In the hiring at the State Bank of India (SBI), junior associates (clerks): regular vacancies refer to new vacancies created during the current recruitment cycle due to retirement, promotion, transfer, and expansion of the bank's operations. SBI releases the notification of SBI clerk regular vacancies for the recruitment of the post of junior associates.
The State Bank of India invites applications to fill up vacant clerical posts. State Bank of India released the Recruitment notification for eligible Indian Citizens for appointment as Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) in clerical cadre. State Bank of India announced the recruitment for SBI Clerk 2026 Examination on 11th August 2026. Candidates can find here factual information regarding SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment exam.
SBI is one of the most sought-after bank exams for a huge number of candidates. The State Bank of India has announced SBI Clerk 2026 online applications from 11th August to 31st August 2026 on the official website. State Bank of India announced 9766 vacancies for the recruitment of staff. Applicants can get information related to SBI clerk vacancies 2026, Qualification (Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit), Exam Dates, Application Link, Application Fee, Exam Syllabus, and Exam Pattern here.
State Bank of India conducts common written examinations for various posts lying vacant with their branches all over India. Candidates can also download the official notification PDF of the SBI Clerk 2026, the link to which is given below:
Exam highlights of SBI Clerk Notification 2026
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The candidate applying for the SBI exam needs to meet specific eligibility criteria. Read the following table to know about the eligibility criteria:
| Educational Qualification |
Age Limit
|
| Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
20 to 28 Years
|
Follow the step-by-step guide below to fill out the application:
1. New Registration:
Access the official website of SBI Careers and click on the option 'Click Here for New Registration' to provide your basic information, including name, contact number, and email address, along with getting your login credentials.
2. Form Filling and Uploading Documents:
Log in using your Registration Number and Password to fill in all personal information, educational qualifications, and preference of State. Upload the scanned copies of your photo, signature, thumb impression, and written declaration
3. Fee Payment and Submitting Form:
Check your filled-up application form, go ahead with the payment process, and submit the form to get the printout of the form.
Click here to apply online
The candidates applying for the SBI Clerk need to pay an amount category-wise for filling the application:
| Category |
Application Fee
|
| SC/ST/PWD |
Nil
|
| General and Others |
Rs. 750/-
|
The exam conducting authority has released 9766 vacancies for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam on its official website. Out of these, 7680 are regular vacancies, and 2086 are backlog vacancies. Last Year, the State Bank of India released 6,589 vacancies.
Usually, aspirants are in a dilemma when choosing a state. Hence, we have provided a state-wise vacancy. The updated list of vacancies for the SBI Clerk exam 2026 is given below:
SBI Clerk Vacancies: State-wise
|
Regular Vacancies
|
|
State/ UT
|
Total
|
GEN
|
SC
|
ST
|
OBC
|
EWS
|
|
Gujarat
|
330
|
136
|
23
|
49
|
89
|
33
|
|
Karnataka
|
760
|
305
|
121
|
53
|
205
|
76
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
113
|
48
|
16
|
22
|
16
|
11
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
287
|
117
|
34
|
91
|
17
|
28
|
|
Odisha
|
1100
|
440
|
176
|
242
|
132
|
110
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir UT
|
84
|
39
|
6
|
9
|
22
|
8
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
9
|
6
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
|
Ladakh UT
|
7
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
1410
|
608
|
267
|
14
|
380
|
141
|
|
Telangana
|
260
|
105
|
41
|
18
|
70
|
26
|
|
Rajasthan
|
350
|
141
|
59
|
45
|
70
|
35
|
|
West Bengal
|
555
|
224
|
127
|
27
|
122
|
55
|
|
A&N Islands
|
15
|
9
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
1
|
|
Sikkim
|
60
|
25
|
3
|
12
|
14
|
6
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
250
|
104
|
52
|
2
|
67
|
25
|
|
Maharashtra
|
1718
|
759
|
171
|
154
|
463
|
171
|
|
Goa
|
62
|
37
|
1
|
7
|
11
|
6
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
55
|
26
|
0
|
24
|
0
|
5
|
|
Assam
|
110
|
50
|
7
|
13
|
29
|
11
|
|
Manipur
|
14
|
8
|
0
|
4
|
1
|
1
|
|
Meghalaya
|
24
|
11
|
0
|
10
|
1
|
2
|
|
Mizoram
|
32
|
14
|
0
|
14
|
1
|
3
|
|
Nagaland
|
27
|
13
|
0
|
12
|
0
|
2
|
|
Tripura
|
48
|
22
|
8
|
14
|
0
|
4
|
|
Total
|
7680
|
3253
|
1114
|
837
|
1716
|
760
|
SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancies
Before moving further let’s get a piece of brief information about what is the basic meaning of SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancies?
