The SBI Clerk Exam is held annually by the State Bank of India to recruit candidates for the position of Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) in its branches across the country. In 2026, the State Bank of India has announced 9124 vacancies for which a detailed notification PDF and application forms for regular vacancies has been released on 11th August 2026. The prelims exam for SBI Clerk 2026 is expected to be held 26th, 27th September & 3rd October 2026.
The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF (Advt. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) for 9124 Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) vacancies has been released today by the State Bank of India (SBI) on the career page (www.sbi.bank.in). The online application process has already started today, 11 August 2026. Candidates interested in Junior Associate posts in the clerical cadre must review all guidelines and information before applying
SBI Clerk 2026 Notification
| SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Summary | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Clerk (Junior Associates) |
| Vacancy | 9124 |
| Advt. No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Registration Dates | 11th to 31st August 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Recruitment Process |
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| Education Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Salary | Rs 46,000 (approx.) |
| Official website | http://sbi.bank.in/, https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers |
SBI Clerk 2026 Important Dates
The online application dates for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam have been released on the official website http://sbi.bank.in. Online registration has started on 11th August 2026, and the last date to apply online is 31st August 2026. Check all important dates below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| SBI Clerk Official Notification 2026 | 11th August 2026 |
| SBI Clerk Apply Online Starts | 11th August 2026 |
| Online Application Closes | 31st August 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training | September 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | September 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 26th & 27th September 2026 |
| Prelims Result | October/November 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | November 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 23rd November 2026 |
| Final Result | December 2026 / January 2027 |
SBI Clerk 2026 Application Fee
The SBI PO application fee for the General category is Rs. 750/- and NIL for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD category. Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee must be paid online itself.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWD | NIL |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges) |
SBI Clerk Age Limit 2026
The age limit will be calculated as on 1 April 2026.
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 28 years
- Candidate must have been born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006, inclusive.
SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
To crack the SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) 2026 exam, it is very important to know the exam pattern in and out. Here is the exam pattern for the SBI Clerk Prelims, SBI Clerk Mains, and LLPT exam:
As per the official notification released by SBI, “No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects are prescribed”. Thus, there will not be any sectional cut-off for this year’s SBI Junior Associates Recruitment Online Examination. However, the criteria solely lie within the hands of the organisation.
SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30/30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35/30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 35/35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50/50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40/40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50/50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50/60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190/200 | 2 hour 40 minutes |
Mains Key Points
- Each section has a separate time limit.
- One-fourth negative marking applies to wrong answers.
- There is no individual sectional qualifying mark.
- Candidates must secure SBI prescribed minimum aggregate marks.
- SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, XS and DXS candidates receive a 5% relaxation in the prescribed aggregate qualifying marks.
- Only Main Examination marks will be considered for the final merit list.
SBI Clerk Salary
The starting inhand salary of the SBI Clerk is around Rs. 46000 and the pay scale is Rs. 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The starting Basic Pay is Rs. 26730/- (Rs.24050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).
Important Links for SBI Clerk 2026
| SBI Clerk 2026 Recruitment Notification PDF | Download PDF Here |
| SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Direct Link to Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| State Bank of India Careers Page | Click Here |
| State Bank of India Official Website | Click Here |
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