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The SBI Clerk Notification 2026<\/strong> is expected to be released by the State Bank of India (SBI) in August 2026<\/strong> to recruit 6,000+ Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)<\/strong> across India. Candidates who have completed graduation and are between 20 and 28 years of age<\/strong> can apply online through the SBI Careers Portal<\/strong>. The recruitment process includes the Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)<\/strong>. If you’re planning to build a banking career, this blog covers the SBI Clerk Exam Date, eligibility, vacancy, application process, selection stages, salary, and other important details<\/strong> in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The SBI Clerk examination is one of the most popular banking recruitment exams in India. Every year, lakhs of candidates apply for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)<\/strong> because of the attractive salary, job security, and career growth opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key highlights of the recruitment are given below.<\/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>
Common Name<\/td>SBI Clerk<\/td><\/tr>
Expected Vacancies<\/td>6,000+<\/td><\/tr>
Notification Release<\/td>August 2026 (Expected)<\/td><\/tr>
Application Mode<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/td>Prelims, Mains & Local Language Proficiency Test<\/td><\/tr>
Educational Qualification<\/td>Graduation<\/td><\/tr>
Age Limit<\/td>20\u201328 Years<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>sbi.bank.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026<\/strong> is expected to be announced along with the official notification. Based on the tentative schedule, the Preliminary Examination is likely to be conducted in September\u2013October 2026<\/strong>, while the Main Examination may take place in November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: <\/strong>Candidates should regularly check the official notification because SBI may revise the examination schedule if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The table below provides the expected schedule for the SBI Clerk recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Expected Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
SBI Clerk Notification Release<\/td>August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Online Registration Starts<\/td>August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/td>August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Pre-Examination Training<\/td>September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Admit Card<\/td>September 2026<\/td><\/tr>
SBI Clerk Exam Date (Prelims)<\/strong><\/td>September\u2013October 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Prelims Result<\/td>October\u2013November 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Mains Admit Card<\/td>November 2026<\/td><\/tr>
SBI Clerk Exam Date (Mains)<\/strong><\/td>November 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Final Result<\/td>December 2026 \/ January 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> Apply well before the last date to avoid technical issues during online registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The SBI Clerk Notification 2026<\/strong> is expected to announce 6,000+ vacancies<\/strong> for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)<\/strong>. These vacancies will be distributed across different states and Union Territories based on the staffing requirements of the State Bank of India. The detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy list<\/strong> will be published along with the official notification on the SBI Careers Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SBI Clerk Vacancy Trend (Previous Years)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The table below shows the SBi Clerk vacancy trend over the past few years. It gives candidates an idea of the recruitment pattern followed by SBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of vacancies changes every year depending on retirements, branch expansion, and business requirements. A higher vacancy count generally improves the chances of selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year<\/strong><\/td>Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2026<\/strong><\/td>6,000+ (Expected)<\/strong><\/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>
2017<\/td>2,043<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility conditions mentioned in the SBI Clerk Notification 2026<\/strong>. The eligibility is mainly based on educational qualification and age limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Candidates must possess a graduation degree<\/strong> in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final-year or final-semester students can also apply. However, they must produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before the date specified by SBI during document verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Candidates applying for the SBI Clerk recruitment must satisfy the prescribed age criteria. The exact cut-off date for age calculation will be mentioned in the official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n