SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Clerk Recruitment 2026
- Minimum Age Limit: 20 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 Years
- Crucial Age Date: Candidates must not have been born earlier than the date specified in the official notice and not later than the cut-off date (both days inclusive).
- Category Relaxation Breakdown:
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 05 Years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer): 03 Years
- PwBD (General / EWS): 10 Years
- PwBD (SC / ST): 15 Years | PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
- Ex-Servicemen / Disabled ESM: Actual period of service rendered in defence forces + 3 years (Subject to max age 50 years).
- Widows, Divorced Women & Women Judicially Separated from husbands who are not remarried: Up to 35 Years (Gen/EWS), 38 Years (OBC), 40 Years (SC/ST).
| Post Designation | Total Vacancies | Prescribed Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Clerical Cadre |
9000+ Posts (Regular & Backlog) |
• Graduation Degree: Passed Bachelor’s Degree in any stream (BA / B.Sc / B.Com / B.Tech / BBA / BCA etc.) from a recognized University or equivalent qualification approved by the Central Government. • Final Year Appearing Candidates: Those who are in the final year/semester of graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to the condition that if called for interview/joining, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before the cut-off date. • Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified local language of the state applied for. |
1. Phase-I: Preliminary Online Examination (Objective Type – 100 Marks)
The preliminary exam consists of 100 Objective Questions for 100 Marks with a total duration of 1 Hour (20 Minutes for each section).
| Section / Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Allotted Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability (Quantitative) | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 1 Hour (60 Mins) |
2. Phase-II: Main Online Examination (Objective Type – 200 Marks)
The Main exam determines the final selection and provisional merit list.
| Section / Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 35 Minutes |
| General English | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 35 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 45 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 190 Questions | 200 Marks | 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
Negative Marking Rule: 1/4th (0.25) mark is deducted for every wrong response in both Prelims & Mains tests. There is NO minimum sectional qualifying cut-off score.
In-Hand Salary & Pay Scale: Starting Basic Pay is ₹ 19,900/- (Scale: ₹ 17,900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42660-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920). Initial gross monthly salary comes out to approximately ₹ 37,000/- to ₹ 42,000/- per month including DA, HRA, CCA, Transport Allowance, and medical reimbursements depending on the posting city.
Complete Selection Methodology:
1. Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying screening test – 10 times vacancies shortlisted for Mains).
2. Stage 2: Main Examination (Marks secured in Mains will be considered for final merit list).
3. Stage 3: Test of Specified Opted Local Language (Conducted before final appointment; candidates having 10th/12th certificate with local language are exempted).
4. Stage 4: Document Verification and Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
- Visit the official State Bank of India portal: sbi.co.in/careers or bank.sbi/careers.
- Under the Latest Announcements tab, click on Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales).
- Click on Click for New Registration and provide Name, Mobile Number, and valid Email ID.
- Save the generated provisional Registration ID and Password sent via SMS/Email.
- Upload scanned images of:
- Passport Size Photograph (200 x 230 pixels, 20 KB to 50 KB)
- Signature on white paper with black ink (140 x 60 pixels, 10 KB to 20 KB)
- Left Thumb Impression (20 KB to 50 KB)
- Handwritten Declaration in English on white paper (50 KB to 100 KB)
- Select State Circle, choose Examination Centers, and enter educational/personal details carefully.
- Verify the application form in the Preview window before clicking the Final Submit button.
- Pay the requisite application fee via Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
- Download and print 2 copies of the completed application form and fee payment receipt for future reference.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
No, there is no interview conducted for clerical cadre posts in SBI. Selection is solely based on marks secured in the Phase-II Main Examination followed by qualifying the Local Language Test.
Yes, final year or final semester candidates are eligible to apply provisionally, provided they can produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before the specified cut-off date.
No, as per SBI norms, there is NO sectional cut-off in both Prelims and Mains exams. Candidates only need to qualify the overall aggregate cut-off score determined by the bank.