SBI Clerk 2026 Notification Out for 1,538 Posts; Check Eligibility, Application Form & Exam Pattern

State Bank of India released the SBI Clerk 2026 notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) on 7 August 2026 for 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies. This is a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies only — General and EWS category candidates cannot apply. Online registration runs from 7 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. The age limit is 20–28 years as on 1 April 2026, and candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline. Selection is through a Preliminary Exam (100 marks), Main Exam (200 marks), and a Local Language Proficiency Test. The Preliminary Exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2026 and the Main Exam for October/November 2026. The application fee is nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen and Rs. 750 for OBC candidates. Starting basic pay is Rs. 26,730, with total starting emoluments of around Rs. 46,000/month at a metro posting like Mumbai.

 SBI Clerk 2026 Notification Highlights

 This article covers every detail from the official SBI notification PDF — vacancy breakup, eligibility criteria, age relaxation, exam pattern, syllabus areas, salary structure, and the complete application process.

SBI Clerk 2026 Notification PDF

SBI Clerk 2026 Notification PDF has been released by the State Bank of India (SBI) for 1,538 SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies. Candidates can download the official notification PDF to check eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern, selection process and other details.

The detailed notification is available on the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in.

SBI Clerk 2026 Notification PDF

SBI Clerk 2026 Vacancy Details (State/UT-wise)

A total of 1,538 vacancies have been notified across 19 Circles/States and UTs, broken down as SC: 207, ST: 1,219, and OBC: 112.

Notes on vacancy allocation:

• The vacancy for Uttar Pradesh State falls under Lucknow Circle only.

• Candidates applying for Maharashtra (Maharashtra Circle/Mumbai Metro Circle) or Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow Circle) should verify the operational area/circle via SBI's branch locator before applying.

• Vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on the Bank's actual requirement.

• There is no provision for Inter-Circle or Inter-State Transfer, except intra-state transfer between Delhi Circle & Lucknow Circle (Uttar Pradesh) and between Mumbai Metro Circle & Maharashtra Circle (Maharashtra).

• Merit lists will be prepared state-wise and category-wise, and selected candidates will be posted in the state they applied for.

• Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in the specified local language of the state/UT they apply for; this is tested as part of the selection process.

SBI Clerk 2026 Registration Link

The SBI Clerk 2026 registration link is active from August 7 to August 27, 2026 for 1,538 SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI website before the deadline.

SBI Clerk 2026 Registration Link

SBI Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026)

Candidates must be not below 20 years and not above 28 years as on 1 April 2026 — i.e., born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006 (both dates inclusive).

SBI Clerk 2026 Age Relaxation

 Cumulative age relaxation is not permitted under multiple categories combined.

Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2026)

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.

• Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must have passed on or before 31.12.2026.

• Final-year/final-semester students may apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing graduation on or before 31.12.2026.

• Matriculate Ex-servicemen holding the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education (or equivalent from Navy/Air Force) after 15+ years of service are also eligible, provided the certificate is dated on or before 31.12.2026.

Who Is Not Eligible

• Candidates currently working in SBI's Clerical cadre.

• Candidates who previously resigned from SBI while in the Clerical cadre.

• Candidates with adverse reports regarding character, antecedents, or moral turpitude.

• OBC candidates falling under the "creamy layer."

SBI Clerk 2026 Application Fee

 The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam or selection process.

SBI Clerk 2026 Selection Process

Selection comprises three phases: Preliminary Examination → Main Examination → Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).

Phase I: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, 1 Hour)

• There is negative marking: 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.

• No minimum qualifying marks per section; only overall aggregate ranking matters.

• Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.

Phase II: Main Examination (200 Marks, 2 Hours 40 Minutes)

• Negative marking of 1/4th mark per wrong answer applies here too.

• Candidates need to score minimum qualifying aggregate marks as decided by the Bank; there are no separate individual-subject cut-offs.

• Only Main Exam marks are used for the final merit list — Prelim marks are not added.

• Trained SBI Apprentices get a bonus of 2.5% of maximum marks (5 out of 200) added to their Main Exam aggregate, subject to eligibility conditions (engagement start date on/after 01.01.2022, one year of branch experience completed by 27.08.2026, satisfactory conduct).

Phase III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

Candidates who have not studied the specified local language of the applied state at the 10th or 12th standard level must appear for the LLPT, conducted after the Main Exam but before joining. Candidates who fail this test will not be offered appointment.

