SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern, Eligibility & Important Dates

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SBI has released the official notification for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026, opening up 7,680+ vacancies for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) across the country.

Below you'll find the complete exam pattern for both Prelims and Mains, eligibility criteria, important dates, and the document checklist you'll need before applying. Bookmark this page and keep checking back for updates.

Bank Exam Notification

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern & Important Details

Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)  |  Advt No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17

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📌 Overview & Important Dates

Post Name	Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Total Vacancies	7,680+ (Regular & Backlog)
Application Window	11 August 2026 – 31 August 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	Tentatively September 2026
Main Exam Date	Tentatively November 2026
Starting Gross Emoluments	~₹46,000/- per month (Metro Cities)
Official PDF Notification	📥 Click to Download PDF

🎯 Selection Process Stages

1. Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test – 100 Marks)
2. Phase-II: Main Examination (Online Objective Test – 200 Marks)
3. Phase-III: Specified Opted Local Language Test (Qualifying nature, exempted if studied in 10th/12th)

📝 Phase-I: Preliminary Exam Pattern

Online objective test conducted for shortlisting candidates for Mains (approx. 10 times the vacancies).

Subject / Section	Medium	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
1. English Language	English	30	30	20 mins
2. Numerical Ability (Maths)	Bilingual / Regional	35	35	20 mins
3. Reasoning Ability	Bilingual / Regional	35	35	20 mins
Total	--	100	100	1 Hour (60 Mins)

• Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25 marks) deducted for each wrong answer.
• Sectional Cutoff: No minimum sectional qualifying marks are required. Merit is decided strictly on aggregate score.

🏆 Phase-II: Main Exam Pattern (Final Selection)

Final merit list is prepared 100% on the basis of Phase-II aggregate marks.

Subject / Section	Medium	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
1. General / Financial Awareness	Bilingual / Regional	50	50	35 mins
2. General English	English	40	40	35 mins
3. Quantitative Aptitude	Bilingual / Regional	50	50	45 mins
4. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	Bilingual / Regional	50	60	45 mins
Total	--	190	200	2 Hours 40 Mins

• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
• Sectional Cutoff: No sectional cutoff. Candidates must clear aggregate cutoff set by the Bank.
• Bonus Marks: Trained SBI Apprentices get 2.5% (5 marks out of 200) bonus in aggregate.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As on 01.04.2026)

• Min Age: 20 Years
• Max Age: 28 Years
• Born between: 02.04.1998 & 01.04.2006
• Relaxation: OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs), PwBD (+10 to 15 yrs).

Educational Qualification (As on 31.12.2026)

• Graduation: Any discipline from a recognized University.
• Final Year Students: Eligible to apply provisionally (Must pass on or before 31.12.2026).

📁 Document Upload Specifications (Checklist)

Passport Photo	20 KB – 50 KB | 200 x 230 pixels (Live capture also required)
Signature	10 KB – 20 KB | Black Ink Pen (No ALL CAPS)
Left Thumb Impression	20 KB – 50 KB | Black or Blue ink on white paper
Handwritten Declaration	50 KB – 100 KB | Black ink in English only

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