SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies 2026
State Bank of India · All India · Updated 18 Aug 2026
⏳ 9 days left to apply (Last date: 27 Aug 2026)
State Bank of India invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. This special recruitment drive aims to fill backlog vacancies for SC, ST, and OBC categories across various states and union territories. The selection process includes preliminary and main online examinations, followed by a local language proficiency test.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Apply from | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Last date | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Last date for Academic Qualification | 31.12.2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Call Letter (tentative) | 10 days before exam date |
| Main Exam Call Letter (tentative) | 10 days before exam date |
| Ex-servicemen SPE Completion Date | On or before 31.08.2027 |
| Ex-servicemen Joining Date | On or before 31.10.2027 |
| Exam date | Preliminary Examination tentatively in September 2026; Main Examination tentatively in October/November 2026. |
Application Fee
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XS/DXS | Free / Exempted |
| OBC | ₹750 |
Fee/Intimation charges once paid will not be refunded. Payment can be made through online mode using debit card/credit card/Internet Banking. Transaction charges, if any, will be borne by the candidates.
Key Details
| Age limit | 20–28Not below 20 years and not above 28 years as on 01.04.2026. Age relaxation of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, 13 years for PwBD (OBC), 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST), actual service period + 3 years (max 50 years) for Ex-Servicemen, 7 years (max 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST) for Widows/Divorced women, and specific relaxations for SBI Trained Apprentices. |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, as on 31.12.2026. Candidates in the final year/semester may apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing by 31.12.2026. Matriculate Ex-servicemen with at least 15 years of service in Armed Forces of the Union are also eligible. |
| Pay Scale | Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. Starting Basic Pay is Rs.26730/- (Rs.24050/- plus two advance increments). Total starting emoluments in Metro cities will be around Rs.46,000/- per month, inclusive of D.A. and other allowances. |
| Total posts | 1,538 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | — | — | — | — | 88 | 88 |
| Bengaluru (Karnataka) | — | — | — | 85 | 35 | 120 |
| Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | — | — | — | — | 134 | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | — | — | — | — | 26 | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | — | — | — | — | 111 | 111 |
| Chandigarh (Chandigarh UT) | — | — | 22 | — | — | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | — | — | — | — | 42 | 42 |
| Himachal Pradesh | — | — | — | 11 | — | 11 |
| Punjab | — | — | 18 | — | — | 18 |
| Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | — | — | — | 65 | — | 65 |
| Hyderabad (Telangana) | — | — | — | — | 32 | 32 |
| Jaipur (Rajasthan) | — | — | — | 20 | 86 | 106 |
| Kolkata (West Bengal) | — | — | 55 | — | — | 55 |
| Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | — | — | — | — | 31 | 31 |
| Maharashtra/ Mumbai Metro (Maharashtra) | — | — | — | — | 165 | 165 |
| New Delhi (Delhi) | — | — | 17 | — | — | 17 |
| Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | — | — | — | — | 289 | 289 |
| Guwahati (Assam) | — | — | — | — | 39 | 39 |
| Tripura | — | — | — | — | 22 | 22 |
| Patna (Bihar) | — | — | — | 12 | — | 12 |
| Jharkhand | — | — | — | 14 | 119 | 133 |
Selection Process
- Online Preliminary Examination
- Online Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (if applicable)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Exam Districts
Port BlairAnantpurGuntur/VijayawadaKadapaKakinadaKurnoolNelloreRajahmundryTirupatiVishakhapatnamVizianagaramChiralaNaharlagunDibrugarhGuwahatiJorhatSilcharTezpurArrahBhagalpurDarbhangaGayaMuzaffarpurPatnaPurneaAurangabadMohaliBhilai/ Bhilai NagarBilaspurRaipurDelhi/ NCR (All NCR cities)MapusaMadgaonAhmedabad-GandhinagarAnand/VadodaraMehsanaRajkotSurat/BardoliAmbalaFaridabadGurugramKurukshetraBilaspurHamirpurKangraKulluMandiSolanUnaJammuSambaSrinagarBokaro Steel CityDhanbadHazaribaghJamshedpurRanchiBengaluruBelagavi (Belgaum)Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)Hubballi (Hubli)/DharwadMangaluru (Mangalore)Mysuru (Mysore)Shivamogga (Shimoga)UdupiAlappuzhaKannurErnakulamKollamKottayamKozhikodeMalappuramPalakkadThiruvananthapuramThrissurLehKargilKavarattiBhopalGwaliorIndoreJabalpurSagarSatnaUjjainAmravatiChhatrapati Sambhaji NagarDhuleJalgaonKolhapurLaturMumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMRNagpurNandedNashikPuneSangliSataraSolapurRatnagiriChandrapurImphalChurachandpurKakchingThoubalShillongTuraAizawlDimapurKohimaBalasoreBerhampur-GanjamBhubaneswarCuttackRourkelaSambalpurDhenkanalPuducherryAmritsarBhatindaPatialaPhagwaraAjmerBikanerJaipurJodhpurKotaSikarUdaipurGangtokChennaiCoimbatoreCuddaloreErodeKanchipuramMaduraiNagercoil/KanyakumariNamakkalSalemThanjavurTiruchirappalliTirunelveliTirupurVelloreVirudhunagarVillupuramHyderabadKarimnagarKhammamWarangalAgartalaAgraAligarhBareillyAyodhyaGhaziabadGorakhpurJhansiKanpurLucknowMeerutMoradabadMuzaffarnagarNoida/Greater NoidaPrayagrajVaranasiDehradunHaldwaniRoorkeeAsansolDurgapurKolkataHooghlyKalyaniSiliguriBurdwan
How to Apply
- Visit Bank's website https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings and open the appropriate Online Application Form under 'Recruitment of Junior Associates'.
- Register online by filling the application form carefully. Candidates can save data and edit up to three times before final submission.
- Scan and upload your recent passport-style color photograph, signature, left hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per the specifications provided in Annexure-II.
- Pay the requisite application fee through the integrated payment gateway using debit card/credit card/Internet Banking.
- On successful completion of the transaction, print the e-receipt and the application form for your records. Do not send a printout of the application form to SBI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associates 2026?
The online registration and payment of fees for SBI Junior Associates 2026 will close on August 27, 2026.
What is the application fee for SBI Junior Associates?
The application fee is Rs. 750/- for OBC candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from paying any fee.
What are the eligibility criteria for the Junior Associate post?
Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University as of December 31, 2026. The age limit is between 20 and 28 years as on April 1, 2026, with age relaxations for reserved categories.
When are the SBI Junior Associates 2026 exams scheduled?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, and the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026.
How many vacancies are available in this recruitment drive?
There are a total of 1538 backlog vacancies for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) across various states/UTs under this special recruitment drive.
What is the selection process for SBI Junior Associates?
The selection process consists of an Online Preliminary Examination, an Online Main Examination, and a Local Language Proficiency Test for provisionally selected candidates who have not studied the opted local language in 10th or 12th standard. This is followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
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