The State Bank of India has announced the SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026 for the Preliminary stage. The Prelims examination is scheduled to take place on September 27th and October 3rd, 2026, across multiple test centers nationwide. Explore the complete schedule and exam highlights below.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2026 Announced
Candidates gearing up for the upcoming SBI Junior Associate/Clerk 2026 recruitment can note that the Preliminary Examination will be conducted on September 27th and October 3rd, 2026. Admit cards are expected to be available for download a few days before the examination. Refer to the table below for the comprehensive exam schedule.
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Events
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Dates
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Notification Release
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11th August 2026
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Application Starts
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11th August 2026
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Last Date to Submit Form
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31st August 2026
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Admit Card
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September 2026
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Prelims Exam Date
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27th September and 3rd October 2026 |
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Mains Admit Card
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November 2026
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Mains Exam Date (Expected)
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23rd November 2026
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SBI Clerk 2026: Key Highlights
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Particular
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Details
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Exam Name
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SBI Clerk 2026 (CRPD/CR/2026-27/17)
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Exam Conducting Body
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State Bank of India
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Post Name
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Junior Associate/Clerk
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Vacancy
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9766
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Application Mode
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Online
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Application Dates
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11th to 31st August 2026 |
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Age Limit
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20 to 28 years
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Qualification
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Graduation
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Selection Process
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Prelims, Mains, LPT
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Exam Mode
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Online
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Salary
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Rs. 46,000/- (Approx)
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SBI Official website
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www.sbi.bank.in
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Download SBI Clerk Official Notification PDF
The direct download link for the official SBI Clerk recruitment PDF is provided below. Candidates are advised to download the advertisement and thoroughly understand the guidelines and requirements.
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 Details
The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 has opened doors for 9,766 Junior Associate vacancies across various states and categories. The advertised strength includes 7,680 regular openings and 2,086 backlog vacancies. Review the state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution details below.
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SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 Data
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Circle
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State/UT
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Regular Vacancy
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BacklognVacancy
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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GEN
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Total Vacancy (Regular)
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SC/ST/OBC
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PwD
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XS
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Gandhinagar
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Gujarat
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23
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49
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89
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33
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136
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330
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0
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93
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305
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Bengaluru
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Karnataka
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121
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53
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205
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76
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305
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760
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0
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17
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39
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Bhopal
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Madhya Pradesh
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16
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22
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16
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11
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48
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113
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0
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37
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159
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Bhopal
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Chhattisgarh
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34
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91
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17
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28
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117
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287
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101
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19
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64
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Bhubaneswar
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Odisha
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176
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242
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132
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110
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440
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1,100
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0
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13
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18
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Chandigarh
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Jammu & Kashmir UT
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6
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9
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22
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8
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39
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84
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0
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3
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5
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Chandigarh
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Himachal Pradesh
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2
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0
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1
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0
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6
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9
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3
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4
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16
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Chandigarh
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Ladakh UT
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0
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0
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1
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0
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6
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7
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16
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2
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7
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Chennai
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Tamil Nadu
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267
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14
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380
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141
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608
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1,410
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2
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21
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106
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Hyderabad
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Telangana
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41
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18
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70
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26
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105
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260
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0
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0
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0
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Jaipur
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Rajasthan
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59
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45
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70
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35
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141
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350
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0
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10
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75
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Kolkata
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West Bengal
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127
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27
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122
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55
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224
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555
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25
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46
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149
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Kolkata
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A&N Islands
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0
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1
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4
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1
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9
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15
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6
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3
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10
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Kolkata
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Sikkim
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3
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12
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14
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6
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25
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60
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1
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3
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7
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Lucknow
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Uttar Pradesh
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52
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2
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67
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25
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104
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250
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1
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3
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30
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Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro
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Maharashtra
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171
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154
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463
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171
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759
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1,718
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91
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30
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281
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Mumbai Metro
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Goa
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1
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7
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11
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6
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37
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62
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1
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1
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1
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Guwahati
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Arunachal Pradesh
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0
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24
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0
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5
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26
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55
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32
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4
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17
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Guwahati
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Assam
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7
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13
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29
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11
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50
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110
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0
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23
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97
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Guwahati
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Manipur
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0
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4
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1
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1
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8
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14
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3
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2
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9
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Guwahati
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Meghalaya
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0
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10
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1
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2
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11
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24
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3
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7
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20
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Guwahati
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Mizoram
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0
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14
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1
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3
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14
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32
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2
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3
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6
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Guwahati
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Nagaland
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0
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12
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0
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2
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13
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27
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0
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5
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15
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Guwahati
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Tripura
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8
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14
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0
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4
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22
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48
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0
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6
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8
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Total
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1,114
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837
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1,716
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760
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3,253
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7,680
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287
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355
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1,444
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SBI Clerk Vacancy Trends (Previous Years)
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Recruitment Year
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SBI Clerk Vacancies
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2026
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9766
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2025
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6,589
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2024
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14,191
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2023
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8,773
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2022
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5,486
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2021
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5,454
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2020
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7,870
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2019
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8,593
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2018
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7,200
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2017
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2,043
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SBI Clerk 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants must ensure they fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria, including educational requirements, age limit, and nationality, as outlined below.
