The State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai, has released the notification for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre.
A total of 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies have been announced across 24 States/Union Territories. Candidates who have completed graduation and fulfil the required eligibility criteria can submit their applications through the online mode.
The online application process started on 11 August 2026 and will continue till 31 August 2026. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must have proficiency in the specified local language of that State/UT. The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable).
Officiual Notification PDF: SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Department | Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Cadre | Clerical Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 7,680 Regular + 1,444 Backlog |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date to Apply | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Exam | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS), Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 Years |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Examination | November 2026 (Tentative) |
Candidates should regularly check the official SBI careers website for updates regarding examination dates and admit card details.
SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026
SBI has announced vacancies for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts across 24 States/UTs. The vacancy includes regular vacancies and backlog vacancies.
Category-Wise Regular Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 1114 |
| ST | 837 |
| OBC | 1716 |
| EWS | 760 |
| General | 3253 |
| Total Regular Vacancies | 7680 |
Backlog Vacancy
| Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Backlog Vacancies | 1444 |
Total Vacancies: 9,124 Posts
Candidates can apply for only one State/UT. The vacancy position is provisional and may change depending on the actual requirement of SBI.
SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026 State-Wise Details
SBI has released Junior Associate vacancies across 24 States/Union Territories. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must fulfil the local language requirement of the selected State/UT.
| Circle | State/UT | Local Language | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | 330 | 305 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 760 | 39 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 113 | 159 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 287 | 64 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 1100 | 18 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 84 | 5 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 9 | 16 |
| Chandigarh | Ladakh | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 7 | 7 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 1410 | 106 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 260 | 0 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 350 | 75 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 555 | 149 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 250 | 30 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | 1718 | 281 |
| Mumbai Metro | Goa | Konkani | 62 | 1 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 110 | 97 |
| Guwahati | Manipur | Manipuri/English | 14 | 9 |
| Guwahati | Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 24 | 20 |
| Guwahati | Mizoram | Mizo | 32 | 6 |
| Guwahati | Nagaland | English | 27 | 15 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 48 | 8 |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the required educational qualification and age criteria mentioned in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Candidates having Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificates must ensure that the date of passing is on or before 31 December 2026.
- Candidates who are appearing in the final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, subject to submitting proof of passing graduation by 31 December 2026.
Qualification for Ex-Servicemen Candidates
Matriculate Ex-Servicemen who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or equivalent certificate from Navy/Air Force after completing at least 15 years of service are also eligible, subject to notification conditions.
SBI Junior Associate Age Limit 2026
The age limit for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01 April 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 April 1998 and not later than 01 April 2006 (both days inclusive).
SBI Junior Associate Age Relaxation 2026
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | As per notification rules |
| Widows, Divorced Women and Women Judicially Separated from Husband | Up to 7 Years |
| Trained Apprentices of SBI | As per category-wise rules |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Reservation Details
SBI provides reservation benefits according to Government of India rules.
Important reservation points:
- 4% horizontal reservation is provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
- 10% reservation is provided for Ex-Servicemen as per applicable rules.
- Additional reservation benefits are available for Disabled Ex-Servicemen and dependents of defence personnel killed in action.
- OBC reservation is applicable only for candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer.
- EWS candidates must submit a valid Income and Asset Certificate.
SBI Junior Associate Salary 2026
Selected candidates for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) post will receive salary according to the SBI clerical cadre pay scale.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 24,050 - 64,480 |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs. 26,730 |
| Approximate Starting Emoluments | Around Rs. 46,000 per month (Metro city like Mumbai) |
The salary includes Dearness Allowance, other applicable allowances, and additional increments for graduates. Selected candidates are also eligible for benefits such as provident fund, pension under NPS, medical facilities, leave fare, and other allowances as per SBI rules.
SBI Junior Associate Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS | Nil |
The application fee must be paid online through available payment modes. The fee is non-refundable.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), wherever applicable
The final merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the Main Examination. Preliminary Examination marks will not be considered for final selection.
SBI Junior Associate Exam Pattern 2026
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
The SBI Junior Associate Preliminary Exam consists of three sections.
| Test | Medium | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | As opted | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | As opted | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | - | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Important points:
- Each section has separate timing.
- There will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer.
- No sectional or overall minimum qualifying marks are prescribed.
- Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on Preliminary Exam performance.
Phase-II: Main Examination
Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination will appear for the Main Examination.
| Test | Medium | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | As opted | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | As opted | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | As opted | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Total | - | 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
Important points:
- Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies.
- Main Examination marks will be considered for the final merit list.
- Preliminary Examination marks will not be added to the final score.
SBI Junior Associate Local Language Proficiency Test 2026
Candidates who have not studied the specified local language of the applied State/UT in Class 10th or 12th must appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test.
Candidates who provide a 10th or 12th standard certificate/mark sheet showing they studied the specified local language will be exempted from this test.
SBI Junior Associate Exam Centres 2026
SBI will conduct Preliminary and Main Examinations at various centres across India.
Some major exam centres include:
| State/UT | Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Vijayawada, Guntur, Kurnool, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar |
| Bihar | Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur |
| Delhi NCR | Delhi/NCR Cities |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, Rajkot, Surat |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi |
| Kerala | Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Kanpur, Noida, Prayagraj |
| West Bengal | Kolkata, Siliguri |
SBI reserves the right to cancel, add, or re-allot examination centres according to requirements.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
Candidates must upload and carry the required documents during different stages of recruitment.
Required documents include:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Hand-written declaration in prescribed format
- Live photograph during application process
- Valid photo identity proof
- 10th/12th certificate for local language proof (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen documents (if applicable)
- Government employee NOC (if applicable)
How to Apply for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official SBI careers website.
- Open the Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Read the official notification carefully.
- Complete online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Capture live photograph as required.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Submit the application before 31 August 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Candidates should submit only one application.
- No correction request will be accepted after final submission.
- Candidates should apply before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.
- Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, and pagers are not allowed in the examination hall.
- SBI may conduct biometric verification during different stages.
- Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions before applying.
- The decision of SBI regarding eligibility and selection will be final.
