In shortSBI is recruiting 7,680 Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) in 2026. Eligibility: any graduation, age 20-28 as on 1 April 2026. Starting salary around Rs 46,000 per month. Application window: 11-31 August 2026. Selection via Preliminary and Main exams, then local language test. No interview.
Key facts
- Recruiting body
- State Bank of India
- Vacancies
- 7,680 regular vacancies, plus backlog vacancies listed separately in the same advertisement
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline; final year students may apply subject to producing proof of passing
- 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; starting basic pay Rs 26,730 including two graduate increments; total starting emoluments around Rs 46,000 per month at a metro such as Mumbai
- Application fee
- Rs 750 for General, OBC and EWS candidates; nil for SC, ST, PwBD, XS and DXS candidates
- Location
- All India, applied for one State or Union Territory only
- Applications open
- 11 August 2026
- Last date
- 31 August 2026
- Exam date
- Preliminary examination tentatively September 2026 and Main examination tentatively November 2026
State Bank of India is hiring Junior Associates in the clerical cadre under advertisement number CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The role covers branch level customer support and sales work, and it is one of the largest single clerical intakes in Indian banking this year.
Any graduate aged between 20 and 28 as on 1 April 2026 can apply. Candidates choose one State or Union Territory and must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language specified for that state. Anyone who has studied that language up to class 10 or 12 is exempt from the language test, and everyone else takes it after the Main examination but before joining.
Selection is by an online Preliminary examination followed by an online Main examination, then the local language test. There is no interview. Note that Junior Associates cannot request an inter circle or inter state transfer for the first five years of service.
The application window runs from 11 August to 31 August 2026.
Important dates
| Applications open | 11 August 2026 |
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| Last date to apply | 31 August 2026 |
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| Exam | Preliminary examination tentatively September 2026 and Main examination tentatively November 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associates 2026?
You must be between 20 and 28 years old as on 1 April 2026. Age relaxations apply as per government rules for SC, ST, OBC and other reserved categories.
What is the starting salary for SBI Junior Associates?
Starting basic pay is Rs 26,730 including two graduate increments. Total starting emoluments at a metro like Mumbai is around Rs 46,000 per month. Salary scales up to Rs 64,480 per month.
How much is the application fee for SBI Junior Associates 2026?
General, OBC and EWS candidates pay Rs 750. SC, ST, PwBD, XS and DXS candidates pay no fee.
When is the last date to apply for SBI Junior Associates 2026?
The application window closes on 31 August 2026. Applications open from 11 August 2026. Apply online only.
What is the selection process for SBI Junior Associates?
Selection has three stages: Preliminary exam (tentatively September 2026), Main exam (tentatively November 2026), and local language test. There is no interview. Qualifying the Main exam allows you to take the language test before joining.
Can I request transfer after joining as SBI Junior Associate?
No, Junior Associates cannot request inter circle or inter state transfer for the first five years of service. You must serve in your chosen State or Union Territory during this period.
Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.
