SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 — State Bank of India (SBI) has released a recruitment notification for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). There are 9124 vacancies available with a salary of Basic Pay starts at ₹26,730 (₹24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates), scale ₹24,050-1340/3-28,070-1650/3-33,020-2000/4-41,020-2340/7-57,400-4400/1-61,800-2680/1-64,480. Total starting emoluments at a Metro like Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month including DA and other allowances.. Check eligibility, dates and application process below.
Post Name
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)Total Vacancies
9124
Status
Open
Salary / Honorarium
Basic Pay starts at ₹26,730 (₹24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates), scale ₹24,050-1340/3-28,070-1650/3-33,020-2000/4-41,020-2340/7-57,400-4400/1-61,800-2680/1-64,480. Total starting emoluments at a Metro like Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month including DA and other allowances.
About State Bank of India
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 is out with 9,124 vacancies — 7,680 regular plus 1,444 backlog. Graduates aged 20-28 years can apply, one State/UT only, local language required. Last date is 31.08.2026 — apply at sbi.bank.in.
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 (if applicable)
- Document Verification
How to Apply for State Bank of India 2026
- 1Visit official website sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- 2Download and read Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 carefully
- 3Register online under Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026
- 4Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and declaration
- 5Capture live photograph via webcam or mobile phone
- 6Pay application fee online via debit card, credit card, or net banking
- 7Review application carefully — no edits allowed after submission
- 8Submit before 31.08.2026 and save printout for your records
Important Instructions
- →Submit only one application — multiple applications will forfeit fees on extra entries. → No correction allowed in any field, including category, after final submission. → Apply early — SBI won’t help with last-minute website traffic issues. → Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators barred inside exam hall. → Biometric verification via thumb impression/IRIS scan is mandatory — mismatch can lead to rejection. → Unfair means or impersonation leads to disqualification and possible criminal prosecution. → No hard copy of call letter will be sent — download from website only. → Appointment subject to medical fitness and KYE (Know Your Employee) formalities. → Legal disputes only under Mumbai jurisdiction. → You can apply for only one State/UT and must know that state’s local language.
Documents Required
- ✓ Scanned photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG, 20-50 KB)
- ✓ Scanned signature (10-20 KB)
- ✓ Scanned left-hand thumb impression (3cm x 3cm, 20-50 KB)
- ✓ Hand-written declaration in English (50-100 KB)
- ✓ Live photograph via webcam/mobile
- ✓ Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driving License/Voter Card)
- ✓ 10th/12th mark sheet for local language exemption (if applicable)
- ✓ Caste/OBC/EWS certificate (at joining stage)
- ✓ Discharge certificate (if applicable)
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
31-08-2026
Salary
Basic Pay starts at ₹26,730 (₹24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates), scale ₹24,050-1340/3-28,070-1650/3-33,020-2000/4-41,020-2340/7-57,400-4400/1-61,800-2680/1-64,480. Total starting emoluments at a Metro like Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month including DA and other allowances.
📊 Competition Analysis
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Estimated Competition
Moderate
Based on 9124 vacancies
📚 Preparation Guide — Specific to This Exam
1Prelims has 100 marks in 1 hour — attempt Numerical Ability first since it carries 35 marks and takes less time per question.
2Mains Reasoning & Computer Aptitude carries the highest weight at 60 marks — practice puzzles and seating arrangement daily.
3Negative marking is 1/4th mark per wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains — skip questions you’re unsure about.
4General/Financial Awareness in Mains is worth 50 marks — read banking news and RBI policy updates from July-November 2026.
5If you didn’t study your State’s local language in Class 10 or 12, prepare for the Local Language Proficiency Test — check the pattern for your language.
🗓️ What Happens After You Apply — Full Timeline
Month 1
Application closes (31 Aug 2026)
Month 2
Admit Card for Prelims released
Month 2
Preliminary Exam (September 2026)
Month 3
Prelims Result & Mains Admit Card
Month 4
Main Examination (November 2026)
Month 6
Main Result & Local Language Test
Month 8
Document Verification & Joining
📈 Year-over-Year Trend
Vacancies jumped sharply to 9,124 this year compared to earlier SBI clerk drives with under 2,000 posts — a great sign for job seekers. More seats mean better odds per state, especially in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha where over 1,000 posts each are open.
❓ More Information You Need
Q: Is there negative marking in the exam, and is there sectional/overall cutoff?
Yes, SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) exams have negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains. Candidates must clear sectional cutoffs as well as overall cutoff in each stage to qualify for the next stage.
Q: Is there an interview after Mains, or is selection based on exam only?
There is no interview for SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) recruitment. Selection is based purely on Mains exam marks, followed by Local Language Test (if not already proven via 10th/12th marksheet) and Document Verification. Merit list is prepared state-wise based on Mains score only.
Q: What is the last paragraph of the FAQ answer on eligibility — it’s cut off mid-sentence?
The eligibility answer should read: ‘You need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university (final-year students can apply provisionally), OR must be a Matriculate Ex-servicemen with 15 years of service and a Special Certificate of Education. Age must be 20-28 years (General/EWS) as on the notified date, with relaxations for OBC, SC/ST and PwBD candidates.’
Apply through the official portal for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 before the last date.
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