State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 for 9,124 vacancies. The recruitment includes 7,680 regular and 1,444 backlog posts across 24 States/UTs for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) position.
Eligible graduates can apply online from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
The selection process includes the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), wherever applicable.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Cadre | Clerical Cadre |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,124 |
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 1,444 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Exam | November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20–28 Years |
| Application Fee | ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS |
| Official Website | SBI Careers |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
Note: The Preliminary and Main Examination dates are tentative. SBI will announce the exact exam schedule separately.
SBI Junior Associate Vacancy 2026 – State-Wise Details
The recruitment includes 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies across 24 States/UTs.
The category-wise figures for regular vacancies are shown as SC / ST / OBC / EWS / General / Total.
| S. No. | Circle | State/UT | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Regular Total | Backlog |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | 23 | 49 | 89 | 33 | 136 | 330 | 305 |
| 2 | Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 121 | 53 | 205 | 76 | 305 | 760 | 39 |
| 3 | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 48 | 113 | 159 |
| 4 | Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 34 | 91 | 17 | 28 | 117 | 287 | 64 |
| 5 | Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 176 | 242 | 132 | 110 | 440 | 1,100 | 18 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/Hindi | 6 | 9 | 22 | 8 | 39 | 84 | 5 |
| 7 | Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 16 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | Ladakh UT | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| 9 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 267 | 14 | 380 | 141 | 608 | 1,410 | 106 |
| 10 | Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 41 | 18 | 70 | 26 | 105 | 260 | 0 |
| 11 | Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 59 | 45 | 70 | 35 | 141 | 350 | 75 |
| 12 | Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 127 | 27 | 122 | 55 | 224 | 555 | 149 |
| 13 | Kolkata | A&N Islands | Hindi/English | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 10 |
| 14 | Kolkata | Sikkim | Nepali/English | 3 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 25 | 60 | 7 |
| 15 | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 52 | 2 | 67 | 25 | 104 | 250 | 30 |
| 16 | Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | 171 | 154 | 463 | 171 | 759 | 1,718 | 281 |
| 17 | Mumbai Metro | Goa | Konkani | 1 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 37 | 62 | 1 |
| 18 | Guwahati | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 55 | 17 |
| 19 | Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 7 | 13 | 29 | 11 | 50 | 110 | 97 |
| 20 | Guwahati | Manipur | Manipuri/English | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 9 |
| 21 | Guwahati | Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
| 22 | Guwahati | Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 32 | 6 |
| 23 | Guwahati | Nagaland | English | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 27 | 15 |
| 24 | Guwahati | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 8 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 48 | 8 |
| Total | — | 24 States/UTs | — | 1,114 | 837 | 1,716 | 760 | 3,253 | 7,680 | 1,444 |
J&K Vacancy Details
For candidates from Jammu & Kashmir UT, SBI has announced 84 regular vacancies and 5 backlog vacancies.
| Category | J&K Regular Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 6 |
| ST | 9 |
| OBC | 22 |
| EWS | 8 |
| General | 39 |
| Total Regular Vacancies | 84 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 5 |
Local Language: Urdu/Hindi
Tentative Exam Centres: Jammu, Samba and Srinagar
SBI Junior Associate Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Graduation | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Final Year Students | Can apply provisionally |
| Final Year Passing Deadline | Must pass graduation by 31 December 2026 |
| Integrated Dual Degree | IDD passing date must be on or before 31 December 2026 |
| Ex-Servicemen | Certain prescribed educational certificates are accepted as mentioned in the notification |
SBI Junior Associate Age Limit 2026
The age is calculated as on 1 April 2026.
| Particular | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| Date of Birth – From | 02 April 1998 |
| Date of Birth – To | 01 April 2006 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | No relaxation |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | As per prescribed rules |
| Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated Women | 7 Years, subject to maximum age limits |
| Trained Apprentices of SBI | As per prescribed category-wise relaxation |
Important: Cumulative age relaxation is not permitted. Candidates must submit valid supporting documents wherever required.
SBI Junior Associate Local Language Requirement
Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and must have proficiency in the specified local language.
| Candidate Situation | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Studied prescribed language in Class 10/12 | LLPT exemption available with valid certificate |
| Did not study prescribed language | LLPT required if provisionally selected |
| J&K UT | Urdu/Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
SBI Junior Associate Salary 2026
The pay scale for SBI Junior Associate is:
₹24,050 – 1,340/3 – 28,070 – 1,650/3 – 33,020 – 2,000/4 – 41,020 – 2,340/7 – 57,400 – 4,400/1 – 61,800 – 2,680/1 – ₹64,480
| Salary Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730 |
| Pay Scale | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
| Approx. Starting Emoluments in Metro City | Around ₹46,000/month |
| Additional Benefits | DA, PF, Pension, Medical, Leave Fare and other benefits |
The actual monthly salary depends on the place of posting and applicable allowances.
SBI Junior Associate Job Profile
The Junior Associate role mainly involves banking operations and customer service.
| Work Area | Duties |
|---|---|
| Customer Service | Handling customer queries and requests |
| Banking Services | Assisting customers with banking facilities |
| Customer Calls | Calling and communicating with customers |
| Advisory Services | Providing information about banking products/services |
| Cross-Selling | Promoting suitable banking products |
| Field Work | Some duties may require outdoor travel |
| Working Hours | Flexible hours/shift duties may apply |
SBI Junior Associate Terms of Employment
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Probation Period | Minimum 6 months |
| E-Lessons | Must be completed during probation |
| Transfer Before 5 Years | Generally no provision |
| Transfer After 5 Years | May be considered in exceptional cases |
| Posting | State/UT for which candidate applied |
| Nature of Work | Customer service, banking, advisory and sales-related work |
SBI Junior Associate Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹750 |
| OBC | ₹750 |
| EWS | ₹750 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| XS/DXS | Nil |
The application fee is non-refundable.