The literal meaning of backlog vacancies is that they are the vacancies that are notified in the previous year’s recruitment notification, but few vacancies were not filled at the end of the recruitment process. Moreover, these vacant vacancies are mentioned separately in the current notification of the SBI Clerk. This is usually termed as common practice for the recruitment of a wide range of banking positions in the State Bank of India and other banks. Check out the below-mentioned details of the backlog vacancies for SBI Junior associates:
|
Backlog Vacancies
|
|
State/ UT
|
SC
|
ST
|
OBC
|
Total
|
VI
|
HI
|
LD
|
d&e
|
Total
|
XS
|
DXS
|
Total
|
|
Gujarat
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
24
|
25
|
23
|
21
|
93
|
167
|
138
|
305
|
|
Karnataka
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
8
|
7
|
2
|
17
|
27
|
12
|
39
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
8
|
13
|
6
|
10
|
37
|
100
|
59
|
159
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
12
|
89
|
0
|
101
|
5
|
5
|
4
|
5
|
19
|
43
|
21
|
64
|
|
Odisha
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
4
|
4
|
2
|
3
|
13
|
2
|
16
|
18
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir UT
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
2
|
3
|
5
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
4
|
10
|
6
|
16
|
|
Ladakh UT
|
4
|
0
|
12
|
16
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
5
|
2
|
7
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
0
|
2
|
0
|
2
|
3
|
10
|
1
|
7
|
21
|
69
|
37
|
106
|
|
Rajasthan
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
5
|
1
|
3
|
10
|
49
|
26
|
75
|
|
West Bengal
|
0
|
25
|
0
|
25
|
11
|
13
|
11
|
11
|
46
|
93
|
56
|
149
|
|
A&N Islands
|
0
|
5
|
1
|
6
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
7
|
3
|
10
|
|
Sikkim
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
5
|
2
|
7
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
0
|
3
|
30
|
0
|
30
|
|
Maharashtra
|
37
|
3
|
51
|
91
|
2
|
5
|
12
|
11
|
30
|
236
|
45
|
281
|
|
Goa
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
0
|
32
|
0
|
32
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
4
|
12
|
5
|
17
|
|
Assam
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
7
|
4
|
7
|
23
|
65
|
32
|
97
|
|
Manipur
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
7
|
4
|
7
|
23
|
65
|
32
|
97
|
|
Meghalaya
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
7
|
4
|
7
|
23
|
65
|
32
|
97
|
|
Mizoram
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
3
|
5
|
1
|
6
|
|
Nagaland
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
0
|
5
|
11
|
4
|
15
|
|
Tripura
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
6
|
5
|
3
|
8
|
|
Total
|
58
|
161
|
68
|
287
|
76
|
113
|
80
|
86
|
355
|
964
|
480
|
1444
|
Note: As per the official SBI Clerk 2026 vacancy notification, no vacancies have been reported for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh (UT), Delhi (NCT), Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, or Puducherry.
In the previous years, the number of vacancies is discussed in the table according to the number of vacancies in that particular year:
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The selection process for the recruitment of SBI CLERK regular vacancy 2026 consists of the following stages:
1. Preliminary Examination
2. Mains Examination
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
SBI Clerk Exam Syllabus 2026
To clear the SBI Clerk exam with flying colours, it is important to be familiar with the exam syllabus. The syllabus for the SBI Clerk preliminary and main exams is given below:
1. Preliminary Examination Syllabus 2026 :
1. English Language
2. Numerical Ability
3. Reasoning Ability
Exam Pattern:
To clear the exam, the student should be familiar with the exam pattern to succeed with flying colours. Read below to understand the exam pattern for the preliminary examination of the IBPS Clerk:
| Name of Tests |
No. of Questions
|
Marks |
Duration |
| English Language |
30
|
30 |
20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability |
35
|
35 |
20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability |
35
|
35 |
20 Minutes |
| Total |
100
|
100 |
1 Hour |
2. Mains Examination Syllabus 2026 :
1. Reasoning Ability & Computer Ability
2. General English
3. Quantitative Aptitude
4. General / Financial Awareness
Mains Exam Pattern:
| Name of Tests |
No. of Questions
|
Marks |
Duration |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Ability |
50
|
60 |
45 Minutes |
| General English |
40
|
40 |
35 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50
|
50 |
45 Minutes |
| General / Financial Awareness |
50
|
50 |
35 Minutes |
| Total |
190
|
200 |
2 Hours 40 Minutes |
Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 1/4th (0.25 marks) for each wrong answer.
No Sectional Cutoff: You are only required to clear the overall aggregate cutoff set by SBI for your state and category.
Any changes in the exam pattern will be announced on the official SBI website (www.sbi.bank.in ). Candidates can download the Information Handout and admit card from the official website for detailed exam instructions.
