Description
The State Bank of India (SBI) has published the notification for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). The recruitment notice, released on August 11, 2026, announces 9,766 vacancies across participating States and Union Territories.
Out of the total posts, 7,680 are regular vacancies and 2,086 are backlog positions. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from August 11 to August 31, 2026.
Candidates should carefully review the State/UT-wise and category-wise vacancy details before choosing their preferred State or Union Territory while completing the application.
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
Recruiting Organisation | State Bank of India |
Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
Total Vacancies | 9,766 |
Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
Backlog Vacancies | 2,086 |
Notification Date | August 11, 2026 |
Application Dates | August 11 to August 31, 2026 |
Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Local Language Proficiency Test |
SBI Clerk 2026: State-wise Vacancy Details
Maharashtra has the largest number of regular vacancies, with 1,718 posts. Tamil Nadu follows with 1,410 positions, while Odisha has 1,100 regular vacancies. Karnataka has 760 posts and West Bengal has 555.
The recruitment covers several States and Union Territories, including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Goa and various northeastern States.
| State/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 |
Uttar Pradesh | 250 | 30 |
Gujarat | 330 | 305 |
Rajasthan | 350 | 75 |
Total | 7,680 | 2,086 |
Candidates should refer to the complete vacancy table in the official SBI recruitment notification before selecting their State or Union Territory.
SBI Clerk 2026: Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
The regular vacancies include 3,253 posts 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 have been carried forward under the applicable reservation provisions for eligible categories, including SC, ST and OBC. The overall backlog count also accounts for horizontal reservations applicable to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen or their dependants.
Candidates should check the official notification for the detailed category-wise vacancy breakup applicable to their selected State or Union Territory.
How to Check SBI Clerk Vacancy Details 2026
Candidates can find the complete vacancy information in the official SBI recruitment notification by following these steps:
First visit the SBI official website.
Open the Careers section.
Locate the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 notification.
Open the recruitment notification PDF.
Go to the vacancy details section.
Check the State/UT-wise and category-wise distribution.
Download or save the notification for future reference.
Before submitting the application, candidates should also verify the local language prescribed for the State or Union Territory they intend to select. Meeting the applicable language requirement is an important part of the recruitment process.
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