SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) 2026 : Admit Card

Candidates must have Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Candidates having an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should have passed the IDD on or before 31.12.2026. Candidates appearing in the final year/semester of Graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of passing Graduation on or before 31.12.2026 if provisionally selected.

Eligibility / Local Language Requirement: Candidates can apply for vacancies of one State/UT only. Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be able to read, write, speak and understand the specified local language mentioned against that State/UT. Candidates who studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard and produce the relevant marksheet/certificate will not have to appear in the separate Local Language Proficiency Test. 

• As on 01 April 2026:
• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years
• DOB should be between 02 April 1998 and 01 April 2006, both dates inclusive.

        Age Relaxation:

• OBC: 3 years
• SC/ST: 5 years
• PwBD Gen/EWS: 10 years
• PwBD OBC: 13 years
• PwBD SC/ST: 15 years

Newly appointed Junior Associates will be on probation for a minimum of 6 months. There is no provision for Inter Circle/Inter State Transfer before completion of 5 years of service, except in exceptional cases such as extreme compassionate/spouse grounds at the Bank's discretion. Merit lists will be prepared State-wise and Category-wise. A wait list up to 50% of vacancies may be maintained for one year from declaration of final result.

Selection Process: Selection will be based on Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable). Preliminary Examination marks will not be added to the final merit list. Final merit will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to fulfilment of eligibility and qualifying the applicable local language test.

Exam Pattern: Preliminary Examination will consist of 100 questions for 100 marks with a total duration of 1 hour. English Language: 30 questions/30 marks/20 minutes; Numerical Ability: 35 questions/35 marks/20 minutes; Reasoning Ability: 35 questions/35 marks/20 minutes. Each section has separate timing and 1/4th mark negative marking is applicable for each wrong answer.

Main Examination will consist of 190 questions for 200 marks with a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes. 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. 1/4th mark negative marking is applicable for wrong answers.

Syllabus: Preliminary Examination subjects: English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. Main Examination subjects: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The detailed examination information will also be provided through the Bank's “Acquaint Yourself” booklet along with the call letter.

Reservation / Horizontal Reservation: Reservation will be applicable as per prevailing Government guidelines. The notification provides horizontal reservation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen (XS) and Disabled Ex-Servicemen/Dependents of Ex-Servicemen (DXS). OBC reservation is applicable only to Non-Creamy Layer candidates, while EWS candidates must produce the prescribed Income & Asset Certificate.

Important Note: Candidates are advised to read the complete official advertisement carefully and verify all eligibility conditions, dates, vacancy details, fees, local language requirements, reservation provisions and other information from the official SBI website before applying. Exams247.in is not responsible for any error, omission, change, delay, loss or any issue arising during the application or recruitment process.