State Bank of India (SBI) has released the recruitment notification for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The recruitment offers opportunities for eligible candidates to join SBI branches across different states and Union Territories in India. Candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualification and age criteria can apply online for the respective vacancies. The selection process includes an Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination and test of specified local language, as applicable. Interested candidates should carefully check the state-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, examination pattern, application fee and other instructions before submitting their application through the official SBI Careers portal.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 overview
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Post Name | Junior Associates (Customer Support & sales) |
| No of Vacancy | 1500+ Post |
| Job Type | Central Govt Jobs/Bank Jobs |
| Application Start Date | 07.08.2026 |
| Application End | 27.08.2026 |
SBI Junior Associate Job Vacancy Details
| Circle | State / UT | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 134 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | 22 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir UT | 42 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | 11 |
| Chandigarh | Punjab | 18 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | 31 |
| Maharashtra / Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | 39 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | 22 |
| Patna | Bihar | 12 |
| Patna | Jharkhand | 133 |
| Total | 1,538 |
Caste Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 207 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 1,219 |
| OBC (Other Backward Class) | 112 |
| Total | 1,538 |
SBI Junior Associate Education Qualification Details
- Candidates must have a Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Candidates who are in the final year/semester of graduation can also apply provisionally.
SBI Junior Assiciate recruitment 2026 Age Limits
Application Must be age limits are below mentioned
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual service period + 3 years, subject to maximum age of 50 years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Women Judicially Separated & Not Remarried | 7 years, subject to prescribed maximum age |
SBI Junior Assoicate Recruitment Payscale Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Pay Scale | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730/month |
| Starting Emoluments | Around ₹46,000/month* |
| Additional Increments | 2 advance increments for graduate Junior Associates |
| Other Benefits | DA, Allowances, Provident Fund, NPS Pension, Medical Benefits, LFC and other facilities |
| Probation Period | Minimum 6 months |
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment Application Fees
Intrested Candidate must be pay for the application fees are below mentioned
- SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS – Application Fee Nill
- OBC – Rs.750
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
Candidates can apply for the SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) post through online mode only. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official SBI Careers – Current Openings website.
- Find “Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026”.
- Click on the Online Application link.
- Register using your active email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form carefully with your personal, educational and other required details.
- Select one State/UT for which you wish to apply.
- Upload the required documents, including photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the applicable application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking.
- Submit the application form and save/print the final submitted application for future reference.
SBI Recruitment Important Link
| 1. SBI Junior Associate Official website – Click here to Visit |
| 2. SBI JRO Official Notification – Click here to Download |
| 3. SBI JRO Online Application – Click here to Apply |
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Frequently Asked Question
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 is a special recruitment drive for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre of State Bank of India.
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, while the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF from the SBI Careers – Current Openings section under the Junior Associates recruitment.
The notification contains 1,538 backlog vacancies for Junior Associates across different States and Union Territories.
Yes. The notification is a Special Recruitment Drive for backlog vacancies, covering SC, ST and OBC categories.
The SBI Junior Associate post is commonly referred to as the SBI Clerk post. The 2026 notification provides 1,538 backlog vacancies.
The notification for this special recruitment drive was released in August 2026, with online registration beginning on 07 August 2026.
Candidates can check the recruitment notification, eligibility, vacancies, exam details and application process through the official SBI Careers website.