The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the official notification for the Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), commonly known as SBI Clerk. A total of 1538 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16. Online registration begins on 7th August 2026 and closes on 27th August 2026.
State Bank of India’s Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. This is a special recruitment drive exclusively for SC, ST, and OBC backlog vacancies. For fresh vacancies, the notification will be released soon.
SBI Clerk Recruitment Notification 2026 Out
Candidates can apply for vacancies in one state/UT only, and there is no provision for inter-circle or inter-state transfer, except for intra-state transfers between Delhi Circle & Lucknow Circle (Uttar Pradesh) and Mumbai Metro Circle & Maharashtra Circle (Maharashtra), subject to the bank’s guidelines.
| SBI Clerk Special Drive Recruitment 2026: Overview | |
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies |
| Total Vacancies | 1538 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 7th to 27th August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam (Tentative) | September 2026 |
| Main Exam (Tentative) | October/November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Prelims-Mains-Interview |
| Official Website | www.sbi.bank.in/ |
SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF
For complete details about SBI Clerk Special Drive recruitment, the candidates can download the official notification (Advt No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) and check all details carefully. The detailed notification includes vacancies, eligibility, selection process, salary and other details.
For the latest updates on SBI Clerk Regular vacancies, refer to our SBI Clerk 2026 Page
SBI Bank Clerk (Junior Associate) Vacancy 2026
A total of 1538 Clerk (Junior Associate) vacancies have been announced for SC/ST/OBC category candidates only. The category-wise vacancy details has been released, and the same is shared in the table below.
| State/UT | Total | SC | ST | OBC | Local Language |
| Andhra Pradesh | 88 | — | 88 | — | Telugu/Urdu |
| Karnataka | 120 | 85 | 35 | — | Kannada |
| Madhya Pradesh | 134 | — | 134 | — | Hindi |
| Chhattisgarh | 26 | — | 26 | — | Hindi |
| Odisha | 111 | — | 111 | — | Odia |
| Chandigarh UT | 22 | — | — | 22 | Hindi/Punjabi |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | 42 | — | 42 | — | Urdu/Hindi |
| Himachal Pradesh | 11 | 11 | — | — | Hindi |
| Punjab | 18 | — | — | 18 | Punjabi/Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu | 65 | 65 | — | — | Tamil |
| Telangana | 32 | — | 32 | — | Telugu/Urdu |
| Rajasthan | 106 | 20 | 86 | — | Hindi |
| West Bengal | 55 | — | — | 55 | Bengali/Nepali |
| Uttar Pradesh* | 31 | — | 31 | — | Hindi/Urdu |
| Maharashtra* | 165 | — | 165 | — | Marathi |
| Delhi | 17 | — | — | 17 | Hindi |
| Gujarat | 289 | — | 289 | — | Gujarati |
| Assam | 39 | — | 39 | — | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo |
| Tripura | 22 | — | 22 | — | Bengali/Kokborok |
| Bihar | 12 | 12 | — | — | Hindi/Urdu |
| Jharkhand | 133 | 14 | 119 | — | Hindi/Santhali |
| Total | 1538 | 207 | 1219 | 112 |
SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancies Apply Online 2026
The official notification has initiated the online application process for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026. Candidates belonging to the OBC/ST/SC categories can apply online for backlog vacancies using the direct link shared below. The link shall remain active from 7th to 27th August 2026.
The application fee to be paid as per category:
- OBC: Rs. 750
- SC/ST: No fee
Ques- Can I apply for more than 1 state?
Ans- No, the candidate can apply online only for 1 state
What is SBI Clerk Eligibility for Backlog Vacancies?
Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2026): Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the central government. Candidates in their final year/semester may also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of graduation by 31.12.2026.
Important:
- Candidates currently working in SBI’s clerical cadre are not eligible.
- Candidates who previously resigned from SBI while in the clerical cadre are not eligible.
- Candidates with adverse reports regarding character, antecedents, or moral turpitude are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026): Minimum 20 years, maximum 28 years — i.e., candidates must be born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006 (both dates inclusive).
SBI Clerk Special Drive Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process consists of three phases:
- Preliminary Examination (Online, Objective)
- Main Examination (Online, Objective)
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) — applicable only to candidates who have not studied the specified local language at 10th/12th level
Important: Only the main exam marks are used for the final merit list; prelims marks are used solely for shortlisting candidates for the main exam (approximately 10 times the vacancies per category).
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Phase 1: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, 1 Hour)
| Subjects | Details | Time |
| English Language | 30 questions for 30 marks Medium- English |
20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 questions for 35 marks Medium-English/Hindi |
20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 questions for 35 marks Medium-English/Hindi |
20 minutes |
Phase 2: Mains Examination (200 Marks, 2 Hours 40 minutes)
| Subjects | Details | Time |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 questions for 50 marks Medium-English/Hindi |
35 minutes |
| General English | 40 questions for 40 marks Medium- English |
35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 questions for 50 marks Medium-English/Hindi |
45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 questions for 50 marks Medium-English/Hindi |
45 minutes |
Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains.
Phase 3: Local Language Proficiency Test (Qualifying)
| Sections | Passages and Questions | Marks |
| Non-Verbal Test – Objective | 3 passages with 15 questions | 15 |
| Non-Verbal Test – Subjective | 3 passages with 15 questions | 15 |
| Verbal Test | 20 |
For the detailed SBI Clerk exam pattern and syllabus for Prelims, Mains and LLPT, refer to the following:
Salary and Pay Scale
Pay Scale: Rs. 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480
Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 26,730/- (Rs. 24,050/- basic plus two advance increments admissible to graduates)
Total Starting Emoluments: Approximately Rs. 46,000/- per month at a metro location like Mumbai.
Probation Period: Minimum 6 months, extendable based on performance and completion of prescribed e-lessons.
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