SBI Clerk 2026
State Bank of India Junior Associate (Clerk)
SBI Clerk exam recruits Junior Associates for customer support and sales roles in SBI branches. Two-stage selection: Prelims (qualifying) and Mains (merit).
Official WebsiteAge Limit
20-28 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)
Fee
₹750
Salary Range
₹26,000 - ₹54,000
Pay Level
Clerical Cadre
Salary Range (Monthly)
₹26,000 - ₹54,000
Key Posts
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in SBI branches
Pay Levels & Salary
| Pay Level | Monthly Range |
|---|---|
| Clerical Cadre | ₹₹24,050 - ₹₹64,480 |
Application Fee
₹750
General/OBC
Free
SC/ST/Women
Free
PwBD/ESM
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Candidate with higher marks in Mains examination
- Candidate older in age
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
Age Limit
20-28 years (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, PwD +10)
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | No relaxation |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| PwD | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen | Free |
Exam Pattern
Prelims
| Section | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
Mains
| Section | Questions | Max 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 |
Syllabus
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Syllogisms
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Inequality
- Alphanumeric Series
Posts & Pay Levels
Vacancies
6,589
Tentative Total
Nationality & Citizenship
- ✓Citizen of India
- ✓Subject of Nepal
- ✓Subject of Bhutan
- ✓Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanently settling in India
Certificate of Eligibility Required For
- • Subject of Nepal
- • Subject of Bhutan
- • Person of Indian origin from listed countries
Educational Qualification
All Posts (General)
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Must possess qualification by: As specified in the notification
⚠ Candidates must produce valid marks sheet/degree certificate at the time of document verification/joining.
Age Limits & Relaxation
Age cutoff date: 2025-04-01
Age Relaxation by Category
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years (up to 33 years) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years (up to 31 years) |
| PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years (up to 38 years) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years (up to 41 years) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years (up to 43 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (including ECOs/SSCOs) | 5 years |
| Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Widows, Divorced Women and Women judicially separated who are not remarried | Up to 33 years (up to 38 for SC/ST) |
Date of birth as recorded in 10th/SSC/Matriculation certificate will be accepted.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules
Category Certificate Rules
⚠ Candidature will be cancelled and services terminated if already joined.
How to Apply
Application Fee
₹750
General
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Women
Free
SC/ST
Free
PwBD
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ESM
Payment: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
Non-refundable
Correction Window
Opens
Closes
₹
1st Correction
₹
2nd Correction
Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.
Admission Certificate & Exam Day
Accepted Photo IDs
Prelims — Preliminary Examination (Online)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 1 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 1 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 |
Mains — Main Examination (Online)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Per Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 1 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 1 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 1 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
Answer Key Policy
Normalization & Re-evaluation
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Stage | UR | OBC/EWS | SC/ST/Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| mains | |||
| prelims |
Shortlisting & Merit Rules
Prelims To Mains
Category-wise shortlisting from Prelims. Adequate number of candidates shortlisted for Mains.
Final Merit Basis
Mains examination score only. No interview component.
Llpt Requirement
Candidates who have not studied local language up to 10th standard must clear LLPT before joining.
Provisional Allotment
Based on final merit in Mains, candidates are allotted to circles/zones within the State/UT they applied for.
Post Preference Rules
Scribe & Compensatory Time
Scribe Requirements
- • Scribe should be from an academic stream different from that of the candidate
- • Scribe should have obtained less marks than the candidate in their own graduation/equivalent exam
- • The same scribe cannot be used by more than one candidate
- • Both the candidate and the scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking
- • If subsequently it is found that scribe qualification is not as declared, candidature of both candidate and scribe will be cancelled
Document Verification
Required Documents
- Printout of online application form
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or 10th Marksheet/Certificate)
- Graduation Certificate and Marksheets (all semesters/years)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
- PwBD Certificate if applicable
- Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID/Driving License/PAN Card)
- Address proof
- NOC from current employer if already employed in government/PSU/bank
- Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate if applicable
- Proof of local language proficiency (10th certificate showing local language studied) or willingness to appear for LLPT
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Any other document as specified by SBI
Tie-Breaking Rules
- 1Candidate with higher marks in Mains examination
- 2Candidate older in age
Misconduct & Debarment
Post-exam Analysis Methods
| Offense | Debarment |
|---|---|
| Impersonation or procuring impersonation by any person | Permanent ban / criminal prosecution |
| Submitting fabricated documents or false information | Permanent ban / criminal prosecution |
| Obtaining support for candidature by irregular or improper means | 3-5 years |
| Using unfair means during examination | 3-5 years |
| Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, electronic gadgets in exam hall | 3-5 years |
| Misbehaviour with exam staff or fellow candidates | 1-3 years |
| Tampering with answer sheets or question papers | Permanent ban |
| Attempting to hack or manipulate examination systems | Permanent ban / criminal prosecution |
⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.
Public Disclosure Policy
Disqualification Rule
A candidate who has been debarred by SBI from appearing in any examination/recruitment shall not be eligible. Candidates found guilty of misconduct may be debarred from future exams.
Important Warnings
2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline
⚠ All dates are tentative and subject to change.
Vacancies
Per-post breakdown not yet published.
Previous Year Cut-Offs
No cut-off data available yet.
Important Dates — 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 (Expected)(Tentative) | 1 Aug 2026 | Upcoming |
| SBI Clerk Mains 2026 (Expected)(Tentative) | 1 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |