SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026: Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies (1538 Posts) – Complete Detailed Notification
Advertisement No.: CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 | Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD), Corporate Centre, Mumbai, has official notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) release kiya hai for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre under a Special Recruitment Drive for SC, ST, and OBC Backlog Vacancies. Total 1538 vacancies announce ki gayi hain across various SBI circles/states.
Is article me SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 ki complete aur detailed information di gayi hai, jisme circle-wise vacancies, age limit & relaxation rules, educational qualification, complete selection process, exam pattern, local language requirement, salary & benefits, application fee, aur step-by-step application process shamil hain.
1. Key Recruitment Highlights & Important Dates
SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Special Recruitment Drive 2026 ki mukhya tareekhein niche di gayi hain:
| Event / Activity | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 07.08.2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date | 27.08.2026 |
| Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) | Tentatively September 2026 |
| Main Examination (Phase-II) | Tentatively October / November 2026 |
| Pre-Exam Training (PET) Call Letter Download | Will be notified on SBI portal |
| Prelims Call Letter Download | Tentatively 10 days before the exam date |
| Mains Call Letter Download | Tentatively 10 days before the exam date |
2. Complete Circle-wise & State-wise Vacancy Details
Yah recruitment drive vishesh roop se SC, ST, aur OBC category ke backlog vacancies ko bharne ke liye hai. Niche har circle, state, specified local language aur category-wise breakdown ka pura table diya gaya hai:
| Circle | State / UT | Specified Opted Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | - | 88 | - | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | - | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | - | 134 | - | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | - | 26 | - | 26 | |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | - | 111 | - | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | Hindi / Punjabi | - | 22 | - | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu / Hindi | - | 42 | - | 42 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | - | - | 11 | |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | - | 18 | - | 18 | |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | - | - | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | - | 32 | - | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | - | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | - | 55 | - | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | - | 31 | - | 31 |
| Maharashtra / Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | - | 165 | - | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | - | 17 | - | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | - | 289 | - | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | - | 39 | - | 39 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | - | 22 | - | 22 | |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 12 | - | - | 12 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 14 | 119 | - | 133 | |
| GRAND TOTAL | 207 | 112 | 1219 | 1538 | ||
Note: PwBD aur Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen candidate apni respective parent category (SC/ST/OBC) me apply kar sakte hain.
3. Eligibility Criteria
A. Essential Educational Qualification (As on 31.12.2026)
- Candidates ke paas kisi bhi recognized University se Graduation Degree (kisi bhi stream me) ya Central Government dwara recognized koi equivalent qualification honi chahiye.
- Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) holders ka passing date 31.12.2026 ya usse pehle ka hona chahiye.
- Final Year / Final Semester Students: Jo candidates final year/semester me hain wo bhi provisionally apply kar sakte hain, par shart yah hai ki selection hone par unhe 31.12.2026 ko ya usse pehle graduation pass karne ka proof dikhana hoga.
B. Age Limit & Cut-off Date (As on 01.04.2026)
Candidate ki umar 01.04.2026 ko minimum 20 years aur maximum 28 years honi chahiye. Iska matlab candidate ka janm 02.04.1998 se pehle aur 01.04.2006 ke baad nahi hua hona chahiye (dono din shamil hain).
C. Complete Upper Age Relaxation Table
Vibhinna categories ke liye upper age limit me di gayi chhoot (relaxation) ki detail niche table me di gayi hai:
| Sr. No. | Category | Age Relaxation Permitted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| 2 | SC / ST | 5 Years |
| 3 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| 4 | PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| 5 | Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to max age limit of 50 years. |
| 6 | Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried | 7 Years (Subject to maximum age limit of 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST). |
| 7 | Trained Apprentices of SBI | OBC: 4 years | SC/ST: 6 years | PwBD (OBC): 14 years | PwBD (SC/ST): 16 years. (Apprenticeship start date on or after 01.01.2022 and 1 year completed by 27.08.2026). |
4. Selection Process & Detailed Examination Pattern
SBI Junior Associate selection process me total 3 major stages shamil hain:
- Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective)
- Phase-II: Main Examination (Online Objective)
- Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination Pattern
Prelims exam 100 marks ka hota hai jisme 100 objective questions hote hain. Exam ki kul avadhi 1 ghanta hoti hai aur har section ke liye alag timing fix hoti hai.
| Sl. No. | Name of Test | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | Bilingual / Regional* | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | Bilingual / Regional* | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour (60 Minutes) | ||
Negative Marking (Prelims): Har galat uttar ke liye 1/4th (0.25) mark kata jayega. Individual test ya aggregate score ke liye koi minimum qualifying marks nahi hain.
