SBI Clerk 2026 (Junior Associate): Notification, Exam Dates, Syllabus and Mock Tests
SBI recruits Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales), commonly called SBI Clerks, state by state. Candidates apply for one State/UT and must know its local language. The 2026 advertisement (CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) has 9,124 vacancies: 7,680 regular and 1,444 backlog.
Selection is an online Prelims (qualifying), an online Mains (190 questions, 200 marks) and, for those who did not study the local language in Class 10 or 12, a Local Language Proficiency Test. There is no interview; final merit is on Mains marks.
- Recruiting bank
- State Bank of India
- Vacancies
- 9,124 (7,680 regular + 1,444 backlog)
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline (final-year students eligible if they pass by 31.12.2026)
- Age limit
- 20-28 years as on 01.04.2026
- Application fee
- Rs 750 for General/OBC/EWS; nil for SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS
- Selection
- Prelims → Mains → Local Language Proficiency Test
Latest SBI Clerk notification and updates
The Prelims was held in September 2026. As of 17 October 2026 SBI's careers page had not yet published the Prelims result; the advertisement puts the Main exam tentatively in November 2026.
Source: SBI careers: current openings
- Notification: SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 9,124 Junior Associate Posts
- SBI Clerk Result 2026 (Prelims): Awaited, Junior Associate Advt CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
Official website: sbi.bank.in/web/careers. Always confirm dates and eligibility in the official notice before applying.
SBI Clerk key dates (official)
Only dates published by State Bank of India. Anything not yet announced is marked "Awaited".
- AdvertisementDone11 August 2026
- Online registrationDone11 to 31 August 2026
- Prelims examDoneSeptember 2026
- Prelims resultAwaitedAwaitedNot announced
- Main examUpcomingNovember 2026 (tentative)
| Event | Date | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertisement | 11 August 2026 | Done | SBI Junior Associate 2026 advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 (11.08.2026) |
| Online registration | 11 to 31 August 2026 | Done | SBI Junior Associate 2026 advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 (11.08.2026) |
| Prelims exam | September 2026 | Done | SBI careers: current openings |
| Prelims result | Awaited | Awaited | Not announced |
| Main exam | November 2026 (tentative) | Upcoming | SBI Junior Associate 2026 advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 (11.08.2026) |
SBI Clerk exam pattern
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- Each section has its own 20-minute timer.
- No minimum qualifying marks for any section or the aggregate; about 10 times the vacancies are called for Mains, state-wise and category-wise.
- Prelims marks are not added to the final merit.
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 h 40 min |
- Only a minimum aggregate applies in Mains (no sectional minimum). Final merit is on Mains marks alone, state-wise and category-wise.
- Candidates who did not study the state's local language in Class 10 or 12 take a Local Language Proficiency Test after provisional selection.
Source: SBI Junior Associate 2026 advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 (11.08.2026)
SBI Clerk free mock tests
183 tests: 26 full mocks, 57 sectional, 75 topic-wise, 23 mini mocks and 2 previous year papers.
Full mocks (26)
- SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 01100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
- SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 Mock Test (New Pattern) 02100 Qs•60 min•MediumStart
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- SBI Clerk Prelims Full Mock Test 01100 Qs•60 min•EasyStart
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Sectional tests (57)
- SBI Clerk English Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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- SBI Clerk English Sectional Mock Test 13Start
- SBI Clerk English Sectional Mock Test 14Start
- SBI Clerk Mains English Sectional Mock Test 01Start
- SBI Clerk Mains English Sectional Mock Test 02Start
- SBI Clerk Mains English Sectional Mock Test 03Start
- SBI Clerk Mains Quant Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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- SBI Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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- SBI Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 14Start
- SBI Clerk Quant Sectional Mock Test 15Start
- SBI Clerk Mains Reasoning Sectional Mock Test 01Start
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SBI Clerk previous year papers
- SBI Clerk 2025 Prelims Memory-Based Paper 21 September Shift 1100 Qs•60 min•21 Sep 2025•Memory-Based•MediumStart
- SBI Clerk 2025 Prelims Memory-Based Paper 20 September Shift 1100 Qs•60 min•20 Sep 2025•Memory-Based•MediumStart
SBI Clerk 2026: FAQs
How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk 2026?
9,124 Junior Associate vacancies (7,680 regular and 1,444 backlog), distributed state-wise, as per advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17.
When is the SBI Clerk Mains 2026?
The advertisement puts the Main exam tentatively in November 2026. SBI will confirm the date with the call letters.
Has the SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims result been declared?
Not as of 17 October 2026. When SBI publishes it, a roll-number list appears on the SBI careers page under the Junior Associate recruitment.
What is the age limit for SBI Clerk 2026?
20 to 28 years as on 01.04.2026, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 to 15 years for PwBD.
Is there an interview in SBI Clerk?
No. Final selection is on Mains marks, state-wise and category-wise, subject to the Local Language Proficiency Test where required.
What is the starting basic pay of an SBI Clerk?
Rs 26,730 (Rs 24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates), as per the 2026 advertisement.
Can I apply for more than one state in SBI Clerk?
No. A candidate applies for vacancies of one State/UT only, and must know that state's local language.
Is there a sectional cut-off in SBI Clerk?
No. Prelims has no minimum marks at all, and Mains has only a minimum aggregate set by the bank.
