SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Special Drive for SC/ST/OBC — Apply Now

Short Information

State Bank of India (SBI) has released a notification for a Special Recruitment Drive for the posts of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in its clerk cadre. This recruitment is being conducted specifically to fill backlog vacancies for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).

If you belong to these categories and want to build your career in the country’s largest public sector bank, this is an excellent opportunity for you. In this article, we have presented every important detail related to this recruitment in a simple and detailed manner.

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Important Dates

Application Start Date

07 August 2026

Last Date to Apply

28 August 2026

Last Date Fee Payment

28 August 2026

Exam Date

10 September 2026

Admit Card Release

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Result Declaration

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Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	₹750/-
OBC	₹750/-
EWS	₹0/-
SC	₹0/-
ST	₹0/-
PwBD	₹0/-

Age Limit (As on 01 January 2026)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General	18 Years	28 Years
EWS	18 Years	28 Years
OBC	18 Years	31 Years
SC	18 Years	32 Years
ST	18 Years	32 Years
PwBD	18 Years	40 Years

Age Relaxation:
Age relaxation is applicable as per recruitment rules.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
SBI CLERK	1857	0	1557	207	1100	0

Note:Vacancy details are tentative. Final vacancies will be updated in the official notification.

Education Qualification

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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification

Educational Qualification

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Details	Condition
Minimum Qualification	Graduation in any discipline
University	University recognized by the Government of India
Equivalent Qualification	Any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government is also valid

For Final Year/Semester Students:

Students who are in the final year or final semester of their graduation can apply provisionally. If they are provisionally selected, they must submit proof of passing the graduation examination before appointment. If they fail to pass graduation, their candidature will be cancelled.

For Students with Integrated Dual Degree (IDD):

Those who have an IDD certificate must ensure that their passing date is on or before the prescribed last date. Candidates who pass after the last date will be considered ineligible.

How will the Passing Date be Determined?

The date mentioned on the marksheet, certificate, or provisional certificate issued by the university/institution.
If the result has been uploaded on the university’s website, a certificate issued by the concerned officer mentioning the date of result upload on the website will be considered valid.

Special Rules for Ex-Servicemen:

Matriculate (10th pass) Ex-Servicemen who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or an equivalent certificate in the Navy/Air Force.
Must have completed at least 15 years of service in the Armed Forces of the Union.
The date of such certificate should be on or before the prescribed last date.

Selection Process

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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Overview of the Selection Process

The selection for this Special Recruitment Drive for SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) will be completed in three main stages. There will be no interview. The entire selection will be based on your performance in the written examinations and document verification.

Main Rule: Clearing every stage is mandatory to move to the next stage. If you miss out on any stage, your candidature will come to an end.

Phase I: Preliminary Examination

Purpose: Only for Screening — these marks will not be added to the Final Merit.

What Happens: This is an online objective test of a qualifying nature. From all the candidates who appear in this, the Bank will select approximately 10 times the number of vacancies (as per the number of vacancies) for the Main Examination. Selection will be done in descending order based on total marks.

Condition to Move Forward: There are no fixed minimum qualifying marks in this stage. The Bank will call a suitable number of candidates for the next stage at its discretion for each category.

Phase II: Main Examination

Purpose: Decisive — the Final Merit List will be prepared based on this.

What Happens: This is also an online objective test, but this is your real examination. Your future will be decided solely based on the total marks obtained in this. Marks of the Preliminary Examination will not be added here.

Condition to Move Forward: You will have to obtain the minimum qualifying marks (on aggregate) as decided by the Bank. SBI trainee apprentices (who are eligible) will get 5 bonus marks added to their total score.

Provisional Selection: Candidates who are successful in the Main Examination will be declared “Provisionally Selected.” They will now be called for the next stage.

Phase III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

Purpose: This is the final threshold — qualifying here is mandatory.

Who Needs to Appear:

Table

Situation	Rule
Candidates who have studied the prescribed local language of the chosen state in 10th or 12th	Exempt — they need not take this test
Candidates who have not studied that language in 10th/12th	Mandatory — must take the test

Result: Qualifying in this test is mandatory. This is a pass/fail stage. If any candidate fails in this, he/she will not be given appointment — no matter how many marks they scored in the Main Examination.

Final Selection Process

Step-by-Step Flow:

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Preliminary Examination (Only for Screening)
        ↓
    [10x Candidates Selected]
        ↓
Main Examination (Decisive for Final Merit)
        ↓
    [Provisional Selection]
        ↓
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) — If Applicable
        ↓
    [Document Verification]
        ↓
    [Medical Fitness Check]
        ↓
    [Police Verification / Criminal Record Check]
        ↓
    [KYE Formalities]
        ↓
Final Merit List
        ↓
Appointment Letter

Mandatory Conditions for Final Selection:

All information given in the online application must be correct and true.
Qualifying in the local language test (if applicable).
Successful completion of document verification of all documents.
Being found medically fit as per the Bank’s standards.
Having a clean criminal record — if any pending case exists, it must be disclosed.
KYE (Know Your Employee) formalities must be completed.

Salary / Pay Scale

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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Salary/Pay Scale

Pay Scale and Benefits

Details	Amount
Initial Basic Pay	₹26,730/- (₹24,050 + two advance increments)
Total Initial Salary (Metro City)	Approximately ₹46,000/- per month (including DA and other allowances)
Probation Period	Minimum 6 months

In addition, the employee will also receive benefits such as Provident Fund (PF), New Pension Scheme (NPS), medical facility, Leave Fare Concession (LFC), and other banking benefits.

