SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the recruitment notification for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts in the Clerical Cadre. A total of 9,124 vacancies are available, including regular and backlog vacancies. Candidates with a graduation degree in any discipline can apply online before the last date.
| SBI Junior Associate Jobs 2026 Notification | |
| Job Location: Across India | |
| Organization Name | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| No. of Vacancies | 9,124 Posts |
| Qualification | Any Degree |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
| Mode | Online |
Post Details
Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Total Vacancies: 9,124 Posts
Regular Vacancies: 7,680 Posts
Backlog Vacancies: 1,444 Posts
Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. The merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise, and selected candidates will be posted in the State/UT for which they have applied.
State-wise Vacancy Details
Gujarat: 635 Posts
Karnataka: 799 Posts
Madhya Pradesh: 272 Posts
Chhattisgarh: 351 Posts
Odisha: 1,118 Posts
Jammu & Kashmir: 89 Posts
Himachal Pradesh: 25 Posts
Ladakh: 14 Posts
Tamil Nadu: 1,516 Posts
Telangana: 260 Posts
Rajasthan: 425 Posts
West Bengal: 704 Posts
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: 25 Posts
Sikkim: 67 Posts
Uttar Pradesh: 280 Posts
Maharashtra: 1,999 Posts
Goa: 63 Posts
Arunachal Pradesh: 72 Posts
Assam: 207 Posts
Manipur: 23 Posts
Meghalaya: 44 Posts
Mizoram: 38 Posts
Nagaland: 42 Posts
Tripura: 56 Posts
Total Vacancies: 9,124 Posts
Local Languages
Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in the specified local language, including reading, writing, speaking and understanding.
- Gujarat: Gujarati
- Karnataka: Kannada
- Madhya Pradesh: Hindi
- Chhattisgarh: Hindi
- Odisha: Odia
- Jammu & Kashmir: Urdu / Hindi
- Himachal Pradesh: Hindi
- Ladakh: Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti (Bodhi)
- Tamil Nadu: Tamil
- Telangana: Telugu / Urdu
- Rajasthan: Hindi
- West Bengal: Bengali / Nepali
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Hindi / English
- Sikkim: Nepali / English
- Uttar Pradesh: Hindi / Urdu
- Maharashtra: Marathi
- Goa: Konkani
- Arunachal Pradesh: English
- Assam: Assamese / Bengali / Bodo
- Manipur: Manipuri / English
- Meghalaya: English / Garo / Khasi
- Mizoram: Mizo
- Nagaland: English
- Tripura: Bengali / Kokborok
Candidates who have studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th Standard and produce the relevant marksheet or certificate will not be required to appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test.
Qualification
Candidates must possess a Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Candidates having an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31st December 2026.
Final-year or final-semester graduation candidates may also apply provisionally. However, if provisionally selected, they must produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31st December 2026.
Matriculate Ex-Servicemen who have obtained the prescribed Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force after completing at least 15 years of service are also eligible, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
Salary Details
Pay Scale: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480/-
Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/-
The starting basic pay includes ₹24,050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduate Junior Associates.
Starting Emoluments: Approximately ₹46,000/- per month in a metro city such as Mumbai.
The starting emoluments include applicable Dearness Allowance, other allowances and two additional increments admissible to newly recruited graduate Junior Associates.
Selected candidates will also be eligible for various benefits and facilities as per SBI rules, including:
- Provident Fund
- Pension under the New Pension Scheme
- Medical facilities
- Leave-Fare facilities
- Other applicable bank benefits and allowances
The total monthly emoluments may vary depending upon the place of posting.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age will be calculated as on 1st April 2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2nd April 1998 and not later than 1st April 2006.
Age 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 the prescribed rules
- Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated from Husband and not Remarried: 7 Years, subject to the prescribed maximum age limits
- Trained Apprentices of SBI: Category-wise age relaxation as specified in the notification
Application Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS Candidates: No Fee
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹750/-
The application fee and intimation charges are non-refundable.
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable
Preliminary Examination
English Language: 30 Questions – 30 Marks – 20 Minutes
Numerical Ability: 35 Questions – 35 Marks – 20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions – 35 Marks – 20 Minutes
Total: 100 Questions – 100 Marks – 1 Hour
There will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer.
Main Examination
General / Financial Awareness: 50 Questions – 50 Marks – 35 Minutes
General English: 40 Questions – 40 Marks – 35 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions – 50 Marks – 45 Minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 Questions – 60 Marks – 45 Minutes
Total: 190 Questions – 200 Marks – 2 Hours 40 Minutes
There will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer.
Local Language Proficiency Test
Candidates who have not studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th Standard must qualify in the Local Language Proficiency Test after qualifying in the Main Examination and before joining the Bank.
Candidates who fail to qualify the language test will not be offered appointment.
Final Selection
Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination will not be added to the final merit list.
The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to fulfilment of eligibility conditions and qualifying the Local Language Proficiency Test wherever applicable.
The merit list will be prepared State-wise and category-wise.
Probation Period
Selected Junior Associates will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months.
During the probation period, newly recruited Junior Associates must complete the e-lessons prescribed by SBI. The probation period may be extended if the prescribed requirements are not completed or performance is not satisfactory.
Pre-Examination Training
SBI will arrange online pre-examination training for eligible SC / ST / OBC / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
Candidates who wish to avail themselves of the training should select the appropriate option while filling the online application.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official SBI Careers website.
- Visit the official SBI Careers website.
- Open the Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Click on the Online Application link.
- Register using the required details.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Select only one State/UT.
- Select the applicable local language.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Verify all details carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Educational qualification certificates
- Category certificate, wherever applicable
- Disability certificate, wherever applicable
- Other documents as specified in the notification
Important Dates
Notification Date: 11th August 2026
Start Date to Apply: 11th August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 31st August 2026
Preliminary Examination: September 2026 – Tentative
Main Examination: November 2026 – Tentative
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |