State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 notification for 1538 backlog vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for backlog vacancies of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in various states and Union Territories.
Candidates looking for Bank Jobs can check the post-wise and state-wise vacancy details before applying. The recruitment covers vacancies in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Assam and Tripura, making it relevant for candidates from major cities as well as smaller towns and remote areas across these regions.
Candidates from cities such as Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Jaipur, Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Jammu, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Guwahati and Agartala, as well as candidates from other districts and rural areas of the listed states, can check the applicable state-wise vacancies and language requirements.
For candidates interested in other banking opportunities, our Bank Jobs section can be checked for the latest recruitment updates.
SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associates (Clerk) |
| Recruitment | SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Posts | 1538 |
| Recruitment Type | Backlog / Special Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Begin | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 27 August 2026 |
| Phase I Pre Exam | September 2026 |
| Phase II Main Exam | October / November 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Examination |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
The application and fee payment window remains open until 27 August 2026. The SBI Clerk Phase I Pre Examination is scheduled for September 2026, while the Phase II Main Examination is scheduled for October / November 2026.
Candidates preparing for other banking examinations can also check Latest Jobs for newly published opportunities.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 27 August 2026 |
| SBI Clerk Phase I Pre Exam | September 2026 |
| SBI Clerk Phase II Main Exam | October / November 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Examination |
Candidates should complete the SBI Clerk Backlog online application before 27 August 2026. The preliminary examination is scheduled for September 2026, followed by the Main Examination in October/November 2026.
Application Fee
The application fee for the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 is ₹750 for OBC candidates, while SC/ST/PH candidates are exempted from the application fee. The examination fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹0 |
Age Limit
The age limit for the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 is 20 to 28 years as on 01 April 2026. Applicable age relaxation will be provided according to the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 rules.
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 April 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per SBI rules |
Candidates should verify the applicable relaxation conditions in the detailed notification before applying.
SBI Junior Associates Clerk Vacancy Details & Eligibility
A total of 1538 SBI Clerk backlog vacancies have been announced. The post is SBI Junior Associates Clerk, and candidates must have passed or be appearing in a Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from any recognized university in India.
| Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| SBI Junior Associates Clerk | 1538 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from any Recognized University in India |
Candidates who are completing their graduation can also check the detailed notification for the applicable appearing-candidate conditions before submitting the application.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
The total 1538 SBI Clerk backlog vacancies are distributed among the categories as follows.
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| UR | 0 |
| EWS | 0 |
| OBC | 112 |
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 1219 |
| Total | 1538 |
The majority of the notified backlog vacancies are under the ST category, with 1219 posts, followed by SC with 207 and OBC with 112 vacancies.
SBI Clerk Backlog State Wise Vacancy Details
The SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 includes vacancies across multiple states and Union Territories. Candidates should check the state, applicable language and category-wise vacancy before applying.
| State / Union Territory | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 0 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | 0 | 106 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 14 | 119 | 0 | 133 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 0 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Chandigarh UT | Hindi / Punjabi | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Hindi / Urdu | 0 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Punjab | Hindi / Punjabi | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 0 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | 0 | 120 |
| Odisha | Odia | 0 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 0 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 0 | 0 | 55 | 55 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 0 | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 0 | 289 | 0 | 289 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 0 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
How to Apply for SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026
The SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 application process is completely online. Eligible candidates can submit their application form from 07 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. Candidates should complete the registration and fee payment within the prescribed dates to avoid last-minute issues.
Candidates from Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Jaipur, Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Jammu, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Agartala and other cities, districts and remote areas covered under the recruitment can apply according to the applicable state-wise vacancy and local language requirement.
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the official SBI recruitment website.
- Open the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete the registration process using the required details.
- Enter your personal, educational and other required information.
- Select the applicable state/UT and check the prescribed local language requirement.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the available payment mode.
- Carefully check all details entered in the application form.
- Submit the application form before 27 August 2026.
- Save or print the final submitted application form for future reference.
The application process, fee payment and submission should be completed within the prescribed application period.
Candidates should also check the SBI Clerk Eligibility details before selecting their state/UT and submitting the application.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the necessary documents and information ready before starting the online application. These may include:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Educational Qualification Documents
- Identity Proof
- Address Details
- Other applicable documents
Candidates should ensure that the information entered in the application form matches their original documents.
SBI Clerk Local Language Requirement
The SBI Junior Associates Clerk recruitment has different local language requirements depending on the state or Union Territory selected by the candidate. The notified languages include Hindi, Urdu, Santhali, Punjabi, Kannada, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Nepali and Kokborok, depending on the applicable region.
Candidates should therefore carefully check the language applicable to their selected state before completing the application.
For candidates looking for opportunities in other regions, like Uttar Pradesh Government Jobs can also be checked for related recruitment updates.
SBI Clerk Examination Schedule
The SBI Junior Associates Clerk backlog recruitment will be conducted in two phases. The Phase I Preliminary Examination is scheduled for September 2026, while the Phase II Main Examination is scheduled for October/November 2026.
| Examination | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Phase I Preliminary Examination | September 2026 |
| Phase II Main Examination | October / November 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before Examination |
Candidates should keep checking the official updates for the exact examination schedule and admit card information.
Application Fee Payment
The application fee is ₹750 for OBC candidates, while SC/ST/PH candidates are exempted from the application fee. The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹0 |
The last date for application and fee payment is 27 August 2026.
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| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official SBI Website | SBI Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many posts are available in SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1538 backlog vacancies have been announced for SBI Junior Associates Clerk.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 27 August 2026. The last date for fee payment is also 27 August 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment?
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years, calculated as on 01 April 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per SBI rules.
Q4. What is the educational qualification for SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment?
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in a Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from any recognized university in India.
Q5. What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹750 for OBC candidates, while SC/ST/PH candidates have ₹0 application fee. Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
Q6. Which states and Union Territories have SBI Clerk backlog vacancies?
Vacancies are available across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Assam and Tripura.
Q7. What local languages are applicable for SBI Clerk states?
The required local language depends on the selected state. The notification lists languages including Hindi, Urdu, Santhali, Punjabi, Kannada, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Nepali and Kokborok.
Q8. When will the SBI Clerk Phase I exam be conducted?
The SBI Clerk Phase I Preliminary Examination is scheduled for September 2026.
Q9. When will the SBI Clerk Main Examination be conducted?
The Phase II Main Examination is scheduled for October/November 2026.
Q10. How to apply for SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the SBI recruitment process. The complete SBI Clerk Backlog application process and apply online details are available on https://governmentjobsdaily.com/.