Applications Open · Last Date 31 August 2026

SBI Clerk 2026: 7,680 Vacancies, Notification & Apply Online

SBI Clerk 2026 applications are open from 11 to 31 August 2026 for 7,680 regular Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies. Candidates can apply for one State/UT only. Prelims are tentatively scheduled for September 2026 and Mains for November 2026.

Vacancies 7,680
Last Date 31 Aug 2026
Prelims Sep 2026
Mains Nov 2026
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Live Recruitment Lifecycle

Where Is SBI Clerk 2026 Recruitment Right Now?

SBI Clerk 2026 applications are open until 31 August 2026. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, followed by the Main Examination in November 2026.

Current Stage · Applications Open

Apply Online by 31 August 2026

Check your eligibility, choose the correct State/UT and specified local language, prepare all required application images and review every detail before final submission.

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Completed Notification Released
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Current Apply Online 11–31 Aug 2026
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Next Prelims Call Letter Before exam
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Upcoming Prelims Sep 2026
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Upcoming Mains Nov 2026
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Later Language Test If applicable
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Final Stage Final Selection State/category merit
Before Applying Confirm Your Eligibility

Check age, graduation cutoff, category relaxation and final-year eligibility before registration.

Check SBI Clerk Eligibility →
Before Uploading Prepare Your Documents

Keep your photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration ready in the required format.

Prepare Application Documents →
Before Final Submit Review Every Detail

SBI does not allow changes after final submission, so verify State/UT, category, language and uploaded files.

See Application Process →
QuickPDFNow Lifecycle: this block will move with the recruitment. As SBI progresses from applications to Prelims, Mains and final selection, the active stage and next action will be updated here instead of forcing users to search for a new page at every step.
Step 3 · Check Before You Apply

SBI Clerk 2026 Eligibility & Vacancy

SBI Clerk 2026 has 7,680 regular vacancies. Candidates must be 20–28 years old as on 1 April 2026 and complete graduation by 31 December 2026, subject to applicable category relaxation and other SBI conditions.

Eligibility Snapshot

Can You Apply for SBI Clerk 2026?

Age Limit 20 to 28 years

Age is calculated as on 01.04.2026.

Date of Birth 02.04.1998 to 01.04.2006

Both dates are inclusive. Upper-age relaxation applies for eligible reserved and specified categories.

Qualification Graduation in any discipline

Graduation must be completed by 31.12.2026.

Final-Year Candidates May apply provisionally

If provisionally selected, they must produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026.

State / UT Rule One State/UT only

Candidature and merit are considered for the State/UT selected in the application.

Local Language Proficiency is required

Candidates must be proficient in the specified opted local language of the State/UT applied for.

Vacancy Snapshot

7,680 Regular SBI Clerk Vacancies

7,680 Regular Vacancies
Junior Associate
Customer Support & Sales
3,253 GEN
1,716 OBC
1,114 SC
837 ST
760 EWS

Major State Vacancy Totals

Maharashtra 1,718
Tamil Nadu 1,410
Odisha 1,100
Karnataka 760
West Bengal 555
Rajasthan 350
Gujarat 330
Uttar Pradesh 250
Choose your State/UT carefully. SBI permits an application for vacancies in only one State/UT under this recruitment project, and merit is drawn State-wise and category-wise.
QuickPDFNow Tip: do not start the application only after checking the overall 7,680 vacancy figure. First verify your age, category, State/UT vacancy, graduation status and local-language requirement.
Next Step Eligible? Prepare Your SBI Clerk Application Files

Next, prepare the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration before opening the application form.

Continue to Application Documents →
Step 3 · Check Before You Apply

SBI Clerk 2026 Eligibility & Vacancy

SBI Clerk 2026 has 7,680 regular vacancies. Candidates must be 20–28 years old as on 1 April 2026 and complete graduation by 31 December 2026, subject to applicable category relaxation and other SBI conditions.

Eligibility Snapshot

Can You Apply for SBI Clerk 2026?

