SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) Backlog Recruitment 2026
Compiled by AnyNear.in Editorial Team · Posted 08 Aug 2026
Job Description & Details
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk under a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies. A total of 1,538 vacancies are available across various SBI circles in India. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI website.
Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk
Total Vacancies: 1,538 Posts
Job Type: Central Government / Public Sector Bank Job
Job Location: Across India
Application Mode: Online
Salary: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480
Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730 + Allowances
Post-wise / Category-wise Vacancies
SC: 207 Posts
ST: 1,219 Posts
OBC: 112 Posts
Total: 1,538 Posts
Educational Qualification
Junior Associate (Clerk)
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university/institution.
Candidates must also have proficiency in the specified local language of the State/UT for which they are applying.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation:
OBC – 3 Years
SC/ST – 5 Years
PwBD (OBC) – 13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 Years
Other categories – As per SBI rules
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination
Main Examination
Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable)
Final Merit
Interview: Not Required
Application Fee
SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS: Nil
OBC: ₹750 (including GST)
Payment Mode: Online
Important Dates
Online Application Starts: 07 August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 27 August 2026
Last Date for Printing Application: 11 September 2026
Preliminary Examination: September 2026
Main Examination: October / November 2026
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
Numerical Ability: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes
Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes
Main Examination
General / Financial Awareness: 50 Questions | 50 Marks
General English: 40 Questions | 40 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions | 50 Marks
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 Questions | 60 Marks
Total: 190 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours 40 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark for each wrong answer.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official SBI website.
Visit the SBI Careers section and select the Junior Associate Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies link. Complete the registration, fill in the application form, upload the required documents, pay the applicable fee and submit the application.
Last Date to Apply: 27 August 2026
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