SBI has announced 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies, totaling 9,124 vacancies for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 | 7,680 Posts
State Bank of India has released the SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 notification for recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The recruitment is open to eligible Indian citizens, with candidates required to apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. Online registration and fee payment are scheduled from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, followed by the Main Examination in November 2026.
The recruitment is particularly important for graduates looking for a clerical-cadre opportunity in SBI, with a starting basic pay of ₹26,730 and starting monthly emoluments of around ₹46,000 at a metro such as Mumbai, including applicable allowances and two additional increments for graduate Junior Associates.
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SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The recruitment is for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in SBI’s clerical cadre.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Cadre | Clerical Cadre |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Advertisement Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 1,444 |
| Age Limit | 20–28 years |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | September 2026, tentative |
| Main Exam | November 2026, tentative |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730 |
| Approx. Starting Emoluments | Around ₹46,000/month at a metro such as Mumbai |
| Application Fee | ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
| Careers Portal | sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
The notification states that candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
Important Dates for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification/Advertisement Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 11 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Starts | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Ends | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026 – Tentative |
| Main Examination | November 2026 – Tentative |
| Local Language Proficiency Test | After provisional selection and before joining, where applicable |
| Final Result | Date not specified in the notification |
SBI has not provided an exact examination date. The Bank has stated that the Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026 and the Main Examination for November 2026. Candidates should regularly check the SBI Careers website for updates.
Vacancy Details for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
The attached notification contains a detailed State/UT-wise, category-wise vacancy table. The regular vacancy total is 7,680, while the backlog vacancy total is 1,444. The backlog vacancies are stated to be net of vacancies advertised under the Special Recruitment Drive, Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Major State/UT-Wise Regular Vacancies
| State/UT / Circle | Local Language | Regular Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 330 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 760 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 113 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 287 |
| Odisha | Odia | 1,100 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 84 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 9 |
| Ladakh | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti (Bodhi) | 7 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 1,410 |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 260 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 350 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 555 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi/English | 15 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 60 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 250 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Marathi | 1,718 |
| Goa/Mumbai Metro | Konkani | 62 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 55 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 110 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/English | 14 |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 24 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 32 |
| Nagaland | English | 27 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 48 |
These figures are taken from the notification’s State/UT-wise vacancy table. The notification also contains detailed SC, ST, OBC, EWS, GEN, PwBD, XS and DXS distributions for the respective locations.
Important: The vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on the actual requirement of the Bank. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT.
State-Wise Posting and Transfer Rule
Candidates will be considered only against vacancies in the State/UT they select. The merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise, and selected candidates will be posted in the State for which they applied.
There is no provision for Inter-Circle Transfer or Inter-State Transfer before completion of five years of service. After five years, transfer requests may be considered by SBI only in exceptional cases such as extreme compassionate grounds or spouse grounds, subject to the transfer policy applicable at that time.
Eligibility Criteria for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The candidate must be:
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 28 years
- Age calculated as on 1 April 2026
- Candidate must have been born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006, both dates inclusive.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual service + 3 years, subject to maximum age 50 years |
| Disabled Ex-Servicemen SC/ST | Actual service + 3 years, with 8 years provision as specified, subject to maximum age 50 |
| Widows/Divorced/Women judicially separated and not remarried | 7 years, subject to prescribed maximum ages |
| Trained SBI Apprentices | Relaxation varies by category |
The notification states that cumulative age relaxation is not available either under the listed provisions or in combination with another provision. Candidates claiming relaxation must provide the necessary certificates.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Candidates holding an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31 December 2026.
Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026 if provisionally selected.
Matriculate Ex-Servicemen who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificate from the Navy/Air Force after at least 15 years of service are also eligible, subject to the conditions in the notification.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in the specified local language of that State/UT in:
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Understanding
Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10 or Class 12 and produce the relevant marksheet/certificate do not have to appear for the local language test.
Other provisionally selected candidates must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test before joining. Candidates who fail the test will not be offered appointment.
Important Eligibility Restrictions
The notification specifically states that:
- Candidates currently working in SBI in the Clerical Cadre are not eligible.
- Candidates previously employed in SBI who resigned while in the Clerical Cadre are also not eligible.
