SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026 Notification for 1538 Posts
State Bank of India has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) backlog vacancies reserved for SC, ST and OBC categories. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory and must possess proficiency in the specified local language. The online application process will remain open from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. Selection will be based on Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Local Language Proficiency Test as applicable.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions Required Documents FAQs| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Total Vacancy | 1538 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | 20-28 Years (As on 01 April 2026) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam & Local Language Test |
| Salary | Rs.24,050 - 64,480 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in |
| Nationality | Candidate must be a citizen of India or otherwise eligible as per the Government of India rules. |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. |
| Final Year Candidates | Candidates in the final year/semester of Graduation may apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing the Graduation examination on or before 31 December 2026. |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years as on 01 April 2026. |
| Age Relaxation - SC/ST | 5 years. |
| Age Relaxation - OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years. |
| Age Relaxation - PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 years. |
| Age Relaxation - PwBD (OBC) | 13 years. |
| Age Relaxation - PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years. |
| Ex-Servicemen | Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India and SBI rules. |
| Local Language | Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified local language of that State/UT. |
| Number of Applications | A candidate can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. |
Candidates must possess Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Final year/semester candidates can also apply provisionally provided they produce proof of passing on or before 31 December 2026. Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 01 April 2026 with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories.
| Particular | Details |
| Stage-I | Online Preliminary Examination |
| Stage-II | Online Main Examination |
| Mode of Examination | Online |
| Question Type | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
| Preliminary Examination | Consists of English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. |
| Main Examination | Consists of General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. |
| Negative Marking | One-fourth (1/4) of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both Preliminary and Main Examination. |
| Sectional Timing | Each section will have separate timings as prescribed by SBI. |
| Language of Examination | Except for the English Language Test, questions will be available bilingually (English and Hindi). |
| Final Merit | Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination will not be be added to the final merit list. Final merit will be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Examination. |
| Local Language Test | Provisionally selected candidates must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test of the applied State/UT, wherever applicable, before appointment. |
Selection will consist of an Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination and Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable). The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature, while the final merit list will be prepared on the basis of Main Examination marks only.
| State / UT | Vacancy |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 8 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 13 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 31 |
| Assam | 83 |
| Bihar | 78 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9 |
| Delhi | 40 |
| Goa | 10 |
| Gujarat | 66 |
| Haryana | 13 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 2 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 29 |
| Jharkhand | 43 |
| Karnataka | 84 |
| Kerala | 10 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 44 |
| Maharashtra | 171 |
| Odisha | 54 |
| Punjab | 59 |
| Rajasthan | 18 |
| Tamil Nadu | 61 |
| Telangana | 41 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 140 |
| Uttarakhand | 10 |
| West Bengal | 421 |
| Total | 1538 |
State Bank of India has released Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 inviting online applications for 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) backlog vacancies reserved for SC, ST and OBC categories across various States and Union Territories.
| Stage 1 | Online Preliminary Examination. |
| Stage 2 | Online Main Examination. |
| Stage 3 | Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable). |
| Merit List | Marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination will not be considered for preparing the final merit list. Final selection will be based solely on the marks obtained in the Main Examination. |
| Document Verification | Provisionally selected candidates will be required to produce original educational qualification, category, identity and other prescribed documents. |
| Final Appointment | Appointment will be subject to qualifying the Local Language Test (where applicable), document verification, medical fitness and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions prescribed by SBI. |
Candidates will be selected through Online Preliminary Examination followed by Online Main Examination. Provisionally selected candidates will have to qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test, wherever applicable, before final appointment. Final selection will be based on Main Examination performance, document verification and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions.
