SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the State Bank of India for a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The recruitment advertisement, dated 07 August 2026, carries Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 and provides 1,538 provisional vacancies across various States/UTs. Online registration and fee payment are open from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026.
Eligible Indian citizens can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, while the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026.
Important: This recruitment is specifically a backlog vacancy drive for SC/ST/OBC categories. Candidates should carefully check the detailed eligibility conditions, particularly the OBC Non-Creamy Layer requirements, before applying.
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SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview
The State Bank of India has invited applications for appointment as Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre under a special recruitment drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies.
Candidates must apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must be proficient in the specified local language of the State/UT selected. The local language proficiency test will be conducted after the Main Examination and before joining, wherever applicable.
Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10 or Class 12 and can produce the relevant mark sheet/certificate will not have to appear for the language test.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | State Bank of India |
| Department | Central Recruitment & Promotion Department |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Cadre | Clerical Cadre |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,538 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026, tentatively |
| Main Examination | October/November 2026, tentatively |
| Local Language Test | After Main Examination and before joining, where applicable |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years as on 01 April 2026, subject to relaxation |
| Job Location | State/UT for which the candidate applies |
| Official Website | State Bank of India |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 07 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Begins | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026, tentatively |
| Main Examination | October/November 2026, tentatively |
| Result | To be announced on SBI website |
| Local Language Proficiency Test | After provisional selection and before joining, wherever applicable |
The notification does not provide an exact examination date. Candidates should regularly check the SBI careers portal for updates.
Application currently live as per official notification, subject to the stated closing date of 27 August 2026.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
SBI has announced 1,538 provisional backlog vacancies. The vacancies are divided among SC, ST and OBC categories.
State/UT-Wise SBI Junior Associate Vacancy
| Circle | State/UT | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | — | 88 | — | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | — | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | — | 134 | — | 134 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | — | 26 | — | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | — | 111 | — | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | Hindi/Punjabi | — | — | 22 | 22 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/Hindi | — | 42 | — | 42 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | — | — | 11 |
| Chandigarh | Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | — | — | 18 | 18 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | — | — | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | — | 32 | — | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | — | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | — | — | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | — | 31 | — | 31 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | — | 165 | — | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | — | — | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | — | 289 | — | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | — | 39 | — | 39 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | — | 22 | — | 22 |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Patna | Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 14 | 119 | — | 133 |
| Total | 207 | 1,219 | 112 | 1,538 |
Candidates have to select one language at the time of online application for the local language test.
The vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on the actual requirement of SBI. PwBD and Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen candidates can apply under their respective parent category.
Important State/Circle Conditions
Candidates applying for Maharashtra through the Maharashtra Circle/Mumbai Metro Circle and Uttar Pradesh through the Lucknow Circle should check the operational areas on SBI’s website through the Branch Locator.
For Uttar Pradesh, the vacancy is under the Lucknow Circle only.
There is no provision for Inter Circle Transfer or Inter State Transfer for Junior Associates recruited through this project. Intra-State transfer between the following circles may be permitted, subject to SBI’s extant guidelines:
- Delhi Circle and Lucknow Circle in Uttar Pradesh.
- Mumbai Metro Circle and Maharashtra Circle in Maharashtra.
Candidates may appear for the examination at any notified examination centre. However, the specified local language test, where required, will be conducted at a centre decided by SBI in the State applied for, at the candidate’s own expense.
The merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise, and selected candidates will be posted in the State for which they applied.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
SBI Junior Associate Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on 01 April 2026.
Candidates must:
- Be at least 20 years old.
- Not be more than 28 years old.
- Have been born not earlier than 02 April 1998 and not later than 01 April 2006, both dates inclusive.
SBI Junior Associate Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual defence service + 3 years; 8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST, subject to maximum age of 50 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husbands and not remarried | 7 years, subject to maximum age of 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST |
| Trained SBI Apprentices – OBC | 4 years |
| Trained SBI Apprentices – SC/ST | 6 years |
| Trained SBI Apprentices – PwBD OBC | 14 years |
| Trained SBI Apprentices – PwBD SC/ST | 16 years |
Cumulative age relaxation is not available under multiple categories or in combination with other relaxation provisions.