Age Limit (As of 1/4/2026)
Check the detailed age parameters to verify your eligibility for the Junior Associate (Clerical) post in State Bank of India.
- Minimum Age Limit: 20 years
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
- Age Relaxation: As per government rules.
The category-wise relaxation in upper age limit for eligible candidates is structured as follows.
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Category-wise Number of Years Relaxed in Age Limit
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Category
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Upper Age Relaxation
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SC/ST
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33 years
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OBC
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31 years
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PwD General
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38 years
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PwD SC/ST
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43 years
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PwD OBC
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41 years
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Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen
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Actual period of service rendered in defence services + 3 years
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Widows, Divorced Women
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7 years (subject to the actual maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates)
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Trained Apprentice of SBI
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General/EWS- 1 year
OBC- 4 years SC/ST- 6 years PwBD (Gen/EWS)- 11 years PwBD (OBC)- 14 years PwBD (SC/ST)- 16 years |
Educational Qualification (As of 31/12/2026)
- A Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university is required.
- Integrated dual degree (IDD) holders need to check their passing date. Final-year students can apply provisionally but must pass before joining.
- Ex-servicemen with specific certificates after 15 years of service are eligible.
- Computer literacy is needed for the SBI Clerk exam.
Nationality
- Indian citizenship is required.
- Candidates can also be citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees arriving before January 1, 1962, or Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from specific countries.
- PIOs need a certificate of eligibility from the Indian government.
Are There Limited Attempts for the SBI Clerk Exam?
The State Bank of India imposes no restrictions on the number of attempts for the Clerk recruitment. Candidates are free to appear for the exam as many times as they want, provided they satisfy the primary age limit and academic requirements.
General category candidates can apply between the age of 20 and 28 years. Candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit as per government directives.
SBI Clerk 2026 Online Application Form
The registration window will open online on the official website of the bank at www.sbi.bank.in. The online application process involves candidate registration, filling out personal and qualification details, uploading scanned documents, and making the application fee payment.
How to Apply Online for SBI Clerk 2026?
- Visit SBI Careers
- Select “Junior Associate” Recruitment
- Click “Apply Online”
- Register
- Fill Application Form
- Upload Documents
- Pay Application Fee
- Submit Form
- Download/Print Application Form.
SBI Clerk Application Fees
To finalize your submission, candidates must pay the requisite registration fee as detailed in the category-wise fee structure below.
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Category
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Application Fees
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General/OBC/EWS
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Rs 750/-
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SC/ST/PWD
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NIL
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SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026
The selection process for SBI Clerk 2026 consists of three phases: the Preliminary Examination, the Mains Examination, and the local Language Proficiency Test (LPT). It is mandatory to qualify in each stage to be considered for final selection.
| Stage | Description |
| Preliminary Exam |
The Preliminary Exam consists of 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark. You have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
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| Mains Exam |
The Mains Exam is conducted online and is objective. It carries a total of 200 marks and lasts for 2 hours and 40 minutes.
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| Language Proficiency Test |
Candidates also need to appear for the Local Language Test round, in which their language skills for the state they have applied for are checked. This is a qualifying test.
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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
While the Prelims serves as a screening test, the Mains marks determine the final selection list. Aspiring candidates must thoroughly analyze the SBI Clerk Exam Pattern to plan an effective preparation strategy.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
The Prelims paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each, with a total exam duration of 60 minutes. There is a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
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S.No.
