{"id":8764,"date":"2026-08-07T16:25:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T10:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carrerdesk.com\/?p=8764"},"modified":"2026-08-07T16:25:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T10:55:26","slug":"sbi-clerk-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-1538-junior-associate-posts-eligibility-salary-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carrerdesk.com\/te\/sbi-clerk-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-1538-junior-associate-posts-eligibility-salary-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1538 Junior Associate Posts | Eligibility, Salary &#038; Selection Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0c35\u0c3f\u0c37\u0c2f\u0c38\u0c42\u0c1a\u0c3f\u0c15<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" 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href=\"https:\/\/carrerdesk.com\/te\/sbi-clerk-recruitment-2026-apply-online-for-1538-junior-associate-posts-eligibility-salary-selection-process\/#Conclusion\" >\u0c2e\u0c41\u0c17\u0c3f\u0c02\u0c2a\u0c41<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_Clerk_Recruitment_2026_Apply_Online_for_1538_Junior_Associate_Posts_Eligibility_Salary_Selection_Process\"><\/span>SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 1538 Junior Associate Posts | Eligibility, Salary &amp; Selection Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"lef6gq\" data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"510\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_Clerk_Recruitment_2026_Notification\"><\/span>SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"837\">The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"620\">SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment 2026<\/strong>, offering <strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"650\">1,538 vacancies<\/strong> under a Special Recruitment Drive. This recruitment is for the post of <strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"769\">Junior Associate (Customer Support &amp; Sales)<\/strong> in the clerical cadre across multiple states and Union Territories.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"1361\">For candidates who wish to start their career in the banking sector, this recruitment presents an excellent opportunity to work with India&#8217;s largest public sector bank. The online application process has already started, and eligible candidates can submit their applications before the closing date through SBI&#8217;s official careers portal. The notification includes details regarding eligibility, age criteria, vacancies, salary, examination pattern, and the complete selection process.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"t97iok\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1405\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_Clerk_Recruitment_2026_Overview\"><\/span>SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1871\">\n<thead data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<tr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1420\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Particular<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1431\" data-col-size=\"md\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1871\">\n<tr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1501\">\n<td data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1472\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Organization<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1501\" data-col-size=\"md\">State Bank of India (SBI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1561\">\n<td data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1514\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Post Name<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1561\" data-col-size=\"md\">Junior Associate (Customer Support &amp; Sales)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1589\">\n<td data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1580\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Total Vacancies<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1589\" data-col-size=\"md\">1,538<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1616\">\n<td data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1605\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Job Category<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1616\">Banking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1641\">\n<td data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1628\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1641\" data-col-size=\"md\">Full-Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1671\">\n<td data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1661\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Application Mode<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1671\">Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1715\">\n<td data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1697\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Application Start Date<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1715\">07 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1755\">\n<td data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1737\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1755\">27 August 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1829\">\n<td data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1776\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Selection Process<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1829\">Preliminary Exam, Main Exam &amp; Local Language Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1871\">\n<td data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1849\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1871\">SBI Careers Portal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1876\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"19of79q\" data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1901\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Recruitment\"><\/span>About the Recruitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2341\">The recruitment has been announced under a <strong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1975\">Special Recruitment Drive<\/strong> to fill backlog vacancies. According to the notification, these vacancies are available only for candidates belonging to the <strong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2139\">SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/strong> categories. Candidates from the General\/Unreserved and EWS categories are not eligible under this specific recruitment drive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2558\">Selected candidates will work as <strong data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2424\">Junior Associates (Customer Support &amp; Sales)<\/strong> and will be responsible for handling customer service operations, banking transactions, and sales-related activities at SBI branches.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2563\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"mvl97p\" data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2582\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vacancy_Details\"><\/span>Vacancy Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2974\">A total of <strong data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2614\">1,538 vacancies<\/strong> have been notified across <strong data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2676\">21 States and Union Territories<\/strong>. The vacancies are distributed among the eligible reserved categories and will be filled through a state-wise merit list. Candidates can apply for only one State or Union Territory and should possess knowledge of the local language prescribed for that region.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2979\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1o2to0g\" data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3008\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Qualification\"><\/span>Educational Qualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3173\">Applicants must possess a <strong data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3057\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/strong> in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3525\">Candidates who are in the final year or final semester of their graduation can also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing within the timeline mentioned in the notification if selected. Certain ex-servicemen meeting the educational conditions mentioned in the notification are also eligible.