Candidates claiming age relaxation must submit the required certificates at the time of joining. No change in category is permitted after online registration.
Special Condition for Trained SBI Apprentices
The special age relaxation for trained SBI Apprentices applies where:
- The apprenticeship engagement started on or after 01 January 2022.
- The candidate completed the specified one-year branch experience successfully in SBI on or before 27 August 2026.
- Conduct and performance during training were satisfactory.
- The candidate passed the skill evaluation/Trade Test.
- The candidate obtained the joint National Apprenticeship Certificate issued by SBI-NSDC/BFSI-SSC.
SBI Junior Associate Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
The educational qualification is considered as on 31 December 2026.
Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree certificate must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31 December 2026.
Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation may apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026, if provisionally selected.
For determining the date of passing, SBI will consider the date appearing on the mark sheet/certificate/provisional certificate issued by the University/Institute. Where results are posted on the University’s website, the date certified by the appropriate University/Institute authority as the date of result publication will be treated as the passing date.
Matriculate Ex-Servicemen who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or equivalent Navy/Air Force certificate after completing at least 15 years of service in the Armed Forces are also eligible, provided the certificate is dated on or before 31 December 2026.
SBI Junior Associate OBC Eligibility
The OBC vacancies are available only to candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer.
Candidates belonging to the OBC Creamy Layer are not eligible to apply under the OBC vacancies.
The OBC certificate must:
- Be in the Government of India prescribed format.
- Contain the Non-Creamy Layer clause.
- Be issued on or after 01 April 2026 and up to the date of joining, if selected.
SC/ST candidates must produce caste certificates issued by the competent authority in the prescribed Government of India format during document verification/joining as applicable.
Candidates Not Eligible for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment
The notification specifically states that the following candidates are not eligible:
- Candidates currently working in SBI in the Clerical Cadre.
- Candidates who were previously employed by SBI and resigned while working in the Clerical Cadre.
- Candidates against whom there are adverse reports relating to character, antecedents, moral turpitude, etc.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 PwBD Eligibility
The post is identified as suitable for specified Persons with Benchmark Disabilities under the RPwD Act, 2016.
Eligible categories include:
- Blindness and Low Vision.
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
- One Arm/Two Arms, One Leg/Two Legs.
- Cerebral Palsy.
- Leprosy Cured.
- Dwarfism.
- Acid Attack Victims.
- Muscular Dystrophy.
- Spinal Deformity and Spinal Injury without associated neurological/limb dysfunction.
- Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Intellectual Disability.
- Specific Learning Disability.
- Mental Illness.
- Multiple Disabilities involving the above categories.
The functional requirements mentioned are Sitting, Walking, Manipulation by Fingers, Reading and Writing, Seeing, Hearing and Communication.
The notification gives specific eligibility definitions for visual, hearing and locomotor disabilities. For example, it specifies qualifying visual acuity/field-of-vision conditions for blindness and low vision, and hearing-loss thresholds for Deaf and Hard of Hearing categories.
PwBD Certificate
Candidates seeking PwBD concessions must submit the latest prescribed Disability Certificate issued by the appropriate Medical Authority/competent certifying authority. The certificate must be dated on or before the last date of registration.
The notification states that there is no horizontal reservation, and PwBD concessions are available only to eligible candidates as specified.
Scribe and Compensatory Time
A scribe may be used by eligible candidates with disability of 40% or more who have physical limitations to writing, including limitations affecting writing speed.
Important conditions include:
- The candidate must indicate the requirement for a scribe in the online application.
- Candidate and scribe must provide the required undertaking.
- A candidate eligible for a scribe receives 20 minutes compensatory time for every hour of examination, whether or not the scribe facility is used.
- The candidate must arrange the scribe at their own cost.
