SBI Clerk 2026 Notification Out: 7,680 Vacancies, Tamil Nadu 1,410 Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Exam Pattern
SBI Clerk Notification 2026 has been released for recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). SBI has announced 7,680 regular vacancies across India, including 1,410 regular vacancies in Tamil Nadu under the Chennai Circle.
Online registration and fee payment are open from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must satisfy the specified local-language requirement.
SBI Clerk 2026 Overview
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
|---|---|
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Tamil Nadu Vacancies | 1,410 |
| Application Dates | 11–31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | Tentatively September 2026 |
| Main Exam | Tentatively November 2026 |
| Selection | Prelims, Mains & Local Language Test (where applicable) |
🔥 SBI Clerk Tamil Nadu Vacancy 2026 – 1,410 Vacancies
Tamil Nadu has 1,410 regular Junior Associate vacancies under the Chennai Circle. The specified local language is Tamil.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 267 |
| ST | 14 |
| OBC | 380 |
| EWS | 141 |
| General | 608 |
| Total | 1,410 |
SBI Clerk 2026 All India Regular Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 1,114 |
| ST | 837 |
| OBC | 1,716 |
| EWS | 760 |
| General | 3,253 |
| Total | 7,680 |
SBI Clerk 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Registration Starts | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 31 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | Tentatively September 2026 |
| Main Examination | Tentatively November 2026 |
SBI Clerk Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Final-year/semester candidates may apply provisionally, but must produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026.
Age Limit
As on 1 April 2026, candidates must be 20 to 28 years old, i.e. born not earlier than 2 April 1998 and not later than 1 April 2006. Upper-age relaxation applies as per category.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Specified Opted Local Language Test, where applicable
Prelims marks are not added to final selection. Final merit is prepared using Main Examination performance, subject to eligibility verification and qualifying the local-language requirement where applicable.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
There is 1/4th negative marking for each wrong answer in the objective tests.
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hr 40 Min |
Tamil Language Test
Tamil Nadu applicants should be proficient in Tamil. Candidates who provide Class 10 or Class 12 proof showing they studied the opted local language are not required to undergo the language test. Otherwise, it is conducted after qualifying Mains and before joining.
SBI Clerk Salary 2026
The notified pay scale is ₹24,050–₹64,480. The starting Basic Pay for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates is ₹26,730. SBI states that starting total emoluments at a metro such as Mumbai are around ₹46,000 per month, inclusive of DA and applicable allowances; allowances vary by posting location.
SBI Clerk Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS | Nil |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹750 |
How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026
- Visit the SBI Careers Current Openings page.
- Open “Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026”.
- Complete online registration and enter personal and educational details.
- Select the State/UT and opted local language carefully.
- Upload the prescribed documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form before 31 August 2026 and retain a copy.
SBI Clerk 2026 FAQs
How many regular vacancies are there?
There are 7,680 regular vacancies across India.
How many vacancies are there in Tamil Nadu?
Tamil Nadu has 1,410 regular vacancies under Chennai Circle.
What is the last date?
Online registration and fee payment close on 31 August 2026.
What is the age limit?
20–28 years as on 1 April 2026, with applicable relaxation.
Conclusion
SBI Clerk 2026 offers 7,680 regular Junior Associate vacancies across India, including 1,410 in Tamil Nadu. Eligible candidates can apply from 11 August to 31 August 2026. Candidates should carefully check State/UT choice, local-language requirements, eligibility and official instructions before submitting the application.
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