all be added independently, as doing so would lead to double counting.
The SBI regular notification shows the following backlog reservation figures:
| SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 Special Recruitment Drive – Backlog Vacancies | ||||||
| Circle | State/ UT | Language* | SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 Category Wise | |||
| SC | ST | OBC | Total | |||
| Amaravati | AndhraPradesh | Telugu/Urdu | – | 88 | – | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | – | 120 |
Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | – | 134 | – | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | – | 26 | – | 26 | ||
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | – | 111 | – | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | Hindi/ Punjabi | – | – | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/ Hindi | – | 42 | – | 42 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | – | – | 11 | |
| Punjab | Punjabi/ Hindi | – | – | 18 | 18 | |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | – | – | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/ Urdu | – | 32 | – | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | – | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali | – | – | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh$ | Hindi/ Urdu | – | 31 | – | 31 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra $ | Marathi | – | 165 | – | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | – | – | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | – | 289 | – | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo | – | 39 | – | 39 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | – | 22 | – | 22 | |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi/ Urdu | 12 | – | – | 12 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/ Santhali | 14 | 119 | – | 133 | |
| Total | 207 | 1219 | 112 | 1538 | ||
SBI has specifically clarified that the SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies are net of the vacancies advertised under the Special Recruitment Drive, Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
This clarification is important because candidates should not add the entire Special Recruitment Drive vacancy figure again to the figures reported in the regular notification.
SBI Clerk recruitment is conducted on a State/UT basis.
Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory. The merit list is also prepared State-wise and category-wise, and selected candidates are posted in the State/UT for which they applied.
Candidates should therefore consider:
The SBI Clerk previous year vacancy trend shows significant variation in recruitment numbers across different years.
For 2026, SBI has announced 7,680 regular vacancies, compared with 5,180 regular vacancies in the previous recruitment cycle. This means the number of regular vacancies has increased by 2,500, or approximately 48.3%, year-on-year.
| Recruitment Year | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Vacancy Figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7,680 | Backlog included separately | 9,124 overall figure |
| 2025 | 5,180 | 1,409 | 6,589 |
| 2024 | 13,735 | 456 | 14,191 |
| 2023 | 8,283 | 490 | 8,773 |
| 2022 | 5,008 | 478 | 5,486 |
| 2021 | 5,000 | 237 | 5,237 |
The trend shows that SBI does not recruit a fixed number of Junior Associates every year.
The most important year-on-year change for candidates is the increase in regular vacancies from 5,180 in 2025 to 7,680 in 2026.
The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 retains most of the previous examination structure but introduces some important changes and clarifications compared with the 2025 recruitment.
SBI has announced 7,680 regular vacancies in 2026, compared with 5,180 regular vacancies in 2025.
This represents an increase of:
7,680 − 5,180 = 2,500 additional regular vacancies
That is approximately a 48.3% increase in regular vacancies compared with the previous recruitment cycle.
A notable change in the SBI Clerk 2026 notification concerns Inter-Circle and Inter-State transfers.
2025 Rule: The previous recruitment notification stated that there was no provision for Inter-Circle or Inter-State transfer for newly recruited Junior Associates.
2026 Change: SBI now specifically states that there is no provision for Inter-Circle/Inter-State transfer before completion of five years of service. However, after completing five years, transfer requests can be considered in exceptional cases such as Extreme Compassionate Ground or Spouse Ground.
Such a transfer is not automatic. SBI will consider it at its sole discretion and according to the transfer policy or instructions applicable at that time.
In simple terms:
2025: No normal Inter-Circle/Inter-State transfer provision.
2026: Transfer requests may be considered after five years, but only under specified exceptional circumstances and subject to SBI approval.
The 2026 regular notification explicitly includes a clarification that:
The SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies mentioned in the notification are net of vacancies already advertised under the SBI Clerk Special Recruitment Drive 2026.
The Special Recruitment Drive was issued separately under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
Therefore, the Special Recruitment Drive vacancies should not be added again to the regular notification’s SC/ST/OBC backlog figures while calculating vacancy availability.
