SBI Clerk (Junior Associates)
State Bank of India (SBI)
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SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) (Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in State Bank of India) is conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) to recruit for: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre of State Bank of India. Selection is through Preliminary Examination (qualifying only), followed by Main Examination, followed by Local language proficiency check.
SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) — Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Latest cycle | CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 |
| Vacancies | Declared circle-wise and state-wise in the advertisement rather than as a single national figure |
| Posts | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre of State Bank of India |
| Qualification | A degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. The candidate must hold a valid mark sheet or degree certificate on the day they register, and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained. Proficiency in the specified local language of the circle applied for is essential. |
| Age limit | 20 to 28 years as on the date given in the advertisement |
| Application fee | ₹750 for general, EWS and OBC candidates. Nil for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. |
| Selection stages | Preliminary Examination (qualifying only) → Main Examination → Local language proficiency check |
| What counts for merit | Only the Main Examination counts. There is no interview — the merit list is drawn state-wise and category-wise from the Main Examination score. |
| Negative marking | Yes — one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Official website | sbi.bank.in |
SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) — the Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in State Bank of India — is conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) to recruit for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre of State Bank of India. The CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 cycle declares Declared circle-wise and state-wise in the advertisement rather than as a single national figure.
SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) selection process
- Preliminary Examination (qualifying only)
- Main Examination
- Local language proficiency check
SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims — English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Prelims — Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Prelims — Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Prelims total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Mains — General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Mains — General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Mains — Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Mains — Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Mains total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
What counts towards the final merit
Only the Main Examination counts. There is no interview — the merit list is drawn state-wise and category-wise from the Main Examination score.
Negative marking
Yes — one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
SBI never calls this exam "clerk"
The word "clerk" does not appear anywhere in the advertisement. SBI recruits this post as Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), and the careers page lists it under that name. Candidates searching the SBI site for "clerk" find nothing and conclude no recruitment is running. Filter the current-openings page by Junior Associates instead.
What is next for SBI Clerk (Junior Associates)
The CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 cycle has completed — the Main Examination result was declared on 27 February 2026 and the first wait list has been announced. SBI has not yet advertised the next Junior Associates recruitment.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) vacancy for CRPD/CR/2025-26/06?
Declared circle-wise and state-wise in the advertisement rather than as a single national figure.
What is the age limit for SBI Clerk (Junior Associates)?
20 to 28 years as on the date given in the advertisement. Relaxation is 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC and up to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is required for SBI Clerk (Junior Associates)?
A degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government. The candidate must hold a valid mark sheet or degree certificate on the day they register, and must indicate the percentage of marks obtained. Proficiency in the specified local language of the circle applied for is essential.
What is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) application fee?
₹750 for general, EWS and OBC candidates. Nil for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk (Junior Associates)?
Yes — one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) selection process?
Selection is through Preliminary Examination (qualifying only), followed by Main Examination, followed by Local language proficiency check.
Does the Preliminary Examination score count towards the final merit in SBI Clerk (Junior Associates)?
Only the Main Examination counts. There is no interview — the merit list is drawn state-wise and category-wise from the Main Examination score.
What is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) salary?
Clerical cadre scale with two advance increments, plus DA, HRA and special allowance at the rates applicable to the posting.
What is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) cut off?
It is not published. Neither IBPS nor SBI releases cut-off marks — the notification says only that cut-offs will be decided depending on vacancies and candidate numbers. Scores are shown to each candidate individually through a roll-number login, never as a category-wise table.
Are SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) question papers available?
No. Banks do not release question papers after an examination. Papers circulating online are reconstructed from candidate recall and are useful for pattern and difficulty, not as an exact record.
Is each section separately timed in SBI Clerk (Junior Associates)?
Yes. Every section has its own clock. Unused time in one section cannot be carried into another, and a closed section cannot be reopened.
What is next for SBI Clerk (Junior Associates)?
The CRPD/CR/2025-26/06 cycle has completed — the Main Examination result was declared on 27 February 2026 and the first wait list has been announced. SBI has not yet advertised the next Junior Associates recruitment.