Medium of Examination by State

The Main and Preliminary exams (for Numerical/Reasoning/GA/Quant/Reasoning-Computer sections) can be attempted in English, Hindi, and the relevant regional language depending on the state applied for — e.g., Gujarati for Gujarat, Marathi for Maharashtra, Tamil for Tamil Nadu, Kannada for Karnataka, Bengali for West Bengal/Tripura, and so on (English is compulsory for the English Language/General English papers).

SBI Clerk 2026 Syllabus Focus Areas

Based on the exam pattern, candidates should prepare across these core areas:

• English Language: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, error detection, sentence correction.

• Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, data interpretation, simplification, number series.

• Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding, inequalities.

• Computer Aptitude: Basic computer knowledge and applications (Main Exam only).

• General/Financial Awareness: Current affairs, banking and financial awareness, static GK.

SBI Clerk 2026 Merit List, Provisional Selection & Wait List

• Final merit list is prepared state-wise and category-wise, based solely on Main Exam aggregate marks (plus apprentice bonus marks, where applicable).

• Provisional selection is subject to qualifying the specified local language test (where applicable) and verification of eligibility/documents.

• A wait list of up to 50% of vacancies (state-category-wise) will be maintained and released every quarter against non-joining/resignation from the current batch, valid for one year from the date of the final result declaration.

SBI Clerk 2026 Salary and Job Profile

Pay Scale

Rs. 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480

• Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 26,730/- (Rs. 24,050 basic + two advance increments admissible to graduates)

Total Emoluments

Total starting emoluments for a Clerical Cadre employee posted at a metro like Mumbai work out to around Rs. 46,000/- per month, inclusive of DA and other allowances at current rates (with two additional increments for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates). Allowances vary by place of posting.

Additional Benefits

Selected candidates are eligible for reimbursement of various perquisites, Provident Fund, Pension under the New Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution), medical benefits, Leave Fare Concession, and other facilities as per Bank rules.

Job Profile

New recruits must have a flair for marketing, as the role requires customer calls, banking and advisory services, and cross-selling of products both inside and outside Bank premises. Duties may involve extensive outdoor travel, and flexible/shift working hours depending on requirements.

Probation

Newly appointed Junior Associates are on probation for a minimum of 6 months and must complete prescribed e-lessons during this period to be confirmed; failure extends the probation.

How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026 Online

1. Visit the official SBI careers portal: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

2. Locate and click on the "Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026" advertisement.

3. Download and carefully read Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.

4. Click "Apply Online" and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.

5. Fill in the application form; data can be saved and edited up to three times before final submission (no changes allowed after final submission).

6. Upload scanned photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the prescribed specifications.

7. Pay the application fee (if applicable) online via debit card/credit card/internet banking.

8. Download and save the system-generated e-receipt and application form printout for future reference.

Registration Window: 07.08.2026 to 27.08.2026

Documents/Images Required for Upload

• Photograph: 4.5cm x 3.5cm, colour, light/white background, 200 x 230 pixels, 20–50 KB.

• Signature: On white paper with black ink, 140 x 60 pixels, 10–20 KB.

• Left thumb impression: 240 x 240 pixels (200 DPI), 20–50 KB (right thumb permitted if left thumb unavailable).

• Handwritten declaration: In English, on white paper with black ink, 800 x 400 pixels (200 DPI), 50–100 KB.

SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Centres

SBI has notified tentative exam centres across all States/UTs (Annexure I of the official notification), covering major cities such as Delhi/NCR, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Bhopal, Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, Guwahati, and many Tier-2 cities in each state. The Bank reserves the right to add, cancel, or reallot centres based on administrative feasibility.

Important Documents to Carry for the Exam

Candidates must bring one original photo ID (Passport/Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License/Voter ID/Bank Passbook with photo/School-College ID/Gazetted Officer letter) along with a self-attested photocopy, the authenticated call letter, and two additional photographs matching the one uploaded during application. Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and other communication devices are strictly not allowed inside the exam venue.

Key Points to Remember

• This is a backlog-vacancy special drive — only SC, ST, and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates are eligible; there is no General/EWS quota in this notification.

• Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and can appear in the test only once under this project.

• No hard copies of call letters or the "Acquaint Yourself" booklet will be sent by post — everything is downloaded online.

• SBI does not endorse any coaching platform or consultancy claiming guaranteed selection — rely only on the official SBI careers portal.

• The Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process entirely at any stage.

• Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.