The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) 2026 in the clerical cadre. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 through the official SBI careers portal.
The SBI Clerk recruitment is one of the most sought-after banking recruitment drives in India because it offers a stable career, attractive salary, job security, and excellent opportunities for growth. Interested applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying online.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | State Bank of India |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Recruitment Type | Clerical Cadre |
| Total Post | 9,124 |
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Backlog | 1,444 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date online Application | 11-08-2026 |
| Last Date online Application | 31-08-2026 |
Age Limit for Apply
Age limit for Apply online Application according to 01-04-2026
Minimum Age Limit- 20 Years
Maximum Age Limit -28 Years
Age relaxation for Upper Age
- OBC- 3 Years
- ST/SC-5 Years
- PwBD- 10 Years
- Ex- Army- Age Relaxation According to Government Rule
- Widows/ Divorce- Age Relaxation for 7 Years
- Trained Apprentice- OBC 4 Years, ST/SC- 6 Years , PwBD(OBC)-14 Years, PwBD (SC/ST)- 16 Years.
SBI Junior AssociateRecruitment Vacancy Details
The SBI Junior Associate 2026 recruitment has vacancies across different States and Union Territories. The vacancies are divided into regular and backlog categories.
For Assam, the notification mentions 110 regular vacancies and 97 backlog vacancies. The specified local languages for Assam are Assamese, Bengali and Bodo.
Some major regular vacancy figures include Maharashtra with 1,718 vacancies, Tamil Nadu with 1,410, Odisha with 1,100, Karnataka with 760 and West Bengal with 555. The total regular vacancies across all listed locations are 7,680.
Applicants can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. The merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise, and selected candidates will be posted in the State/UT for which they applied.
Education Qualification
Candidates should possess a Any Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Candidates in the final year or final semester may also be eligible if they can produce proof of passing the graduation examination on or before the date specified by SBI.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary package.
- Pay Scale- Rs. 24,050 – Rs. 64,480
- Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 26,730 (including graduate increments)
- Approximate Monthly Salary (Metro Cities): Around Rs. 46,000 including allowances.
Employees will also receive benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), Provident Fund, Medical Facilities, Leave Fare Concession, Pension benefits under the New Pension Scheme, and other allowances as per SBI rules.
Application Fee
| Categories | Application Fee |
| General , OBC, EWS | ₹ 750/- |
| SC,ST, PwBD,XS, DXS | Nil |
| Application Mode | Online |
Application Fee and Intimation Charge are Not Refundable.
Important Date
| Event | Date |
| Starting Date Online Application | 11-08-2026 |
| Last Date Online Application | 31-08-2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | September 2026 ( Tentatively) |
| Main Exam | November 2026 ( Tentatively) |
Selection Process
The SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test
Only the Main Examination marks will be considered for preparing the final merit list. The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature.
Exam Pattern-Phase I
It is Complete Online Computer Based Test Objective Type
Preliminary Exam
| Name of the Test | Medium of Exam | No Of Question | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 Minute |
| Numerical Ability | * | 35 | 35 | 20 Minute |
| Reasoning Ability | * | 35 | 35 | 20 Minute |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minute |
Main Exam – Phase II
| Name of the Test | Medium | No of Question | Marks | Time Duration |
| General Awareness/ Financial Awareness | * | 50 | 50 | 35 Minute |
| General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minute |
| Quantitative Aptitude | * | 50 | 50 | 45 Minute |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | * | 50 | 60 | 45 Minute |
| total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hr 40 Minute |
The Main Examination consists of 190 questions carrying 200 marks with a duration of 2 hours 40 minutes. Negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to each question is applicable in both examinations.
Local Language Proficiency Test SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
Applicant applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in the specified local language. The language test will be conducted after qualifying in the Main Examination and before joining the Bank.
Candidates who have studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 and can produce the relevant mark sheet/certificate will not be required to appear for the language test. Candidates who fail to qualify in the local language test will not be offered appointment
For Assam, the specified local languages are Assamese, Bengali and Bodo. The examination medium for Assam includes English, Hindi, Assamese and Bengali.
How to Apply for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official SBI Careers website.
- Open the SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the notification carefully.
- Click on the Apply Online link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Submit the Application and download the confirmation page for future reference
Important Document Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Recent Passport Size photograph
- Signature
- Educational Certificate or Marksheets
- Caste Certificates
- PwBD Certificates
- ID Proof
- Other supporting documents as mentioned in the notification
Important links, Official notification
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/ |
| Apply Online Link | Apply Now |
| Download Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Guidelines the Scanning Photograph & signature | Download PDF |
| Guidelines for Scribe | Download PDF |
| Apply SBI Backlog | Click Here |
| https://assamjobseeker.com/ | https://assamjobseeker. |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment FAQs-2026
1. How many vacancies are available in SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Ans- A total of 9,124 vacancies are available, including 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies.
2. What is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associate 2026?
Ans- The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable fee is 31 August 2026.
3. When did the online application process begin?
Ans- The online application process started on 11 August 2026.
4. What is the educational qualification required?
Ans- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India.
5. What is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 ?
Ans- The last date to submit the online application is 31August 2026.