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Section
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Question
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Marks
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Duration
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1
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English
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30
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30
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20 minutes
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2
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Quantitative Aptitude
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35
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35
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20 minutes
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3
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Reasoning
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35
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35
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20 minutes
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Total
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100
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100
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60 minutes
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SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
The SBI Clerk Mains 2026 exam is administered for 200 marks, with an overall duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes. Candidates must meet the sectional time limits for each respective section.
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Section
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No. of Questions
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Total Marks
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Duration
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General English
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40
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40
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35 minutes
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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50
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45 minutes
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Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude
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50
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60
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45 minutes
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General/Financial Awareness
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50
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50
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35 minutes
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Total
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190
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200
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2 hours 40 minutes
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Language Proficiency Test (LPT) Overview
Upon successfully clearing the written exams, candidates must undergo a mandatory Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Review the detailed LPT criteria below:
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Sl. No.
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Test Pattern
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Section
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No. of Passages
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No. of Questions
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Max. Marks
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1
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Non-Verbal Test
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Objective
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3
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15
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15
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Subjective
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3
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15
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15
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2
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Verbal Test
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–
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–
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–
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20
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SBI Clerk 2026 Syllabus Details
The curriculum for the Prelims and Mains stages covers similar core subjects, but the level of difficulty is significantly higher in the Mains phase. The Prelims syllabus assesses basic speed and accuracy in Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.
| Subject-wise SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026 | ||
| Reasoning | Quantitative Ability |
English Language
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| Logical Reasoning | Simplification |
Reading Comprehension
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| Alphanumeric Series | Profit and Loss | Cloze Test |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Mixtures and Allegations | Para jumbles |
| Data Sufficiency | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Miscellaneous |
| Coded Inequalities | Work and Time |
Fill in the blanks
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| Seating Arrangement | Time & Distance |
Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting
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| Puzzle | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Paragraph Completion
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| Tabulation | Data Interpretation | |
| Syllogism | Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | |
| Blood Relations | Number Systems | |
| Input Output | Sequence & Series | |
| Coding Decoding | Permutation, Combination & Probability | |
Medium of Exam
The SBI Clerk written examinations are bilingual/trilingual, enabling candidates to take the test in English, Hindi, or their respective local state languages. Refer to the state-wise list for language specifications.
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Sr. No.
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State/UT
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Medium of Exam
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1
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Andaman & Nicobar
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English, Hindi
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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English, Hindi
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4
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Assam
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English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali
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5
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Bihar
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English, Hindi, Urdu
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6
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Chhattisgarh
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English, Hindi
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7
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Chandigarh
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English, Hindi, Punjabi
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8
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Delhi
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English, Hindi
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9
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Goa
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English, Hindi, Konkani
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10
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Gujarat
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English, Hindi, Gujarati
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11
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Haryana
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English, Hindi, Punjabi
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12
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Himachal Pradesh
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English, Hindi
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13
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Jammu & Kashmir
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English, Hindi, Urdu
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14
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Jharkhand
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English, Hindi
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15
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Karnataka
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English, Hindi, Kannada
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16
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Kerala
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English, Hindi, Malayalam
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17
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Ladakh
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English, Hindi, Urdu
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18
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Lakshadweep
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English, Hindi, Malayalam
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19
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Madhya Pradesh
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English, Hindi
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20
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Maharashtra
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English, Hindi, Marathi
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21
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Manipur
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English, Hindi, Manipuri
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22
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Meghalaya
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English, Hindi
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23
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Mizoram
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English, Hindi
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24
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Nagaland
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English, Hindi
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25
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Odisha
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English, Hindi, Odia
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26
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Puducherry
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English, Hindi, Tamil
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27
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Punjab
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English, Hindi, Punjabi
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28
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Rajasthan
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English, Hindi
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29
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Sikkim
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English, Hindi
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30
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Tamil Nadu
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English, Hindi, Tamil
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31
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Telangana
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English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
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32
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Tripura
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English, Hindi, Bengali
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33
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Uttar Pradesh
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English, Hindi, Urdu
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34
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Uttarakhand
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English, Hindi
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35
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West Bengal
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English, Hindi, Bengali
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SBI Clerk Salary 2026: Structure & Allowances
The official 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 salary is Rs. 26,730 per month. Total initial emoluments for a Clerical Cadre recruit will be approximately Rs. 46,000 per month, inclusive of Dearness Allowance (D.A.) and other basic allowances.
