SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Backlog Recruitment 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) - Central Recruitment & Promotion Department
Advt No: CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16Short Information: State Bank of India (SBI) has released the notification for the Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in Clerical Cadre. Eligible candidates can read the details below and apply online before the last date.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 07/08/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 27/08/2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Examination Date | October / November 2026 (Tentative) |
💳 Application Fee
- OBC Candidates: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI (Online Mode Only).
🎓 Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
- Total Posts: 1,538 Backlog Vacancies (SC: 207 | ST: 1219 | OBC: 112)
- Age Limit (as on 01/04/2026):
- Minimum Age: 20 Years | Maximum Age: 28 Years (Born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006)
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 Years | OBC - 3 Years | PwBD - 10 to 15 Years
- Educational Qualification (as on 31/12/2026): Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Candidates in their Final Year/Semester can also apply provisionally.
📊 Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Objective Test - 100 Marks, 1 Hour)
- Phase-II: Main Examination (Objective Test - 200 Marks, 2 Hours 40 Minutes)
- Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) (Exempted for candidates having studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard).
💰 Pay Scale & Salary
- Pay Scale: ₹24,050 - ₹64,480/-
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- (Includes 2 advance increments for graduates).
- Starting Emoluments: Approx ₹46,000/- per month (At Metro cities like Mumbai).
📷 Upload Document Specifications
| Document | File Size | Dimensions / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Photo | 20 KB – 50 KB | 200 x 230 pixels (Light background) + Live Photo Capture required |
| Signature | 10 KB – 20 KB | 140 x 60 pixels (Black ink on white paper) |
| Left Thumb Impression | 20 KB – 50 KB | 240 x 240 pixels (Black or Blue ink) |
| Hand-written Declaration | 50 KB – 100 KB | 800 x 400 pixels (English only with Black ink) |
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