SBI Clerk 2026 — Notification Details
State Bank of India (Central Recruitment & Promotion Department)
Exam date
TBA
The CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 notification was issued at Mumbai on 7 August 2026 for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre against SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies. Applications are accepted online only on https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings; no other mode is entertained. A candidate can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
Vacancies
Vacancy highlights
- 1,538 posts in total — SC 207 · ST 1,219 · OBC 112. This is a backlog special drive: General and EWS candidates cannot apply.
- PwBD and Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen candidates apply under their respective parent category (SC/ST/OBC).
- Largest State allocations: Gujarat 289 · Maharashtra 165 · Madhya Pradesh 134 · Jharkhand 133 · Karnataka 120 · Odisha 111 · Rajasthan 106.
- Punjab 18 (OBC, Punjabi/Hindi) · Chandigarh UT 22 (OBC, Hindi/Punjabi) · Rajasthan 106 (SC 20 + ST 86, Hindi).
- OBC vacancies are open only to Non-Creamy Layer candidates, with the NCL certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026.
- No Inter-Circle / Inter-State transfer. Intra-State transfer is permitted only between Delhi & Lucknow Circles (Uttar Pradesh) and Mumbai Metro & Maharashtra Circles (Maharashtra).
- Vacancies are provisional and may vary with the Bank's actual requirement. The regular SBI Clerk drive is expected as a separate notification.
Distribution
Vacancy distribution
| Category / Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Gujarat (Gujarati) — ST | 289 |
| Maharashtra incl. Mumbai Metro (Marathi) — ST | 165 |
| Madhya Pradesh (Hindi) — ST | 134 |
| Jharkhand (Hindi/Santhali) — SC 14 + ST 119 | 133 |
| Karnataka (Kannada) — SC 85 + ST 35 | 120 |
| Odisha (Odia) — ST | 111 |
| Rajasthan (Hindi) — SC 20 + ST 86 | 106 |
| Andhra Pradesh (Telugu/Urdu) — ST | 88 |
| Tamil Nadu (Tamil) — SC | 65 |
| West Bengal (Bengali/Nepali) — OBC | 55 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT (Urdu/Hindi) — ST | 42 |
| Assam (Assamese/Bengali/Bodo) — ST | 39 |
| Telangana (Telugu/Urdu) — ST | 32 |
| Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Circle (Hindi/Urdu) — ST | 31 |
| Chhattisgarh (Hindi) — ST | 26 |
| Chandigarh UT (Hindi/Punjabi) — OBC | 22 |
| Tripura (Bengali/Kokborok) — ST | 22 |
| Punjab (Punjabi/Hindi) — OBC | 18 |
| Delhi (Hindi) — OBC | 17 |
| Bihar (Hindi/Urdu) — SC | 12 |
| Himachal Pradesh (Hindi) — SC | 11 |
| Total | 1,538 |
State/UT-wise totals from the CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 vacancy table (SC 207 + ST 1,219 + OBC 112 = 1,538). All posts are SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies — a candidate applies for ONE State/UT only and must opt for one specified local language of that State. Vacancies are provisional and may vary.
Step by Step
How to apply
Scan the four required images first
Before applying, scan your photograph (200×230 px, 20–50 KB), signature (140×60 px, 10–20 KB, black ink, not capital letters), left thumb impression (240×240 px, 20–50 KB) and the hand-written declaration in English (800×400 px, 50–100 KB) per Annexure-II. The application will not register without all four uploads.
Open the application on SBI's careers portal
Visit https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings, find 'Special Recruitment drive for Junior Associates 2026' and open the Online Application Form under Recruitment of Junior Associates.
Fill the form and choose State/UT and local language
Fill carefully — you can save and re-edit only three times using the provisional registration number and password generated on screen. Opt for ONE local language for the language test, pick your exam centre, and indicate scribe/Pre-Examination Training options if applicable. No change or correction (including category) is permitted after submission.
Capture the live photograph
In addition to the uploaded photograph, a live photo is captured via webcam ('Capture Photo') or by scanning the QR code with a mobile phone ('Click here to Scan'). No cap, coloured glasses or small-size photo.
Pay the fee online (OBC only)
Pay ₹750 (OBC) by debit card, credit card or Internet Banking through the integrated payment gateway; SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS pay nothing. Transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate. The fee is non-refundable. If the transaction fails, register again and pay online.
Save the e-receipt and application printout
On successful payment, the e-receipt and application form with fee details are generated — print them for your record. The printout is NOT to be sent to SBI. Aadhaar details are optional in the form; the Bank may conduct online Aadhaar verification at different stages.
Cost
Application fee
SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS
Nil — no application fee or intimation charges.
₹0
OBC
Non-refundable. Fee once paid will not be refunded on any account nor held in reserve for any other exam or selection. Online transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate.
₹750
Checklist
Documents required
Important instructions
- Only SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible under this drive. OBC candidates in the Creamy Layer cannot apply; the NCL-clause certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026.
- Candidates currently working in SBI in the clerical cadre, and those who earlier resigned from SBI while in clerical cadre, are NOT eligible to apply.
- One application only. In case of multiple applications, only the last valid (completed) application is retained and fees paid on the others are forfeited. Multiple appearance in the exam leads to summary rejection.
- No change in category or correction in any particulars is permitted after registration — no correspondence, email or phone will be entertained.
- The saved application can be re-opened and edited only three times before final submission.
- Candidates may appear for the examination from any notified centre, but the specified local language test is held at a centre (decided by the Bank) in the State applied for, at the candidate's own expense. No request for change of centre, date or session is entertained.
- Keep the registered email ID and mobile number active until the declaration of results — call letters and advice go there. No hard copy of any call letter or booklet is sent by post.
- Apply well before 27 August 2026 — SBI assumes no responsibility for failure to submit due to website load on the last date.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification. SBI does not endorse or associate with any coaching platform, consultancy or channel claiming guaranteed selection or insider guidance — rely solely on SBI's official career portal.
- Records of this project are not maintained after one year of the declaration of the online test result.
- By applying, candidates consent to the collection and processing of personal data under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Legal disputes fall under the sole jurisdiction of courts at Mumbai.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk 2026?
The CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 notification announces 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) backlog vacancies — SC 207, ST 1,219 and OBC 112 — across SBI circles. This is a Special Recruitment Drive; the regular SBI Clerk 2026-27 notification with fresh vacancies is expected separately. Vacancies are provisional and may vary with the Bank's requirement.
Can General or EWS candidates apply for SBI Clerk 2026 backlog recruitment?
No. This drive is exclusively for SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) backlog vacancies. PwBD and Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen candidates can apply, but only under their respective parent category. OBC candidates in the Creamy Layer are also not eligible.
What are the SBI Clerk 2026 application dates?
Online registration and payment of fees run from 7 August 2026 to 27 August 2026 on https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings. Application is online only, and a candidate can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only.
What is the SBI Clerk 2026 application fee?
Nil for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and Disabled Ex-servicemen. ₹750 for OBC candidates. The fee is non-refundable and paid online by debit card, credit card or Internet Banking; transaction charges, if any, are borne by the candidate.
How many SBI Clerk vacancies are there in Punjab and Rajasthan?
Punjab has 18 vacancies (OBC, local language Punjabi/Hindi) under the Chandigarh Circle, and Chandigarh UT has 22 (OBC). Rajasthan has 106 vacancies (SC 20 + ST 86, local language Hindi) under the Jaipur Circle. Punjab exam centres: Amritsar, Bhatinda, Mohali, Patiala, Phagwara; Rajasthan: Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur.
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