SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026 Out for 9766 Posts, Check Exam Schedule

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 for 9,766 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts in branches across the country. The application process is now over on the official SBI website and soon the admit cards will be released for those who applied. Check below for details on exam schedule, vacancies, salary, selection process, and other important information.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2026 Out

Candidates preparing for the SBI Junior Associate/Clerk 2026 can note that the Preliminary Examination will be held on 26 and 27 September 2026. The admit card is expected to be released shortly before the exam. The detailed examination schedule can be checked below.

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SBI Clerk Notification Official PDF

The direct link to download the SBI Clerk official PDF has been shared here. Candidates can download and read the PDF for complete details.

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SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026

The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 offers 9,766 Junior Associate vacancies across different states and categories. The total includes 7,680 regular vacancies and 2,086 backlog vacancies. Candidates can refer to the table below for the complete state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution.

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SBI Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the details of the Eligibility Criteria below, including qualification, age limit, and citizenship.

Age Limit (As on 1/4/2026)

The details of the age limit have been mentioned below for candidates to check their age eligibility for the SBI Clerk post.

• Minimum Age Limit: 20 years
• Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
• Age Relaxation: As per government rules.

The age relaxation for the SBI Clerk has been mentioned in the table given below for different categories.

Educational Qualification (As on 31/12/2026)

• A Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university is required.
• Integrated dual degree (IDD) holders need to check their passing date. Final-year students can apply provisionally but must pass before joining.
• Ex-servicemen with specific certificates after 15 years of service are eligible.
• Computer literacy is needed for the SBI Clerk exam.

Nationality

• Indian citizenship is required.
• Candidates can also be citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees arriving before January 1, 1962, or Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from specific countries.
• PIOs need a certificate of eligibility from the Indian government.

How many attempts can be made in SBI Clerk?

SBI does not prescribe any specific restriction on the number of attempts for the Clerk examination. Candidates may apply multiple times as long as they satisfy the prescribed age limit and other eligibility requirements.

For general category applicants, the permissible age is 20 to 28 years, while candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as per applicable government norms.

SBI Clerk 2026 Application Form

Candidates could apply for the SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment online through the official SBI website, www.sbi.bank.in. The application process involves registration, entering personal and academic details, uploading the required documents, and completing the fee payment.

How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026?

1. Visit SBI Careers
2. Select “Junior Associate” Recruitment
3. Click “Apply Online”
4. Register
5. Fill Application Form
6. Upload Documents
7. Pay Application Fee
8. Submit Form
9. Download/Print Application Form.

Application Fees

To complete the application process, candidates will have to pay the Application Fee, which is mentioned below.

SBI Clerk 2026 Selection Process

Candidates participating in the SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment will go through three selection stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Aspirants must qualify at each stage to become eligible for final selection.

SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern

The prelims are a qualifying stage, whereas the mains decide the final result. The candidates need to get familiar with the SBI Clerk Exam Pattern to understand the structure of the examination.

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern

Prelims Exam Pattern

The question paper for the SBI Clerk Prelims exam consists of 100 questions of 1 mark each with a time duration of 60 minutes. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Mains Exam Pattern

The SBI Clerk Mains 2026 examination is conducted for 200 marks with an overall duration of 2 hours 40 minutes. Candidates must complete each section within its allotted time.

SBI Clerk Language Proficiency Test Pattern

After clearing the Prelims and Mains exams, candidates will have to appear for the Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Check the LPT Pattern below:

SBI Clerk 2026 Syllabus

The SBI Clerk Syllabus for Prelims and Mains covers largely similar subjects, but the level of questions varies between the two stages. The Prelims generally features easier questions, while the Mains examination is comparatively more challenging. The Prelims syllabus includes Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.

SBI Clerk Exam Medium

The SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains exams are held in bilingual or trilingual mode, i.e., in English along with Hindi or the respective regional language. However, the exam medium differs for non-Hindi-speaking states. Refer to the state-wise language details below.

SBI Clerk 2026 Salary

The SBI Clerk Salary pay scale is Rs.24050 1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400 4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The starting salary is around Rs. 26,730 per month, and the total starting emoluments payable to a Clerical Cadre employee will be approximately Rs. 46,000/- per month, inclusive of D.A. and other allowances at the current rate.

Probation Period

Newly recruited clerks undergo a probation period of 6 months, during which their performance is assessed. If an employee performs below expectations, their probation period may be extended.

SBI Clerk Exam Centre

The SBI Clerk Exam Centre has been discussed here for the candidates to know where the examinations are going to be held this year.

SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Paper

SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Papers are invaluable resources for aspirants preparing for the exam. They provide insights into the exam pattern, types of questions, and difficulty levels.

Solving these papers helps candidates improve time management and accuracy. Regular practice also builds confidence and identifies weak areas, ensuring better preparation for the actual SBI Clerk examination.

Which States Have No SBI Clerk Vacancies in 2026 and Why?

For SBI Clerk 2026, regular Junior Associate vacancies have not been notified in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. The number of vacancies is determined by SBI based on the staffing needs of each circle, taking factors such as employee strength, retirements, transfers, and promotions into account.

As a result, vacancies may not be available for every state or UT in each recruitment cycle. Candidates belonging to these regions may consider applying for a different State or Union Territory, provided they meet the prescribed eligibility and local language requirements. Before making a choice, applicants should carefully review the available vacancies, language criteria, and previous years’ cut-off trends.