- Candidates against whom there is an adverse report regarding character, antecedents or moral turpitude are not eligible.
- Reservation benefits are subject to the applicable Government guidelines.
Reservation Details in SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
The notification provides reservation under applicable Government guidelines.
PwBD, XS and DXS reservations are horizontal reservations and are included within the vacancies of the respective parent categories.
The notification states that 4.5% of the total vacancies are reserved for Disabled Ex-Servicemen and dependents of Servicemen killed in action, in addition to the 10% earmarked for Ex-Servicemen, making the total specified provision 14.50%.
OBC reservation is available only to candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer. OBC candidates must produce the prescribed certificate containing the Non-Creamy Layer clause, issued during the specified period.
For EWS candidates, an Income & Asset Certificate for financial year 2025-26 and valid for 2026-27 is required as specified in the notification.
SC/ST candidates must provide the prescribed caste certificate during document verification. PwBD candidates must submit the required disability certificate issued by a competent authority.
Selection Process for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
The SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable
The Preliminary Examination marks are not added to the final merit score. Final merit is prepared using the aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to eligibility verification and the applicable local-language requirement.
Phase I – 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 | 60 minutes |
Each section has separate timing.
There is a 1/4th negative marking for every wrong answer. SBI has not prescribed minimum qualifying marks for individual tests or the aggregate in the Preliminary Examination.
Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies, subject to availability and the Bank’s decision, may be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on aggregate Preliminary Examination marks.
Phase II – Main Examination
The Main Examination carries 200 marks and has a duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.
| Test | Questions | 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 | 160 minutes |
There is 1/4th negative marking for wrong answers.
Candidates must secure the minimum aggregate percentage prescribed by SBI. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates receive the specified 5% relaxation. No separate minimum qualifying mark is prescribed for individual subjects.
SBI Apprentice Bonus Marks
Eligible trained SBI Apprentices receive bonus marks in the Main Examination equal to 2.5% of the maximum marks, i.e. 5 marks out of 200.
This applies to SBI apprentices whose engagement started on or after 1 January 2022, who completed the specified one-year branch experience successfully by 31 August 2026 and satisfy the other conditions in the notification.
Phase III – Local Language Proficiency Test
Provisionally selected candidates who did not study the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 must appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test.
The notification specifies:
- Non-Verbal Test – Objective: 3 passages, 15 questions, 15 marks
- Non-Verbal Test – Subjective: 3 passages, 15 questions, 15 marks
- Verbal Test: 20 marks
Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by SBI. The specified 5% relaxation is available to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Final Merit and Wait List
The final merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise.
Candidates qualifying in the Main Examination are arranged according to their aggregate marks in descending order in their respective State and category.
The Preliminary Examination marks are not included in final selection.
Final selection is subject to:
- Verification of eligibility
- Verification of information furnished in the application
- Qualification in the local-language test, where applicable
Results of candidates provisionally qualifying for selection will be made available 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 from the wait list may be released quarterly against non-joining and resignation from the current batch, subject to the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by SBI.
The wait list will remain valid for one year from the date of declaration of the final result.
Salary Details for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
The SBI Junior Associate pay scale is:
₹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 ₹26,730, comprising the basic pay of ₹24,050 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates.
SBI Junior Associate Monthly Emoluments
The notification states that total starting emoluments for a Clerical Cadre employee at a metro such as Mumbai will be around ₹46,000 per month, inclusive of DA, other applicable allowances and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates.
Allowances vary according to the place of posting.
Junior Associates are also eligible for applicable:
- Perquisites
- Provident Fund
- Pension under the New Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution Benefit)
- Medical facilities
- Leave Fare
- Other facilities according to SBI rules.
Probation Period for SBI Junior Associates
Selected Junior Associates will be governed by SBI’s Service Regulations applicable at the time of joining.
The minimum probation period is six months.
Newly recruited Junior Associates must complete the e-lessons prescribed by SBI during probation for confirmation. If they fail to complete the required e-lessons, probation may be extended.
SBI may also extend probation where the employee’s performance does not meet the Bank’s expectations.