Age Limit 20 to 28 years

Age is calculated as on 01.04.2026.

Date of Birth 02.04.1998 to 01.04.2006

Both dates are inclusive. Upper-age relaxation applies for eligible reserved and specified categories.

Qualification Graduation in any discipline

Graduation must be completed by 31.12.2026.

Final-Year Candidates May apply provisionally

If provisionally selected, they must produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026.

State / UT Rule One State/UT only

Candidature and merit are considered for the State/UT selected in the application.

Local Language Proficiency is required

Candidates must be proficient in the specified opted local language of the State/UT applied for.

Vacancy Snapshot

7,680 Regular SBI Clerk Vacancies

7,680 Regular Vacancies
Junior Associate
Customer Support & Sales
3,253 GEN
1,716 OBC
1,114 SC
837 ST
760 EWS

Major State Vacancy Totals

Maharashtra 1,718
Tamil Nadu 1,410
Odisha 1,100
Karnataka 760
West Bengal 555
Rajasthan 350
Gujarat 330
Uttar Pradesh 250
Choose your State/UT carefully. SBI permits an application for vacancies in only one State/UT under this recruitment project, and merit is drawn State-wise and category-wise.
QuickPDFNow Tip: do not start the application only after checking the overall 7,680 vacancy figure. First verify your age, category, State/UT vacancy, graduation status and local-language requirement.
Next Step Eligible? Prepare Your SBI Clerk Application Files

Next, prepare the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration before opening the application form.

Continue to Application Documents →
Step 5 · Complete Your Application

How to Apply Online for SBI Clerk 2026

SBI Clerk 2026 applications must be submitted online by 31 August 2026. General, OBC and EWS candidates pay ₹750, while SC, ST, PwBD, XS and DXS candidates pay no application fee.

Official Application Flow

Prepare → Register → Fill → Upload → Pay → Submit

QuickPDFNow recommends preparing all required files first, then reviewing every field before final submission because SBI does not allow post-submission editing.

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Prepare Required files
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Register Email & mobile
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Fill Details State, category, language
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Upload Photo & documents
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Pay Fee Where applicable
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Submit Final review first
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Open the official SBI Clerk application

Use SBI Current Openings or the official registration portal for Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026.

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Register with an active email ID and mobile number

SBI advises keeping both active until declaration of results for call letters and recruitment communication.

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Fill the form and select your State/UT carefully

Enter personal, category, State/UT and specified local-language details correctly.

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Upload all required application files

Upload the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed spaces.

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Save and review before final submission

Saved application data can be reopened using the provisional registration number and password. SBI says this editing facility is available three times only.

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Pay the fee and keep your records

After successful payment, SBI generates the e-receipt and application form. Keep these for your records; the printout is not sent to SBI.

Next Stage Application Submitted? Understand the Exam & Selection

Next, move into the official Prelims and Mains pattern, negative marking, local-language test and final selection.

Continue to Exam & Selection →
Step 6 · After Application

SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern & Selection Process

SBI Clerk 2026 selection starts with a 100-mark Preliminary Exam, followed by a 200-mark Main Exam and a Local Language Proficiency Test where applicable. Prelims marks are not counted for final merit; final selection is based on Main Examination performance subject to eligibility and the applicable language requirement.

Stage 1 Preliminary Exam 100 marks · 60 minutes
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Stage 2 Main Examination 200 marks · 160 minutes
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Final Requirement Local Language Test Where applicable
Phase I

SBI Clerk Prelims Pattern

100 Questions
100 Marks
60 min Total Time
Section Q Marks Time
English Language 30 30 20 min
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 min
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min
Prelims qualification: SBI states that no minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for individual sections or the aggregate in the Preliminary Examination. Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies, subject to availability, may be shortlisted for Mains.
Phase II

SBI Clerk Mains Pattern

190 Questions
200 Marks
160 min Total Time
Section Q Marks Time
General / Financial Awareness 50 50 35 min
General English 40 40 35 min
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 min
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 min
Final merit: marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not added for selection. Main Examination aggregate marks are used for final merit, subject to SBI's eligibility and language rules.
Negative Marking ¼ mark for a wrong answer

One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each incorrect objective-test answer.

