SBI Clerk 2026: eligibility, syllabus, cut-offs, salary and how to apply
SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales), conducted by the State Bank of India. Posts: Junior Associate (clerical cadre) in State Bank of India, recruited State-wise.
| Vacancies | How often | Application fee |
|---|---|---|
| 6,589 (2025 notification) | Usually once a year. | Rs 750 (no fee for SC, ST, persons with benchmark disabilities and ex-servicemen). |
Latest SBI Clerk notices
SBI Clerk eligibility: who can apply
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Education | A degree from a recognised university. |
| Age | 20 to 28 years, with relaxations for reserved categories. |
| Language | Ability to read, write and speak the official local language of the State you apply for. |
SBI Clerk selection process
- Preliminary exam
- Main exam
- Test of the specified local language
- State-wise merit list
SBI Clerk exam pattern and marks
Preliminary exam (60 minutes)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Main exam (2 hours 40 minutes)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General English | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in both exams.
SBI Clerk syllabus
- English, numerical ability and reasoning; for mains add financial and banking awareness, current affairs and computer aptitude.
How to prepare for SBI Clerk
- Practise sectional speed: each prelims section is timed separately.
- Follow banking news and current affairs for the main exam.
- Keep up the local language of your State.
SBI Clerk previous cut-offs
SBI publishes cut-offs for each State and category with the results. Official cut-off notices
Salary and posts after SBI Clerk
Clerical cadre in State Bank of India branches, recruited for one State.
| Post | Pay level and starting basic pay | What the work is |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) | Rs 26,730 starting basic pay (Rs 24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates) | Cash counter, deposits and withdrawals, account opening, passbooks and selling bank products. |
Example: a graduate selected for Bihar is posted to an SBI branch in Bihar, handles customers at the counter, and must know the local language (Hindi in this case).
Scale: Rs 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, with Dearness Allowance and other allowances on top.
SBI Clerk job profile and duties
- Cash, deposits and withdrawals
- Account opening and customer service
- Selling bank products such as deposits and insurance
SBI Clerk promotions and promotion cycle
| Stage | Pay | When |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate → Senior Associate and higher clerical grades | Up the clerical scale (to Rs 64,480) | By the bank's promotion policy |
| Officer (Junior Management Grade Scale I) | Officer scale | Through SBI's internal promotion exam after the required years of service |
SBI sets the years of service needed for each internal promotion. Sources: SBI Junior Associate notification details, as reported by Careers360
How to apply for SBI Clerk, step by step
- Open the notification under SBI Careers, Current Openings.
- Register and fill the application, choosing one State only.
- Upload photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration; pay the fee and submit.
- Download call letters from the SBI careers page.
Sources: SBI Careers. Rules, vacancies and dates change with each notification: read the official notification before applying.
SBI Clerk: common questions
How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk?
6,589 in 2025 notification. Regular 5,180 and backlog 1,409.
What is the age limit for SBI Clerk?
20 to 28 years, with relaxations for reserved categories.
What qualification is needed for SBI Clerk?
A degree from a recognised university.
What is the selection process of SBI Clerk?
Preliminary exam; Main exam; Test of the specified local language; State-wise merit list.
What is the salary after SBI Clerk?
Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales): Rs 26,730 starting basic pay (Rs 24,050 plus two advance increments for graduates). Scale: Rs 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, with Dearness Allowance and other allowances on top..
What was the last cut-off of SBI Clerk?
SBI publishes cut-offs for each State and category with the results.
What is the application fee for SBI Clerk?
Rs 750 (no fee for SC, ST, persons with benchmark disabilities and ex-servicemen).
How do I apply for SBI Clerk?
Open the notification under SBI Careers, Current Openings. Register and fill the application, choosing one State only. Upload photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration; pay the fee and submit. Apply only on the official website: https://sbi.co.in/web/careers/current-openings