SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) will close the online application window for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), commonly known as Clerk, recruitment today, August 31, 2026. The recruitment drive covers 9,124 vacancies, comprising 7,680 regular posts and 1,444 backlog vacancies.Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements and have not yet submitted their applications must complete the registration process by the end of the prescribed deadline. The recruitment notification was issued on August 11, 2026, and applications have been accepted since the same date.SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 detailsThe recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 24,050 to Rs. 64,480, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 26,730.Candidates applying for the Junior Associate post must be graduates in any discipline. The prescribed age limit is 20 to 28 years as on April 1, 2026. Candidates must have been born between April 2, 1998 and April 1, 2006, both dates inclusive. Age relaxation will apply according to SBI rules.Application fee and selection processCandidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DXS categories are exempt from the application fee. The fee for OBC candidates is Rs. 750. Payment is to be made online.The selection process consists of an online preliminary examination, an online main examination and a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). Shortlisted candidates will also undergo document verification and a medical examination.SBI Clerk exam dates 2026The preliminary examination is scheduled for September 27 and October 3, 2026. Candidates who qualify for the next stage will appear for the main examination scheduled for November 27, 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Notification | August 11, 2026 |
| Application begins | August 11, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | August 31, 2026 |
| Preliminary examination | September 27 and October 3, 2026 |
| Main examination | November 27, 2026 |
How to apply for SBI Clerk 2026Candidates should visit the SBI careers portal and open the current openings section. They need to select the Junior Associate recruitment advertisement, click on the online application link and register using their basic personal details.• Direct link to apply online for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026After registration, candidates must complete the application form, upload the required documents, pay the applicable fee and submit the form. Applicants should download and retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.The application deadline is today, so candidates who intend to apply should complete the process before the online window closes.