- An ineligible candidate using a scribe can be disqualified.
- If a scribe independently answers questions, the candidate’s examination/candidature can be cancelled.
- Candidates covered by the Government of India provisions for persons with disabilities having difficulty writing but not necessarily covered under the 40% benchmark-disability definition must follow the prescribed medical-certificate and scribe requirements.
- Where a candidate brings their own scribe under the specified provisions, the scribe’s qualification should be one step below that of the candidate.
SBI Junior Associate Ex-Servicemen Conditions
The notification follows the Government of India definition of Ex-Servicemen.
Disabled Ex-Servicemen are Ex-Servicemen disabled while serving in the Armed Forces during operations against the enemy or in disturbed areas.
The notification also specifies circumstances in which dependents of servicemen killed in action are recognised, including war, warlike operations, border skirmishes, counter-insurgency operations, peacekeeping missions abroad, mine-related operations, frostbite during operations, and certain other specified circumstances.
However, the age and educational relaxation available to Ex-Servicemen is not available to dependents of servicemen killed in action.
Candidates released/retired from the Armed Forces may need to submit Proforma A.
Serving personnel applying under the Ex-Servicemen category may need Proforma B and Proforma C, while personnel who have completed their initial assignment and are on extended assignment may need Proforma D.
Candidates whose Specific Period of Engagement is completed on or before 31 August 2027 may apply under the relevant provision. Candidates mentioned in the applicable serving-personnel provisions must be released and join SBI by 31 October 2027 if selected.
The advertisement also identifies the competent authorities for issuing certificates to commissioned officers and JCOs/ORs of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Specified Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable
SBI Junior Associate Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination carries 100 marks and has a duration of one hour.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Each section has separate timing.
There is a negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer.
No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for individual tests or aggregate score in the Preliminary Examination. Section-wise marks will not be maintained.
Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies, subject to availability and SBI’s decision, may be shortlisted for the Main Examination from candidates arranged according to aggregate Preliminary Examination marks.
SBI Junior Associate Main Examination
The Main Examination carries 200 marks and has a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.
| Test | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer.
Candidates must secure the minimum aggregate qualifying percentage decided by SBI. No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for individual subjects, and section-wise marks will not be maintained.
SBI Apprentice Bonus Marks
Eligible trained SBI Apprentices receive 2.5% of the maximum Main Examination marks, equivalent to 5 bonus marks out of 200.
The bonus marks are added to the aggregate Main Examination score for preparing the final merit score, subject to the specific apprenticeship conditions given in the notification.
SBI Junior Associate Local Language Test
Candidates provisionally selected who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10 or Class 12 must appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test.
The test includes:
| Component | Pattern | Passages | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Verbal Test | Objective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| Non-Verbal Test | Subjective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| Verbal Test | — | — | — | 20 |
Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks decided by SBI in the individual test.
Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10 or Class 12 and provide the relevant certificate/mark sheet will not have to take this test.
A candidate who fails the local language test will not be offered appointment. Candidates who are not found proficient in the specified local language will be disqualified.
Examination Medium by State/UT
| State/UT | Examination Medium |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu |
| Assam | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali |
| Bihar | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Chandigarh UT | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| Chhattisgarh | English, Hindi |
| Delhi | English, Hindi |
| Gujarat | English, Hindi, Gujarati |
| Himachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Jharkhand | English, Hindi |
| Karnataka | English, Hindi, Kannada |
| Madhya Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Maharashtra | English, Hindi, Marathi |
| Odisha | English, Hindi, Odia |
| Punjab | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| Rajasthan | English, Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| Telangana | English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu |
| Tripura | English, Hindi, Bengali |
| Uttar Pradesh | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| West Bengal | English, Hindi, Bengali |
SBI Junior Associate Final Selection and Merit List
Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination are not added to the final selection score.
The final merit list is prepared using the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to the applicable local language test and eligibility verification.
The merit list will be prepared:
- State-wise.
- Category-wise.
