SBI Junior Associates 2026: Notification Out, 7680 Vacancy
State Bank of India · Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
SBI Junior Associates 2026 is a recruitment for 7,680 vacancies notified by State Bank of India. Applications closed on 31 Aug 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 7,680 posts Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
- Application Dates: 11 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: September 2026 Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹0 to ₹750 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government. Eligibility
- Age Limit: 20 to 28 years as on 01 Apr 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD (General/EWS) +10 years, PwBD (OBC) +13 years and 1 more Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Phase-I: Preliminary Examination → Phase-II: Main Examination → Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Phase-I: Preliminary Examination, Phase-II: Main Examination, Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test — 9 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: 1/4th of mark assigned for question will be deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective tests. Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 7 subjects — English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and 1 more Syllabus
Recruitment details
State Bank of India has announced recruitment for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre.
- Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Advertisement number: CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
- Total vacancies: 7680
How to apply and what to do now
Online registration and fee payment are scheduled from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
- Check your graduation and age eligibility.
- Check the fee for your category.
- Prepare for the Preliminary Examination planned for September 2026.
- Prepare for the Main Examination planned for November 2026.
- Check whether the Local Language Proficiency Test applies to you.
The current stage is the notification and application stage. The data does not give a result date.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 7680 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS fee | Nil |
| General/OBC/EWS fee | 750 |
PwBD means a person with benchmark disability. The notification gives no post-wise vacancy breakup.
SBI Junior Associates 2026 has 7,680 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and fee payment starts | 11.08.2026 |
| Online registration and fee payment ends | 31.08.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
Every date State Bank of India printed for SBI Junior Associates 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration of application and payment of fees | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Online registration of application and payment of fees | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | September 2026 |
| Main Examination | November 2026 |
Application Fee
Application fee for SBI Junior Associates 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | No fee | Nil |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 | — |
Eligibility
Education
You need graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
If you are in the final year or semester, you may apply provisionally. You must show proof of passing by 31 December 2026.
You need proficiency in the selected local language. A Local Language Proficiency Test may apply.
Age limit
Your age must be between 20 and 28 years as on 1 April 2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Age Limit
You must be between 20 and 28 years old as on 01 Apr 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| OBC | +3 years | 31 years |
| SC/ST | +5 years | 33 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | +10 years | 38 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | +13 years | 41 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years | 43 years |
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government.
Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation may apply provisionally subject to producing proof of passing by 31.12.2026; specified opted local language proficiency is required, with a Local Language Proficiency Test where applicable.
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min. |
| Preliminary | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min. |
| Preliminary | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min. |
| Main | General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min. |
| Main | General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min. |
| Main | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min. |
| Main | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min. |
| Local Language Test | Non-Verbal Test | 15 | 15 | |
| Local Language Test | Verbal Test | 15 | 15 |
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min. |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min. |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min. |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Phase-II: Main Examination
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min. |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min. |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min. |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Verbal Test | 15 | 15 | — |
| Verbal Test | 15 | 15 | — |
| Total | 30 | 30 |
Selection Process
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II: Main Examination
- Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable
The Preliminary Examination has 100 questions, 100 marks, and lasts 1 hour.
The Main Examination has 190 questions, 200 marks, and lasts 2 hours 40 minutes.
One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer in objective tests.
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
- Phase-II: Main Examination
- Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test
Syllabus
The syllabus covers English, numerical ability, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, computer aptitude, and general or financial awareness.
- English topics include reading comprehension, cloze tests, sentence rearrangement, and vocabulary.
- Numerical topics include data interpretation, percentages, profit and loss, and time and work.
- Reasoning topics include puzzles, seating arrangement, coding, syllogism, and logical reasoning.
- General awareness topics include government schemes, banking terms, financial policy, and the Indian Constitution.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Error, Sentence Rearrangement, Para Jumble, Antonyms and Synonyms, Match the Following, Sentence Connector, Odd one out |
| Numerical Ability | Data Interpretation, Profit and Loss, Number series, Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Partnership, Compound Interest, Percentage, Simple Interest, Time & Work, Speed, Time, & Distance, Mixture and Allegations, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Simplification |
| Reasoning Ability | Coding-Decoding, Seating Arrangement, Puzzle, Statement and Assumptions, Ranking, Blood Relation, Direction Test, Inequalities, Alphanumeric Series, Series, Syllogism, Logical Reasoning |
| General English | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Error, Sentence Rearrangement, Para Jumble, Antonyms and Synonyms, Match the Following, Sentence Connector, Odd one out |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation, Time and Work, Number series, Approximation, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Quadratic Equations, Partnership, Mixture and Allegations, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Pipe and Cistern, Compound Interest, Percentage, Speed, Time, and Distance, Upstream and Downstream |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | Puzzle, Statement and Assumptions, Ranking, Coding, Decoding, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Direction Test, Inequalities, Series, Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Machine Input and Output |
| General/Financial Awareness | Awards and Awardees, National Parks and Sanctuaries, Dance forms, Country and Currency, Central and State Government, Government schemes, Fiscal and Monetary Policy, Financial Policy, Banking and Finance Related Terms, Abbreviations, Important days and events, Indian Constitution |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- SBI has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- September 2026 — full details
- Result
- SBI has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- SBI has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 7680 |
| Preliminary Examination total questions | 100 |
| Preliminary Examination maximum marks | 100 |
| Preliminary Examination duration | 1 Hour |
| Main Examination total questions | 190 |
| Main Examination maximum marks | 200 |
| Main Examination duration | 2 Hr. 40 min. |
| Negative marking | 1/4th of mark assigned for question |
| PwBD horizontal reservation | 4% |
| Wait list | up to 50% of vacancies |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many SBI Junior Associate vacancies are available in 2026?
There are 7680 vacancies.
What is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associate 2026?
The last date is 31 August 2026.
What is the SBI Junior Associate exam date?
The Preliminary Examination is planned for September 2026. The Main Examination is planned for November 2026.
What is the education qualification for SBI Junior Associate?
You need graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent recognised qualification.
What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associate 2026?
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026, with category-based relaxations.
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