SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility and Application Steps

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 is open for candidates who want to join the State Bank of India as Junior Associates in Customer Support and Sales. SBI has announced 9,766 vacancies across participating States and Union Territories.

The notification was released on August 11, 2026. Candidates can submit the online application form from August 11 to August 31, 2026. Before applying, check the vacancy for your preferred State or UT and confirm the local language requirement.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Key details

Particular	Details
Conducting body	State Bank of India
Post	Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Total vacancies	9,766
Regular vacancies	7,680
Backlog vacancies	2,086
Application dates	August 11 to August 31, 2026
Selection process	Preliminary exam, Mains exam and local language proficiency test

State-wise SBI Clerk vacancies

The number of posts differs from one State or UT to another. Maharashtra has the highest number of regular vacancies, with 1,718 posts. Tamil Nadu follows with 1,410 posts, while Odisha has 1,100 posts.

State or UT	Regular vacancies	Backlog vacancies
Maharashtra	1,718	281
Tamil Nadu	1,410	106
Odisha	1,100	18
Karnataka	760	39
West Bengal	555	149
Rajasthan	350	75
Gujarat	330	305
Uttar Pradesh	250	30
Total	7,680	2,086

The complete vacancy list also covers Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Telangana, Goa and the northeastern States. The notification PDF contains the full State-wise and category-wise list.

Category-wise vacancy details

Among the regular vacancies, 3,253 posts are for General candidates, 1,716 for OBC candidates, 1,114 for SC candidates, 837 for ST candidates and 760 for EWS candidates.

The backlog vacancies include reservations for SC, ST and OBC categories. The total also includes horizontal reservations for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen or their dependants. Candidates should read the official notification to understand the reservation rules that apply to them.

Eligibility and local language requirement

Applicants must check the eligibility rules in the official SBI Clerk notification before completing the form. The notice includes the required educational qualification, age limit, category-based relaxations and other conditions.

A key point is the local language proficiency test. Candidates must check the prescribed language for the State or UT they select. The language rule can affect your choice of location, so do not leave this check until the last day. Your future self, and your keyboard, will thank you.

How to check SBI Clerk vacancy details

Visit the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in.
Open the Careers section.
Find the notification for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026.
Open the vacancy details in the notification PDF.
Check the State or UT and category-wise vacancies.
Download the PDF for future reference.

How to apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026

Use the online application link provided on the SBI Careers website. Keep your personal details, education records, photograph, signature and other required documents ready before you begin.

Enter each detail with care and check the selected State or UT before submitting the form. After payment, if applicable, save the confirmation page and application number. A screenshot is useful, but a downloaded copy is safer. Phones have a talent for losing important files at the worst time.

Selection process

The SBI Clerk selection process includes the following stages:

Preliminary examination
Mains examination
Local language proficiency test

Applicants should prepare for the written exams while also reviewing the required local language. Read the official notification for the exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, test dates and document rules.