Final selection is subject to:
- Verification of eligibility.
- Verification of information provided in the application.
- Qualifying in the specified local language test, wherever applicable.
Results of provisionally selected candidates will be published on SBI’s website.
SBI Junior Associate Wait List
SBI will maintain a wait list of up to 50% of vacancies, State-category wise.
Candidates may be released from the wait list quarterly against non-joining and resignation from the current batch, subject to the minimum qualifying marks stipulated by SBI.
The wait list will remain valid for one year from the date of declaration of the final result.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Exam Centres
The notification provides a tentative list of examination centres for the Preliminary and Main Examinations.
States/UTs and Centres
- Andaman & Nicobar Island: Port Blair
- Andhra Pradesh: Anantpur, Guntur/Vijayawada, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Chirala
- Arunachal Pradesh: Naharlagun
- Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
- Bihar: Arrah, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Aurangabad
- Chandigarh: Mohali
- Chhattisgarh: Bhilai/Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
- Delhi NCR: Delhi/NCR, all NCR cities
- Goa: Mapusa, Madgaon
- Gujarat: Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat/Bardoli
- Haryana: Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra
- Himachal Pradesh: Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, Una
- Jammu & Kashmir: Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
- Jharkhand: Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
- Karnataka: Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Hubballi/Dharwad, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi
- Kerala: Alappuzha, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
- Ladakh: Leh, Kargil
- Lakshadweep: Kavaratti
- Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
- Maharashtra: Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Ratnagiri, Chandrapur
- Manipur: Imphal, Churachandpur, Kakching, Thoubal
- Meghalaya: Shillong, Tura
- Mizoram: Aizawl
- Nagaland: Dimapur, Kohima
- Odisha: Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal
- Puducherry: Puducherry
- Punjab: Amritsar, Bhatinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara
- Rajasthan: Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
- Sikkim: Gangtok
- Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Erode, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Nagercoil/Kanyakumari, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tirupur, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Villupuram
- Telangana: Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
- Tripura: Agartala
- Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi
- Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
- West Bengal: Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri, Burdwan
SBI reserves the right to cancel/add centres or allot a candidate to a centre other than the one selected. Requests for changing the examination centre, date or session will not be entertained.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
The SBI Junior Associate pay scale is:
Rs. 24,050-1,340/3-28,070-1,650/3-33,020-2,000/4-41,020-2,340/7-57,400-4,400/1-61,800-2,680/1-64,480
The starting Basic Pay is Rs. 26,730, comprising Rs. 24,050 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates.
The notification states that total starting emoluments for a Clerical Cadre employee posted in a metropolitan location such as Mumbai will be around Rs. 46,000 per month, including DA, other allowances at the prevailing rates and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates.
Allowances may vary depending on the place of posting.
Employees are also eligible for reimbursement of various perquisites, Provident Fund, Pension under the New Pension Scheme/Defined Contribution Benefit, Medical facilities and Leave-Fare facilities, as per SBI rules.
SBI Junior Associate Probation Period
Selected candidates will be governed by SBI’s Service Regulations applicable at the time of joining.
Newly appointed Junior Associates will be on probation for a minimum of six months.
During probation, employees must complete the e-lessons prescribed by SBI for confirmation. Failure to complete them can result in extension of probation.
SBI may also evaluate performance before probation ends. Where performance does not meet the Bank’s expectations, probation may be extended.
SBI Junior Associate Pre-Examination Training
SBI will arrange online pre-examination training for eligible candidates in accordance with Government of India guidelines.
Candidates who want to use this facility must select the relevant option in the online application.
Those opting for training can log in through SBI’s website using their registration number and date of birth. Training schedules will be communicated through registered email and SMS.
No hard copy of the training communication will be sent.
SBI Junior Associate Application Process
Candidates can apply online only. No other application mode will be accepted.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the SBI Careers/Current Openings page.
- Locate the Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026.
- Download and carefully read Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
- Open the online application.
- Register and enter the required details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed specifications.
- Review all details carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Pay the applicable fee online using debit card, credit card or Internet Banking.