SBI Junior Associate Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of:
| Stage | Selection Method |
|---|---|
| Phase I | Preliminary Examination |
| Phase II | Main Examination |
| Phase III | Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable |
| Final Merit | Based on Main Examination marks, as prescribed |
SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Prelims Important Points
- Each section has a separate timing of 20 minutes.
- 1/4th mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
- There are no prescribed minimum qualifying marks for individual tests.
- Sectional marks are not maintained.
- Candidates are shortlisted for Mains based on aggregate performance.
SBI Clerk Main Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 Minutes |
Mains Important Points
- 1/4th negative marking applies.
- Minimum qualifying percentage marks will be decided by SBI.
- A 5% relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates as prescribed.
- Preliminary Exam marks are not added to the final merit.
- Main Examination aggregate marks are used for final merit.
Local Language Proficiency Test Pattern
The LLPT applies to provisionally selected candidates who do not have proof of having studied the prescribed local language in Class 10 or 12.
| Test Component | Type | Passages | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Verbal Test | Objective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| Non-Verbal Test | Subjective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| Verbal Test | As prescribed | — | — | 20 |
Candidates who studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 and provide the required certificate are exempt from the LLPT.
SBI Junior Associate Reservation 2026
| Reservation Category | Provision |
|---|---|
| PwBD | 4% horizontal reservation |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Reservation as prescribed |
| OBC | Only eligible Non-Creamy Layer candidates |
| EWS | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| PwBD/XS/DXS | Horizontal reservation within parent category |
SBI Junior Associate Exam Centres
Jammu & Kashmir
| State/UT | Tentative Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
Selected Other Exam Centres
| State/UT | Exam Centres |
|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | Delhi/NCR |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, Una |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida/Greater Noida, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik and other listed centres |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri, Burdwan |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Hubballi/Dharwad, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli and other listed centres |
Note: The above is a selection of centres. SBI may add, cancel or reallocate centres according to administrative requirements.
SBI Junior Associate Documents Required
| Document | Specification/Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent colour passport-style photograph, JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | Signed on white paper with black ink |
| Left Thumb Impression | On white paper with black/blue ink |
| Handwritten Declaration | English, prescribed format |
| Live Photograph | Captured during online application |
| Photo ID | Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID etc. |
| Class 10/12 Certificate | For local language exemption |
| Caste Certificate | SC/ST, where applicable |
| OBC-NCL Certificate | For eligible OBC candidates |
| EWS Certificate | Valid Income & Asset Certificate |
| Discharge Certificate | Applicable candidates at appointment |
SBI Junior Associate Application Process 2026
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit SBI Careers/Current Openings |
| 2 | Open the Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 advertisement |
| 3 | Read Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| 4 | Complete online registration |
| 5 | Enter personal and educational details |
| 6 | Select State/UT and examination centre |
| 7 | Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration |
| 8 | Complete live photograph requirement |
| 9 | Pay the applicable application fee |
| 10 | Preview and verify all details |
| 11 | Submit the application before 31 August 2026 |
| 12 | Download and save the submitted application |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions
| Important Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Applications | Only one application should be submitted |
| State/UT Choice | Only one State/UT can be selected |
| Corrections | No correction after final submission |
| Fee | Non-refundable |
| Exam Centre | Change request is generally not accepted |
| Admit Card | Download online; no hard copy by post |
| Electronic Devices | Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators etc. prohibited |
| Biometric Verification | May be conducted during recruitment |
| Medical Fitness | Required before appointment |
| Background Verification | KYE and other prescribed checks apply |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – What J&K Aspirants Should Know
For Jammu & Kashmir candidates, this recruitment offers 84 regular vacancies and 5 backlog vacancies.
The specified local language is Urdu/Hindi, while the tentative examination centres are Jammu, Samba and Srinagar.
Candidates should remember that SBI is conducting the recruitment on a State/UT-wise basis. Therefore, selecting J&K means candidature will be considered against the vacancies available for J&K UT.
Candidates should also check the local language requirement before applying, especially if they have not studied the specified language in Class 10 or 12.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Quick Facts
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 9,124 |
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 1,444 |
| J&K Regular Vacancies | 84 |
| J&K Backlog Vacancies | 5 |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20–28 Years |
| Application Start | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Prelims | September 2026 |
| Mains | November 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹750 / Nil |
| J&K Local Language | Urdu/Hindi |
| J&K Exam Centres | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + LLPT, where applicable |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| SBI Official Website | Visit SBI |
| SBI Careers | Current Openings |
Final Words
The SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for graduates looking for a banking career. With 9,124 vacancies, candidates from multiple States and UTs can apply, but they must carefully check the State/UT vacancy, local language and eligibility conditions.
For Jammu & Kashmir, SBI has notified 84 regular and 5 backlog vacancies. Eligible candidates should complete their application before 31 August 2026 and begin preparation for the September 2026 Preliminary Examination.
Candidates should always verify the latest updates through the official SBI recruitment portal before taking any action.
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