State Bank of India (SBI, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department) has released the official SBI Junior Associates Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026 for 9,124 vacancies of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales - Clerk) across various circles and states in India (Regular: 7,680 Posts, Backlog: 1,444 Posts). Eligible graduates aged between 20 and 28 years can apply online through the official portal at sbi.co.in/careers or sbi.bank.in from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 August 2026 |
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| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 31 August 2026 |
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| PET Exam Date | September 2026 |
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| PET Admit Card | 15 September 2026 |
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| Pre Exam Date | 26 - 27 September 2026 |
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| Pre Admit Card 2026 | 21 September 2026 (Available) |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750/- (Inclusive of GST) |
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| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Nil (₹0/- Exempted) |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS & UPI |
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| Fee Nature | Non-Refundable |
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Age Limit (as on 01-04-2026)
| Minimum Age Limit | 20 Years |
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| Maximum Age Limit | 28 Years |
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| Candidate must have been born between 02-04-1998 and 01-04-2006 (both days inclusive). |
| Age Relaxation | 5 Years for SC/ST, 3 Years for OBC (NCL), 10 Years for PwD, and Ex-Servicemen as per SBI rules. |
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Salary Details
| Cadre | Clerical Cadre (Junior Associate) |
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| Pay Scale | ₹17,900 - ₹47,920/- (Starting Basic Pay ₹19,900/- with two advance increments) |
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| Gross Monthly Salary | Approx ₹37,000 - ₹42,000/- Per Month (including DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Medical & Special Allowances). |
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Eligibility
- Graduation Degree in Any Stream from a recognized University / Institute.
- Candidates in their final year / semester of Graduation are also eligible to apply provisionally.
- Local Language: Proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) in the official local language of the applied state/circle is required.
Selection Process
| Phase 1 | Online Preliminary Examination (100 Marks / 60 Mins). |
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| Phase 2 | Online Main Examination (200 Marks / 2 Hours 40 Mins). |
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| Phase 3 | Test of Specified Opted Local Language (LPT). |
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| Phase 4 | Document Verification & Pre-Employment Medical Examination. |
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SBI Clerk 2026: Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown (9,124 Posts)
| Post Name | General (UR) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total Vacancies |
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| Junior Associates (Regular) | 3,253 | 760 | 1,716 | 1,114 | 837 | 7,680 Posts |
| Junior Associates (Backlog) | - | - | - | - | - | 1,444 Posts |
| Grand Total Clerical Vacancies across SBI Branches | 9,124 Posts |
How to Apply Online for SBI Junior Associates Clerk Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal of State Bank of India - sbi.co.in/careers or sbi.bank.in.
- Navigate to “Join SBI → Current Openings”.
- Click on “Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) - Apply Online”.
- Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter your basic contact details (Name, Mobile No, Email ID) to generate your Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in personal details, circle preference, state applied for, educational qualifications (Graduation percentage), and caste category.
- Upload required scanned documents: Recent passport-size color photograph (20-50 KB, JPG). Clear signature on white paper with black ink (10-20 KB, JPG). Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI) (20-50 KB, JPG). Handwritten Declaration in English as per SBI prescribed format (50-100 KB, JPG).
- Pay the ₹750/- application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI (exempted for SC/ST/PwD).
- Verify all details in the preview window and click “Complete Registration” before 31 August 2026.
- Download and print the final confirmation application form and e-fee receipt for future reference.
Important Links
Before Downloading Admit Card
Please verify the official website, exam date, reporting time, exam city, and required identity documents before visiting the exam center.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
