SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2026 – 9124 Vacancies | Apply Online
State Bank of India (SBI), under its Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, has released a massive recruitment notification for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the Clerical Cadre. A total of 7680 regular vacancies and 1444 backlog vacancies (Total: 9124 posts) are on offer across various states and union territories of India. Eligible candidates can apply online from 11.08.2026 to 31.08.2026. Read the complete details below including eligibility, vacancy break-up, selection process, fee, salary and how to apply.
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📋 SBI Junior Associate 2026 – Overview
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Total Vacancies | 9124 (7680 Regular + 1444 Backlog) |
| Category | Clerical Cadre (Bank Job) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 11.08.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31.08.2026 |
| Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026) | 20 to 28 Years |
| Qualification | Graduation in Any Discipline |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Local Language Test |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730/- (approx. ₹46,000/- gross at Metro) |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 11.08.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 31.08.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | Tentatively September 2026 |
| Main Examination | Tentatively November 2026 |
Note: Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SBI careers page for exact exam dates and call letter downloads.
🧾 Circle / State-Wise Vacancy Details
Candidates can apply for vacancies of ONE State/UT only and must be proficient in the specified local language of that state. Below is the state-wise break-up of regular and backlog vacancies (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/General).
| Circle | State/UT | Local Language | Regular Vac. | Backlog Vac. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | 330 | 305 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 760 | 39 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 113 | 159 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 287 | 64 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 1100 | 18 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 84 | 5 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 9 | 16 |
| Chandigarh | Ladakh UT | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 7 | 7 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 1410 | 106 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 260 | 0 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 350 | 75 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 555 | 149 |
| Kolkata | A&N Islands | Hindi/English | 15 | 10 |
| Kolkata | Sikkim | Nepali/English | 60 | 7 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 250 | 30 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | 1718 | 281 |
| Mumbai Metro | Goa | Konkani | 62 | 1 |
| Guwahati | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 55 | 17 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 110 | 97 |
| Guwahati | Manipur | Manipuri/English | 14 | 9 |
| Guwahati | Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 24 | 20 |
| Guwahati | Mizoram | Mizo | 32 | 6 |
| Guwahati | Nagaland | English | 27 | 15 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 48 | 8 |
| TOTAL | 7680 | 1444 | ||
Note: Backlog vacancies are net of the vacancies already advertised under Special Recruitment Drive (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16). Candidates applying for Maharashtra or Uttar Pradesh should check operational areas via SBI's Branch Locator before selecting their circle.
🎂 Eligibility Criteria – Age Limit
Age limit is calculated as on 01.04.2026. Candidates must be not below 20 years and not above 28 years, i.e. born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006 (both dates inclusive).
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual service rendered + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen SC/ST), max age 50 |
| Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women | 7 years (max age 35 Gen/EWS, 38 OBC, 40 SC/ST) |
| Trained Apprentice of SBI | Gen/EWS – 1 yr, OBC – 4 yrs, SC/ST – 6 yrs, PwBD(Gen/EWS) – 11 yrs, PwBD(OBC) – 14 yrs, PwBD(SC/ST) – 16 yrs |
Note: Cumulative age relaxation is not available. No change in category is permitted after application registration.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, as on 31.12.2026.
- Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing on or before 31.12.2026.
- Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) must ensure the IDD passing date is on or before 31.12.2026.
- Matriculate Ex-servicemen with an Indian Army Special Certificate of Education (or equivalent Navy/Air Force certificate) after 15+ years of service are also eligible.
🗣️ Local Language Requirement
Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in the specified local language of the State/UT applied for. This will be tested via the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) after the Main Exam but before joining. Candidates who have studied the local language at 10th or 12th standard level are exempted from this test.
📝 Selection Process
Selection consists of three phases:
- Phase I – Preliminary Examination (Objective, 100 Marks, 1 Hour)
- Phase II – Main Examination (Objective, 200 Marks, 2 Hours 40 Minutes)
- Phase III – Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Main Examination Pattern
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hr 40 min |
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains. Only Main Exam marks are considered for the final merit list — Prelims marks are used only for shortlisting.
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS | Nil |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750/- |
Fee can be paid online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
💰 Pay Scale & Salary
Pay Scale: ₹24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480
Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- (₹24,050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates)
Total Starting Emoluments: Approximately ₹46,000/- per month at Metro locations like Mumbai (inclusive of DA and other allowances), plus two additional increments for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates. Selected candidates are also eligible for Provident Fund, Pension under the New Pension Scheme, Medical benefits, and Leave Fare Concession as per Bank rules.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official SBI careers website: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Scroll down and click on the relevant advertisement link for "Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026" (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17).
- Download and carefully read the detailed advertisement.
- Click on "Apply Online" and register with your basic details to generate a provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in the application form carefully with personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression, and Hand-written Declaration as per specifications.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.
- Verify all details before final submission — no corrections are allowed after final submission.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the system-generated application form for your records.
📂 Documents Required
- Scanned Passport-size Photograph (200 x 230 pixels, 20-50 kb)
- Scanned Signature (140 x 60 pixels, 10-20 kb)
- Scanned Left Hand Thumb Impression (240 x 240 pixels, 20-50 kb)
- Scanned Hand-written Declaration in English (800 x 400 pixels, 50-100 kb)
- Graduation Mark Sheet / Certificate
- 10th/12th Certificate (for Local Language exemption, if applicable)
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter ID/Driving Licence)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS, as applicable)
- PwBD/Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
📍 Exam Centres
The Preliminary and Main Examinations will be conducted across major cities in all States/UTs (Annexure-I of the official notification lists all centres, e.g. Delhi/NCR, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bhopal, Guwahati, and many more). Candidates should refer to the full centre list in the official PDF before selecting their preferred centre — no request for change of centre/date/session will be entertained.
🔗 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | sbi.co.in |
| Helpdesk | 022-22820427 (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Bank Working Days) / cgrs.ibps.in |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
A total of 9124 vacancies are announced — 7680 Regular and 1444 Backlog vacancies across various states/UTs.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for SBI Junior Associate 2026?
The online application window closes on 31.08.2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associate 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years as on 01.04.2026, with age relaxation applicable as per category.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
A Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, as on 31.12.2026.
Q5. Can I apply for more than one state/UT?
No, candidates can apply for vacancies of only ONE State/UT and must be proficient in the specified local language of that state.
Q6. Is there an application fee?
SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates pay Nil fee. General/OBC/EWS candidates must pay ₹750/-.
Q7. What is the starting salary of an SBI Junior Associate?
The starting basic pay is ₹26,730/-, with total gross emoluments of approximately ₹46,000/- per month at Metro locations.
Q8. Is there a provision for Inter Circle/State Transfer?
No, there is no provision for Inter Circle/Inter State Transfer before completion of 5 years of service, except in extreme compassionate or spouse ground cases at the Bank's discretion.
⚠️ Important Notice
State Bank of India does NOT endorse, authorize, or associate with any external coaching platform, consultancy, individual, or digital channel claiming to provide guaranteed selection, influence in recruitment, or insider guidance. Candidates must rely solely on information available on SBI's official career portal. Beware of fraudulent job offers and fake recruitment agents. SBI is not responsible for printing errors, if any. The Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process entirely at any stage.
