Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) (Special Recruitment Drive) in State Bank of India
State Bank of India
Posted:
Pay: Rs. 24,050 - Rs. 64,480
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
Age Limits: Between 20 and 28 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 1 April 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+3 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Has non-standard/complex age relaxations. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: Graduate.
Specialized Requirements & Prerequisites:
- Proficiency in the local language of the applied state
- Graduation in any discipline
Document Specifications: Photo: 20-50 KB (200x230 px), Signature: 10-20 KB (140x60 px), Left Thumb Impression: 20-50 KB (240x240 px), Handwritten Declaration: 50-100 KB (800x400 px)
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 022-22820427, Email: crpd@sbi.co.in
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 1538 vacancies
OBC
112
SC
207
ST
1219
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 7 August 2026
Application Closing Date: 27 August 2026
Online Preliminary Exam: September 2026 Expected
Online Main Exam: October/November 2026 Expected
Application Fee (SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XS/ DXS): ā¹0
Application Fee (OBC): ā¹750
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Local Language Test
Exam Mode: Online (CBT)
Negative Marking: 1/4th of mark assigned for question will be deducted for each wrong answer
Preliminary Exam (100 marks / 1 hour): English Language (30 Qs), Numerical Ability (35 Qs), Reasoning Ability (35 Qs). Main Exam (200 marks / 2 hours 40 mins): General/Financial Awareness (50 Qs), General English (40 Qs), Quantitative Aptitude (50 Qs), Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (50 Qs). Local Language Proficiency Test for provisionally selected candidates.
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
Official Actions
How to Apply (Form Filling Guide)
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1. Go to the SBI Careers page at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
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2. Locate the link for "Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026 (Special Recruitment Drive)" and open the application form.
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3. Register yourself to generate a provisional registration number and password.
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4. Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration adhering to specified formats.
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5. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
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6. Pay the registration fees (if applicable) through the integrated online payment gateway.
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7. Submit the form and download the final printed copy of your application along with the payment e-receipt for reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for the SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 01.04.2026. Upper age relaxations apply for reserved categories (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, etc.).
Is there a local language test for this SBI Clerk recruitment?
Yes, candidates must be proficient in the specified opted local language of the State/UT they apply for. A Language Proficiency Test (LPT) will be conducted, unless the candidate has studied the language in 10th or 12th standard and produces proof.
Is there a negative marking in the exams?
Yes, there is negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer in both the Preliminary and Main examinations.