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.
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.
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.
Check age, graduation cutoff, category relaxation and final-year eligibility before registration.
Check SBI Clerk Eligibility →Keep your photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration ready in the required format.
Prepare Application Documents →SBI does not allow changes after final submission, so verify State/UT, category, language and uploaded files.
See Application Process →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.
Can You Apply for SBI Clerk 2026?
Age is calculated as on 01.04.2026.
Both dates are inclusive. Upper-age relaxation applies for eligible reserved and specified categories.
Graduation must be completed by 31.12.2026.
If provisionally selected, they must produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026.
Candidature and merit are considered for the State/UT selected in the application.
Candidates must be proficient in the specified opted local language of the State/UT applied for.
7,680 Regular SBI Clerk Vacancies
Customer Support & Sales
Major State Vacancy Totals
Next, prepare the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration before opening the application form.
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.
Can You Apply for SBI Clerk 2026?
Age is calculated as on 01.04.2026.
Both dates are inclusive. Upper-age relaxation applies for eligible reserved and specified categories.
Graduation must be completed by 31.12.2026.
If provisionally selected, they must produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026.
Candidature and merit are considered for the State/UT selected in the application.
Candidates must be proficient in the specified opted local language of the State/UT applied for.
7,680 Regular SBI Clerk Vacancies
Customer Support & Sales
Major State Vacancy Totals
Next, prepare the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration before opening the application form.
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.
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.
Use SBI Current Openings or the official registration portal for Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026.
SBI advises keeping both active until declaration of results for call letters and recruitment communication.
Enter personal, category, State/UT and specified local-language details correctly.
Upload the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed spaces.
Saved application data can be reopened using the provisional registration number and password. SBI says this editing facility is available three times only.
After successful payment, SBI generates the e-receipt and application form. Keep these for your records; the printout is not sent to SBI.
Next, move into the official Prelims and Mains pattern, negative marking, local-language test and final selection.
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.
SBI Clerk Prelims Pattern
| Section | Q | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
SBI Clerk Mains Pattern
| 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 |
One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each incorrect objective-test answer.
Prelims is the screening stage. Its marks are not added while preparing the final merit list.
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.
Finish the lifecycle with salary, probation, call-letter requirements, language rules and the final applicant 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.
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.
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.
Continue With the Exact Guide You Need
Use the focused SBI Clerk guides below for document-specific questions while this lifecycle remains your central recruitment page.
SBI Clerk 2026 Quick Answers
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 31 August 2026.
The starting basic pay for graduate Junior Associates is ₹26,730.
No. SBI states that Preliminary Examination marks are not added while preparing the final merit list.
No. Candidates who can prove through Class 10 or 12 records that they studied the specified opted local language are exempt.
No. SBI states that no change or edit is allowed after the completed application has been finally submitted.
Verify your documents, prepare the required application images and use only SBI's official recruitment portal for final submission.