At a Glance
- Application Last Date
- 27 August 2026
- Application Start Date
- 7 August 2026
- Eligibility
- Graduation in Any Discipline
- Salary
- ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 (Starting Basic ₹26,730)
- Location
- All India
Quick Summary
SBI has released the Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026 notification for 1538 SC/ST/OBC posts. Apply online from 7 to 27 August 2026 at sbi.bank.in.
State Bank of India (SBI) is India's largest public sector bank, and its Central Recruitment & Promotion Department conducts recruitment for clerical, officer, and specialist cadre posts across the country. Its official careers portal is sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 – Overview
1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) backlog posts are open right now under the SBI Clerk Special Recruitment Drive 2026 for SC/ST/OBC candidates. State Bank of India (SBI) is accepting applications from 7 August 2026 to 27 August 2026 at sbi.bank.in. Full eligibility, fee, and dates are in the table below.
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) | Advt. No. | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | Total Vacancies | 1,538 (SC/ST/OBC Backlog) |
| Pay Scale | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 (Starting Basic ₹26,730) | Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 7 August 2026 | Application Last Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹750 (OBC); Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS) | Age Limit | 20 – 28 years (as on 1 April 2026) |
| Min. Qualification | Graduation in any discipline | Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Local Language Test |
| Prelims Exam Date | Tentatively September 2026 | Mains Exam Date | Tentatively October/November 2026 |
| Official Portal | sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings | ||
Source: State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, official notification CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
In the SBI Clerk 2025 cycle, 1,409 backlog vacancies were announced — the 2026 special drive marks a roughly 9% increase in backlog posts.
SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 7 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 7 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | Tentatively September 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | Before exam (approx. 10 days prior) |
| Main Exam | Tentatively October/November 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | Before exam (approx. 10 days prior) |
SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 – Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 1,219 |
| OBC | 112 |
| Total | 1,538 |
SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 – State/Circle-Wise Vacancy Details
| Circle | State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | – | 88 | – | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | – | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | – | 134 | – | 134 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | – | 26 | – | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | – | 111 | – | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | Hindi/Punjabi | – | – | 22 | 22 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/Hindi | – | 42 | – | 42 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | – | – | 11 |
| Chandigarh | Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | – | – | 18 | 18 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | – | – | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | – | 32 | – | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | – | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | – | – | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | – | 31 | – | 31 |
| Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | – | 165 | – | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | – | – | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | – | 289 | – | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | – | 39 | – | 39 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | – | 22 | – | 22 |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 12 | – | – | 12 |
| Patna | Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 14 | 119 | – | 133 |
| Total | 207 | 1,219 | 112 | 1,538 |
SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
Fee is payable online via debit card, credit card, or internet banking. Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for any other exam.
SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit for SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 (as on 1 April 2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / Base Range | 20 – 28 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen SC/ST), max age 50 |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (unmarried since) | 7 years (max 38 years OBC, 40 years SC/ST) |
| Trained Apprentices of SBI | OBC 4 years, SC/ST 6 years, PwBD (OBC) 14 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 16 years |
Age relaxation as per State Bank of India recruitment rules. Cumulative relaxation across categories is not permitted.
Educational Qualification for SBI Clerk Backlog 2026
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales): Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, as on 31 December 2026. Candidates in their final year/semester may also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing by 31 December 2026.
SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 – Salary & Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹24,050-1340/3-28,070-1650/3-33,020-2000/4-41,020-2340/7-57,400-4400/1-61,800-2680/1-64,480
Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730 (₹24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates)
Approximate Starting Emoluments: Around ₹46,000 per month at a metro location like Mumbai, inclusive of DA and other allowances, plus two additional increments for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates. Allowances vary by place of posting.
SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 – Selection Process
| Phase | Test | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | Preliminary Exam | 100 marks — English Language (30), Numerical Ability (35), Reasoning Ability (35); 1 hour total |
| Phase II | Main Exam | 200 marks — General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude; 2 hr 40 min |
| Phase III | Local Language Proficiency Test | For candidates without 10th/12th mark sheet evidencing the opted local language; conducted after provisional selection, before joining |
There is negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains. Only Main Exam marks are used for the final merit list — Preliminary Exam marks are used only for shortlisting. Merit lists are drawn State-wise and category-wise.
SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 Admit Card – How to Download
The SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 Preliminary Exam admit card has not been released yet. It will be available for download at sbi.bank.in approximately 10 days before the exam date. Candidates should keep their registration number and date of birth/password ready to download the call letter.
How to Fill SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 Online Form – Step by Step
- Visit the official SBI careers portal at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Click on the notification for "Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026" (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16).
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully before proceeding.
- Click "Apply Online" and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details, and select your one State/UT and local language option.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specified format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online via debit card, credit card, or net banking (OBC candidates only; SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS are exempt).
- Review the application form carefully, submit it, and save the system-generated printout for your records.
SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 – Official Links
| Link | Portal |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
| Download Notification PDF | sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
