01 At a glance
| Recruiting body | State Bank of India |
| Job reference | 01KZX7V0SMJE0MWCM50X5WSGR4 |
| Vacancies | 7967 posts |
| Qualification | |
| Location | See official notification |
| Employment | Not specified |
| Applications close | Not specified |
About this post
State Bank of India has issued an official recruitment notification for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales).
Appointment as Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre.
Trained Apprentice of SBI age-relaxation eligibility: Relaxation in upper age limit will be applicable to trained Apprentice of SBI, whose engagement start date is on or after 01.01.2022 and have completed the specified branch experience of one year successfully in SBI on or before last date of registration i.e., 31.08.2026, provided his/ her conduct and performance is found to be satisfactory during the entire training period. Also, Successful completion of Apprenticeship training refers to passing of skill evaluation test (Trade Test) and Obtention of joint National Apprenticeship Certificate jointly issued by SBI-NSDC/ BFSI-SSC.
Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.
- Qualification
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- Pay
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PAY SCALE: Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The starting Basic Pay is Rs.26730/- (Rs.24050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).
- Local-language requirement
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The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State/UT, should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State/UT (mentioned in the under given vacancy table against each state/UT).
- Final-year or semester candidates
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Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2026.
- Vacancy status
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The above vacancies are provisional and depending on the actual requirement of the Bank the said vacancies may vary.
- Horizontal reservation
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Reservation for PwBD/XS/DXS candidates is horizontal reservation and these are included in the vacancies of various parent categories.
- Application fee and intimation charge
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SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XS/DXS: Nil. General/ OBC/ EWS: Rs 750/-. Fee/ Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other exam or selection.
- Starting emoluments
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The total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable at Metro like Mumbai will be around Rs.46,000/- per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate junior associates. Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting.
- Probation
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The newly appointed Junior Associates will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months.
- Existing or former SBI clerical-cadre employees
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Candidates who are working in SBI in the Clerical cadre are not eligible to apply under this project. Candidates who were earlier employed in State Bank of India and resigned from the Bank while in clerical cadre will also be not eligible to apply for the post.
- Work duties and pattern
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The new recruits must have flair for marketing and will be required to make customer calls and provide banking services, advisory services and cross sell products etc. inside and outside Bank premises. The duties may involve extensive outdoor travelling. Depending upon requirement, there will be flexible working hours and working in shifts.
- Application mode
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online
Important dates
- ONLINE REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF FEES11 Aug 2026 to 1 Sep 2026
- Preliminary Examination — tentatively in the month of September 2026Exact date not specified
- Main Examination — tentatively in the month of November 2026Exact date not specified
02 Vacancies
Total vacancies: 7967 posts
| Category or allocation | Vacancies | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Unclassified | 7,680 | Regular Vacancies — Total |
| SC/ST/OBC | 287 | Backlog Vacancies — SC/ST/OBC total; horizontal PwBD and XS figures are not added to this count. |
03 Eligibility requirements
Education
| Qualification | |
| Qualification |
Age and relaxation
| Age and cutoff | 20 to 28 years as on 1 Apr 2026 |
Experience and other rules
| Status | Not specified in the current record |
Pay and fees
| Pay | INR 24,050 to 64,480 |
| Application fee | See the official notification |
Selection process
- Selection processThe selection process will consist of on-line test (Preliminary & Main exam) and test of specified opted local language.
- Preliminary examinationOnline Preliminary Exam consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1-hour duration consisting of 3 Sections.
- Main-examination shortlistingAdequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 10 times the numbers of vacancies. subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Exam from the list of all candidates arranged in descending order of aggregate marks scored.
- Local Language Proficiency TestProvisionally selected candidates not having studied (in class 10th or 12th) any of the specified local language of the State applied, will have to appear in Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
- Final selection conditionsFinal selection will be subject to verification of eligibility for the post and information furnished in the online application, and qualifying in test of specified opted local language, where applicable.
04 How to apply
Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.
Follow these steps in order
- 01Apply online
Candidates can apply online and no other mode of application will be accepted.
- 02Registration and fee payment
Candidates will be required to register themselves online through Bank's website https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings - Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026. After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking.
- 03Required uploads
Candidates should first scan their photograph, signature, left hand thumb impression, hand-written declaration as detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature (Annexure-II).
Official application routes
Use the route specified for your apprentice or qualification group.
| Who should use it | Official URL printed in notification | Establishment ID |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings | — |
Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.
Important official conditions
Condition
| Local-language requirement | The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State/UT, should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State/UT (mentioned in the under given vacancy table against each state/UT). |
| Final-year or semester candidates | Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2026. |
| Trained Apprentice of SBI age-relaxation eligibility | Relaxation in upper age limit will be applicable to trained Apprentice of SBI, whose engagement start date is on or after 01.01.2022 and have completed the specified branch experience of one year successfully in SBI on or before last date of registration i.e., 31.08.2026, provided his/ her conduct and performance is found to be satisfactory during the entire training period. Also, Successful completion of Apprenticeship training refers to passing of skill evaluation test (Trade Test) and Obtention of joint National Apprenticeship Certificate jointly issued by SBI-NSDC/ BFSI-SSC. |
| Vacancy status | The above vacancies are provisional and depending on the actual requirement of the Bank the said vacancies may vary. |
| Horizontal reservation | Reservation for PwBD/XS/DXS candidates is horizontal reservation and these are included in the vacancies of various parent categories. |
| Application fee and intimation charge | SC/ ST/ PwBD/ XS/DXS: Nil. General/ OBC/ EWS: Rs 750/-. Fee/ Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other exam or selection. |
| Starting emoluments | The total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable at Metro like Mumbai will be around Rs.46,000/- per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate junior associates. Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting. |
| Probation | The newly appointed Junior Associates will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months. |
| Existing or former SBI clerical-cadre employees | Candidates who are working in SBI in the Clerical cadre are not eligible to apply under this project. Candidates who were earlier employed in State Bank of India and resigned from the Bank while in clerical cadre will also be not eligible to apply for the post. |
| Work duties and pattern | The new recruits must have flair for marketing and will be required to make customer calls and provide banking services, advisory services and cross sell products etc. inside and outside Bank premises. The duties may involve extensive outdoor travelling. Depending upon requirement, there will be flexible working hours and working in shifts. |
Eligibility
| Age — OBC | relaxation 3 years |
| Age — SC/ ST | relaxation 5 years |
| Age — PwBD (Gen/ EWS) | relaxation 10 years |
| Age — PwBD (OBC) | relaxation 13 years |
| Age — PwBD (SC/ ST) | relaxation 15 years |
| Age — Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen | maximum 50 years, Actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex- Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to max. age of 50 years |
| Age — Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried — General/ EWS | maximum 35 years, relaxation 7 years |
| Age — Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried — OBC | maximum 38 years, relaxation 7 years |
| Age — Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried — SC/ST candidates | maximum 40 years, relaxation 7 years |
| Age — Trained Apprentices of SBI — GEN/ EWS | relaxation 1 years |
| Age — Trained Apprentices of SBI — OBC | relaxation 4 years |
| Age — Trained Apprentices of SBI — SC/ST | relaxation 6 years |
| Age — Trained Apprentices of SBI — PwBD (Gen/EWS) | relaxation 11 years |
| Age — Trained Apprentices of SBI — PwBD (OBC) | relaxation 14 years |
| Age — Trained Apprentices of SBI — PwBD (SC/ST) | relaxation 16 years |