Pre-Examination Training
SBI will arrange online pre-examination training for eligible candidates belonging to:
- SC
- ST
- OBC
- Ex-Servicemen
- PwBD
Candidates who want to use this facility must select the appropriate option while filling the online application.
The training schedule will be communicated through the registered email ID and SMS.
Application Process for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online only.
The application is to be submitted through SBI’s official Careers page:
https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Steps to Apply
- Visit the SBI Careers website.
- Open the Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026 link.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Register online.
- Enter the required personal, educational and other details.
- Select one State/UT for which the candidate wishes to apply.
- Select the applicable local language.
- Upload the required documents and photograph as instructed.
- Pay the application fee/intimation charges online.
- Submit the application.
- Save/download the registration/application details and payment confirmation for future reference.
The notification specifies that candidates need a valid email ID and mobile number, which should remain active until declaration of results.
Application Mode
Only online applications will be accepted. The fee can be paid through the online payment facility using:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
The notification provides 022-22820427 as the helpdesk telephone number, available from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Bank working days. Candidates can also lodge queries through:
Candidates are advised to mention “Recruitment of Junior Associate-2026” in the subject of their email/query.
Application Fee for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee/Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
The fee/intimation charge is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to another examination or selection.
Examination Centres for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
The notification provides a tentative list of examination centres for the Preliminary and Main Examinations.
Centres are spread across States/UTs including:
- Andaman & Nicobar – 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
- 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 change of centre, examination date or session will not be entertained.
Examination Language for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
The examination medium depends on the State/UT applied for.
For example:
- Gujarat – English, Hindi, Gujarati
- Karnataka – English, Hindi, Kannada
- Odisha – English, Hindi, Odia
- Tamil Nadu – English, Hindi, Tamil
- Telangana – English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
- Uttar Pradesh – English, Hindi, Urdu
- West Bengal – English, Hindi, Bengali
The complete State/UT-wise examination-medium list is provided in the notification.
Call Letter and Examination Instructions
SBI will not send hard copies of the Preliminary or Main Examination call letters by post.
Candidates are expected to download the call letter and “Acquaint Yourself” booklet from the SBI website, tentatively around 10 days before the relevant examination.
Candidates called for the Main Examination must bring the duly authenticated Preliminary Examination call letter along with the authenticated copy of the ID proof, the Main Examination call letter and other documents specified in the booklet/call letter.
Candidates must also bring two additional photographs matching the photograph pasted on the call letter. Candidates without the required photograph on the call letter or without two additional photographs will not be allowed to appear for the examination. SBI advises candidates to retain at least eight copies of the photograph uploaded during application for later stages.
Important Examination Rules
Candidates must not bring:
- Mobile phones
- Pagers
- Smart watches
- Calculators
- Other communication devices
inside the examination premises.
The Bank may analyse candidate responses for patterns of similarity. If responses are found to have been shared and the scores are considered not genuine or valid, SBI may cancel the candidature.
Use of unfair means, impersonation, misbehaviour or other improper practices can result in disqualification and debarment from future SBI examinations or recruitment.
Biometric Verification
SBI may capture the candidate’s thumb impression or iris at various stages for biometric verification.
Candidates must ensure that the correct biometric information is captured. Any inconsistency can result in rejection of candidature.
Candidates are advised not to apply mehendi, ink, chemicals or other external substances on their hands that could interfere with biometric capture.
Importance of the Role
The SBI Junior Associate position provides an entry point into the clerical cadre of India’s largest public-sector bank.
The role is particularly relevant for graduates who want to build a banking career with access to structured service conditions, salary progression, provident fund, pension under the applicable New Pension Scheme, medical benefits, leave-related facilities and other employee benefits.
The recruitment also offers candidates the opportunity to be selected for a specific State/UT and subsequently posted within that State, subject to SBI’s operational requirements and applicable rules.
Who Should Apply for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment is suitable for candidates who:
- Have completed or are completing a bachelor’s degree.
- Fall within the prescribed age range or qualify for an applicable relaxation.
- Are comfortable working in the banking sector.
- Can meet the specified local-language requirement.
- Are prepared for a two-stage online examination.
- Are willing to serve in the State/UT selected during application.
- Want a clerical-cadre banking career with SBI.
