State Bank of India — Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
The State Bank of India has issued an official recruitment notification for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), announcing a total of 11,304 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 07 August 2026 and closes on 31 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. and be within the prescribed age limit of 20 to 28 years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 17,900 - 47,920 (Plus applicable DA, HRA, and other allowances as per SBI Clerk rules). The selection procedure comprises Based on performance in the Online Preliminary Examination, Online Main Examination, and specified Local Language Test.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 26 Sep 2026 |
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The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the official computer-based Preliminary Examination schedule for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment cycle. This year, the bank is running two separate recruitment drives concurrently: the Regular SBI Clerk Recruitment and a Special Recruitment Drive for backlog vacancies reserved for SC, ST, and OBC categories.
Candidates who applied for these positions must note that the Prelims examination dates differ for each drive. Detailed schedules, structural patterns, and exam day guidelines have been outlined below to help candidates plan their preparation effectively.
| Parameters | Regular Drive Details | Special Backlog Drive Details |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (SBI) | |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk | |
| Advertisement Number | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,766 | 1,538 (SC/ST/OBC) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) | |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Local Language Test | |
It is crucial for candidates to track the accurate dates for their respective application drives to avoid confusion on exam days.
The preliminary phase is an objective-type online computer-based test comprising 100 questions. Candidates must complete the test within 1 hour, with separate sectional timings allocated for each of the three portions.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Sectional Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes (1 Hour) |
Note on Marking Scheme: There is a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25 marks) for each incorrect response. There are no sectional cut-off marks; candidates only need to score above the aggregate cut-off decided by SBI to progress to the Mains exam.
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