SBI Clerk 2026: Urgent Deadline Alert for Regular and Backlog Vacancies

Lakhs eye SBI Junior Associate posts this week as two parallel drives near closure. Backlog applications for SC, ST and OBC candidates end tomorrow, August 27, 2026, while the regular Junior Associate window closes on August 31, 2026. Finish forms, documents, fee payment and state language selection without delay.

The Special Recruitment Drive covers 1,538 backlog vacancies for SC, ST and OBC only, with its own form and deadline. The regular drive covers fresh state-wise vacancies for all eligible categories. You must apply for only one state or union territory and meet its language rules.

SBI Clerk 2026 eligibility and age relaxations

Age must be 20 to 28 years as on April 1, 2026, with relaxations: OBC three years; SC and ST five years; PwBD up to 10, 13 or 15 years, as applicable. Graduation must be passed by December 31, 2026. OBC Non‑Creamy Layer and EWS certificates must meet stated validity norms.

SBI Clerk 2026 backlog vs regular: who pays fees

Application fees differ by category, not by drive. General, OBC and EWS pay Rs 750; SC, ST, PwBD, Ex‑Servicemen pay nil. In the backlog drive, only OBC is fee‑paying because General and EWS are ineligible. Keep the e‑receipt and application print for verification.

SBI Clerk 2026 language requirement and LPT rules

You must read, write, speak and understand the opted state language. The Language Proficiency Test follows mains but precedes joining. Candidates who studied the specified language in Class 10 or 12 are exempt from LPT. Failing LPT forfeits selection, regardless of mains score.

SBI Clerk 2026 apply steps and photo/signature specs

Navigate to SBI Careers > Current Openings, choose “Junior Associates 2026” or “Special Recruitment Drive,” then click Apply Online, which opens on IBPS. Use JPG/JPEG files: photo 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB; signature 140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB; left thumb 240×240 pixels, 20–50 KB; declaration 800×400 pixels, 50–100 KB. Avoid unofficial portals.

SBI Clerk 2026 prelims to mains timeline

Prelims are tentatively scheduled in September 2026. Mains will follow in October to November, with local language testing before joining where required. Download call letters only from the official links shared on SBI Careers and the IBPS portal. Track updates frequently for centre and date changes.

Focus on the immediate tasks: submit the correct form, lock language preference, upload compliant images, and pay fees before the clock runs out. Remember the hard deadlines—August 27 for backlog, August 31 for regular—and apply strictly via SBI Careers’ Current Openings page.

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