Candidates should pay particular attention to the local-language requirement, because failure to qualify the applicable language test can prevent appointment even after qualifying the Main Examination.
Preparation Guide for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
Prepare for the Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination has three sections:
- English Language
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning Ability
Since each section has separate timing, candidates should practise solving questions quickly without sacrificing accuracy.
Prepare for the Main Examination
The Main Examination requires broader preparation covering:
- General and Financial Awareness
- General English
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
- Computer Aptitude
The Main Examination is especially important because its marks determine the final merit list.
Prepare for the Local Language Test
Candidates who did not study the selected local language in Class 10 or 12 should begin preparing for:
- Reading
- Writing
- Understanding
- Verbal communication
The language test takes place after provisional selection and before joining.
Focus on Accuracy
Both Preliminary and Main examinations have 1/4th negative marking for wrong answers.
Candidates should therefore develop an examination strategy that balances speed with accuracy.
Salary Insight for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
The starting basic pay of ₹26,730 is attractive for an entry-level banking position, particularly because the figure already includes two advance increments available to graduates.
The notification’s example of around ₹46,000 monthly starting emoluments at a metro such as Mumbai includes DA, applicable allowances and the two additional increments. Actual allowances vary depending on the place of posting.
Candidates should remember that ₹46,000 is an approximate starting emolument at the specified metro example, not a fixed nationwide monthly salary.
Frequently Asked Questions About SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
What is SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
It is SBI’s recruitment process for appointment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre.
What is the SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 advertisement number?
The advertisement number is CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The advertisement is dated 11 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
The attached official notification lists 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies.
Note: The attached notification does not list 1,538 vacancies.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 31 August 2026.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years as on 1 April 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation.
What is the educational qualification?
Candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Can final-year students apply?
Yes. Final-year/final-semester graduation candidates may apply provisionally, but if selected they must provide proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026.
What is the SBI Junior Associate salary?
The starting basic pay is ₹26,730. Starting total emoluments at a metro such as Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month, including applicable allowances and graduate increments.
What is the application fee?
General, OBC and EWS candidates must pay ₹750. SC, ST, PwBD, XS and DXS candidates are exempt from the fee.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer in the objective tests.
Are Preliminary Examination marks counted in final selection?
No. The Preliminary Examination is used for shortlisting. The Main Examination marks are considered for preparation of the final merit list.
Is a local language test compulsory?
It depends on whether the candidate can provide proof of having studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12. Candidates without such proof must qualify the local language test after provisional selection and before joining.
Can I apply for more than one State?
No. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
Can I request an Inter-State transfer?
There is no provision for Inter-Circle/Inter-State Transfer before completion of five years of service. After five years, exceptional requests may be considered according to SBI’s transfer policy.
When will SBI conduct the Preliminary and Main Examinations?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, and the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for November 2026. Exact dates have not been specified in the notification.
Important Official Links
SBI Careers / Application Portal
https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
This is the official SBI Careers page specified in the notification for the Junior Associates 2026 recruitment.
SBI Official Website
The notification also directs candidates applying for certain Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh operational areas to use SBI’s official Branch Locator.
SBI Customer Grievance/Query Portal
This portal is provided in the notification for queries relating to application, fee payment or call letters.
SBI Recruitment Email
The notification lists the Central Recruitment & Promotion Department contact email along with the Mumbai telephone number 022-2282 0427.
Official Notification PDF
The attached notification identifies the official SBI Careers page as the location where the advertisement is available. The notification does not print a separate direct PDF URL. Candidates should access the advertisement through:
https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
The notification is dated 11 August 2026 and carries Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17.
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Final Thoughts
The SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 provides a major opportunity for graduates seeking a clerical-cadre career with State Bank of India.
The recruitment combines a large State/UT-wise vacancy structure with a two-stage online examination, a State-wise/category-wise final merit system and a local-language requirement. Candidates should therefore select their State/UT carefully because the notification restricts applications to one State/UT and places selected candidates in the State for which they applied.
The starting basic pay of ₹26,730, approximate metro starting emoluments of ₹46,000, applicable allowances and SBI employee benefits make the position attractive for eligible graduates.
Candidates should rely on the official SBI Careers portal for examination dates, call letters, results and subsequent recruitment updates.
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