SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 - Prelims & Mains

Age

Age limits are not explicitly stated in the provided document. Refer to the official notification for exact age criteria.

Eligibility

• Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Knowledge of local language of the applicable state is required (as per notification).
• No minimum qualifying marks are specified for individual sections; aggregate marks determine eligibility for the next stage.

Important Dates (as per notification)

• Start of online registration and fee payment: 07-08-2026
• Last date for online registration and fee payment: 27-08-2026
• Preliminary Examination: Tentatively September 2026
• Main Examination: Tentatively October/November 2026 Note: The dates are tentative and may be updated on the official Careers page.

Application Fees

• The notification mentions online registration and fee payment but does not specify fee amounts in the provided text. Please refer to the official notification for exact fee details and exemptions (if any).

Important Instructions

• Apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
• No inter-circle or inter-state transfer, except intra-state transfers between specified circles, subject to bank guidelines.
• No changes to submitted application particulars, including category, will be entertained.
• Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and similar devices are strictly prohibited inside examination premises.
• A wait list up to 50% of vacancies (state-category wise) may be maintained and released quarterly, valid for one year from the date of final result declaration.
• The SBI reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
• The SBI does not endorse external coaching platforms or consultancies claiming to guarantee selection; rely only on the official career portal.