SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Backlog SC, ST, OBC Notification OUT For 1538 Posts, Apply Online

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Backlog SC, ST, OBC: State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) under Advertisement Number CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 for Backlog vacancies of SC, ST, and OBC. This special recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 1538 backlog vacancy seats across various States and Union Territories. The official notification was released on 07.08.2026. Eligible candidates can start filling out the online application forms from 07.08.2026, and the final last date to apply online is 27.08.2026.

This recruitment drive offers a great career opportunity for eligible Indian citizens looking to join the country’s leading commercial bank in the clerical cadre. The position involves customer support, sales, and providing banking services. Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly review the state-wise local language proficiency requirements and eligibility criteria before submitting their applications.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 is 20-28 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.04.2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Note: Candidates in the final year/semester of graduation may also apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31.12.2026. Candidates must also be proficient in the specified opted local language of the applied State/UT.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Phase-I: Online Preliminary Examination (Objective, 100 Marks)
• Phase-II: Online Main Examination (Objective, 200 Marks)
• Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination

How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026:

• Visit the official SBI career portal at (https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings).
• Locate and click on the advertisement CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 for Junior Associates.
• Click on Apply Online and register by entering basic personal details to generate a Registration Number and Password.
• Fill out the online application form carefully with qualification details and select the preferred State and local language.
• Upload scanned copies of recent photograph, live photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specified formats.
• Pay the required application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet Banking.
• Preview your application form before final submission and download/print the system-generated e-receipt and application form for future reference.

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