SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 — A new government job notification has been released by State Bank of India (SBI) for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). Total vacancies: 1538. Last date: 27-08-2026.
Post Name
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)Total Vacancies
1538
Status
Open
Salary / Honorarium
Pay Scale: ₹24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. Starting Basic Pay ₹26,730 (includes two advance increments for graduates). Total starting emoluments approximately ₹46,000 per month in a metro city like Mumbai, inclusive of DA and other allowances.
About State Bank of India
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 has released 1538 backlog vacancies for SC, ST, and OBC candidates only. Graduates aged 20-28 years from SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories should apply — this is not open to General or EWS candidates. Last date is 27 August 2026 — apply at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
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Last Date: 27-08-2026
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State Bank of India 2026 Important Dates
State Bank of India 2026 Vacancy Details
Age Limit
State Bank of India 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Application Fee
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Online)
- Main Examination (Online)
- Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable)
- Document Verification
How to Apply for State Bank of India 2026
- 1Visit SBI careers website sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- 2Click on Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026 advertisement
- 3Download and read the detailed advertisement carefully first
- 4Register online and fill personal, educational, category details
- 5Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and declaration as specified
- 6Pay application fee if you belong to OBC category only
- 7Review the application form carefully before final submission
- 8Take a printout of the submitted form for your records
Important Instructions
- →This drive is only for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies — General/EWS candidates cannot apply. → You can apply for only one State/UT and appear for the exam only once. → Local language test is mandatory if you haven’t studied that state’s language in Class 10 or 12. → Carry photo ID, authenticated call letters, and two extra photographs to the exam center. → Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators are strictly banned in the exam hall. → Avoid mehandi, ink, or chemicals on hands — biometric verification will be conducted. → Only Main Exam marks count for final merit — Prelims is only qualifying. → Probation period is minimum 6 months with mandatory e-lessons for confirmation. → Be ready for outdoor travel, customer calls, cross-selling, and flexible shifts. → SBI does not endorse any coaching platform claiming guaranteed selection.
Documents Required
- ✓ Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter ID/Driving License)
- ✓ Preliminary Exam call letter
- ✓ Main Exam call letter
- ✓ Two additional passport-size photographs
- ✓ Caste certificate (SC/ST) in prescribed format
- ✓ OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate
- ✓ Discharge certificate (if applicable for govt/PSU employees)
Exam Pattern / Selection Process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Application Deadline
TIME AVAILABLE
19 Days Left
19 days remaining. Apply early — websites slow down near last date.
Last Date
27-08-2026
💰 Full Salary Breakdown
💰 Full Salary Breakdown — 7th Pay Commission
Basic Pay₹24,050
DA (53% of Basic)₹12,746 (53%)
HRA (X City)₹5,772 (X city)
Transport₹1,350
Estimated In-Hand (X City, after NPS)₹40,239
NPS deduction: ₹3,679 · Gross: ₹43,918
📊 Competition Analysis
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Estimated Competition
Moderate
Based on 1538 vacancies
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📚 Preparation Guide — Specific to This Exam
1Prelims has 100 marks in 1 hour — English (30), Numerical Ability (35), Reasoning (35). Solve each section in 20 minutes exactly.
2Main Exam Reasoning & Computer Aptitude carries highest marks (60) — practice puzzles, seating arrangement, and basic computer knowledge daily.
3Negative marking is 1/4th mark for wrong answers in both Prelims and Main — attempt only questions you are confident about.
4Only Main Exam marks count for final merit list — treat Prelims as a qualifying hurdle, don’t over-focus on it.
5If you haven’t studied your applied state’s local language in Class 10/12, prepare for the Local Language Proficiency Test — it can block your joining even after selection.
🗓️ What Happens After You Apply — Full Timeline
Aug 2026
Application closes
Sep 2026
Preliminary Examination
Oct-Nov 2026
Main Examination
Dec 2026
Result & Language Test
Early 2027
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📈 Year-over-Year Trend
This is a rare Special Recruitment Drive dedicated purely to SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies with 1538 posts — much larger than typical backlog drives. Worth applying if you belong to these categories and match the local language requirement, since only 2 stages (Prelims + Main) decide selection with no interview.
❓ More Information You Need
Q: Am I even eligible to apply as a General category candidate?
No. This is explicitly stated as a backlog Special Recruitment Drive only for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. General and EWS candidates cannot apply at all, regardless of marks or age.
Q: What is the actual SC/ST/OBC vacancy split and state-wise number for my state, since most cells say ‘As per notification’?
The category-wise breakup per state is not finalized/disclosed in this notification stage — only OBC and Total columns are confirmed for most states (e.g., Maharashtra: OBC not listed, Total 165; Gandhinagar: OBC not listed, Total 289). Only the grand totals are confirmed: SC 207, ST 1219, OBC 112, Total 1538. Candidates should check the detailed PDF advertisement on sbi.bank.in for the exact state-wise SC/ST/OBC split before applying, since this determines which circle you’re eligible to apply under.
Q: How much is the application fee and do I need to pay anything?
If you are SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS, the fee is Nil (free). Only OBC candidates pay ₹750. There is no separate intimation charge mentioned.
Apply through the official portal for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 before the last date.
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