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SBI Clerk 2026
SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) Recruitment · एसबीआई क्लर्क (जूनियर एसोसिएट)
What is SBI Clerk?
SBI Clerk recruits Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) for the State Bank of India through a Preliminary exam, a Main exam and a local language test, with state-wise vacancies.
There is no interview. Final selection is based on Main exam marks, subject to the local language test.
- Conducting body
- SBI
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
- Age limit
- 20–28 years
- Exam stages
- 3 stages: Preliminary exam, Main exam, Local language test
- 2026 vacancies
- 7,680 vacancies
- Negative marking
- 0.25 marks per wrong answer
SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) 2026: important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Preliminary exam | 26 Sep 2026 (tentative) |
| Main exam | 23 Nov 2026 (tentative) |
Latest SBI Clerk updates
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How to apply for SBI Clerk
- 1Open the Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) advertisement under Current Openings on sbi.bank.in/web/careers
- 2Click 'Apply Online' and register with your name, mobile number and email
- 3Fill in the form and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration
- 4Pay the fee online unless your category is exempt
- 5Submit and print the application form and fee receipt
Apply on sbi.bank.in ↗Official portal. JobJha never collects applications or fees.
SBI Clerk eligibility
- Educational qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Candidates must be graduates on the date of registration.
- Age limit
- 20–28 years
- Nationality
- Citizen of India, or other categories as specified in the notification.
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ex-servicemen | Exempted (no fee) |
SBI Clerk exam pattern
| Stage | Mode | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary exam | Computer-based test | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
| Main exam | Computer-based test | 190 | 200 | 160 min |
| Local language test | Language test | — | — | — |
SBI Clerk syllabus
Preliminary & Main
English
Reading comprehension, Cloze test, Error spotting, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms and antonyms, Idioms and phrases, One-word substitution, Sentence improvement, Para jumbles
Preliminary & Main
Numerical Ability
Simplification and approximation, Number series, Quadratic equations, Data interpretation, Arithmetic word problems, Data sufficiency
Preliminary & Main
Reasoning
Puzzles and seating arrangement, Syllogism, Inequality, Blood relations, Coding-decoding, Direction sense, Input-output, Data sufficiency
Preliminary & Main
Financial Awareness
Current affairs (last 6 months), Banking awareness, RBI and monetary policy, Financial awareness, Government schemes, Static GK
Preliminary & Main
Computer Aptitude
Computer fundamentals, MS Office, Internet and e-mail, Networking basics, Cyber security
Selection process
- 1Preliminary exam
- 2Main exam
- 3Local language test
- 4Final selection
How to prepare for SBI Clerk
- Prelims is a speed test with sectional timing — practise each section against its own clock.
- Mains decides selection: build banking and current-affairs notes from the last six months before the exam.
Practice for SBI Clerk
Reading the syllabus is step one. Timed practice under the real SBI Clerk pattern is what moves your score. Our partner platform EduJha offers practice with instant scoring and explanations.
SBI Clerk: frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SBI Clerk?
The age limit for SBI Clerk is 20–28 years (as on the date in the notification). Upper age relaxation: OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years, SC / ST 5 years, PwBD 10 years.
What is the educational qualification for SBI Clerk?
To apply for SBI Clerk: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Candidates must be graduates on the date of registration.
What is the selection process of SBI Clerk?
The SBI Clerk selection process is: Preliminary exam → Main exam → Local language test → Final selection.
Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk?
Yes. Preliminary exam: 0.25 marks per wrong answer; Main exam: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
How to apply for SBI Clerk?
Apply online on the official portal (https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings): 1) Open the Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) advertisement under Current Openings on sbi.bank.in/web/careers; 2) Click 'Apply Online' and register with your name, mobile number and email; 3) Fill in the form and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration; 4) Pay the fee online unless your category is exempt; 5) Submit and print the application form and fee receipt.
How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk 2026?
SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) 2026 has 7,680 notified vacancies, as per the official notification.