State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official recruitment notification (Advt No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) for 1,538 backlog vacancies of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. Eligible candidates can apply online from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026 through the official website sbi.bank.in.
Important Dates
| Start Date to Apply Online | 07 August 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 August 2026 |
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| Preliminary Exam Date | 16 September 2026 |
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| Main Exam Date | October / November 2026 (Tentative) |
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Application Fee
| OBC Candidates | Rs. 750/- |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 0/- |
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| Payment Mode | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking) |
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Age Limit (as on 01-04-2026)
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
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| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
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| Candidate must have been born between 02-04-1998 and 01-04-2006 (both dates inclusive). |
| Age Relaxation | OBC - 3 Years, SC/ST - 5 Years, PwBD - 10 to 15 Years |
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Eligibility
- Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute (Passing date on or before 31-12-2026).
- Final year students can also apply provisionally subject to passing proof by 31-12-2026.
- Knowledge of local language of the applied State/UT is essential.
- Note: This is a Special Recruitment Drive for SC, ST, and OBC candidates only.
Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | ₹24,050 - 64,480/- (Starting Basic Pay ₹24,050/- with 2 advance increments) |
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SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026: Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 207 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1,219 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 112 |
| Total Backlog Vacancies | 1,538 |
How to Apply for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official SBI careers page - sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Click on the notification link for “Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026” (Advt No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16).
- Click on “Apply Online” and register yourself as a new user.
- Fill out the application form carefully with your personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration.
- Pay the application fee online (for OBC candidates) using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- Review all details before final submission.
- Submit the form and download/print out the system-generated application form for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