- Save/print the generated e-receipt and application form for future reference.
The application provides a provisional registration number and password if the candidate saves the form before final submission. Saved information can be edited/reopened up to three times. No correction/editing will be allowed after final submission.
The printout of the application form does not have to be sent to SBI.
Documents Required for Online Application
Candidates should have scanned images of:
- Recent photograph.
- Signature.
- Left-hand thumb impression.
- Handwritten declaration.
Candidates without a left thumb may use the right thumb.
The prescribed handwritten declaration is:
“I, ______ (Name of the candidate), Date of Birth ______ hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine”.
Candidates should keep their registered email ID and mobile number active until declaration of results.
SBI Junior Associate Photograph and Document Upload Specifications
Photograph
- Size: 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm
- Recent passport-style colour photograph.
- Light-coloured, preferably white, background.
- Face should be clearly visible.
- Preferred dimensions: 200 × 230 pixels
- File size: 20 KB to 50 KB
- Caps, hats and dark glasses are not allowed.
- Religious headwear is allowed provided it does not cover the face.
- Candidates should retain around eight copies of the uploaded photograph.
A live photograph must also be captured through a webcam or mobile phone during the application process.
Signature
- Sign on white paper using black ink.
- Preferred dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels
- File size: 10 KB to 20 KB
- Signature must be clearly visible.
Left Thumb Impression
- Black or blue ink on white paper.
- JPG/JPEG format.
- Preferred dimensions: 240 × 240 pixels at 200 DPI, approximately 3 cm × 3 cm.
- File size: 20 KB to 50 KB.
Handwritten Declaration
- Must be written clearly in English.
- White paper and black ink.
- JPG/JPEG format.
- Preferred dimensions: 800 × 400 pixels at 200 DPI, approximately 10 cm × 5 cm.
- File size: 50 KB to 100 KB.
- It must be written by the applicant personally.
- Capital-letter handwritten declarations are not accepted.
All uploaded images must be clear. An unclear photograph, signature, thumb impression or declaration can result in rejection.
SBI Junior Associate Application Fee
The application fee/intimation charge is non-refundable.
| Category | Fee/Intimation Charge |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
| OBC | Rs. 750 |
Online transaction charges, if applicable, are to be borne by the candidate.
The fee cannot be refunded or carried forward to another examination or selection.
SBI Junior Associate Call Letter and Exam Documents
Preliminary Examination
Candidates should download the Preliminary Examination call letter and the Acquaint Yourself booklet from SBI’s website, tentatively from around 10 days before the examination.
The Preliminary call letter will not be collected at the examination venue. It will be authenticated/stamped by the examination centre staff and must be retained safely.
Main Examination
Candidates qualifying for the Main Examination can download the Main Examination call letter from SBI’s website, tentatively around 10 days before the examination.
At the Main Examination, candidates must bring:
- Authenticated Preliminary Examination call letter.
- Authenticated copy of ID proof.
- Main Examination call letter.
- Two additional photographs matching the photograph pasted on the call letter.
- Other documents specified in the call letter/Acquaint Yourself booklet.
No hard copy of the Preliminary/Main call letter or Acquaint Yourself booklet will be sent by post.
Candidates reporting without the required photograph on the call letter or two additional photographs will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
SBI Junior Associate Identity Proof and Biometric Verification
Candidates must bring an original photo identity proof and a self-attested photocopy.
Accepted examples include:
- Passport
- Aadhaar
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- Voter’s Card
- Bank Passbook with duly attested photograph
- Identity card issued by a school/college
- Identity card issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead
Failure to produce the required identity proof or doubt regarding identity can prevent the candidate from appearing in the examination.
SBI may capture the candidate’s thumb impression or iris digitally at various stages for biometric verification. Candidates must ensure that the correct biometric information is captured. Inconsistency can lead to rejection.
Candidates are advised not to apply mehendi, ink, chemicals or other external substances to their hands where this could interfere with biometric capture.
