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SBIAll-India Central CircularBanking / Insurance
Announced
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate Customer Support & Sales) 8,773 Posts
Official Commission / Board: State Bank of India
Recruitment Lifecycle Progress
Stage 01
Official Notification
Gazetted & Published
Stage 02
Online Application
Till 2026-12-07
Stage 03
Admit Card
Announcing Soon
Stage 04
Written Exam
January 2027
Stage 05
Final Result & Cutoff
Post-Exam Verification
Age Reckoning Date
As on 01 April 2026Base: 20 to 28 YearsBetween 02-08-1998 and 01-08-2006 (both dates inclusive)Total Vacancies
8,773 Posts1 Distinct CadresAll-India Central DrivePay Scale & In-Hand
₹19,900 Basic₹30,000 - ₹35,000 / month (ALP includes Running Allowances)7th CPC 53% DA + HRAOfficial Examination & Recruitment Schedule
Gazette VerifiedApplications Open15 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply7 Dec 2026
Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal
Exam Date / WindowJanuary 2027
Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown
Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post
| Designated Post Name | Department / Cadre | Eligible Qualification Requirements | Vacancies | Age Bracket | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | State Bank of India (State-wise Circles) | Graduation in any discipline + Proficiency in Official Local Language of the State | 8,283 | 20 to 28 Years | Clerical Cadre (Basic ₹19,900) |
Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix
Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements
| Category | Code | Statutory Fee | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age | Statutory Concession Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | UR / GEN | ₹750 | No Age Relaxation | 28 Years | Standard fee applies |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | ₹750 | No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%) | 28 Years | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | OBC-NCL | ₹750 | +3 Years Upper Age Concession | 31 Years | Central Government format certificate required |
| Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | SC / ST | Exempted (₹0) | +5 Years Upper Age Concession | 33 Years | 100% Application Fee Exemption |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD / Divyang | Exempted (₹0) | +10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST) | 38 to 43 Years | Disability Certificate (>40%) required |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Female | Exempted (₹0) | As per Category | 28 to 33 Years | Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC) |
Official Selection Process Stages
Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment
1Preliminary Online Examination (100 Marks)
Mandatory Screening2Main Online Examination (200 Marks)
Qualifying Stage3Specified Opted Local Language Test (LPT)
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Official Scheme of Examination
Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards
Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.
1
Preliminary Online Examination (100 Marks)
Mode: Online (CBT)Duration: 90 Minutes
Negative Marking:1/4th (0.25) or 1/3rd (0.33) per incorrect response
Criteria:Standard qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 35% for OBC/SC/ST
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 30 | Composite |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes |
2
Main Online Examination (200 Marks)
Mode: Written / Skill TestDuration: 120 Minutes
Criteria:Merit compilation round
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Domain / Descriptive Evaluation | 50 | 100 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 100 Qs | 200 Marks | 120 Minutes |
3
Specified Opted Local Language Test (LPT)
Mode: Document Verification & Medical FitnessDuration: Designated Centers
Criteria:Verification of original academic degrees, category certificates and biometric identity
Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions
Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:
✓8,773 Vacancies across SBI branches in all Indian states
✓No interview for clerical cadre - merit strictly on Mains Exam score
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