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3530\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1c2r90w\" data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3543\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Limit\"><\/span>Age Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3699\">To apply for the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026, candidates should be <strong data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3645\">between 20 and 28 years of age<\/strong> as on the specified cut-off date in the notification.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"4038\">Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories according to the recruitment rules. Additional relaxations are also provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-servicemen, certain women candidates, and eligible SBI-trained apprentices as specified in the official notification.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4043\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"ean662\" data-start=\"4045\" data-end=\"4062\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Fee\"><\/span>Application Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4125\">The application fee varies based on the candidate&#8217;s category.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4206\">\n<li data-section-id=\"23ykhf\" data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4178\"><strong data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4158\">SC\/ST\/PwBD\/Ex-Servicemen:<\/strong> No application fee.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fe54qn\" data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4206\"><strong data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4200\">OBC Candidates:<\/strong> \u20b9750.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4343\">The fee must be paid online using the available payment options while submitting the application.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4345\" data-end=\"4348\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1co06ot\" data-start=\"4350\" data-end=\"4371\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_and_Benefits\"><\/span>Salary and Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4439\">The Junior Associate position offers an attractive salary package.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4642\">Graduate candidates receive an enhanced starting basic pay, and the approximate monthly emoluments for metro locations are around <strong data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4582\">\u20b946,000<\/strong>, including applicable allowances and admissible increments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4904\">In addition to salary, employees are entitled to various benefits such as provident fund, pension under the applicable scheme, medical facilities, leave-related benefits, and other allowances according to the bank&#8217;s rules.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4909\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1b6qlrh\" data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"4930\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process\"><\/span>Selection Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"4981\">The recruitment process consists of three stages.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1skpm1b\" data-start=\"4983\" data-end=\"5010\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preliminary_Examination\"><\/span>Preliminary Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5312\">The first stage is an online preliminary examination consisting of English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates qualifying in this stage will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. Negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"hd9ypy\" data-start=\"5314\" data-end=\"5334\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Examination\"><\/span>Main Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5336\" data-end=\"5653\">The Main Examination includes sections on General\/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability with Computer Aptitude. Final merit is prepared based on performance in this examination, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1v9eamu\" data-start=\"5655\" data-end=\"5690\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Local_Language_Proficiency_Test\"><\/span>Local Language Proficiency Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5692\" data-end=\"5916\">Candidates who have not studied the prescribed local language of the selected State in Class 10 or Class 12 will have to qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test before appointment.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5918\" data-end=\"5921\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1bqljif\" data-start=\"5923\" data-end=\"5940\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Dates\"><\/span>Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5942\" data-end=\"5992\">Candidates should remember the following schedule:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5994\" data-end=\"6198\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mtcr9w\" data-start=\"5994\" data-end=\"6041\">Online Application Starts: <strong data-start=\"6023\" data-end=\"6041\">07 August 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hrzfpd\" data-start=\"6042\" data-end=\"6082\">Last Date to Apply: <strong data-start=\"6064\" data-end=\"6082\">27 August 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3knlr7\" data-start=\"6083\" data-end=\"6140\">Preliminary Examination: <strong data-start=\"6110\" data-end=\"6140\">Tentatively September 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qrs45e\" data-start=\"6141\" data-end=\"6198\">Main Examination: <strong data-start=\"6161\" data-end=\"6198\">Tentatively October\/November 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6200\" data-end=\"6376\">Applicants are advised to keep checking the official SBI careers website for any updates regarding examination schedules or admit cards.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6378\" data-end=\"6381\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"183y3g3\" data-start=\"6383\" data-end=\"6403\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_Documents\"><\/span>Required Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6405\" data-end=\"6820\">Before applying, candidates should keep the necessary documents ready, including identity proof, photographs, educational certificates, category certificates (where applicable), and any other documents required as per the notification. During the examination and appointment process, candidates may also need to produce call letters and supporting documents for verification.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6822\" data-end=\"6825\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"plflsp\" data-start=\"6827\" data-end=\"6841\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply\"><\/span>How to Apply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6843\" data-end=\"7376\">Interested candidates should visit the official SBI careers portal and open the advertisement for the Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates. Read the notification carefully, complete the online registration, fill in the application form accurately, upload the required documents, pay the application fee if applicable, review all entered details, and submit the form before the closing date. It is recommended to keep a printed copy of the submitted application for future reference.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7378\" data-end=\"7381\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"19wk4ze\" data-start=\"7383\" data-end=\"7400\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_SBI\"><\/span>Why Choose SBI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7402\" data-end=\"7903\">Working with the State Bank of India offers candidates an opportunity to build a stable and rewarding career in the banking sector. Employees receive structured training, attractive salary packages, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work with one of India&#8217;s most trusted financial institutions. The role also provides valuable exposure to customer service, banking operations, and financial services, making it an excellent choice for graduates seeking long-term professional growth.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7905\" data-end=\"7908\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"fsb6xx\" data-start=\"7910\" data-end=\"7922\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>\u0c2e\u0c41\u0c17\u0c3f\u0c02\u0c2a\u0c41<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7924\" data-end=\"8627\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"7928\" data-end=\"7977\">SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment 2026<\/strong> offers a valuable opportunity for eligible candidates seeking a career in public sector banking. 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