State Bank of India SBI has released Junior Associates Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification for 1538 backlog posts. Those candidates who are interested in the SBI Clerk Backlog Special Recruitment 2026 can apply online from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. Read the notification for recruitment eligibility, post information, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important: The last date for applying online and paying the examination fee is 27 August 2026. Candidates should complete the application form, upload the required documents, pay the fee where applicable and take a printout of the final submitted form.

Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or other available fee modes. Candidates who are exempt from payment should still submit the complete online application. The fee once paid is generally non-refundable.

Age Limit as on 01/04/2026

Age relaxation is available for reserved and special categories according to the recruitment rules. Candidates should calculate age only with reference to 01 April 2026 and should read the notification for the exact relaxation applicable to their category.

Vacancy Details – Total 1538 Post

Category Wise Vacancy Details

State Wise Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in a Bachelor Degree in any stream from any recognised University in India. Candidates who are appearing in the final year/semester should read the notification regarding the date by which the degree must be obtained and the documents required at the verification stage.

Local Language Requirement

The candidate must be able to read, write, speak and understand the specified local language of the State/UT chosen for the post, where required. The language varies by State/UT and is shown in the state-wise vacancy table. Candidates who studied the specified language in Class 10 or 12 may be exempt from a separate language test as per the notification; other candidates may have to qualify a local-language test after selection stages.

Selection Procedure

Preliminary Examination Pattern

The preliminary examination is conducted in three separately timed sections. Candidates must qualify the examination according to the cut-off and shortlisting rules applicable to the recruitment.

Main Examination Pattern

There is negative marking for wrong answers in objective tests as prescribed by SBI. The exact test pattern, sectional timing, qualifying marks and final-merit rules should be confirmed from the official notification and examination information handout.

How to Fill SBI Clerk Backlog Online Form 2026

1. Visit the official State Bank of India website and open the Careers or Current Openings section.
2. Find the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 notice under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDrive/2026-27/16.
3. Register using an active mobile number and email ID.
4. Enter personal details, category, address, educational qualification and State/UT preference carefully.
5. Select the State/UT and local language only after checking the applicable eligibility and language requirement.
6. Upload the photograph, signature, identity proof and other prescribed documents.
7. Pay ₹750 where applicable through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or available fee mode.
8. Check the preview and all columns carefully before submitting the application.
9. Submit the form before 27 August 2026.
10. Take a printout of the final submitted form and save the fee receipt, registration number and password.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Valid identity proof.
• Address details.
• Graduation marksheets and degree/provisional certificate.
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, where applicable.
• Local-language study proof or other language documents, where required.
• Disability, ex-serviceman or other special-category documents, where applicable.
• Handwritten declaration and other documents in the prescribed format, if requested by SBI.

Important Instructions

Before submitting the application: Check the State/UT choice, local language, category, date of birth, graduation details, photograph, signature and fee status. The choice of State/UT may affect eligibility, language testing and posting, so select it carefully.

• Read the notification before applying.
• Apply only through the official SBI recruitment portal.
• Use one active email ID and mobile number throughout the recruitment process.
• Do not wait until the last date for fee payment.
• Keep the application printout and registration credentials safe.
• Bring original documents when called for verification.
• Selected candidates may be posted in the State/UT for which they applied, subject to SBI rules.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the last date for SBI Clerk Backlog Online Form 2026?
The last date for applying online and paying the examination fee is 27 August 2026.

Q2. How many backlog vacancies are available?
A total of 1538 SBI Junior Associates Clerk backlog posts are available.

Q3. What is the qualification?
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in a Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from any recognised University in India.

Q4. What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 01 April 2026. Age relaxation is available as per SBI rules.

Q5. What is the application fee?
OBC candidates pay ₹750. SC, ST and PH candidates are shown as exempt from fee in the reference details. Candidates should verify their exact fee category before payment.

Q6. When is the preliminary examination?
The SBI Clerk Phase I Preliminary Examination is scheduled for September 2026.

Q7. When is the main examination?
The SBI Clerk Phase II Main Examination is scheduled for October/November 2026.

Q8. Is a local language required?
Yes. Candidates should know the specified local language of the State/UT selected, subject to the exemptions and language-test rules in the notification.

Q9. Can a candidate apply for any State?
Candidates should apply only for a State/UT for which they satisfy the prescribed eligibility and local-language requirement.

Q10. Is there negative marking?
Wrong answers in objective tests attract negative marking as prescribed by SBI.

Q11. What is the selection process?
The process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, local language assessment where applicable and document verification.

Disclaimer: This article is prepared for informational purposes using the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 details and the reference page checked on 27 August 2026. Recruitment dates, fee, eligibility, vacancy, exam schedule and selection rules may be amended by SBI. Always read the official notification and verify the latest information on the official SBI website before applying.