SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Backlog

Quick Sarkari; India; On-site; INR 24,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bank of India invites applications for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) under backlog vacancies for SC, ST, and OBC. The role involves customer support, sales, and delivering banking services. Total vacancies: 1538. Eligibility includes age 20-28 and proficiency in the local language of the state/UT. Starting pay Rs.

26,730 with pay scale Rs. 24,050–64,480. Online application starts 07.08.2026 and closes 27.08.2026. Examinations are scheduled from Sept 2026 onwards.

Qualifications

• Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
• Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the applied State/UT.
• Eligibility criteria include age limits and vacancy details as per SBI norms.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support and sales services at SBI branches or designated locations.
• Assist customers with banking products and services and ensure smooth service delivery.

Skills

Any Graduate

Education

Any Graduate

Job description

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Backlog SC, ST, OBC: State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) under Advertisement Number CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 for Backlog vacancies of SC, ST, and OBC. This special recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 1538 backlog vacancy seats across various States and Union Territories. The official notification was released on 07.08.2026. Eligible candidates can start filling out the online application forms from 07.08.2026, and the final last date to apply online is 27.08.2026.

This recruitment drive offers a great career opportunity for eligible Indian citizens looking to join the country’s leading commercial bank in the clerical cadre. The position involves customer support, sales, and providing banking services. Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly review the state-wise local language proficiency requirements and eligibility criteria before submitting their applications.

Recruitment Organization State Bank of India

Post Name Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)

Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16

Total Vacancy 1538

Pay Scale Rs. 24050 – 64480/- (Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 26730/-)

Notification Date 07.08.2026

Category SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026

Official Website sbi.bank.in

Event Date

Advertisement Date 07.08.2026

Online Application Start Date 07.08.2026 (12:00 AM onwards)

Last Date to Apply Online 27.08.2026 (till 11:59 PM)

Preliminary Examination Date September 2026 (Tentative)

Main Examination Date October/November 2026 (Tentative)

Application Fees

Category Fee

SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DXS Nil

OBC Rs. 750/-

Mode of Payment Online

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 20-28 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.04.2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006. (Use Age Calculator ). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Post Name Vacancy Qualification

Junior Associate (Clerk)- Backlog 1538 Any Graduate

Note: Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation may also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31.12.2026. Candidates must also be proficient in the specified opted local language of the applied State/UT.

The selection process for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination (Objective, 100 Marks)
• Phase-II: Online Main Examination (Objective, 200 Marks)
• Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
• Medical Examination