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Exam Pattern

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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Exam Pettern

The selection in this recruitment will be conducted in three stages. Below is the detailed description of each stage:

Phase I: Preliminary Examination

S.No.	Subject	Medium	Questions	Marks	Time
1	English Language	English	30	30	20 Minutes
2	Numerical Ability	★ (Bilingual)	35	35	20 Minutes
3	Reasoning Ability	★ (Bilingual)	35	35	20 Minutes
Total			100	100	1 Hour

Key Points:

Sectional Timing: Separate 20 minutes are allotted for each subject — leftover time from one section will not carry over to another.
Negative Marking: 1/4 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
No Minimum Qualifying Marks: Neither for any individual subject nor for total marks.
Sectional marks will not be added in the ranking.
Shortlisting: Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.

Phase II: Main Examination

S.No.	Subject	Medium	Questions	Marks	Time
1	General/Financial Awareness	★ (Bilingual)	50	50	35 Minutes
2	General English	English	40	40	35 Minutes
3	Quantitative Aptitude	★ (Bilingual)	50	50	45 Minutes
4	Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	★ (Bilingual)	50	60	45 Minutes
Total			190	200	2 Hours 40 Minutes

Key Points:

Sectional Timing: The time for each subject is separate and fixed.
Negative Marking: Here too, 1/4 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks on Total Marks: Will be decided by the Bank (Aggregate).
No Minimum Marks for Individual Subject.
Sectional marks will not be added in the ranking.
Final Merit List: Will be prepared solely on the basis of total marks obtained in the Main Examination.

Documents Required

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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Dacuments Requieed

SBI Junior Associate 2026: Required Documents –

Documents to Upload While Filling the Online Application
| S.No. | Document | Specification |
| —– | ————————– | ——————————————————————————– |
| 1 | Recent Passport Size Photo | 4.5cm x 3.5cm, 200×230 pixels, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG, Colored, White Background |
| 2 | Live Photo (Capture) | Live photo to be captured via webcam or mobile |
| 3 | Signature | In black ink on white paper, 140×60 pixels, 10-20 KB |
| 4 | Left Hand Thumb Impression | In black/blue ink on white paper, 240×240 pixels (3cm x 3cm), 20-50 KB |
| 5 | Handwritten Declaration | In English on white paper with black ink, 800×400 pixels (10cm x 5cm), 50-100 KB |

Handwritten Declaration Text (Exact):

“I, ______ (Name of the candidate), Date of Birth ______, hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine.”

Documents for SC/ST Candidates
| S.No. | Document | Details |
| —– | —————– | —————————————————————————————————————- |
| 1 | Caste Certificate | In the format prescribed by the Government of India |
| 2 | Issued By | Issued by Competent Authority |
| 3 | When to Submit | At the time of joining (during document verification) |
| 4 | Special Rule | Even if you have migrated to another state where your caste is not scheduled, you will still be considered SC/ST |
Documents for OBC Candidates
| S.No. | Document | Details |
| —– | ————————- | ————————————————————————– |
| 1 | OBC Certificate | In the format prescribed by the Government of India |
| 2 | “Non-Creamy Layer” Clause | Mention of “Non-Creamy Layer” in the certificate is mandatory |
| 3 | Date of Issue | Must be issued on or after 01 April 2026 |
| 4 | Declaration | A declaration stating that you do not fall in the Creamy Layer is required |
| 5 | When to Submit | At the time of joining (if selected) |
Documents for PwBD (Divyang) Candidates
| S.No. | Document | Details |
| —– | ———————- | ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- |
| 1 | Disability Certificate | Latest, in the prescribed format |
| 2 | Issued By | Medical Authority or notified Competent Authority |
| 3 | Date | Must be dated 27 August 2026 (Last Date of Registration) or earlier |
| 4 | Additional for Scribe | If disability is 40% or more and there is difficulty in writing, a certificate from the Competent Medical Authority of a Government Hospital stating that a Scribe is necessary |
Documents for Ex-Servicemen
| Status | Required Documents |
| ————————————————————————– | ———————————————————————————— |
| Retired/Released Servicemen | Proforma ‘A’ (if Discharge Certificate/Booklet is not available) |
| Serving Servicemen (retiring within 1 year) | Proforma ‘B’ + Proforma ‘C’ (Undertaking) |
| Those who have completed the initial period and are on extended assignment | Proforma ‘D’ |
| At the time of joining | Release letter + Self-declaration (that you are eligible for Ex-Serviceman benefits) |

How to Apply

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SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 How To Apply

Visit the official SBI website at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
Click on the “Special Recruitment drive for Junior Associates 2026” link.
Register online and fill out the application form carefully.
Upload the required documents:
- Recent passport size photo
- Signature
- Left hand thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
Pay the online fee (if applicable).
Be sure to keep a printout of the application form.

Important Links

Link Name	Action
Apply Online	Click Here
Official PDF	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can General category candidates apply?

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No.This recruitment is only for backlog vacancies of SC, ST, and OBC categories. General category candidates cannot apply.

2. Will there be an interview?

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No. There will be no interview in this recruitment. Selection will be entirely based on written examinations (Preliminary + Main + Local Language Test) and document verification.

3. How will the Final Merit List be prepared?

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The Final Merit List will be prepared solely based on the total marks of the Main Examination. Preliminary examination marks will not be added to it. The merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise.

4. What is the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)? Is it mandatory?

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This is the final stage. Candidates who have not studied the local language of their chosen state in 10th or 12th must mandatorily take this test. If a candidate fails this test, he/she will not be given appointment — no matter how many marks they have scored in the Main Examination.

5. When to apply, till when, and where?

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Application Dates: 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026
Only Online: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
Fee: Free for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen; ₹750/- for OBC