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SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026 – 1538 Posts Notification, Eligibility, Age Limit, Important Dates & Apply Online

Short Description: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,538 backlog vacancies under the Special Recruitment Drive. Eligible SC, ST, and OBC candidates can apply online from 07 August to 27 August 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, application fee, important dates, vacancy details, selection process, and apply online.

SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026

Important Information

📅 Important Dates
  • Online Registration Starts : 07 August 2026
  • Last Date for Submission : 27 August 2026
  • Preliminary Exam : September 2026 (Tentative)
  • Main Exam : October/November 2026 (Tentative)
  • Admit Card Release : Available 10 days before exam
  • Result : To Be Announced Soon
💰 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
  • SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS : Nil
  • OBC : ₹ 750/-

💳 Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking). Fee once paid will not be refunded.

Age Limits & Total Vacancies

📌 Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)
  • Minimum Age : 20 Years
  • Maximum Age : 28 Years
  • Born Between : 02 April 1998 to 01 April 2006 (both days inclusive)
  • Relaxation :
    • OBC : 3 Years
    • SC/ST : 5 Years
    • PwBD (OBC) : 13 Years
    • PwBD (SC/ST) : 15 Years
    • Ex-Servicemen : Service period + 3 Years
    • Widows/Divorced Women : 7 Years
    • SBI Trained Apprentices : OBC – 4 yrs, SC/ST – 6 yrs, PwBD – 14/16 yrs
📊 Total Vacancies
1538
(SC – 207 | ST – 1219 | OBC – 112)

Post Name & Eligibility

📖 Post Name ✅ Eligibility Criteria
Junior Associate
Customer Support & Sales – Clerical Cadre
  • Educational Qualification : Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (Passed on or before 31.12.2026). Final year students can apply provisionally.
  • Age : 20 to 28 years as on 01.04.2026. Relaxation as per rules.
  • Language : Must be proficient in the specified local language of the State/UT applied for.
  • Nationality : Indian Citizen.
  • Not Eligible : Current or ex-SBI clerical staff, candidates with adverse character/antecedents.

📊 State Wise Vacancy Details

Circle / State Language SC ST OBC Total
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) Telugu/Urdu 88 88
Bengaluru (Karnataka) Kannada 85 35 120
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) Hindi 134 134
Bhopal (Chhattisgarh) Hindi 26 26
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) Odia 111 111
Chandigarh (Chandigarh UT) Hindi/Punjabi 22 22
Chandigarh (J&K UT) Urdu/Hindi 42 42
Chandigarh (Himachal) Hindi 11 11
Chandigarh (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 Marathi 165 165
New Delhi (Delhi) Hindi 17 17
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) Gujarati 289 289
Guwahati (Assam) Assamese/Bengali/Bodo 39 39
Guwahati (Tripura) Bengali/Kokborok 22 22
Patna (Bihar) Hindi/Urdu 12 12
Patna (Jharkhand) Hindi/Santhali 14 119 133
Total   207 1219 112 1538

📌 Note: Candidates can apply for vacancies in only ONE State/UT. OBC candidates must belong to the “Non-Creamy Layer”.

Selection Process : SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026

  • Phase 1 – Preliminary Exam : Online test (100 marks, 1 hour). 3 sections – English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability. Negative marking (1/4 mark per wrong answer).
  • Shortlisting : Candidates are shortlisted for Main Exam (approx. 10 times the vacancies, category wise).
  • Phase 2 – Main Exam : Online test (200 marks, 2 hours 40 minutes). 4 sections – General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude. Negative marking applies.
  • Bonus Marks : SBI Trained Apprentices get 2.5% bonus marks (5 marks out of 200) in Main Exam.
  • Phase 3 – Local Language Test : For candidates who have not studied the local language in 10th/12th. Must qualify to get appointment.
  • Final Selection : Based on Main Exam marks only (Prelim marks not added). Merit list is State-wise and category-wise.
  • Wait List : Up to 50% of vacancies (State-category wise) maintained for 1 year.