Phase-II: Main Examination Pattern
Mains exam total 200 marks ka hota hai jisme 190 questions hote hain. Time duration 2 ghante 40 minute hota hai.
| Sl. No. | Name of Test | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / Financial Awareness | Bilingual / Regional* | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| 2 | General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | Bilingual / Regional* | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | Bilingual / Regional* | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 Minutes | ||
Negative Marking (Mains): Objective tests me galat uttar par 1/4th mark deduct hoga. Candidates ko Bank dwara tay kiye gaye aggregate minimum marks score karne honge.
Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Jo candidates Mains exam clear kar lete hain, unka Local Language Test hota hai. Lekin Jin candidates ne 10th ya 12th standard me opted local language ek subject ke roop me padhi hai aur unke paas marksheet/certificate hai, unhe Language Test se chhoot (exemption) milegi. Baki sabhi provisionally selected candidates ko local language test qualify karna compulsory hai.
Special Bonus Marks for SBI Trained Apprentices
SBI ke trained apprentices ko Main Examination me 2.5% bonus marks (200 me se 5 marks) diye jayenge, basarte unki apprenticeship engagement date 01.01.2022 ya uske baad ki ho aur 27.08.2026 tak 1 saal ka successful training complete hua ho.
5. Pay Scale, Starting Salary & In-Hand Emoluments
SBI Junior Associate post ke liye pay scale aur salary structure is prakar hai:
- Pay Scale: Rs. 24050 - 1340/3 - 28070 - 1650/3 - 33020 - 2000/4 - 41020 - 2340/7 - 57400 - 4400/1 - 61800 - 2680/1 - 64480.
- Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 26,730/- (Rs. 24,050/- plus graduates ke liye 2 advance increments).
- Total Monthly Emoluments: Mumbai jaise metro cities me starting total emoluments lagbhag Rs. 46,000/- per month banta hai (Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance aur anya allowances milakar).
- Other Benefits: Medical facility, Provident Fund (PF), Pension under New Pension Scheme (NPS), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), aur anya perquisites Bank rules ke anusar milenge.
- Probation Period: Selected candidate minimum 6 mahine ke probation par rahenge. Confirmation ke liye prescribed e-lessons complete karna anivarya hai.
6. Application Fee & Payment Mode
Category-wise Application Fee aur Intimation Charges niche diye gaye hain:
| Sr. No. | Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (XS) / Disabled XS (DXS) | NIL (No Fee) |
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Rs. 750/- |
Note: Fee non-refundable hai. Payment Debit Card, Credit Card, ya Internet Banking ke maadhyam se online mode me hi sweekar ki jayegi.
7. Document Upload Specifications
Online application form bharte samay candidate ko niche diye gaye specifications ke anusar documents scan karke upload karne honge:
| Document | Dimensions / Size | File Format | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Photograph | 200 x 230 pixels (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG / JPEG | Recent color photo, light/white background. (Live photo capture via webcam/mobile is also required). |
| Signature | 140 x 60 pixels | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG / JPEG | White paper par Black Ink pen se sign karein. Capital letters allowed nahi hain. |
| Left Thumb Impression | 240 x 240 pixels (3 cm x 3 cm) | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG / JPEG | White paper par Black ya Blue ink se anguthe ka nishaan lagayein. |
| Handwritten Declaration | 800 x 400 pixels (10 cm x 5 cm) | 50 KB – 100 KB | JPG / JPEG | White paper par Black ink se English me hand-written text likhein. Capital letters me na likhein. |
Handwritten Declaration Text:
"I, ___________ (Name of the candidate), Date of Birth ___________ hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine."
8. How to Apply Online – Step by Step Guide
- Official Website open karein: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- "RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) - SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE 2026" link par click karein.
- Apply Online button par click karke "Click here for New Registration" select karein aur apna naam, mobile number, aur email ID enter karein.
- System dwara generate hua Provisional Registration Number aur Password note kar lein.
- Photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, aur Handwritten Declaration scan karke upload karein.
- Apni Personal Details, Educational Qualification, State Option, Circle Preference, aur Local Language selection dhyaan se bharein.
- Form submit karne se pehle "Preview" karke sabhi details cross-check kar lein. Final submission ke baad koi correction allow nahi hoga.
- Category-wise Application Fee ka online payment Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking se karein.
- Payment successful hone par system-generated application form aur e-receipt ka printout nikal kar bhavishya ke liye surakshit rakhein.