SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Special Drive Apply Online Form For 1538 Posts
About Post : State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai has released the official recruitment advertisement notification (Advt No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in Clerical Cadre under Special Recruitment Drive for SC / ST / OBC Backlog Vacancies. Online applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. Interested candidates can check the complete eligibility criteria, state-wise backlog vacancy breakdown, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, and online application steps below.
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STATE BANK OF INDIA (SBI)
SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Special Recruitment Drive 2026
Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 : Short Details of Notification
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IMPORTANT DATES
- Online Apply Start : 07/08/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 27/08/2026
- Last Date Fee Payment : 27/08/2026
- Preliminary Exam Date : September 2026
- Main Exam Date : October / November 2026
- Admit Card Release Date : 10 Days Before Exam
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APPLICATION FEE
- SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS Candidates : Rs. 0/- (Nil)
- OBC Candidates : Rs. 750/-
- Payment Gateway : Pay the Examination Fee Online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
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Age Limit (As on 01/04/2026)
- Minimum Age Limit : 20 Years
- Maximum Age Limit : 28 Years
- Candidate Born Between : 02/04/1998 to 01/04/2006 (both dates inclusive)
- Age Relaxation : 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, 13–15 years for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen as per SBI rules.
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SBI Clerk Vacancy, Pay Scale & Educational Qualification
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| Post Name & Cadre |
Total Vacancy & Pay Scale |
Essential Educational Qualification & Local Language Criteria |
Junior Associate
(Customer Support & Sales)
Clerical Cadre (Special Backlog Drive) |
1,538 Posts
Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 26,730/- pm
Emoluments: ~Rs. 46,000/- pm |
- Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University on or before 31/12/2026. Final year/semester appearing students can also apply provisionally.
- Candidate must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified opted local language of the applied State/UT.
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| Total Vacancies |
1,538 Total Backlog Posts |
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State Wise / Category Wise Vacancy Details
| State / UT Name |
Opted Local Language |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Total |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Telugu / Urdu |
– |
– |
88 |
88 |
| Karnataka |
Kannada |
85 |
35 |
– |
120 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Hindi |
– |
134 |
– |
134 |
| Chhattisgarh |
Hindi |
– |
26 |
– |
26 |
| Odisha |
Odia |
– |
111 |
– |
111 |
| Chandigarh UT |
Hindi / Punjabi |
– |
– |
22 |
22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT |
Urdu / Hindi |
– |
42 |
– |
42 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Hindi |
11 |
– |
– |
11 |
| Punjab |
Punjabi / Hindi |
– |
– |
18 |
18 |
| Tamil Nadu |
Tamil |
65 |
– |
– |
65 |
| Telangana |
Telugu / Urdu |
– |
32 |
– |
32 |
| Rajasthan |
Hindi |
20 |
86 |
– |
106 |
| West Bengal |
Bengali / Nepali |
– |
55 |
– |
55 |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Hindi / Urdu |
– |
31 |
– |
31 |
| Maharashtra |
Marathi |
– |
165 |
– |
165 |
| Delhi |
Hindi |
– |
17 |
– |
17 |
| Gujarat |
Gujarati |
– |
289 |
– |
289 |
| Assam |
Assamese / Bengali / Bodo |
– |
39 |
– |
39 |
| Tripura |
Bengali / Kokborok |
– |
22 |
– |
22 |
| Bihar |
Hindi / Urdu |
12 |
– |
– |
12 |
| Jharkhand |
Hindi / Santhali |
14 |
119 |
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133 |
| Total Backlog Vacancies |
207 |
1,219 |
112 |
1,538 Posts |
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SBI Clerk Selection Process & Exam Scheme
- Selection Process : Phase-I Preliminary Exam
- Phase-II Main Exam
- Phase-III Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). (No Interview).
- Phase-I Preliminary Exam Pattern (100 Marks | 1 Hour Duration) :
• English Language : 30 Questions (30 Marks) – 20 Mins
• Numerical Ability : 35 Questions (35 Marks) – 20 Mins
• Reasoning Ability : 35 Questions (35 Marks) – 20 Mins
- Phase-II Main Exam Pattern (200 Marks | 2 Hours 40 Mins Duration) :
• General / Financial Awareness : 50 Questions (50 Marks) – 35 Mins
• General English : 40 Questions (40 Marks) – 35 Mins
• Quantitative Aptitude : 50 Questions (50 Marks) – 45 Mins
• Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude : 50 Questions (60 Marks) – 45 Mins
- Negative Marking : 1/4th mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both Prelims and Main Exams. Trained SBI Apprentices get 5 bonus marks (2.5% of 200) added to Main exam aggregate score.
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How to Apply for SBI Junior Associate Online Form 2026
- Visit the official website portal of SBI Careers at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Click on “RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR SC/ST/OBC BACKLOG VACANCIES)”.
- Complete New Registration by providing basic details, mobile number, and email ID to generate Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill out personal details, educational qualifications, state choice, and opted local language carefully.
- Upload scanned Photograph (20–50 KB), Live Photo capture, Signature in black ink (10–20 KB), Left Thumb Impression (20–50 KB), and Handwritten Declaration (50–100 KB).
- Pay application fee online (Rs. 750 for OBC; Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final application form along with the E-Receipt for future reference.
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FAQ
Q1. What is the last date to apply online for SBI Clerk Special Recruitment Drive 2026?
Candidates can submit online application forms till 27 August 2026.
Q2. When will the SBI Clerk Preliminary and Main Examinations be conducted?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled tentatively in September 2026, and the Main Examination in October/November 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee for SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates?
Application fee is completely exempted (Rs. 0/-) for SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates SBI Clerk .
Q4. Is there any provision for Inter-State or Inter-Circle Transfer for selected Junior Associates?
No, there is no provision for Inter-Circle or Inter-State Transfer for Junior Associates SBI Clerk .
Q5. Is the Local Language Proficiency Test mandatory for all selected candidates?
Candidates who produce 10th or 12th mark sheets evidencing having studied the specified opted local language are exempted. Others must qualify the Local Language Test before joining SBI Clerk .
Post Date On August 7, 2026
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