Eligible Indian citizens can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must be proficient in the specified local language. SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited applications for 7,680 regular vacancies for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. In addition, 1,444 backlog vacancies have been notified across states and Union Territories. The application process is underway from August 11 to August 31, 2026. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September, followed by the Main Examination in November 2026.
Overview of the SBI Clerk Selection Process
The SBI Clerk selection process includes three key components: an online Preliminary Examination, a Main Examination, and a local language test if applicable. The Preliminary Examination is worth 100 marks, while the Main Examination carries a total of 200 marks. It is important to note that the marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination do not contribute to the final merit list. Candidates are selected based solely on their performance in the Main Examination, provided they meet eligibility requirements and pass the local language test where necessary.
