{"id":206640,"date":"2026-07-22T13:20:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T07:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=206640"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T07:50:27","slug":"sbi-clerk-notification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-clerk-notification\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI Clerk Notification 2026: Exam Date, Eligibility, Vacancy & Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The SBI Clerk Notification 2026<\/strong> is expected to be released soon on the official SBI Careers page. The online application process is likely to begin immediately after the notification is published. Candidates with a recognised graduation degree who are 20 to 28 years of age<\/strong> can apply, subject to the prescribed age relaxation. The recruitment process includes the Preliminary Exam<\/strong>, Main Exam<\/strong>, and Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)<\/strong>. The Prelims Exam<\/strong> is expected in September 2026<\/strong>, followed by the Mains Exam<\/strong> in November 2026<\/strong>. Candidates must also be proficient in the local language of the State or Union Territory they apply for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SBI Clerk Notification 2026: Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 overview provides all the important details at a glance, including eligibility, selection process, age limit, application mode, and other key information. Candidates can refer to the table below for a quick understanding of the recruitment process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particular<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Organisation<\/td>State Bank of India (SBI)<\/td><\/tr>
Post Name<\/td>Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Name<\/td>SBI Clerk Exam 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Category<\/td>Banking Exam<\/td><\/tr>
Notification<\/td>Expected in July\/August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Application Mode<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/td>Prelims, Mains & Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)<\/td><\/tr>
Educational Qualification<\/td>Graduation<\/td><\/tr>
Age Limit<\/td>20 to 28 years<\/td><\/tr>
Job Location<\/td>Across India<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>sbi.bank.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF<\/strong> will be released on the official SBI Careers portal. Candidates should download the notification PDF and read it carefully before filling out the online application form. Checking the official notification helps candidates understand the recruitment process and avoid mistakes during registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI Clerk Notification 2026: Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The State Bank of India will announce the complete schedule, SBI Clerk exam date<\/a> along with the official notification. Based on the expected recruitment timeline, the important dates are given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Expected Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Notification Release Date<\/td>July\/August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Online Application Starts<\/td>July\/August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply Online<\/td>August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Admit Card<\/td>September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam<\/td>September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Result<\/td>October 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Mains Admit Card<\/td>November 2026<\/td><\/tr>
SBI Clerk Mains Exam<\/td>November 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Final Result<\/td>December 2026 \/ January 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SBI Clerk Notification 2026<\/strong> will announce the category-wise and state-wise vacancies for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts. The exact number of vacancies will be released along with the official notification. Every year, the State Bank of India recruits thousands of candidates across its branches, making the SBI Clerk exam one of the most popular banking recruitment exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should also check the previous year’s vacancy trend to understand the recruitment pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI Clerk Previous Year Vacancy Trend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year<\/strong><\/td>Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2026<\/td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr>
2025<\/td>6,589<\/td><\/tr>
2024<\/td>14,191<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>8,773<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>5,486<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>5,454<\/td><\/tr>
2020<\/td>7,870<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>8,593<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>7,200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before applying through the SBI Clerk Notification 2026<\/strong>, candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. The SBI Clerk eligibility criteria<\/a> mainly include educational qualification, age limit, and local language proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI Clerk Educational Qualification 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To apply for the SBI Clerk recruitment, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation)<\/strong> in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates in the final year or final semester<\/strong> of graduation can also apply provisionally. However, they must produce proof of passing the qualifying examination on or before the date specified by SBI during the document verification process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI Clerk Age Limit 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates applying for the SBI Clerk <\/strong>should be between 20 and 28 years of age<\/strong>. Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories as per Government of India rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI Clerk Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/strong><\/td>Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
OBC<\/td>3 Years<\/td><\/tr>
SC\/ST<\/td>5 Years<\/td><\/tr>
PwBD (General\/EWS)<\/td>10 Years<\/td><\/tr>
PwBD (OBC)<\/td>13 Years<\/td><\/tr>
PwBD (SC\/ST)<\/td>15 Years<\/td><\/tr>
Ex-Servicemen<\/td>As per SBI rules<\/td><\/tr>
Widows\/Divorced Women (Not Remarried)<\/td>As per SBI rules<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> The detailed age relaxation criteria will be mentioned in the official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Language Proficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak<\/strong> the local language of the State or Union Territory they are applying for. Those who have studied the local language in Class 10 or Class 12<\/strong> may be exempted from the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI Clerk Application Fee 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The application fee details will be confirmed in the official SBI Clerk Notification 2026<\/strong>. Based on the previous recruitment cycle, the expected fee structure is given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available payment methods. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category<\/strong><\/td>Expected Application Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
General \/ OBC \/ EWS<\/td>\u20b9750<\/td><\/tr>
SC \/ ST \/ PwBD<\/td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Documents Required to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping these documents ready in advance makes the application process faster and helps avoid last-minute issues. Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n