The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 for 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies under a special recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can apply online through the SBI Careers portal from August 7 to August 27, 2026.

Applicants are advised to complete the registration process within the prescribed deadline and check the detailed notification for eligibility and other requirements.
The recruitment offers an opportunity for candidates seeking banking jobs with SBI. Applicants must carefully check the eligibility conditions, local language requirements, and state-wise vacancy details before submitting the application form.
Under this recruitment drive, candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory (UT). They will also be permitted to appear for the recruitment examination only once.
Candidates applying for a particular State or UT must possess proficiency in the specified local language mentioned for that region. Applicants should ensure that they fulfil all prescribed eligibility conditions before completing the registration process.
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 27, 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026 (tentative) |
| Main Examination | October/November 2026 (expected) |
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date and should complete their applications well before the deadline.
The selection process for Junior Associate posts will comprise three stages:
Candidates who qualify for the preliminary examination will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. Those meeting the prescribed requirements in the subsequent stages will be considered for appointment, subject to fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, while the Main Examination is expected to take place in October or November 2026.
Age Limit
Candidates applying for SBI Clerk 2026 must fulfil the prescribed age requirements as on April 1, 2026.
Age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories according to the rules and guidelines prescribed by SBI.
Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for category-wise relaxation and other eligibility requirements.
Local language proficiency is an important requirement for the SBI Clerk recruitment. Candidates must be proficient in the specified language of the State or UT for which they are applying.
Applicants should therefore check the applicable local language before selecting their preferred recruitment state or UT.
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:
1. Visit the official SBI Careers website.
2. Open the recruitment section and select the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) 2026 notification.
3. Click on the online application link.
4. Complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
5. Enter personal, educational and other required details.
6. Select the eligible State or UT and verify the local language requirement.
7. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
9. Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
10. Download and print the submitted application form and confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should read the official SBI Clerk 2026 notification carefully before applying and regularly check the SBI website for updates regarding the examination schedule, admit card, result and further stages of recruitment.