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SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog 2026: Admit Card

Conducted By: SBI
Post Date/Update : November 6, 2026 12:18 pm
Short Notice :-

State Bank of India (SBI) has released Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 for recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in Clerical Cadre under a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. The specified local language of the opted State/UT must be known by the candidate.

Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
  • Application Start Date : 11.08.2026
  • Last Date to Pay Application Fee : 31.08.2026
  • PET Exam Date :.09.2026
  • PET Admit Card : 15.09.2026
  • Pre Exam Date : 26-27.09.2026
Application Fee
  • For OBC: ₹ 750/-
  • For SC / ST / PH: ₹ 00/- (Exempted)
  • Payment Mode (Online): Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
Eligibility / Qualification Details
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 must ensure that the date of passing is on or before 31.12.2026. Candidates 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.
Age Limit Details

  • Age as on 01/04/2026:

    • Minimum Age: 20 Years
    • Maximum Age: 28 Years
    • Candidate का जन्म 02/04/1998 से पहले नहीं और 01/04/2006 के बाद नहीं होना चाहिए।
  • Age Relaxation: Extra as per SBI regulations for the Junior Associates Clerk Backlog position.
Vacancy Details Total: 1538 Posts
Post Name Total Post Qualification
SBI Junior Associates (backlog) 1538 As per Notification
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only through the SBI official careers website. Candidates should register online, fill the application form carefully, upload photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration, submit the required details, pay the applicable fee through online mode and retain the generated e-receipt and application form for future reference. Candidates can apply for vacancies of one State/UT only and can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
Important Links + PDFs
Admit Card: 👉 Click Here
Apply Online: 👉 Click Here
Official Notification: 👉 Download Here
Official Website: 👉 Click Here
Other Details
  • Candidates can apply for vacancies of only one State/UT. Merit lists will be prepared State-wise and category-wise, and selected candidates will be posted in the State for which they applied. There is no provision for Inter-Circle Transfer/Inter-State Transfer for Junior Associates, subject to the limited intra-state transfer provisions mentioned in the notification. Selected candidates are also required to satisfy document verification, medical fitness and other Bank requirements.

  • Local Language Requirement: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified local language of the State/UT for which they apply. Candidates who studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard and produce the relevant mark sheet/certificate will not have to appear for the Local Language Test. Other provisionally selected candidates will have to qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test before joining; failure to qualify will result in no appointment.

  • Salary / Pay Scale: Junior Associate Clerical Cadre Pay Scale: ₹24,050-1,340/3-₹28,070-1,650/3-₹33,020-2,000/4-₹41,020-2,340/7-₹57,400-4,400/1-₹61,800-2,680/1-₹64,480. Starting Basic Pay is ₹26,730/-, including two advance increments admissible to graduates. Total starting emoluments at Metro like Mumbai are around ₹46,000/- per month, including DA and other allowances at the prevailing rates. Other benefits/perquisites are applicable as per Bank rules.

  • Probation Period: Newly appointed Junior Associates will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months. They will be required to complete prescribed e-lessons during probation for confirmation; the probation period may be extended depending upon completion of requirements and performance.

  • Selection Process: Selection will consist of Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination and specified Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) wherever applicable. Preliminary Examination marks will not be added to the final merit. Final merit will be prepared State-wise and category-wise on the basis of Main Examination marks, subject to qualifying the applicable local language test.

  • Exam Pattern: Preliminary Examination: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 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. Main Examination: 190 Questions, 200 Marks, 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. There will be a penalty of 1/4th mark assigned to the question for each wrong answer in objective tests.

  • Local Language Test: Candidates who have not studied the specified opted local language in 10th or 12th standard will have to appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test after provisional selection but before joining. Candidates must qualify the prescribed test; those found not proficient in the specified local language will be disqualified.

  • Pre-Examination Training: SBI will arrange online Pre-Examination Training for eligible candidates as per Government of India guidelines. Candidates who wish to avail of the facility must indicate the same in the online application. 
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