SBI Recruitment of Junior Associates, Special Recruitment Drive for SC, ST and OBC Backlog Vacancies 2026

State Bank of India

Published 25 August 2026

In short

SBI is recruiting 1,538 Junior Associates under a special recruitment drive for SC, ST, and OBC backlog vacancies. Graduation in any discipline is required. Age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026. Starting salary is around Rs 46,000 per month. Application deadline is 27 August 2026.

Key facts

Recruiting body: State Bank of India
Vacancies: 1,538
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
Age limit: 20 to 28 years as on 01.04.2026, with relaxations as per rules
Pay scale: Rs 24,050 to Rs 64,480 per month; total starting emoluments around Rs 46,000 per month at a metro location
Application fee: Rs 750 for OBC candidates; SC and ST candidates are not charged a fee
Location: All India, applied for one State or Union Territory only
Applications open: 7 August 2026
Last date: 27 August 2026

This is a separate special recruitment drive by State Bank of India under advertisement number CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, run alongside the main Junior Associate intake. It exists purely to clear backlog reserved vacancies, so only SC, ST and OBC candidates are eligible to apply.

The post is the same clerical cadre Junior Associate role, covering branch customer support and sales work. Applicants need a degree in any discipline and must be between 20 and 28 years old as on 1 April 2026, before the category age relaxations are applied. As with the general drive, candidates apply for one State or Union Territory and must be proficient in the local language specified for it.

Selection follows the same route of an online Preliminary examination, an online Main examination, and a local language test for those who have not studied the language at school level.

Applications opened on 7 August 2026 and close on 27 August 2026, four days ahead of the general Junior Associate drive.

Important dates

Applications open	7 August 2026
Last date to apply	27 August 2026

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for SBI Junior Associates special recruitment 2026?

Only SC, ST, and OBC candidates are eligible. You must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university and be aged 20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026. Age relaxations apply as per rules.

What is the application fee for SBI Junior Associates special recruitment?

OBC candidates must pay Rs 750 as application fee. SC and ST candidates are exempt from paying any fee.

What is the salary for SBI Junior Associates special recruitment 2026?

The salary ranges from Rs 24,050 to Rs 64,480 per month. Total starting emoluments are around Rs 46,000 per month at a metro location.

What is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associates special recruitment?

Applications close on 27 August 2026. The application window opened on 7 August 2026.

How many vacancies are available in SBI Junior Associates special recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,538 vacancies are available under this special recruitment drive for backlog reserved positions.

What is the selection process for SBI Junior Associates special recruitment?

The selection process comprises an online Preliminary examination, an online Main examination, and a local language test for candidates who have not studied the language at school level.

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