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SBI Clerk Exam Details Overview 2026

The SBI Clerk 2026 exam is conducted by the State Bank of India to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) in various branches across the country. It is one of the most sought-after bank exams today and a huge number of candidates appear for the same every year. The exam consists of two online tests: Preliminary and Main Examination, along with a test of a specified opted local language. The preliminary exam consists of three sections: English Language, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability. The main exam consists of four sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude.

Here, we'll give you details about the SBI Clerk exam 2026, important dates, SBI Clerk age, SBI Clerk eligibility criteria, and SBI Clerk vacancies for a certain Indian state.

SBI Clerk Important Dates 2026

SBI Clerk 2026 Notification was released on the official website of SBI on 11thAugust 2026. Candidates can apply online from 11thAugust 2026 to the last date i.e., 31thAugust, 2026.

SBI Clerk (Regular) Important Dates

  • Release of SBI Clerk Notification 2026– 11thAugust 2026
  • Starting date of SBI Clerk Application Form 2026 –11th August, 2026
  • Last date to submit SBI Clerk Application Form 2026 –31thAugust, 2026
  • Download of call letters for SBI Clerk 2026 Pre-Exam Training – September 2026
  • Exam date of SBI Clerk Prelims (Online) Examination 2026–September 2026
  • Exam date of SBI Clerk Mains (Online) Examination 2026 –November 2026 (Expected)

SBI Clerk (Special Recruitment) Important Dates

  • Release of SBI Clerk Notification 2026– 07thAugust 2026
  • Starting date of SBI Clerk Application Form 2026 –07th August, 2026
  • Last date to submit SBI Clerk Application Form 2026 –27thAugust, 2026
  • Download of call letters for SBI Clerk 2026 Pre-Exam Training – September 2026
  • Exam date of SBI Clerk Prelims (Online) Examination 2026–September 2026
  • Exam date of SBI Clerk Mains (Online) Examination 2026 –Oct/November 2026 (Expected)

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026

The State Bank of India (SBI) has notified 9766 vacancies for Clerk/Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts in the clerical cadre through the SBI Clerk Notification 2026.Out of these 7680 are regular vacancies, and 2086 are backlog vacancies.

SBI Clerk 2026 Regular Vacancies

State/UT

Total

GEN

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Gujarat

330

136

23

49

89

33

Karnataka

760

305

121

53

205

76

Madhya Pradesh

113

48

16

22

16

11

Chhattisgarh

287

117

34

91

17

28

Odisha

1100

440

176

242

132

110

Jammu & Kashmir UT

84

39

6

9

22

8

Himachal Pradesh

9

6

2

0

1

0

Ladakh UT

7

6

0

0

1

0

Tamil Nadu

1410

608

267

14

380

141

Telangana

260

105

41

18

70

26

Rajasthan

350

141

59

45

70

35

West Bengal

555

224

127

27

122

55

A&N Islands

15

9

0

1

4

1

Sikkim

60

25

3

12

14

6

Uttar Pradesh$

250

104

52

2

67

25

Maharashtra$

1718

759

171

154

463

171

Goa

62

37

1

7

11

6

Arunachal Pradesh

55

26

0

24

0

5

Assam

110

50

7

13

29

11

Manipur

14

8

0

4

1

1

Meghalaya

24

11

0

10

1

2

Mizoram

32

14

0

14

1

3

Nagaland

27

13

0

12

0

2

Tripura

48

22

8

14

0

4

Total

7680

3253

1114

837

1716

760

SBI Clerk 2026 Backlog Vacancies

State/UT

SC

ST

OBC

Total

VI

HI

LD

d&e

Total

XS

DXS

Total

Gujarat

0

0

0

0

24

25

23

21

93

167

138

305

Karnataka

0

0

0

0

0

8

7

2

17

27

12

39

Madhya Pradesh

0

0

0

0

8

13

6

10

37

100

59

159

Chhattisgarh

12

89

0

101

5

5

4

5

19

43

21

64

Odisha

0

0

0

0

4

4

2

3

13

2

16

18

Jammu & Kashmir UT

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

3

2

3

5

Himachal Pradesh

0

3

0

3

0

2

0

2

4

10

6

16

Ladakh UT

4

0

12

16

1

1

0

0

2

5

2

7

Tamil Nadu

0

2

0

2

3

10

1

7

21

69

37

106

Telangana

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Rajasthan

0

0

0

0

1

5

1

3

10

49

26

75

West Bengal

0

25

0

25

11

13

11

11

46

93

56

149

A&N Islands

0

5

1

6

1

1

1

0

3

7

3

10

Sikkim

0

1

0

1

1

1

1

0

3

5

2

7

Uttar Pradesh$

1

0

0

1

0

1

2

0

3

30

0

30

Maharashtra$

37

3

51

91

2

5

12

11

30

236

45

281

Goa

0

0

1

1

1

0

0

0

1

1

0

1

Arunachal Pradesh

0

32

0

32

1

2

1

0

4

12

5

17

Assam

0

0

0

0

5

7

4

7

23

65

32

97

Manipur

2

1

0

3

0

2

0

0

2

6

3

9

Meghalaya

2

0

1

3

2

2

1

2

7

14

6

20

Mizoram

0

0

2

2

2

1

0

0

3

5

1

6

Nagaland

0

0

0

0

2

2

1

0

5

11

4

15

Tripura

0

0

0

0

2

1

1

1

6

5

3

8

58

161

68

287

76

113

80

86

355

964

480

1444

Note: As per the official SBI Clerk 2026 vacancy notification, no vacancies have been reported for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh (UT), Delhi (NCT), Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, or Puducherry.

SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age Limit - The minimum age limit for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 28 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than April 2, 1998, and not later than April 1, 2006, to be eligible for the exam.

Age Relaxation-

The age relaxation for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam is as follows:

Category

Age Relaxation (In years)

SC/ST

5

OBC

3

PwD (Gen/EWS)

10

PwD (SC/ST)

15

PwD (OBC)

13

Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen

Actual period of service rendered in defence services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to max. age of 50 years

Widows, Divorced women( No remarried)

7 years (subject to the The actualmaximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates)

Educational Qualification - The minimum educational qualification for the SBI Clerk exam is a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification.

Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificates should ensure that the date of passing the IDD.

SBI Clerk Salary 2026

The SBI Clerk 2026 pay scale is as follows:

SBI Clerk Salary Structure 2026

Basic Pay

Increment

Basic Pay

Rs. 26,730/- (Rs. 24,050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates)

Rs. 1,000/-

SBI Clerk Selection Procedure 2026

The SBI Clerk 2026 selection process consists of three stages:

  1. Preliminary Exam
  2. Mains Exam
  3. Test in the specified selected local language

Candidates must qualify all three stages to be selected for the Clerical post. The preliminary exam is an objective type (computer-based examination), and the main exam is also conducted online. Additionally, there is a test of the specified opted local language. The final selection is based on the performance in the main examination.

The SBI Clerk 2026 selection process aims to select candidates for the post of Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales). It is essential for candidates to successfully clear each stage under the SBI Clerk selection procedure to secure a position as a Junior Associate.

How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026

To apply for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam, candidates need to follow the online application process. Here are the steps to apply for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam:

  1. Visit the official website of SBI sbi.co.in.
  2. Click on the "Careers" section and select "Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)".
  3. Click on the "Apply Online" link to start the registration process.
  4. Complete the registration by providing basic details such as name, contact number, email ID, and address.
  5. After registration, log in using the provided credentials and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and professional qualifications.
  6. Choose and fill in the preferred exam center for the Prelims and Mains Exam.
  7. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specified guidelines.
  8. Pay the application fee online through the provided payment gateway.
  9. Review the application form and submit it.
  10. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.

The SBI Clerk 2026 application process is conducted online, and candidates are advised to apply before the last date to avoid any last-minute hassle. The last date to apply for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam is 26th August 2026.

SBI Clerk Application Fee 2026

The application fee for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam is as follows:

Category

Application Fee

SC/ST/PWD

NIL

General/OBC/EWS

Rs. 750/- (Application fees including intimation charges)

The application fee must be paid online during the application process.

SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026

The SBI Clerk admit card for the preliminary exam is expected to be released in the first week of September 2026. Candidates will be able to download their admit card from the official SBI website by entering their registration number and password.

To download your admit card, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the SBI website (sbi.co.in).
  2. Click on the "Careers" tab.
  3. Under "Current Openings," select "Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)."
  4. Click on the "Download SBI Clerk Admit Card" link.
  5. Enter your registration number and password.
  6. Click on the "Login" button.
  7. Your admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  8. Download and print your admit card.

Important Things to Remember:

  • Your admit card is an important document and you must carry it with you to the exam center.
  • Make sure your admit card has all the correct information,including your name,roll number,exam center address,and exam time.
  • Reach the exam center well in advance of the exam time.
  • Carry a valid photo ID with you to the exam center.

SBI Clerk Important Links 2026

Click here for Official Website SBI

Click here for SBI Clerk Official Notification 2026

SBI Clerk Exam 2026: FAQs

  • What is the SBI Clerk Exam?
    The SBI Clerk Exam is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the State Bank of India to recruit clerical staff for its various branches across India.
  • What are the eligibility criteria for the SBI Clerk Exam?
    Candidates applying for the SBI Clerk Exam must be Indian citizens, have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, and be within the age limit of 20 to 28 years.
  • What is the selection process for the SBI Clerk Exam?
    The selection process for the SBI Clerk Exam consists of three stages: the preliminary examination, the main examination, and the language test.
  • What is the exam pattern for the SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam?
    The SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam is an online objective test consisting of three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability, with a total of 100 questions and a duration of one hour.
  • What is the exam pattern for the SBI Clerk Main Exam?
    The SBI Clerk Main Exam is an online objective test consisting of four sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, with a total of 190 questions and a duration of two hours and 40 minutes.
  • What is the syllabus for the SBI Clerk Exam?
    The syllabus for the SBI Clerk Exam includes topics such as English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.
  • How can I apply for the SBI Clerk Exam?
    Candidates can apply for the SBI Clerk Exam through the official website of the State Bank of India by filling out the online application form and paying the required application fee.
  • What is the application fee for the SBI Clerk Exam?
    The application fee for the SBI Clerk Exam is Rs. 750 for general category candidates and Rs. 0 for SC/ST/PWD/XS category candidates.
  • When will the SBI Clerk Exam 2026 be conducted?
    The SBI Clerk Exam 2026 is expected to be conducted in the month of June or July 2026, but the exact dates have not been announced yet.

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