SBI Clerk 2026 Notification — Exam Date, Vacancy & Eligibility (Junior Associate)

SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) post is one of the most competitive banking exams in India, drawing lakhs of applicants every year. Here is the complete, verified rundown of what's confirmed for the 2026 cycle.

SBI Clerk 2026 Overview

Detail	Information
Conducting Body	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name	Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Notification	Tentatively 5 August 2026 on sbi.co.in
Prelims Exam	Expected 26, 27 September & 3 October 2026
Mains Exam	Expected 23 November 2026
Official Website	sbi.co.in

SBI Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university is required. Final-year students may apply provisionally but must clear their degree before the joining date. Computer literacy is also mandatory for this post.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 28 years

Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per government rules (SC/ST, OBC, PwD, and other eligible categories).

SBI Clerk 2026 Vacancies

The exact 2026 vacancy count will be announced with the official notification. Vacancy numbers have fluctuated year to year — SBI released 6,589 Clerk vacancies in the 2025 cycle and 14,191 in the 2024 cycle, so final numbers depend on SBI's staffing requirement announced with the notification.

SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

• 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour
• Sections: English Language (30), Numerical Ability (35), Reasoning Ability (35)
• Sectional and overall cutoffs apply

Stage 2: Main Examination

• 190 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours 40 minutes
• Sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
• Final merit is based on Mains marks only — there is no interview for the Clerk/Junior Associate post

SBI Clerk 2026 Syllabus Highlights

Numerical Ability: Simplification, data interpretation, number series, quadratic equations, averages, ratio and proportion.

Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, coding-decoding, inequality, direction sense.

English Language: Reading comprehension, cloze test, error detection, para jumbles, fillers.

General/Financial Awareness: Current affairs of the last 6 months, banking and financial terms, RBI monetary policy basics, government schemes.

How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026

1. Visit the official website: sbi.co.in
2. Go to the "Careers" section and find the SBI Clerk 2026 notification link
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
4. Fill in the application form with personal and educational details
5. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
6. Pay the application fee and submit the form

SBI Clerk 2026 Preparation Strategy

Since Clerk-level exams see extremely high competition, speed and accuracy in Numerical Ability and Reasoning matter more than depth. Practice 30-40 puzzles and 25-30 numerical questions daily, and read a daily current affairs digest to stay ready for the Mains General Awareness section.

Practice free SBI Clerk mock tests and sectional quizzes on FreePrep.in — aligned to the latest exam pattern, with instant scoring and no login required. If you're also targeting the officer-level role, check our SBI PO 2026 notification guide for exam dates and eligibility.

SBI Clerk 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

When will the SBI Clerk 2026 notification be released?
The SBI Clerk 2026 notification is tentatively expected on 5 August 2026 on sbi.co.in.

What is the age limit for SBI Clerk 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.

How many vacancies were there in the previous SBI Clerk cycles?
SBI released 6,589 vacancies in the 2025 cycle and 14,191 in the 2024 cycle. The 2026 vacancy count will be announced with the official notification.

Is there an interview for the SBI Clerk post?
No, SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) selection is based solely on Main Examination marks — there is no interview stage.

When is the SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims exam expected?
The SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims exam is expected on 26, 27 September and 3 October 2026.