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SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) Recruitment 2026

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Updated on 5 Sept 2026

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Job Title
SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) Recruitment 2026
Department Name
SBI
Type
Government Job
Govt. Type
Central Govt
Vacancies
7,680 Vacancies
Salary
₹24,050 – ₹64,480 (Basic Pay scale)
Location
All India
Exam Body
State Bank of India (SBI) — Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD)
Exam Name
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment Exam 2026
Application Type
Time Bound
Source
Official Website
Last Updated
5 Sept 2026

Description

State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) inviting online applications for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts in the clerical cadre across its branches nationwide. Graduates aged 20–28 can apply for one State/UT of their choice. Selection is through Prelims, Mains, and a Local Language Test — there is no interview.

Eligibility criteria

Review qualification, age limit, and experience for Junior Associate in the table below.

Qualification
Pursuing Graduation (Any stream) to Post Graduate (Any stream)
Age Limit
20 - 28 years
Applicant Scope
Across the Country · India
Employment Exchange
Not Required
State Citizen
Not Required

Qualification

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Final-year/final-semester candidates may apply provisionally but must produce proof of having passed by 31 December 2026. Basic computer literacy is mandatory — satisfied via a computer certificate/diploma/degree, OR having studied a computer subject in Class 10, 12, or graduation.

Graduate (Any stream)orPursuing Graduation (Any stream)orPost Graduate (Any stream)

Important dates & links

Application and notification dates for Junior Associate, including the apply window and official links.

Start Date
10 August 2026
Last Date
31 August 2026
Official Notification
Application Mode
Online
Exam 1 Date
1 September 2026
Exam 2 Date
1 November 2026

Exam pattern & syllabus(2 exams)

Junior Associate includes 2 exams or stages. Each section below has its own pattern and syllabus — use the quick links to jump to an exam.

1. Preliminary Examination

Exam Date
1 September 2026
Exam Duration
1 hour (60 minutes), 20 minutes per section
Exam Mode
Online
Question type
MCQ
Exam languages
English, Hindi
Negative marking
0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Syllabus
SubjectQuestionsMarks
English Language3030
Numerical Ability3535
Reasoning Ability3535
Total questions100Total marks100

2. Main Examination

Exam Date
1 November 2026
Exam Duration
2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes)
Exam Mode
Online
Question type
MCQ
Exam languages
English, Hindi
Negative marking
0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Syllabus
SubjectQuestionsMarks
General/Financial Awareness5050
General English4040
Quantitative Aptitude5050
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude5060
Total questions190Total marks200

Selection process & notes

Selection stages, disclaimers, and terms for Junior Associate.

Prelims marks are not counted toward final merit — only Mains marks decide selection (subject to qualifying LPT). Merit is prepared State-wise and category-wise. Eligible SBI apprentices get a 5-mark (2.5%) bonus added to Mains score.

Selection Process

Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT, qualifying only, for candidates without proof of studying the local language in Class 10/12) → Document Verification. No interview.

Disclaimer

Vacancy numbers, dates, and eligibility are as per SBI's official notification and may be revised by the bank; candidates should verify all details on the official website before applying.

Terms and Conditions:

Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and must be proficient in that State's specified local language; multiple applications under this project are not allowed; corrections to submitted forms are limited and no correction is allowed after final submission.

Documents required

Keep these documents ready when you apply for Junior Associate. Upload only clear scans as per the official notification.

Self

Aadhaar Card - Front

Aadhaar Card - Back

Birth Certificate

10th Admit Card

10th Marksheet

Graduation Marksheet

Graduation Certificate

Caste Certificate

EWS Certificate

PwBD Certificate

Computer Diploma

Ex-Servicemen Certificate

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Signature

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Application fees

Category-wise application fee as per the official notification. Pay only on the government portal — not to Avedan.

Fees by categoryAmount

Govt. department fee is payable on the official government portal — not collected by Avedan.

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Platform Fee
₹149
Pay in app ₹149
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