SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 application begins for 9,766 posts: Check detailed schedule

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Application Begins for 9,766 Posts, Check Detailed Schedule

State Bank of India (SBI) has started the online application process for the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive is for 9,766 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts, including 7,680 regular vacancies and 2,086 backlog vacancies. Candidates interested in a clerical career with SBI can now submit their applications online after checking the eligibility requirements and recruitment instructions.

Candidates can complete the application through the official SBI Careers portal. Applicants are allowed to apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory, so candidates should select their preferred location carefully before submitting the form.

For eligibility, candidates generally need a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. The prescribed age range is 20 to 28 years, with applicable relaxation for eligible reserved categories. Candidates must also fulfil the local language requirement for the State or Union Territory they choose.

The SBI Clerk selection process consists of an online preliminary examination followed by the main examination. Candidates also need to qualify in the applicable Local Language Proficiency Test. The language requirement makes it important for applicants to choose a State or Union Territory where they meet the prescribed language criteria.

Applicants should keep their graduation details, photograph, signature, identity documents and other required certificates ready before filling out the online form. Candidates should also carefully review the application before final submission because incorrect information can create problems at later stages of recruitment.

Candidates should check the detailed notification for the exact last date, examination schedule, application fee, state-wise vacancy distribution and other instructions. The official SBI Careers website should be used for the application form and future updates related to the recruitment.