SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 7,680 Vacancies
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the detailed notification for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the Clerical Cadre. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online for SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026 through the official SBI careers portal.
As per the official notification, the online application process will be conducted from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, while the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for November 2026.
SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Cadre | Clerical Cadre |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 1,444 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Exam | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Job Location | State/UT applied for |
| Official Website | SBI Careers |
The notification lists 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies. Vacancy figures are provisional and may vary depending on the actual requirement of the Bank.
SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026
The regular vacancies are distributed among different SBI Circles/States and categories. Major regular vacancy figures mentioned in the notification include:
- Maharashtra: 1,718
- Tamil Nadu: 1,410
- Odisha: 1,100
- Karnataka: 760
- West Bengal: 555
- Rajasthan: 350
- Gujarat: 330
- Telangana: 260
- Uttar Pradesh: 250
- Madhya Pradesh: 113
- Chhattisgarh: 287
- Other vacancies are distributed across the notified States/UTs.
Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only, and merit lists will be prepared State-wise and category-wise.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| SBI JA Notification | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Examination | November 2026 (Tentative) |
Candidates should complete the online application before the closing date instead of waiting until the last day.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be between 20 and 28 years as on 01 April 2026.
The candidate must have been born:
- Not earlier than 02 April 1998
- Not later than 01 April 2006
Upper-age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved and specified categories as per the notification.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling the prescribed qualification requirement by 31 December 2026.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in the specified local language of that State/UT, including the ability to read, write, speak and understand the language.
For example, the specified language for Maharashtra is Marathi.
Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 and can produce the relevant marksheet/certificate will generally not be required to appear for the separate Local Language Proficiency Test.
Selection Process
The SBI Junior Associate selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable
The Preliminary Examination is used for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination. Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not added to the final merit list. Final merit is based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to the applicable local-language requirement and eligibility verification.
SBI JA Preliminary Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Examination consists of 100 questions for 100 marks with a total duration of 1 hour.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
There is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer in the objective tests.
SBI JA Main Exam Pattern
The Main Examination consists of 190 questions for 200 marks with a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
There is a negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned to the question for each wrong answer.
SBI Junior Associate Salary
The SBI Junior Associate pay scale is:
₹24,050 – 1,340/3 – 28,070 – 1,650/3 – 33,020 – 2,000/4 – 41,020 – 2,340/7 – 57,400 – 4,400/1 – 61,800 – 2,680/1 – 64,480
The starting Basic Pay for graduates is ₹26,730, including two advance increments.
The notification states that the total starting emoluments for a Clerical Cadre employee posted in a metro such as Mumbai will be around ₹46,000 per month, including applicable DA, allowances and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable.
How to Apply for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online only through the SBI careers website.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the SBI Careers/Current Openings section.
- Select Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026.
- Register using the required details.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Select the State/UT and applicable local language.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download/print the submitted application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Candidates must keep their registered email ID and mobile number active until the recruitment process is completed because SBI will use them for communication such as call letters and other updates.
Documents Required for Online Application
Candidates should keep the following ready before applying:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Graduation/educational qualification details
- Valid identity and personal details
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- Active mobile number
- Active email ID
The photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration must comply with the specifications prescribed in the notification.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates can apply for one State/UT only.
- A candidate can appear for the test only once under this recruitment.
- Candidates should carefully select their State/UT and local language.
- There is no provision for Inter-Circle/Inter-State Transfer before completion of five years of service, except in specified exceptional circumstances at SBI’s discretion.
- The vacancies are provisional and may change according to the Bank’s requirements.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators and other prohibited electronic devices are not allowed inside the examination premises.
- Candidates should retain their application details, call letters and required documents safely.
Important Links
Download Official Notification
Apply Online
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