SBI Clerk 2026
Dates, state-wise vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus, pay and eligibility for SBI Clerk 2026 (Junior Associates, CRPD/CR/2026-27/17), taken from the official SBI advertisement and handout.
Overview
SBI Clerk recruits graduates as Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in SBI's clerical cadre, state/UT-wise, through an online prelims, mains and a local language test — there is no interview.
| Advertisement | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Application window | 11 – 31 Aug 2026 |
| Prelims | September 2026 (tentative) — date on call letter |
| Mains | November 2026 (tentative) |
| Starting basic pay | ₹26,730 (₹24,050 + 2 advance increments) |
Latest updates
- 07 Aug: Separate Special Recruitment Drive (CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) opened for <strong>1,538</strong> SC/ST/OBC backlog posts.
- 11 Aug: SBI Clerk 2026 advertisement: <strong>7,680</strong> regular + 2,086 backlog Junior Associate vacancies across states/UTs.
- 31 Aug: Online registration and fee payment closed.
- Sep: Prelims call letters and the 'Acquaint Yourself' booklet released; prelims tentatively in September 2026.
- Nov: Main exam tentatively in <strong>November 2026</strong>, followed by the local language test for those who need it.
General awareness is part of this exam, so keep up with our daily current affairs.
Exam at a glance
- Conducting authority
- State Bank of India (CRPD, Mumbai)
- Exam level
- National
- Vacancies
- 9,766 = 7,680 regular + 2,086 backlog
- Application fee
- ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS) · Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS
- Age limit
- 20 – 28 years (born 2 Apr 1998 – 1 Apr 2006)
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline by 31 Dec 2026; final-year students may apply provisionally
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | |
| Registration & fee payment close | |
| Prelims call letter & online preliminary exam (Tentative month per advertisement) | Sep 2026Tentative |
| Online main exam (Tentative) | Nov 2026Tentative |
| Local language test (if needed) & final result (Dates not yet announced) | After mains |
Syllabus
English
- English Language (prelims: 30 Q, 20 min)
- General English (mains: 40 Q, 35 min)
Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
- Numerical Ability (prelims: 35 Q, 20 min)
- Quantitative Aptitude (mains: 50 Q, 45 min)
Reasoning (& Computer Aptitude in mains)
- Reasoning Ability (prelims: 35 Q, 20 min)
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (mains: 50 Q / 60 marks, 45 min)
General / Financial Awareness
- General awareness
- Financial awareness (mains: 50 Q, 35 min)
SBI Clerk 2026 exam pattern
Prelims only shortlists; final merit is the Mains aggregate, state- and category-wise. There is no interview.
Prelims
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration <b>1 hour (20 min per section)</b>
- Negative marking <b>−¼ of the question's marks</b>
- Sectional cut-off <b>No</b>
Mains
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General English | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
- Duration <b>2 h 40 min (separately timed)</b>
- Cut-off <b>Aggregate only (5% relaxation for reserved)</b>
- Language test <b>Qualifying, if not studied in 10th/12th</b>
SBI Clerk 2026 eligibility
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline by 31 Dec 2026; final-year students may apply provisionally |
| Age limit | 20 – 28 years (born 2 Apr 1998 – 1 Apr 2006) |
| Age reference date | 1 April 2026 |
| Relaxation | SC/ST +5 · OBC +3 · PwBD 10/13/15 · ex-servicemen: service + 3 yrs (max 50) · widows/divorced women +7 (max 35/38/40) · SBI trained apprentices |
| Local language | Must know the opted language of the state applied for; test waived with 10th/12th mark sheet in that language |
| Application fee | ₹750 (General/OBC/EWS) · Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS |
| Not eligible | Existing SBI clerical staff and ex-SBI clerks who resigned |
SBI Clerk 2026 vacancies
Regular 7,680: GEN 3,253 · OBC 1,716 · SC 1,114 · ST 837 · EWS 760. Backlog 2,086: SC/ST/OBC 287 · PwBD 355 · ex-servicemen 1,444. Apply for one state/UT only.
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| '25 | 6,589 |
| '26 | 9,766 |
Totals from the advertisement's state-wise table (backlog summed). 2025 = CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 (5,180 regular + 1,409 backlog). The SC/ST/OBC Special Drive (1,538) is a separate advertisement.
SBI Clerk salary by pay level
Pay as given in the advertisement for the clerical cadre, plus DA and allowances as per bank rules.
| Pay level | Pay scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Clerical | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 scale; starting basic ₹26,730 | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) — about ₹46,000/month total at Mumbai, per SBI |
Frequently asked questions
When is the SBI Clerk 2026 exam?
The advertisement schedules the online preliminary exam tentatively in <strong>September 2026</strong> (call letters are out) and the main exam tentatively in <strong>November 2026</strong>. Your exact date and shift are on your call letter.
How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk 2026?
<strong>7,680</strong> regular vacancies plus 2,086 backlog (SC/ST/OBC 287, PwBD 355, ex-servicemen 1,444) — 9,766 in all. A separate Special Recruitment Drive has 1,538 SC/ST/OBC backlog posts.
What is the SBI Clerk age limit?
20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026 (born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006). SC/ST get 5 years of relaxation, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10–15 years.
Is there an interview in SBI Clerk?
No. Merit is drawn state-wise and category-wise on the Main exam aggregate. Candidates who did not study the state's language in 10th or 12th must also clear a local language test before joining.
Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer, in both prelims and mains.
Can I apply for more than one state?
No. You can apply for vacancies of one state/UT only, and inter-state transfer is not allowed for the first 5 years of service.
What is the SBI Clerk salary?
Starting basic pay is ₹26,730 (₹24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates). SBI says total starting emoluments at a metro like Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month including DA and allowances.
Important links
- Banking official websiteOfficial
- Official notice: JA 2026 Detailed Advt EngOfficial
- Official notice: SBI JA-Customer Support Sales-IH Pre-2026-27 EngOfficial
- Official notice: JA 2026 Backlog Detailed Advt EngOfficial
- Official notice: 8f7ff18f-1972-21c8-9212-5a8cf85a7099?t=1754398573326Official
- Official notice: e4e8f7b3-d429-a855-3000-142dfdb5295b?t=1772180230964Official
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