State Bank of India (SBI) has graduate candidates to apply for 9766 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) regular vacancies in the clerical cadre. The link for the online application form for SBI Clerk Backlog vacancies is activated on 11th August 2026 for fresh and regular vacancies. All eligible candidates can apply for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam only through the online mode at the career page of www.sbi.bank.in.

The process of filling out the application form is the same as that of 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 notification will announce the online application dates, fee payment dates, and the last date for printing the application. 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 has officially started, you can also access the same link from the article below.

SBI Clerk Application Form 2026

Candidates must fill out their SBI Clerk online application form 2026 much before the last date to avoid any technical issues. We have updated the important dates for the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 in the table below. 

EventsDates
SBI Clerk Notification 202611th August 2026
Online registration begins from11th August 2026
Closure of registration of application31st August 2026
Closure for editing application details31st August 2026
Online Fee Payment Last Date31st August 2026
Last date for printing your application15th September 2026

SBI Clerk Application Form 2026

State Bank of India has activated the link for submitting online application forms for the backlog and regular vacancies at www.sbi.bank.in. As the online application process has officially started, the direct link below is provided for the convenience of candidates so that they do not need to go to the official SBI website to find the online application link.

SBI Clerk Regular Vacancies Apply Online 2026 Link- Click to Apply

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.

CategoryApplication Fee
SC/ST/PWDExempted
OBCRs. 750/- (App. Fee including intimation charges)

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1538 Backlog Vacancies

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.bank.in 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 in 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 passport size and have 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 / 20 kb to 50 kb
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 further changes to the application form. Click on the save and the next buttons 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. SBI will send you an email with your registration ID and password for further login into the official website.

Pre-Requisites of SBI Clerk Online Application

Before applying for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam, a candidate must have the following prerequisites 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 recognised university or any equivalent qualification recognised 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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FAQs

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.

Visit SBI official website, register, fill form, upload documents, pay fee and submit.

Rs. 750 for General/OBC/EWS and the SC/ST/PwD category candidates are exempted, payable via debit/credit card/net banking/UPI.

Scanned photo (20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), left thumb impression (20-50 KB), handwritten declaration (50-100 KB) in JPG format.