| Name of Employer : | Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai.(SBI) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post : | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Advertiesment No. : | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | State Bank of India (SBI) is a leading public sector bank in India. This recruitment is conducted by SBI through its Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai. |
| About Recruitment : | (SBI) invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre under the Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only and must be proficient in the specified local language. |
State Bank of India (SBI)
Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) – Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Start: 07 Aug 2026 • Last Date: 27 Aug 2026 • Payment Last Date: 27 Aug 2026 • Prelims Exam Date: Sep 2026 (Tentative) • Main Exam Date: Oct – Nov 2026 (Tentative) • Admit Card: Notify Soon • Result Date: Before Exam | • SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS: ₹0/- • OBC: ₹750/- The candidate is required to pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode by using debit card/credit card / Internet banking / UPI etc. |
| Age Limit (As on 30-04-2026) | |
| Category | Age Limit & DOB |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 20–28 Years (DOB Between 02.04.1998 & 01.04.2006) |
| OBC | 20–31 Years (DOB Between 02.04.1995 & 01.04.2006) |
| SC / ST | 20–33 Years (DOB Between 02.04.1993 & 01.04.2006) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 20–41 Years (DOB Between 02.04.1985 & 01.04.2006) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 20–43 Years (DOB Between 02.04.1983 & 01.04.2006) |
| Note: • Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen: Actual service period + 3 years; maximum age 50 years. • Widows/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women: +7 years; maximum 38 years (OBC) & 40 years (SC/ST). • SBI Trained Apprentices: OBC +4, SC/ST +6, PwBD (OBC) +14, PwBD (SC/ST) +16 years. • Cumulative age relaxation is not allowed. | |
| Total Vacant Post – 1538 | ||
| Category wise Posts |
| Circle | State/UT | Language* | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/ Urdu | — | 88 | — | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | — | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | — | 134 | — | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | — | 26 | — | 26 | |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | — | 111 | — | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | Hindi/ Punjabi | — | — | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/ Hindi | — | 42 | — | 42 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | — | — | 11 | |
| Punjab | Punjabi/ Hindi | — | — | 18 | 18 | |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | — | — | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu/ Urdu | — | 32 | — | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | — | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali | — | — | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh§ | Hindi/ Urdu | — | 31 | — | 31 |
| Maharashtra/ Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra§ | Marathi | — | 165 | — | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | — | — | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | — | 289 | — | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo | — | 39 | — | 39 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | — | 22 | — | 22 | |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi/ Urdu | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/ Santhali | 14 | 119 | — | 133 | |
| Total | 207 | 1,219 | 112 | 1,538 | ||
| Note: • Candidate must opt for ONE language for the Local Language Test while applying online. • Maharashtra (Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro) & Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow): Check the applicable operational areas on SBI’s official website. • SC/ST/OBC: Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes. PwBD & Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen can apply under their respective parent category. • Prelims: Tentatively September 2026 | Mains: Tentatively October/November 2026. Candidates should check SBI’s website for updates. | ||||||
| Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 30-04-2026) |
| Name of the Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | • Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. • Candidates having an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) Certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2026. • Candidates who are in the final year/semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2026. • The date of passing the eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the Mark Sheet / Certificate / Provisional Certificate issued by the University/Institute. • In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the University/Institute, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/Institute, indicating the date on which the result was posted on the website, will be taken as the date of passing. • Matriculate Ex-Servicemen, who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force, after having completed not less than 15 years of service in the Armed Forces of the Union, are also eligible for the post. • Such certificates should be dated on or before 31.12.2026. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • Graduation Marksheet / Certificate • Aadhaar Card / Photo ID Proof • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), if applicable • PwBD / Disability Certificate, if applicable • Photograph (Upload) • Signature (Upload) • Left-Hand Thumb Impression (Upload) • Hand-Written Declaration (Upload) • Valid Email ID & Mobile Number • Ex-Servicemen Documents / Prescribed Proforma, if applicable Note: Candidates should keep the required supporting certificates ready. SC/ST candidates have to submit the prescribed caste certificate, while OBC candidates must have an OBC certificate containing the Non-Creamy Layer clause. PwBD candidates seeking concessions must have the prescribed Disability Certificate. Ex-Servicemen candidates may require the prescribed Proforma A/B/C/D, as applicable. The online application specifically requires upload of Photograph, Signature, Left-Hand Thumb Impression and Hand-Written Declaration. |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment |
| Photo: | • Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. • Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. • If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen. • Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable • Size of file should be between 20kb–50kb |
| Live Photo: | • Ensure the photo is captured against a light coloured, preferably white background and there is adequate light. • Look straight at the webcam/camera. • Small size photograph should not be clicked/uploaded. • Coloured glasses/sunglasses and cap should not be worn. |
| Signature: | • The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. • Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible. • Dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels (preferred) • Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb |
| Left thumb impression: | • The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink. • If a candidate does not have left thumb, he/she may use his/her right thumb. • File type: JPG/JPEG • Dimensions: 240 × 240 pixels at 200 DPI (preferred), i.e. 3 cm × 3 cm • Size of file should be between 20kb–50kb |
| Hand-written declaration Image: | • The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink. • The hand-written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand-writing and in English only. The text should NOT BE IN CAPITAL LETTERS. If it is written by anybody else and uploaded or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. • File type: JPG/JPEG • Dimensions: 800 × 400 pixels at 200 DPI (preferred), i.e. 10 cm × 5 cm • Size of file should be between 50kb–100kb The text for hand-written declaration is as follows: “I, ______ (Name of the candidate), Date of Birth ______, hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. The signature, photograph and left thumb impression is of mine”. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Post | Salary / Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | Pay Scale: ₹24,050–1,340/3–₹28,070–1,650/3–₹33,020–2,000/4–₹41,020–2,340/7–₹57,400–4,400/1–₹61,800–2,680/1–₹64,480 Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- (₹24,050 + 2 advance increments admissible to graduates) Starting Emoluments: Approximately ₹46,000/- per month in Metro cities like Mumbai, including DA, other allowances and 2 additional increments for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates. Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting. Other Benefits: Various perquisites, Provident Fund, Pension under New Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution Benefit), Medical, Leave-Fare, etc. |
| Structure of Examination | |
| Selection Procedure | |
| The selection process will consist of Online Test (Preliminary & Main Examination) and Test of Specified Opted Local Language. A. Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) B. Main Examination (Objective Test) C. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) D. Final Selection – Based on Main Examination marks, subject to eligibility verification and qualifying the applicable local language test. Note: Preliminary Examination marks will not be added to the final merit list. |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the SBI official website and open the Junior Associates 2026 Online Application Form. • Register online and fill in all required details carefully. • Upload the prescribed Photograph, Signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration. • Check all entered details carefully and submit the application form. • Pay the applicable Application Fee/Intimation Charges online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking. • After successful payment, download/print the e-Receipt and Application Form for future reference. Do not send the printout to SBI. |
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