The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 (officially for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre) has not yet been officially released as of March 07, 2026 (evening IST). The State Bank of India (SBI) typically announces the notification annually, but the current cycle appears to refer to the 2025-26 recruitment (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2025-26/06), which was released in August 2025 for 6589 vacancies (including regular and backlog). Processes like Mains results (released February 27, 2026) and scorecards (from March 10, 2026) are ongoing for that cycle.
For a fresh 2026 cycle (likely 2026-27), sources vary in expectations:
- Some project release in July/August 2026 (common pattern).
- Others speculate February/March 2026 or November/December 2026.
- No confirmation on the official SBI careers page (https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings) for a new Clerk notification—only specialist/contract roles are active.
Important Note: There is confusion in sources between “2025” and “2026” cycles due to financial year labeling (2025-26). The ongoing one is the 2025 notification (6589 vacancies), with exams in 2025 and results in 2026. A new full notification for 2026 (potentially 8000–10,000+ vacancies based on trends) is expected later in 2026. Always check the official SBI site for real-time updates—no apply link is active for a new cycle yet.
Key Highlights of SBI Clerk Recruitment (Ongoing/Expected 2026 Cycle)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SBI Clerk / Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Category | Clerical Cadre (Group C) |
| Vacancies (Ongoing Cycle) | 6589 (2025-26 advt.; regular + backlog) |
| Vacancies Expected (New 2026 Cycle) | 8000–10,000+ (tentative; based on past trends) |
| Notification Release (Expected for New Cycle) | July/August 2026 (most common projection; some say earlier/later) |
| Application Mode | Online via https://sbi.co.in/web/careers |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS); exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen |
| Age Limit | 20–28 years (as on reference date, e.g., 01.04.2026 or similar; relaxations apply) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from recognized university |
| Local Language Proficiency | Mandatory (read/write/speak local language of applied state/UT) |
| Selection Process | Prelims (qualifying) → Mains → Language Proficiency Test (if applicable) → Provisional Allotment |
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in (careers section) |
Eligibility Criteria (Based on Standard/Previous Cycles)
- Age Limit: Minimum 20 years, maximum 28 years (as on the crucial date in notification, e.g., candidates born not earlier than ~02.04.1998 and not later than ~01.04.2006, subject to exact). Relaxations:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years (additional for reserved categories)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (any stream) from a recognized university or equivalent. Final-year candidates may apply provisionally if degree completion by specified date.
- Nationality: Indian citizen (or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees settled before 1962, etc., as per rules).
- Other: Proficiency in local language of the applied state/UT (tested if required). Computer literacy often preferred.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Exam (Online, 100 marks, 1 hour): Qualifying stage.
- Main Exam (Online, 200 marks, 2 hours 40 min): Merit-deciding.
- Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying; for states where local language test not cleared earlier).
- Final Merit List (Based on Mains marks; no interview).
Exam Pattern (Tentative – Based on Previous)
Prelims:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- Negative marking: ¼ mark per wrong answer.
Mains:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hr 40 min |
- Negative marking: ¼ mark per wrong answer.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹19,900 (revised under 12th Bipartite Settlement; in-hand approx. ₹36,000–₹46,000 including allowances like DA, HRA, etc., depending on posting location).
- Perks: Medical, LTC, pension, etc.
How to Apply Online (When Notification Releases)
- Visit https://sbi.co.in/web/careers.
- Click on “Current Openings” → Relevant Clerk advertisement.
- Register (new users) or log in.
- Fill form, upload photo/signature/documents.
- Pay fee online.
- Submit and save/print confirmation.
Important Links
- Official SBI Careers: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers
- Current Openings: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings
- For ongoing 2025-26 updates (results/scorecards): Check careers section or specific advt. links
- Apply Online (when live): Activated under recruitment link post-notification
Q&A Section (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: Has the SBI Clerk Notification 2026 been released?
A: No, as of March 07, 2026, no fresh notification for a new cycle is out. The 2025-26 cycle (6589 vacancies) is ongoing with Mains results released in Feb 2026. New notification expected in mid/late 2026.
Q2: What is the age limit for SBI Clerk 2026?
A: 20–28 years (relaxations: 5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC, etc.; exact reference date in notification, e.g., 01.04.2026).
Q3: How many vacancies are expected?
A: For new cycle: 8000–10,000+ tentative; previous was 6589.
Q4: What is the educational qualification?
A: Graduation in any discipline + local language proficiency.
Q5: Is there any application fee?
A: ₹750 for General/OBC; exempted for reserved categories.
Q6: Where to apply online?
A: Only on https://sbi.co.in/web/careers once link activates post-notification.
Q7: What is the salary for SBI Clerk?
A: Approx. ₹36,000–46,000 in-hand initially (Level-19900 basic + allowances).
Q8: Punjab-specific info (for Ludhiana applicants)?
A: State-wise vacancies/language test apply (Punjabi proficiency for Punjab postings). North zone often has good allocations—check notification for circle-wise details.
Monitor https://sbi.co.in/web/careers daily for the official notification. Prepare basics: reasoning, quant, English, GK/current affairs/banking awareness.
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