SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026 offers 7,967 vacancies. Check qualification, age limit, salary etc.
State Bank of India has released the notification for SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026 for 7,967 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies in the clerical cadre. Online applications are open from August 11 to August 31, 2026.
Candidates must have a graduation degree and can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. The recruitment includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and, where applicable, a Local Language Proficiency Test.
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OrganisationState Bank of India
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Post NameJunior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
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QualificationGraduate
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Age Limit28 years
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Last Date31/08/2026
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Post Date17/08/2026
SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Total Posts | 7,967 |
| Recruitment Type | Clerical Cadre |
| Job Location | Multiple States/UTs |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20–28 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
Post Details and Vacancy Information
Post Name
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Number of Posts
7,967
Salary / Pay Scale
₹24,050–₹64,480
Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730
Starting emoluments at a metro such as Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month, including applicable allowances.
Job Type
Clerical Cadre
Job Location
State/UT applied for
Candidates will be considered only for the State/UT selected in the application.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers vacancies across multiple States and UTs. For Assam, the notification lists 110 regular vacancies.
Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only.
Educational Qualification for Junior Associate
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Candidates in the final year/semester may also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing graduation on or before December 31, 2026.
Other Eligibility Criteria
Local Language
Candidates applying for a State/UT must be proficient in the specified local language of that State/UT.
For Assam, the specified languages are Assamese, Bengali and Bodo.
Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 are exempt from the language test.
Existing SBI Clerical Employees
Employees currently working in SBI in the Clerical Cadre are not eligible. Candidates previously employed in SBI who resigned while in the Clerical Cadre are also not eligible.
Age Limit
20–28 years
Age is calculated as on April 1, 2026.
Candidates must have been born between April 2, 1998 and April 1, 2006, inclusive.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women | 7 years, subject to prescribed limits |
Other relaxations apply to eligible Ex-Servicemen, Disabled Ex-Servicemen and trained SBI Apprentices as specified in the notification.
Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
The fee is non-refundable.
Important Dates of SBI Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
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| Online Application Start | August 11, 2026 |
| Last Date | August 31, 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Examination | November 2026 (Tentative) |
The notification specifies September 2026 for the Preliminary Examination and November 2026 for the Main Examination on a tentative basis.
How to Apply for Junior Associate
- Scroll down to the section Important Link.
- Click “Apply Online” and finish the registration procedure.
- In the following stage, click on the Registration Link (if you haven’t already) or log in.
- Kindly Fill out your basic details and upload your Photo, Sign, ID Proof, and other Documents as per requirement.
- Read the Full Advertisement for More Details about the Post Recruitments.
- Check Your full Details preview before submitting Application Form.
- Pay the required Application Fee to complete the form if Fees are Asked.
- Take a printout of submitting the final form for further process.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable
Preliminary Examination marks are not added to the final merit list. Final merit is based on Main Examination marks, subject to eligibility verification and qualifying the applicable local language test.
Preliminary Examination
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
There is a 1/4 mark negative marking for each wrong answer.
Main Examination
| Test | Questions | Marks | 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 hours 40 minutes |
There is also 1/4 negative marking in the Main Examination.
Local Language Proficiency Test
Provisionally selected candidates who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test before joining.
Candidates who fail the test will not be offered appointment.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the required application documents ready, including:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Hand-written declaration
The notification specifically requires these items for online application.
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FAQs – SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026
Q. How many vacancies are available in SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026?
7,967 vacancies.
Q. What is the qualification for SBI Junior Associates?
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent qualification.
Q. What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associates?
20–28 years as on April 1, 2026, with applicable relaxations.
Q. What is the application fee?
₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates.
Q. What is the last date to apply?
August 31, 2026.
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