State Bank of India (SBI) will release the official SBI Clerk Notification to recruit candidates for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts in the clerical cadre, along with registration dates. All the eligible candidates can apply for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam through the online mode only. The link for the online application form for SBI Clerk 2026 will be activated at the SBI official website. The process of filling out the application form is the same as that of the other Bank Exams. Let’s have a look at all the steps one by one for filling out the online application form for SBI Clerk Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales).

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026

The online application dates, fee payment dates, and the last date for printing the application will be announced along with the release of the notification. The candidates holding a graduation degree and falling in the age group of 20 to 28 years can submit their SBI Clerk Application Form 2026 at www.sbi.co.in. As the registration process will start officially, the same link will also be provided in the article below. 

SBI Clerk Application Form 2026

The online registration process for the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 will begin after the release of the detailed notification in July/August 2026. Candidates must fill out their SBI Clerk online application form 2026 much before the last date to avoid any technical issues. The important dates for the SBI Clerk 2026 will be updated in the table below as announced by the State Bank of India. 

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026- Important Dates
EventsDates
SBI Clerk Notification 2026OnlineApplicationJuly/August 2026
On-line Registration begins from--
Closure of Registration of application--
Closure for editing application details--
Online Fee Payment Last Date--
Last date for printing your application--
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date 202626th, 27th September & 3rd October 2026
SBI Clerk 2026 Mains Exam 23rd November 2026

SBI Clerk Application Form 2026

The link for submitting online application forms for the SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) 2026 exam will be activated by the State Bank of India after the release of the detailed notification. There would be no need to go to the official website of SBI to find the online application link, as for the ease of candidates, we will also provide a direct link below to apply online once it is started officially.

SBI Clerk Application Fee 2026

The application fee for the SBI Exam, once paid, will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. The application fee must be paid online while submitting the SBI Clerk Application Form.

SBI Clerk Application Fee 2026
CategoryApplication Fee
SC/ST/PWDExempted
General/OBC/EWSRs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

SBI Clerk Online Application Process

Follow the steps mentioned below to Apply Online for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam.

Step 1: Visit the official website of SBI Careers @https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/ and then scroll down the page, Click on “Current Openings”>> Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)>> Apply Online. 

Step 2: Click on the NEW REGISTRATION button provided on the topmost right corner of the home page of the link provided above to start your registration process for the SBI Clerk Exam.

Step 3: Start your application process for SBI Clerk by providing your basic details such as name, contact number, email id, address etc. and click on the save and next button.

Step 4: Upload your SBI Clerk Handwritten Declaration, photograph and signature in the required format as provided by the State Bank of India. The photograph must be of passport size with a white background. Both the photograph and the signature must be clear and legible.

The permissible size of the photograph and signature must be as mentioned below- 

DocumentsDimensionsSize
Photograph200 x 230 pixels4.5 cm * 3.5 cm/ 20kb to 50kb
Signature140 x 60 pixels10 kb to 20 kb

Step 5: Fill in your academic details and professional qualifications in this step of your online application process. Choose your preferred exam centre from SBI Clerk Exam Centre List 2026 and save the application form. 

Step 6: Preview your application form one last time as you won’t be allowed to make any changes further in the application form. Click on the save and the next button after previewing your Application Form.

Step 7: Pay your Application Fee through an Online Payment Option, i.e. through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking.

Step 8: Click on the Submit Button. Your application form will be submitted successfully. You will be sent an email with your registration ID and password by SBI for further login into the official website.

SBI Clerk Handwritten Declaration- Click to Check

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Pre-Requisites of SBI Clerk Online Application

Before applying for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam, a candidate must have the following pre-requisites to avoid any last-minute glitches in the online application process:

  1. Candidates must have a Photograph and a Signature Ready before applying for the SBI Clerk Online Application Form.
  2. Candidates must NOT sign in CAPITAL LETTERS as the State Bank of India won’t accept it.
  3. Candidates must keep all necessary documents ready at the time of Online Payment of the Application Fee.
  4. A Valid Email ID must be provided at the time of Registration for the SBI Clerk Exam.

SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

ParametersEligibility Criteria
Education Qualification Candidates holding a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Age Limit Candidates falling in the age group of 20 to 28 years are eligible to apply

Note- Candidates who are in their final year or last semester of their graduation can also apply for the SBI Clerk 2026. If provisionally selected, they have to submit proof of having passed. 

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The online application fee for SBI Clerk Exam is Rs. 750/- for the unreserved category (GEN) and NIL for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD category.

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