SBI Clerk Previous Years Cut Off
Based on the number of vacancies and applicant competition levels, the cutoff varies significantly based on state and category:
SBI Clerk Prelims Cut off (Out Of 100):
|
State / UT
|
General (UR)
|
OBC
|
EWS
|
SC
|
ST
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
79.50
|
79.25
|
79.50
|
72.00
|
61.75
|
| Madhya Pradesh |
81.00
|
81.00
|
81.00
|
73.00
|
54.00
|
| Delhi |
78.25
|
76.00
|
78.25
|
72.00
|
56.25
|
|
Rajasthan
|
77.00
|
77.00
|
77.00
|
69.75
|
65.00
|
|
Bihar
|
74.00
|
74.00
|
74.00
|
66.00
|
59.25
|
| West Bengal |
81.50
|
74.75
|
65.75
|
74.00
|
67.75
|
|
Punjab
|
80.75
|
76.25
|
80.75
|
70.25
|
80.75
|
|
Gujarat
|
72.5
|
61
|
72.5
|
72.5
|
72.5
|
|
Maharashtra
|
65.50
|
65.50
|
65.50
|
65.50
|
55.00
|
SBI Clerk Mains Cut off (Out Of 200):
|
State / UT
|
General (UR)
|
OBC |
EWS |
SC |
ST |
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
85.25
|
78.75
|
82.50
|
68.25
|
60.00
|
| Madhya Pradesh |
90.00
|
83.50
|
82.75
|
69.50
|
60.00 |
| Delhi |
90.00
|
- |
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Rajasthan
|
88.25
|
82.75
|
83.00 |
69.75
|
65.75
|
|
Bihar
|
87.00 |
81.75
|
-
|
-
|
63.25
|
|
Punjab
|
93.50
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
- |
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
94.50
|
91.25
|
85.50
|
-
|
-
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
97.50 |
-
|
-
|
- |
- |
Magical tips to clear the SBI Clerk exam
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As we all know, preparation is one of the essential steps that every candidate should take for clearing the SBI Clerk exam. Similarly, all aspiring candidates need to be aware of the latest syllabus and exam pattern of the SBI Clerk exam.
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Choose the right study material so that you can easily understand the basic concepts and practice a wide variety of questions as well.
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Consider time management as one of the most important requirements for clearing any type of banking exam. You are required to solve more and more mock test papers so that you can easily hold a soulful grip on time management.
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We would highly recommend you to practice more and more previous year's papers as it will surely offer you the chance to self-analyze your weak and strong sections.
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All the aspiring candidates need to initiate the SBI Clerk preparation by making a proper timetable for the exam. When drafting the timetable the candidate should keep in mind that the timetable they are preparing should be realistic and worth following. The candidate should keep in mind that the time should be followed religiously for cracking the SBI Clerk exam.
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The candidates should use reliable study material and books for the preparation of the upcoming SBI Clerk exam. Study from the authentic books that can surely offer you great knowledge and also strengthen your foundation of the basic concepts.
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As we all are well versed with the fact that revision is that basic tool that can ensure your success in any type of exam. It is basically known as the key to ensuring what you have studied for the preparation of the SBI Clerk exam. So, the candidates are required to revise every week to strengthen their topics.
IBT offers Online Test Series for various banks (like SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, Clerk, Bank PO, Bank Clerk, SBI, RBI, NABARD, etc), which are well-researched and closely follow the exact exam pattern. Practice papers are prepared to keep in the mind the last year’s exam pattern and expected change in the pattern and level of questions.
The starting in-hand salary of the SBI Clerk is around Rs. 46000 and the pay scale is Rs. 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The starting Basic Pay is Rs. 26730/- (Rs.24050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).
The result of the SBI Clerk exam will be disclosed separately at the end of each stage. The candidates can see the result on the official website of the SBI Clerk exam. The candidates who have given the exam are only eligible to download the result list of the SBI Clerk exam. The candidate should make sure that they can only download the result list through the SBI portal and the Direct Official PDF link.
Click here to download the SBI Clerk 2026 Result(link will be updated)
State Bank of India issued an official notification on 11th August 2026 for the SBI Clerk 2026 Examination. The notification has been released at the official website of SBI i.e.http://sbi.bank.in.
Ques 1) When will SBI Clerk Apply Online 2026 start?
Ans. The SBI Clerk regular vacancy application online date starts on August 11, 2026.
Ques 2) What is the exam date of the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026?
Ans. The exam date for the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 is expected to be held on 26th, 27th, and 3rd October, 2027.
Ques 3) Is the SBI Clerk Exam Bilingual?
Ans. Yes, SBI Clerk is bilingual and available in English and Hindi.
Ques 4) Is There Any Negative Marking In The SBI Clerk Exam?
Ans. There is negative marking of ¼, i.e., 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Ques 5) What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk 2026?
Ans. The last date to apply for the SBI Clerk 2026 is August 31, 2026.
Ques 6) What is the SBI Clerk application fee 2026?
Ans. There is an application fee of Rs. 750 for the general category and no fee for SC/ST and PwBD categories.
Ques 7) What is the salary of an SBI Clerk?
Ans. In metro areas, a new SBI Clerk earns a monthly starting salary of near ?46,000, which combines a basic pay of ?24,050 (or up to ?26,730 for graduates with advance increments) with extra allowances.