The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Notification 2026 on 07 August 2026 for 1,538 Junior Associate backlog vacancies. This is a Special Recruitment Drive exclusively for SC, ST, and OBC category candidates, announced under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16. Online applications are open now at sbi.bank.in and close on 27 August 2026.
Key Details of the SBI Clerk Notification 2026
This recruitment fills backlog vacancies reserved for SC, ST, and OBC candidates across 21 states/UTs and is not open to General/Unreserved or EWS candidates. The category-wise breakup stands at SC: 207, ST: 1,219, and OBC: 112. This drive is separate from SBI’s regular Clerk recruitment, for which a fresh notification covering all categories is expected to be released separately.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age limit: 20 to 28 years as on 01 April 2026.
- Category: only SC, ST, or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible; General and EWS candidates cannot apply.
- Educational qualification: a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT they are applying for.
- Applications are accepted for only one State/UT; intra-state transfers are allowed only between Delhi and Lucknow Circles, and between Mumbai Metro and Maharashtra Circles.
How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to complete your online application:
- Visit the official SBI website, sbi.bank.in, and open the SBI Clerk 2026 application portal.
- Select “New Registration” and enter your name, mobile number, and email address.
- Save the provisional registration number and password generated.
- Log in and fill in your category, qualification, State/UT, and local-language details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration, along with a live-captured photograph.
- Preview the completed application carefully before submission.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, and submit the form.
- Download the e-receipt and submitted application form for your records — no printed copy needs to be sent to SBI.
Exam Schedule and Important Reminders
- Preliminary Examination: tentatively scheduled for September 2026.
- Main Examination: expected in October or November 2026.
- Selection process: conducted in two stages — Prelims followed by Mains.
- Candidates can apply for only one State/UT and must submit no more than one application.
- No correction will be allowed once the form is finally submitted, so applicants should verify all details before payment.
