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Latest status
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 11 August 2026 |
| Online registration | 11-31 August 2026 (closed) |
| Prelims call letter | 21 September 2026 (released) |
| Prelims exam | 26-27 September 2026 (held) |
| Mains exam | November 2026 (tentative) |
| Local language test | After mains, where applicable |
Vacancies
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Regular vacancies | 7,680 |
| Backlog vacancies | Listed separately in the official vacancy table |
| Advertised total | 9,766 |
| Application rule | Apply for vacancies in one State/UT only; local language proficiency required |
Eligibility
- Graduation in any discipline (candidates completing graduation by 31 December 2026 were eligible to apply).
- Age 20-28 years as on 1 April 2026 (born 02.04.1998 to 01.04.2006), with relaxation as per rules.
- Proficiency in the local language of the State/UT applied for (reading, writing, speaking).
- Application fee: Rs. 750 for General/OBC/EWS; nil for SC/ST/PwBD.
Selection process
- Preliminary examinationOnline screening test held on 26-27 September 2026.
- Main examinationTentatively November 2026 for prelims-qualified candidates.
- Local language testTest of the opted local language, wherever applicable.
Official links
Sources & verification
Checked sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings on 9 Oct 2026; confirmed the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) 2026-27 recruitment under Advt CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 is listed on SBI's official careers portal. Prelims held 26-27 Sept 2026 and mains tentatively November 2026 per SBI's official exam schedule.
Frequently asked questions
When is the SBI Clerk mains exam 2026?
SBI has tentatively scheduled the Junior Associate mains for November 2026. The exact date will be announced on the SBI careers portal.
How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk 2026?
9,766 Junior Associate posts under Advt CRPD/CR/2026-27/17, comprising 7,680 regular vacancies plus backlog vacancies listed separately.
Was the SBI Clerk prelims 2026 held?
Yes. The preliminary examination was held on 26-27 September 2026 and the call letter was released on 21 September 2026.
Where is the official notification?
On sbi.bank.in under Careers > Current Openings, under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17.
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