| Particular | Details |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Pay Scale | Rs.24,050 - 64,480 |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs.26,730 (including two advance increments admissible to graduates) |
| Approximate Starting Emoluments | Approximately Rs.46,000 per month at Metro Centres such as Mumbai |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Admissible as per SBI rules |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Admissible as per SBI rules |
| City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) | Admissible depending upon place of posting |
| Medical Benefits | Admissible as per SBI rules |
| Provident Fund | Applicable |
| New Pension Scheme (NPS) | Applicable |
| Leave Fare Concession (LFC) | Applicable |
| Other Benefits | Reimbursement of various perquisites and other allowances as applicable under SBI rules. |
Selected candidates will be appointed in the Clerical Cadre with pay scale of Rs.24,050-64,480. The starting Basic Pay is Rs.26,730 including two advance increments admissible to graduates. Total starting monthly emoluments at Metro centres like Mumbai are approximately Rs.46,000 including allowances.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
| Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DESM) | Nil |
| OBC | Rs.750/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Fee Refund | Application fee/intimation charges once paid shall not be refunded or reserved for any other examination or selection. |
SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of application fee. OBC candidates are required to pay Rs.750 through online mode. The application fee is non-refundable.
| Application Mode | Applications will be accepted through ONLINE mode only on the official SBI Careers website. |
| Application Period | Online registration and payment of application fee will remain open from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. |
| One State/UT Only | A candidate can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. Multiple applications for different States/UTs are not permitted. |
| Local Language | Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified local language of that State/UT. |
| Eligibility Date | The prescribed age and educational qualification shall be reckoned as on 01 April 2026. Final year candidates must produce proof of passing Graduation on or before 31 December 2026. |
| Document Upload | Candidates must upload their recent photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format while submitting the online application. |
| Application Fee | Application fee/intimation charges once paid shall not be refunded or adjusted against any other recruitment process. |
| Preliminary Examination | The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in this examination will not be considered for preparation of the final merit list. |
| Main Examination | Final merit will be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Examination. |
| Local Language Test | Provisionally selected candidates who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th will have to qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test before appointment. |
| Document Verification | Candidates provisionally selected must produce original educational qualification, category, identity and other prescribed certificates during document verification. |
| Medical Fitness | Final appointment is subject to satisfactory medical fitness and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions prescribed by SBI. |
| Recruitment Updates | All corrigenda, admit cards, examination dates, results and recruitment notices will be published only on the official SBI Careers website. |
| Print Application | Candidates should retain a printout of the submitted online application form and fee receipt for future reference. |
Online applications will be accepted from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and must be proficient in the specified local language of the selected State/UT. All recruitment updates will be published on the SBI Careers website.
| Document | Requirement |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Recent colour passport-size photograph in the prescribed format. |
| Signature | Scanned signature as per SBI specifications. |
| Left Thumb Impression | Scanned left thumb impression in the prescribed format. |
| Handwritten Declaration | Scanned handwritten declaration written by the candidate in English as prescribed in the notification. |
| Graduation Certificate / Mark Sheets | Proof of educational qualification. |
| Date of Birth Proof | Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate or equivalent. |
| Category Certificate | Valid SC/ST/OBC certificate in the prescribed format, wherever applicable. |
| PwBD Certificate | Valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority, wherever applicable. |
| Ex-Servicemen Certificate | Relevant discharge/service certificate, wherever applicable. |
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence or any valid Government-issued Photo ID. |
| Local Language Proof | 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate evidencing study of the specified local language, wherever applicable. |
| Online Application Printout | Printed copy of the submitted online application form and fee receipt for future reference. |
Applicants should keep ready a recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, Graduation certificates, identity proof, caste certificate, PwBD certificate wherever applicable, valid email ID, mobile number and other supporting documents before submitting the online application.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available under SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026? | A total of 1,538 backlog vacancies have been notified for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts. |
| What is the last date to apply online? | The last date to submit the online application is 27 August 2026. |
| What is the educational qualification required? | Candidates must possess Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. |
| What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026? | Candidates should be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 01 April 2026. Applicable age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per Government rules. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection consists of an Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination and Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable). Final merit is prepared only on the basis of Main Examination marks. |
| Is there any application fee? | OBC candidates are required to pay Rs.750. SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee. |
| What is the salary of an SBI Junior Associate? | The pay scale is Rs.24,050-64,480 with a starting Basic Pay of Rs.26,730 (including two advance increments for graduates). The approximate starting monthly emoluments at Metro centres like Mumbai are around Rs.46,000 including allowances. |
| Can a candidate apply for more than one State or Union Territory? | No. A candidate is permitted to apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory. |
