SBI Clerk 2026
SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims: 15-Day Sprint Strategy, State-Wise Cut-Off Projections & 20-Minute Sectional Blueprint
With SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims scheduled across September 26, September 27, and October 3, 2026 for 9,766 Junior Associate vacancies, Priya Sharma delivers the 15-day revision sprint, section-by-section scoring tactics, and state-wise cut-off targets.
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SBI Clerk 2026 Overview
SBI Clerk (Junior Associates — Customer Support & Sales) is the premier clerical recruitment drive conducted independently by the State Bank of India across its 17 operational circles nationwide.
SBI Clerk 2026 has notified 9,124 vacancies for Junior Associate positions. The selection framework comprises a 60-minute Preliminary Examination (100 questions, 100 marks) followed by a 160-minute Main Examination (190 questions, 200 marks). Candidates must also satisfy the local language qualification criteria of their applied state/circle. There is zero interview stage.
SBI Junior Associates enjoy unmatched stability and industry-leading clerical allowances, with an in-hand monthly salary of ₹30,000–₹38,000 in metro and urban branches. Career growth within SBI is highly dynamic, enabling dedicated clerks to transition into Officer cadres (Scale I and Scale II) via internal fast-track promotion exams.
SBI Clerk 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 10 August 2026 |
| Application Opens | 10 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in |
SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with local language proficiency
Age Limit
20–28 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your SBI Clerk Eligibility
Official Norms: OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
SBI Clerk Selection Process
Prelims — Online CBT: 100 marks, 60 minutes (qualifying)
Mains — Online CBT: 200 marks, 2 hours 40 minutes (merit)
Local Language Test (qualifying, if not studied in 10th/12th)
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General English | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Numerical Ability
Reasoning
English
General Awareness
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SBI Clerk Posts — Which is Best?
SBI Clerk offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Junior Associate (Clerk) Clerical Cadre TOP PICK | ₹30,000 – ₹38,000 | fast |
SBI Clerk Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
SBI Clerk Cut-off Marks & Predictor
All Cut-offs →Check Your Selection Probability
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SBI Clerk 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
SBI Clerk Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Core Prep (Month 1–2)
- ›Study SBI-specific banking awareness
- ›Practice numerical ability for speed
- ›Solve reasoning puzzles daily
- ›Read English comprehension passages
Phase 2: Mains Sprint (Month 3)
- ›Focus on GA — 50 marks in Mains
- ›Attempt timed Mains mocks
- ›Revise computer aptitude basics
- ›Practice local language if required
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Priya Sharma
✓ Verified ExpertSenior Banking & Teaching Exam Analyst · 7+ Years in Banking & Teaching Exam Research
Priya is a seasoned exam analyst with over 7 years of experience analyzing banking, insurance, and national teaching examinations. She specializes in syllabus deconstruction, score normalization trends, and IBPS, SBI, and CTET cut-off projections.