SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – 1538 Vacancies (SC/ST/OBC Backlog Drive)
Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a Special Recruitment Drive notification for filling up 1538 backlog vacancies of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) reserved for SC, ST and OBC categories in the clerical cadre. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online from 07.08.2026 to 27.08.2026. This article covers complete details including vacancies, eligibility, fee, selection process, salary, exam pattern 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/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Total Vacancies | 1538 (SC: 207, ST: 1219, OBC: 112) |
| Category Eligible | SC / ST / OBC Backlog Candidates Only |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 07.08.2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 27.08.2026 |
| Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026) | 20 – 28 years |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PwBD/XS: Nil | OBC: ₹750 |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Local Language Test |
| Prelims Exam Date (Tentative) | September 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date (Tentative) | October/November 2026 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730/- |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
🏦 State-wise Vacancy Details
Vacancies are State/UT specific. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and must know the local language of that state, as a language proficiency test will be held after the Main exam.
| Circle | State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | -- | 88 | -- | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | -- | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | -- | 134 | -- | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | -- | 26 | -- | 26 | ||
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | -- | 111 | -- | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | Hindi/Punjabi | -- | -- | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/Hindi | -- | 42 | -- | 42 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | -- | -- | 11 | |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | -- | -- | 18 | 18 | |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | -- | -- | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | -- | 32 | -- | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | -- | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | -- | -- | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh* | Hindi/Urdu | -- | 31 | -- | 31 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra* | Marathi | -- | 165 | -- | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | -- | -- | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | -- | 289 | -- | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | -- | 39 | -- | 39 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | -- | 22 | -- | 22 | |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 12 | -- | -- | 12 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 14 | 119 | -- | 133 | |
| Total | 207 | 1219 | 112 | 1538 | ||
*Uttar Pradesh vacancy is under Lucknow Circle only. Candidates applying for Maharashtra should check operational branch areas on SBI's Branch Locator before opting Circle.
🎂 Eligibility – Age Limit
Age as on 01.04.2026: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 28 years (born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006, both dates inclusive).
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years (8 yrs for Disabled Ex-Servicemen SC/ST), max age 50 years |
| Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women | 7 years (max 38 yrs OBC, 40 yrs SC/ST) |
| Trained Apprentices of SBI | OBC – 4 yrs, SC/ST – 6 yrs, PwBD(OBC) – 14 yrs, PwBD(SC/ST) – 16 yrs |
Note: Cumulative age relaxation is not available. Candidates already working in SBI Clerical cadre, or who resigned from clerical cadre earlier, are not eligible.
🎓 Eligibility – Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University (or equivalent qualification recognized by Central Government), qualification to be completed on or before 31.12.2026.
- Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation can apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing by 31.12.2026.
- Matriculate Ex-servicemen with Indian Army Special Certificate of Education (or Navy/Air Force equivalent) after 15+ years of service are also eligible.
- Local Language: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified local language of the State/UT applied for.
♿ PwBD & Ex-Servicemen Eligibility
The post is suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under categories: Blind/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Locomotor Disabilities (OA, BA, OL, BL, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Muscular Dystrophy, Acid Attack Victims), Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities. Note: horizontal reservation is not applicable to PwBD candidates — only age/fee concessions apply. Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen definitions follow Government of India norms; detailed Proforma A/B/C/D certificates are specified in the official notification.
💰 Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee/Intimation Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS | Nil |
| OBC | ₹750/- |
Fee is non-refundable and can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking. Transaction charges (if any) are borne by the candidate.
📝 Selection Process
Selection consists of three phases: Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Local Language Proficiency Test. Only the Main Exam score is used for the final merit list; Prelims marks are only for shortlisting.
Phase I – Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, 1 Hour)
| Test | 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 |
Phase II – Main Examination (200 Marks, 2 Hr 40 Min)
| Test | 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 |
Phase III – Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Applicable only to candidates who did not study the opted local language in class 10th/12th. Consists of a Non-Verbal Test (Objective + Subjective, 3 passages each, 15 marks each) and a Verbal Test (20 marks).
💵 Salary & Pay Scale
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: ₹26,730/- (₹24,050/- + 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). Employees are also eligible for Provident Fund, Pension under New Pension Scheme, Medical benefits, Leave Fare Concession and other perquisites 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 Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026.
- Download and carefully read the detailed advertisement (CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16).
- Scan photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per specifications.
- Click Apply Online and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the application form carefully — no correction allowed after final submission.
- Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration at the correct places.
- Pay the applicable fee (if OBC) via Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the system-generated application for your records.
📄 Documents Required
- Graduation mark sheet/degree certificate
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST) or OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (issued on/after 01.04.2026)
- PwBD Disability Certificate (if applicable, on prescribed format)
- Ex-servicemen Proforma A/B/C/D certificate (if applicable)
- Photo ID proof (Passport/Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License/Voter Card/Bank Passbook)
- 10th/12th mark sheet (as proof of local language study, if applicable)
- Scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression & hand-written declaration
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Start | 07.08.2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 27.08.2026 |
| Preliminary Exam (Tentative) | September 2026 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | October/November 2026 |
🏛️ Important Notes
- No provision for Inter-Circle/Inter-State transfer, except intra-state transfer between Delhi & Lucknow Circles (UP) and Mumbai Metro & Maharashtra Circles (Maharashtra).
- Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and can appear for this recruitment test only once.
- Not more than one application per candidate — multiple applications will lead to cancellation.
- Wait list of up to 50% of vacancies (state/category-wise) will be maintained, valid for one year.
- Trained SBI Apprentices get 2.5% bonus marks (5 out of 200) in the Main Exam, subject to conditions.
- Probation period: minimum 6 months, extendable based on performance and e-lesson completion.
- New recruits must be flexible for outdoor travelling, customer calls, cross-selling, and shift-based working hours.
⚠️ Fraud Alert / Disclaimer
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: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Who can apply for SBI Junior Associate Special Recruitment Drive 2026?
Only candidates belonging to SC, ST and OBC categories can apply, as this is a special drive to fill backlog vacancies.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
The online application window closes on 27.08.2026.
Q3. Is there any application fee for SC/ST candidates?
No, SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates are exempted from fee. Only OBC candidates need to pay ₹750/-.
Q4. Can existing SBI clerical staff apply?
No. Candidates currently working in SBI's clerical cadre, or who resigned from clerical cadre earlier, are not eligible.
Q5. What is the starting salary of SBI Junior Associate?
Starting basic pay is ₹26,730/-, with total starting emoluments of around ₹46,000/- per month at metro locations like Mumbai.
Q6. Can I apply for more than one state?
No, candidates can apply for vacancies of only one State/UT and can appear for this test only once.
Q7. When will the Preliminary and Main exams be held?
Preliminary Exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, and the Main Exam for October/November 2026.
📢 For complete details, official notification and to apply online, visit: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