SBI Junior Associate Examination Rules and Misconduct
Candidates must not provide false, fabricated or tampered information.
Misconduct includes:
- Using unfair means.
- Impersonation.
- Procuring impersonation.
- Misbehaviour in the examination hall.
- Using irregular or improper means.
- Obtaining support through unfair means.
Consequences may include cancellation of candidature, disqualification from the examination and debarment from future SBI examinations/recruitment, in addition to possible criminal proceedings.
SBI may analyse response patterns among candidates to identify suspicious similarity. If responses indicate that scores are not genuine or valid, SBI can cancel the candidature.
Prohibited Items
The following are not permitted in the examination premises:
- Mobile phones.
- Pagers.
- Smart watches.
- Other communication devices.
- Calculators.
Candidates are advised not to bring such items because SBI does not guarantee safekeeping arrangements.
SBI Junior Associate General Conditions
Some important conditions in the official notification include:
- Only one application should be submitted.
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid completed application will be retained.
- Fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited.
- Multiple examination attendance/appearance will lead to cancellation.
- Corrections to application particulars, including category, are not permitted after submission.
- Candidates should apply well before the closing date.
- Admission to the examination is provisional; SBI will determine eligibility with reference to documents at the relevant stage.
- Candidates employed in Government/Quasi-Government offices, PSUs, nationalised banks and financial institutions may need to produce a proper discharge certificate when taking up appointment.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness and satisfactory completion of KYE (Know Your Employee) formalities.
- Selected candidates remain subject to SBI’s service and conduct rules.
- Decisions of SBI concerning the examination and selection are final and binding.
- Legal proceedings concerning the advertisement/application can be instituted only in Mumbai, with Mumbai courts/tribunals/forums having exclusive jurisdiction.
- Selected candidates must disclose pending criminal cases before joining, and SBI may conduct independent verification including police-record verification.
- SBI reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process entirely at any stage.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
Importance of the SBI Junior Associate Role
The Junior Associate position is a clerical-cadre banking role with customer-facing and sales responsibilities.
According to the notification, new recruits must have a flair for marketing and may be required to:
- Make customer calls.
- Provide banking services.
- Provide advisory services.
- Cross-sell banking products.
- Work inside and outside Bank premises.
- Undertake extensive outdoor travelling.
- Work flexible hours and shifts depending on requirements.
Therefore, candidates should consider not only the eligibility criteria but also whether they are comfortable with customer interaction, sales-related responsibilities and field/outdoor work.
Who Should Apply for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
This recruitment may be particularly relevant for candidates who:
- Belong to the eligible SC/ST/OBC categories covered by the backlog vacancies.
- Have completed or will complete graduation by the prescribed date.
- Meet the age requirements or applicable age-relaxation conditions.
- Are comfortable working in the State/UT selected in the application.
- Can demonstrate proficiency in the specified local language.
- Are prepared for customer-facing banking responsibilities.
- Are comfortable with the Preliminary and Main Examination pattern.
- Can meet the documentation requirements for their category.
This is practical guidance from the recruitment conditions; candidates should determine their eligibility solely from the official advertisement.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Preparation Guide
Prepare for the Preliminary Examination
Give priority to:
- English Language
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning Ability
Because each section has a fixed 20-minute duration, candidates should practise solving questions under strict sectional time limits.
The Preliminary Examination has negative marking, so accuracy should be prioritised alongside speed.
Prepare for the Main Examination
The Main Examination has four areas:
- General/Financial Awareness
- General English
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
Since only Main Examination marks are considered for the final merit list, serious candidates should begin Main Examination preparation early rather than waiting until after the Preliminary Examination.
Local Language Preparation
Candidates who have not studied the selected local language in Class 10 or Class 12 should prepare specifically for the Local Language Proficiency Test.
Candidates who studied the language should keep the relevant Class 10/12 certificate or mark sheet available.
Document Preparation
Before submitting the application, verify:
- Date of birth.
- Category.
