SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Recruitment 2026
The State Bank of India (SBI) is all set to invite online applications from dynamic Indian graduates for the recruitment of 8,500+ Vacancies for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) cadres. Candidates aiming for a premium career track in the banking sector can monitor the registration parameters below.
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1. SBI Clerk 2026: Expected Registration Schedule
| Recruitment Milestone Event |
Expected Timeline Framework |
| Detailed Official Notification Release | May-June 2026 |
| Online Registrations Commencement | Coming Soon |
| Preliminary Online Written Examination | To be notified shortly |
| Main Examination Window | July-August 2026 |
2. Absolute Eligibility & Age Windows
- Educational Standards: Graduation degree (Bachelor’s degree) in any stream or discipline from a recognized state or central university. Candidates in the final semester/year of graduation are also eligible to apply provisionally.
- Age Limit Criteria: Minimum age must be 20 Years and maximum upper limit is capped at 28 Years. Standard category cushions apply legally (OBC gets 3 years extension, SC/ST profiles secure 5 years).
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3. Selection Scheme & Examination Pattern
Securing a seat as a Junior Associate requires clearing a structural two-phase objective layer:
- Phase I: Preliminary Exam (100 Marks): An online objective test carrying 100 questions parameters split across English Language (30 Qs), Numerical Ability (35 Qs), and Reasoning Ability (35 Qs) with a strict 20-minute sectional timer.
- Phase II: Main Exam (200 Marks): Contains 190 questions spanning General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability/Computer Aptitude.
- Local Language Test: Candidates qualifying the main exam must clear the regional local language proficiency parameters of the opted state before final enrollment.
4. Application Fee Parameters
- General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates: ₹750/- only.
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM Category Candidates: Completely Exempted (FREE).