Pay Scale & Emoluments : SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026

  • Pay Scale : ₹ 24,050 – 1,340/3 – 28,070 – 1,650/3 – 33,020 – 2,000/4 – 41,020 – 2,340/7 – 57,400 – 4,400/1 – 61,800 – 2,680/1 – 64,480.
  • Starting Basic Pay : ₹ 26,730/- (Includes two advance increments for graduates).
  • Total Emoluments (Metro like Mumbai) : Approximately ₹ 46,000/- per month (including DA and other allowances).
  • Benefits : Provident Fund, Pension (New Pension Scheme), Medical, Leave Travel Concession, and other allowances as per Bank rules.

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Details

  • Suitable Disabilities : Blind/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, One Arm/Both Arms/One Leg/Both Leg, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Deformity/Injury (without neurological/limb dysfunction), Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, Multiple Disabilities.
  • Functional Requirements : S (Sitting), W (Walking), MF (Manipulation by Fingers), RW (Reading & Writing), SE (Seeing), H (Hearing), C (Communication).
  • Scribe Facility : Available for candidates with 40%+ disability who have physical limitation to write. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is also provided.
  • Disability Certificate : Must be uploaded on or before the last date of registration.

How to Apply (Online) : SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026

  • Visit the SBI Careers website: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
  • Click on “Special Recruitment drive for Junior Associates 2026”.
  • Fill the online application with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
  • Upload scanned images of:
    • Recent Photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 20–50 KB, JPG)
    • Signature (10–20 KB, JPG)
    • Left Hand Thumb Impression (20–50 KB, JPG)
    • Handwritten Declaration (50–100 KB, JPG) – text given in notification.
  • Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
  • Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
  • No hard copy of the application is required to be sent.
  • Download the admit card from the website before the exam.
  • Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active.

Note – सभी उम्मीदवारों से अनुरोध है कि आवेदन करने से पहले Official Notification को ध्यानपूर्वक जरूर पढ़ें। Notification में दी गई Last Date, Age Limit, Qualification एवं अन्य महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी जांचने के बाद ही आवेदन फॉर्म भरें।

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Important Instructions

  • Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will be rejected.
  • No change/correction is allowed after submission of the online application.
  • Candidates must choose only ONE State/UT for application.
  • OBC candidates must have a valid “Non-Creamy Layer” certificate (issued on or after 01.04.2026).
  • SC/ST candidates must submit caste certificate in the prescribed Government of India format.
  • Ex-Servicemen must submit relevant discharge/release certificates.
  • All certificates must be dated on or before 31.12.2026.
  • Admit cards will be available online only – no postal delivery.
  • Mobile phones, smart watches, and electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited in the exam hall.
  • Unfair means, impersonation, or misconduct will lead to disqualification and legal action.
  • Waitlist is valid for 1 year from the date of final result declaration.
  • All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Mumbai only.
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FAQs : SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026

1. What is the last date to apply?

27 August 2026.

2. What is the application fee?

SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS – Nil; OBC – ₹750.

3. What is the age limit?

20 to 28 years as on 01.04.2026. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Widows/SBI Apprentices.

4. What is the educational qualification?

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university (passed on or before 31.12.2026).

5. How many vacancies are there?

1538 – SC (207), ST (1219), OBC (112).

6. What is the selection process?

Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Local Language Test → Document Verification.

7. What is the pay scale?

Starting Basic Pay – ₹26,730/- (with graduate increments). Total emoluments approx. ₹46,000/month (at Metro).

8. Can I apply for multiple states?

No, candidates can apply for only ONE State/UT.

9. Is there negative marking?

Yes, 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in both Preliminary and Main exams.

10. What is the language test?

Candidates who have not studied the specified local language in 10th/12th must appear for a Local Language Proficiency Test.

Conclusion : SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification for a Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) to fill 1538 backlog vacancies for SC/ST/OBC categories. This is a great opportunity for graduates to join the country’s largest public sector bank in the clerical cadre. The application process is online and will be open from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. Candidates must meet the age, educational, and language requirements. The selection involves a preliminary exam, main exam, and a local language test. The pay scale is attractive with a starting basic pay of ₹26,730/- and total emoluments around ₹46,000/- per month. For more details, read the full notification and visit the official SBI website. Stay connected with JobMitra.info for the latest updates.

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