- Graduation status.
- Local language selection.
- State/UT selection.
- Photograph.
- Signature.
- Thumb impression.
- Handwritten declaration.
- Email ID.
- Mobile number.
Because the notification states that corrections are not permitted after final submission, candidates should review the application carefully before submitting it.
SBI Junior Associate Salary Insight
The starting Basic Pay of Rs. 26,730 is particularly relevant for graduate candidates because it includes two advance increments admissible to graduates.
SBI states that total starting emoluments in a metropolitan location such as Mumbai may be around Rs. 46,000 per month, including applicable DA, allowances and graduate increments.
Actual allowances can vary according to the place of posting. The position also carries benefits such as Provident Fund, Pension under the New Pension Scheme, Medical and Leave-Fare facilities, subject to applicable SBI rules.
Frequently Asked Questions About SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
What is the SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 vacancy?
SBI has announced 1,538 provisional backlog vacancies for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) under the Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
What is the SBI Junior Associate application last date?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable fee is 27 August 2026.
What is the SBI Junior Associate age limit?
The basic age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01 April 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.
What is the educational qualification?
Candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Can final-year graduation students apply?
Yes. Final-year/final-semester candidates may apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026, if provisionally selected.
How many states/UTs can a candidate apply for?
A candidate can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only.
Is knowledge of the local language compulsory?
Candidates must be proficient in the specified local language of the State/UT selected. Candidates who did not study the language in Class 10 or 12 will generally have to qualify in the local language test after the Main Examination and before joining.
Is there an interview?
The notification does not provide for an interview. The selection process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and the specified local language test, wherever applicable.
Are Preliminary Examination marks counted in final selection?
No. Preliminary Examination marks are not added to the final merit score. The final merit is based on Main Examination aggregate marks, subject to the applicable conditions.
What is the SBI Junior Associate application fee?
SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates pay Nil, while OBC candidates have to pay Rs. 750.
What is the SBI Junior Associate starting basic salary?
The starting Basic Pay is Rs. 26,730, including two advance increments admissible to graduates.
What are the expected examination dates?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, while the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026. Exact dates will be announced by SBI.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes. SBI will maintain a wait list of up to 50% of vacancies, State-category wise, and it will remain valid for one year from the date of declaration of the final result.
Can an SBI clerical employee apply?
No. Candidates currently working in SBI in the Clerical Cadre are not eligible. Former SBI employees who resigned while in the Clerical Cadre are also not eligible.
Can a candidate change the State/UT after applying?
No. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and the notification does not permit changes in category or application particulars after submission.
Important Official Links
The official notification directs candidates to the SBI Careers/Current Openings portal for registration, the advertisement and subsequent announcements.
SBI Careers / Current Openings:
https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Grievance/Query Portal mentioned in the notification:
http://cgrs.ibps.in
Recruitment Advertisement: CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
Official recruitment email: crpd@sbi.co.in
Recruitment helpline: 022-22820427
Available between 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM on Bank working days.
The notification specifically advises candidates to mention “Special Recruitment drive for Junior Associates 2026” in the subject when contacting the Bank by email.
Note: The notification does not provide a separate direct PDF URL for the advertisement. It instructs candidates to access the SBI Current Openings page and download Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
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Final Thoughts
The SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 is a significant special recruitment drive offering 1,538 provisional backlog vacancies in the clerical cadre. The recruitment has a clearly defined three-stage selection structure involving the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and, where applicable, the specified local language test.
Candidates should pay particular attention to the one-State/UT restriction, local language requirement, OBC Non-Creamy Layer conditions, graduation cut-off date, category documents and application-upload specifications.
Most importantly, candidates should not wait until the last day to apply. SBI itself advises candidates to submit applications well before the closing date because technical or website-related problems near the deadline will not necessarily result in an extension.
The official advertisement was issued by the State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Mumbai, dated 07 August 2026, and signed by the General Manager (RP & PM).
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Source document: SBI Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, dated 07 August 2026.