Prelims Merit Not counted in final selection

Prelims is the screening stage. Its marks are not added while preparing the final merit list.

Final Merit State-wise & category-wise

Final selection is prepared according to Main Exam merit for the State/UT and category applied for, subject to other eligibility requirements.

What Is the SBI Clerk 2026 Syllabus?

The SBI notification specifies the examination sections, but does not publish a detailed chapter-by-chapter syllabus. Prelims covers English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. Mains covers General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. SBI states that further examination information will be provided through the “Acquaint Yourself” booklet with the call letter.

Local Language Proficiency Test

Candidates who produce Class 10 or Class 12 evidence showing that they studied the specified opted local language are not required to undergo the language test. Other provisionally selected candidates must qualify it before joining.

15 Marks Non-verbal Objective
15 Marks Non-verbal Subjective
20 Marks Verbal Test
QuickPDFNow Source Note: we distinguish between the exam sections SBI actually publishes and the broader topic lists commonly described online as the “SBI Clerk syllabus.” This lifecycle keeps official notification facts separate from unofficial preparation assumptions.
Final Step Know What Happens After the Exams

Finish the lifecycle with salary, probation, call-letter requirements, language rules and the final applicant checklist.

Continue to Final Guide →
Final Step · Salary, Joining & Checklist

SBI Clerk 2026 Salary, Call Letter & Final Checklist

SBI Clerk 2026 Junior Associates start at ₹26,730 basic pay, with starting metro emoluments around ₹46,000 per month. Newly appointed Junior Associates are placed on probation for a minimum of 6 months.

SBI Clerk Salary Snapshot

The regular Junior Associate notification specifies the following starting pay structure and benefits.

Starting Basic ₹26,730
Metro Emoluments ~₹46,000/month
Pay Scale ₹24,050–64,480
After Selection

Minimum 6-Month Probation

Newly recruited Junior Associates must complete SBI-prescribed e-lessons during probation for confirmation. SBI may extend probation where required based on completion or performance.

Call Letter & Exam-Day Requirements

SBI does not send hard-copy Preliminary or Main call letters by post. Candidates must download them online.

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Download call letters online SBI states they are expected to be available roughly 10 days before the relevant exam.
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Retain the authenticated Prelims call letter Candidates called for Mains must bring it along with the Main call letter and required documents.
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Carry valid photo ID Bring the prescribed original photo identity proof and self-attested photocopy as required by SBI.
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Bring two matching photographs SBI requires two additional photographs matching the one used on the call letter.

QuickPDFNow Final Applicant Checklist

Before you leave the application stage, make sure the recruitment file you created today will still work for later SBI stages.

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Keep at least 8 copies of your photograph SBI advises retaining the same photograph for later stages of the recruitment.
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Keep application form & e-receipt Preserve your system-generated records after successful submission and fee payment.
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Keep email and mobile active SBI uses registered contact details for recruitment communication and call-letter updates.
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Keep supporting certificates ready Category, qualification, ID and other eligibility documents may be required at later stages.
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SBI Clerk 2026 Quick Answers

What is the SBI Clerk 2026 last date?

The last date for online registration and fee payment is 31 August 2026.

What is the SBI Clerk 2026 starting basic pay?

The starting basic pay for graduate Junior Associates is ₹26,730.

Are Prelims marks counted in final selection?

No. SBI states that Preliminary Examination marks are not added while preparing the final merit list.

Is the local language test compulsory for everyone?

No. Candidates who can prove through Class 10 or 12 records that they studied the specified opted local language are exempt.

Can SBI Clerk application details be changed after final submission?

No. SBI states that no change or edit is allowed after the completed application has been finally submitted.

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