SBI recruitment 2026: Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment as Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre in State Bank of India.
Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. Candidates can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State/UT, should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State/UT (mentioned in the under given vacancy table against each state/UT).
The test for knowledge of specified opted local language will be conducted as a part of selection process. It will be conducted after qualifying the online Main examination but before joining the Bank.
Eligibility Criteria For SBI Recruitment 2026 And Salary
Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th
standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo the language test.
The salary for the post is Rs. 24,050 to Rs. 64,480. The starting Basic Pay is Rs.26,730/- (Rs. 24,050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates)
Essential Academic Qualifications
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government.
Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2026
Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2026.
Exam Date And Fees
Preliminary Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of Sep 2026 and Main Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of Oct or Nov 2026.
Candidates are advised to check regularly Bank’s website for details and updates.
It is worth mentioning that for SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XS/DXS candidates the fees is Nil. Whereas for OBC it is Rs. 750/-
Important Information For SBI Recruitment 2026
There is no provision for Inter Circle Transfer / Inter State Transfer for Junior Associates to be recruited.
However, Intra State transfer between two Circles situated in the same State viz. Delhi Circle and Lucknow Circle in Uttar Pradesh State only and Mumbai Metro Circle and Maharashtra Circle in Maharashtra State only will be permitted.
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