As per the official SBI Clerk 2026 vacancy notification, no vacancies have been reported for the following States/UTs
| Particulars | SBI Clerk 2025 | SBI Clerk 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Vacancies | 5,180 | 7,680 |
| Regular Vacancy Change | — | +2,500 |
| Application Start | 6 August 2025 | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 August 2025 | 31 August 2026 |
| Age Cut-off | 1 April 2025 | 1 April 2026 |
| Qualification Cut-off | 31 December 2025 | 31 December 2026 |
| Prelims | September 2025 | September 2026 |
| Mains | November 2025 | November 2026 |
| Transfer Provision | No general Inter-State/Inter-Circle transfer provision | Exceptional transfer requests after 5 years |
| Backlog Clarification | Previous recruitment terms | Net of Special Recruitment Drive vacancies explicitly stated |
| Prelims Pattern | 100 Questions | No change |
| Mains Pattern | 190 Questions | No change |
| Application Fee | ₹750 for Gen/OBC/EWS | No change |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730 | No change |
The official 2026 advertisement confirms the new five-year transfer clause and the clarification regarding the Special Recruitment Drive.
Candidates must satisfy the SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026 before applying.
Eligibility covers:
For this recruitment, age is calculated as of 1 April 2026, while the educational qualification requirement must be completed by 31 December 2026.
Candidates must be:
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 April 1998 and not later than 1 April 2006, inclusive of both dates.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD SC/ST | 15 years |
The notification also provides separate relaxation provisions for eligible Ex-servicemen, widows/divorced women and trained SBI apprentices.
Candidates applying for SBI Clerk must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Final-year or final-semester candidates can apply provisionally. However, if selected, they must provide proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026.
Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree must also ensure their passing date is on or before 31 December 2026.
Candidates applying for vacancies in a particular State/UT must be proficient in the specified opted local language.
Candidates should be able to:
Candidates who provide their Class 10 or Class 12 mark sheet/certificate proving that they studied the specified opted local language are not required to undergo the language test.
Other provisionally selected candidates must qualify for the local language test after clearing Mains but before joining SBI. Failure to qualify will result in the candidate not being offered appointment.
The SBI Clerk Application Fee 2026 remains:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
Candidates should complete payment while submitting the online application.
What is the SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026?
The selection process includes:
The Preliminary examination is used to shortlist candidates for Mains.
Prelims marks are not added to the final merit list. Final merit is prepared based on Main Examination performance, subject to candidates fulfilling the eligibility and local-language requirements.
There is no interview for SBI Clerk recruitment.
The SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2026 consists of Preliminary and Main examinations.
The Prelims examination includes 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Each section carries a separate 20-minute time limit.
A penalty of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question applies for every incorrect answer.
The SBI Clerk Mains examination contains 190 questions for 200 marks.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
The basic Prelims and Mains examination structure remains unchanged for the 2026 recruitment.
The SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026 covers English Language, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Computer Aptitude, General Awareness, Banking Awareness and Financial Awareness.
Important topics include:
Important topics include:
Important topics include:
Important Mains topics include:
The SBI Clerk Salary 2026 includes basic pay and applicable allowances.
The starting basic pay for graduate Junior Associates is ₹26,730, including two advance increments for graduates.
The notified pay scale is:
₹24,050–1,340/3–28,070–1,650/3–33,020–2,000/4–41,020–2,340/7–57,400–4,400/1–61,800–2,680/1–64,480
SBI states that starting emoluments for a clerical cadre employee at a metro location such as Mumbai are approximately ₹46,000 per month.
An SBI Junior Associate supports branch-level banking and customer service activities.
The job can include:
Junior Associates can also progress to higher positions after fulfilling SBI’s applicable promotion and service conditions.
The SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 will be issued separately for Prelims and Mains.
SBI states that candidates should be able to download their call letters approximately 10 days before the respective examination.
The admit card contains important details such as:
The SBI Clerk Result 2026 will be released separately for Prelims and Mains.
Candidates qualifying the Preliminary Examination will be shortlisted for Mains.
Final selection will depend primarily on performance in the Main Examination, subject to candidates satisfying eligibility, document verification and local-language requirements.
The SBI Clerk Cut Off 2026 will be announced after the respective stages.
The cut-off varies according to:
As SBI Clerk recruitment is State-wise, candidates should compare their scores with the previous cut-off for the State/UT they have selected.
Candidates should start SBI Clerk preparation with consistently important Prelims topics.
For Quant, focus on Simplification, Number Series, Arithmetic and Data Interpretation. In Reasoning, prioritize Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism and Inequality. For English, regularly practise Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Cloze Tests and vocabulary-based questions.
Once the basics are covered, start attempting an SBI Clerk Mock Test under the actual sectional time limits.
Follow these preparation tips:
Candidates preparing for Mains should additionally focus on Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, higher-level Reasoning and Data Interpretation.
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