NEW DELHI: The State Bank of India (SBI) has started the application process for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre.
The official notification for the recruitment process has been released by the authority on its online portal on August 11.
As stated in the detailed notification, the preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled in September 2026, while the main SBI clerk examination will be conducted tentatively in November 2026.
Candidates can register for the preliminary SBI clerk examination by visiting the official website, sbi.co.in/web/careers, and submitting the application form.
Applicants will be required to enter their personal and academic details and upload all required documents in the prescribed format.
As per the SBI clerk notification 2026, a total of 7680 regular vacancies has been announced under the current recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can submit their applications by August 31.
Category-wise, a total of 1114 vacancies have been announced for the SC category candidates, 837 for ST, 1716 for OBC, 760 for EWS, and 3253 for general category applicants.
SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 schedule
| Release of application forms | August 11, 2026 |
| Last date to register | August 31, 2026 |
| Last date for editing application details | August 31, 2026 |
| Last date for downloading application | September 15, 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment | August 11 to August 31, 2026 |
Ho to apply for SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment 2026
Step 1: Go to the official SBI Careers Portal website sbi.co.in/web/careers and click on Current Openings.
Step 2: Search for Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) and select Apply Online.
- Click on “Click Here for New Registration”.
- Enter your basic details: Full Name, Mobile Number, and Active Email ID.
- Click Submit. A provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated and sent via SMS and email.
Step 3: Upload Scanned Photo & Signature
Step 4: Fill Personal, Educational, and Preference Details
Step 5: Upload Left Thumb Impression & Handwritten Declaration
Step 6: Preview & verify the application form
Step 7: Application Fee Payment
Step 8: Submit the application and save a copy for reference.
For direct link to fill the SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 form, click here.
For direct link to the detailed SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 notification, click here.
Pre-Requisites & document preparation
Before starting the application, ensure you have soft copies of the following scanned documents according to SBI’s guidelines:
- Passport-Size Photograph: Recent colour photograph (20 KB – 50 KB, JPEG format).
- Signature: Black ink on white paper (10 KB – 20 KB, JPEG format; do not use capital letters).
- Left Thumb Impression: Blue or black ink on white paper (20 KB – 50 KB, JPEG format).
- Handwritten Declaration: Written in English on white paper in black/blue ink (50 KB – 100 KB, JPEG format; avoid capital letters)
- Educational & Category Details: Marksheets/certificates of graduation, valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID), and category certificate (if applicable).
Application Fee Structure
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (Nil)
Candidates applying for the recruitment process should thoroughly check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the advertisement, as failing to meet any of the requirements would lead to the cancellation of the candidature