SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 9,124
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹24,050 - ₹64,480 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible - refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 20 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
State Bank of India is inviting online applications for 9,124 posts of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in its clerical cadre for 2026. Selected candidates will receive a starting basic pay of ₹26,730 per month alongside standard allowances and two advance increments for graduates. Applicants must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university by 31.12.2026. This recruitment offers an excellent career foundation within India's largest public sector bank across various states and union territories.
- Age limit is set between 20 and 28 years as of April 1, 2026, with applicable age relaxations.
- Positions are full-time entry-level clerical cadre roles across multiple bank circles.
- Selection involves Phase-I Preliminary Exam, Phase-II Main Exam, and Local Language Proficiency Test.
- Application fee is ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS, while SC/ST/PwBD/XS candidates are exempt.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay scale ₹24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. Starting basic pay is ₹26,730/- including two advance increments for graduates, with total starting emoluments around ₹46,000/- per month in metro cities.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Phase-I: Preliminary Online Examination Phase-II: Main Online Examination Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/- SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS: Nil
Reservation
4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) 14.5% reservation for Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen / Dependents Category-wise breakdown available state-wise in official notification
How to Apply
- Visit SBI's official career page at https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Navigate to the recruitment section for Junior Associates 2026 and click on Apply Online.
- Register on the application portal by filling in basic personal and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, left hand thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the applicable application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Submit the completed application form and print a copy for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The starting basic pay is ₹26,730 per month in the pay scale of ₹24,050–₹64,480, with total starting emoluments around ₹46,000 in metro cities.
A Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification is required by 31.12.2026.
Candidates must be aged between 20 and 28 years as of 01.04.2026, with relaxations for reserved categories.