Probation Period Details
Selected Junior Associates serve a probation period of 6 months. Their service confirmation is subject to satisfactory performance, failing which the probation duration can be extended by the bank.
SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Centres
The list of SBI Clerk exam centers is discussed here, enabling candidates to select their preferred test locations during registration.
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State/ UT
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SBI Clerk Exam Cities
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Andaman & Nicobar Island
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Port Blair
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Andhra Pradesh
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Chirala, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Naharlagun
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Assam
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Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
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Bihar
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Arrah, Aurangabad (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
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Chandigarh
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Chandigarh-Mohali
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Chhattisgarh
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Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
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Goa
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Panaji
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Gujarat
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Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, Anand, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
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Haryana
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Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Rohtak, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar
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Himachal Pradesh
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Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
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Jharkhand
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Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
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Karnataka
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Ballari, Bengaluru, Belgaum, Davangere, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli-Dharwad, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi
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Kerala
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Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
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Lakshadweep
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Kavaratti
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Leh
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Leh
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
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Maharashtra
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Amravati, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Solapur
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Manipur
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Imphal
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Meghalaya
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Shillong
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Mizoram
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Aizawl
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Nagaland
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Dimapur, Kohima
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Delhi NCR
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Delhi NCR (All NCR cities)
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Odisha
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Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
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Puducherry
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Puducherry
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Punjab
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Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur
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Rajasthan
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Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
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Sikkim
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Bardang-Gangtok
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Tamil Nadu
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Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
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Telangana
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Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
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Tripura
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Agartala
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Uttar Pradesh
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Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida & Gr. Noida, Varanasi
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Uttarakhand
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Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
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West Bengal
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Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri
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SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Papers
Practicing previous year question papers is crucial for cracking this competitive banking exam. They provide an authentic understanding of the types of questions and section-wise weightage.
Analyzing past papers helps candidates improve accuracy and sectional time management. Regular practice boosts confidence and reveals focus areas that need further improvement before the main exam.
Why Are There No SBI Clerk Vacancies in Certain States for 2026?
For the SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment drive, no regular Junior Associate vacancies have been announced in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Vacancy numbers are determined by the bank based on operational needs, regional staffing levels, retirements, and promotions.
As a result, vacancies vary across different states and Union Territories in each recruitment cycle. Candidates from these regions may consider applying from other States or UTs, provided they meet the local language requirements. Before applying, check past year cut-off trends and language criteria for the chosen state.
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FAQs
What is the SBI Clerk 2026 exam?
The SBI Clerk exam is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the State Bank of India to recruit eligible graduates for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales).
How many vacancies have been announced for SBI Clerk 2026?
A total of 9,766 vacancies have been released for the post of Junior Associate, including 7,680 regular vacancies and 2,086 backlog vacancies.
What is the age limit for the SBI Clerk 2026 exam?
Aspirants must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of April 1, 2026. Age relaxations apply to reserved categories as per official bank guidelines.
What is the educational qualification for SBI Clerk 2026?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute. Basic computer literacy is also a prerequisite.
When is the SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims exam scheduled?
The SBI Clerk 2026 Preliminary exams are scheduled to be held on September 27th and October 3rd, 2026.
How many attempts are permitted for SBI Clerk?
There is no official restriction on the number of attempts for the SBI Clerk exam. Candidates can apply multiple times as long as they satisfy the prescribed age limit and other eligibility conditions.
Can I apply for more than one State or UT in SBI Clerk 2026?
No. A candidate can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory. Moreover, proficiency in the local language of that specific State/UT is mandatory.
Which is a better career choice: SBI Clerk or IBPS Clerk?
Both are excellent banking career options. SBI Clerk offers the advantage of working with India's largest public sector bank, while IBPS Clerk recruits for various other public sector banks. Candidates should analyze and compare factors such as promotional avenues, postings, and salary allowances.
Can I prepare for SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk simultaneously?
Yes. The syllabus and structure for both SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exams are highly similar. You can easily prepare for both exams together by focusing on Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English Language.
Which bank exam should I aim for after graduation?
Graduates can choose from various recruitment exams like SBI PO, SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, and IBPS Clerk. For those seeking a stable career with rapid promotional paths in clerical services, SBI Clerk is a highly recommended option.