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SBI Clerk Junior Associate Backlog Drive 2026
Special SC/ST/OBC backlog drive for 1,538 Junior Associate posts. Apply 7–27 August 2026; Prelims tentatively in September.
- Vacancies
- 1538
- Last date
- 27 Aug 2026
- Exam / event
- 1 Sept 2026
- Age limit
- 20–28 years
- Apply mode
- Online only
- Department
- Clerical cadre — Junior Associate
- Location
- All India (state/UT-wise)
Important dates
One timeline — no hunting through tables.
07/08/2026
Application Begin
27/08/2026
Last Date for Apply Online
27/08/2026
Pay Exam Fee Last Date
September 2026
SBI Clerk Phase I Pre Exam Date
Before Exam
Admit Card Available
October / November 2026
SBI Clerk Phase II Main Exam Date
Before Exam
Admit Card
Posts / cadres
Roles covered under this notice.
- Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)1538 posts
Who can apply
Confirm full criteria in the official notification.
Age: 20–28 years (as on 1 April 2026)
Qualification
- ✓Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- ✓Final-year students may apply provisionally if proof is produced by the notified date
Other eligibility
- ✓Reserved-category backlog drive: SC / ST / OBC as notified
- ✓Age 20–28 years as on 1 April 2026 (relaxations as per rules)
- ✓Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- ✓Final-year students may apply provisionally if proof is produced by the notified date
- ✓Apply for vacancies in one State/UT only
Selection process
Clear one stage to move to the next.
01
Preliminary exam
Online objective test
02
Main exam
Online objective test
03
Language proficiency test
As applicable
04
Document verification
Final joining formalities
Vacancy breakup
Category-wise distribution where published.
| Category | Existing | Anticipated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | — | — | 207 |
| ST | — | — | 1219 |
| OBC | — | — | 112 |
How to apply
Short steps — follow the official form for exact fields and fees.
- 1Visit SBI Careers → Current Openings
- 2Open the Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026
- 3Register and fill the online form
- 4Upload photo, signature, LTI and handwritten declaration
- 5Pay fee online and save e-receipt + application print
Official link: Open on official website
Documents to keep ready
Scan quality and KB limits are in the official notification.
- ✓Recent passport-size photograph (as per KB / dimension rules)
- ✓Signature / left-hand thumb impression scan (if asked)
- ✓ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter / DL) details for the form
- ✓Educational certificates and mark sheets
- ✓Category / EWS / PwBD / Ex-servicemen certificate (if claiming reservation)
- ✓Valid email ID and mobile number for OTPs
FAQs
Quick answers visitors usually look for.
Who can apply for this backlog drive?
It is a special SC/ST/OBC backlog drive — check category eligibility in the PDF.
Can I apply for multiple states?
No. Apply for vacancies in one State/UT only.
When is the prelims?
Tentatively September 2026.
Update history
What changed since this page was first published.
- 7 Aug 2026 — Backlog notification and applications opened
- 8 Aug 2026 — Listing deepened on SarkariSuchi
Notes
Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16. Regular (non-backlog) clerk notification may be issued separately — watch the careers page.
Related updates
Same exam family or next stage.