The State Bank of India has officially announced the SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026 for the Preliminary stage. The Prelims examination is scheduled for 27th September and 3rd October 2026 at various test centers nationwide. Review the full schedule below.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2026 Announced
Aspiring candidates aiming for the SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) 2026 recruitment should note that the Preliminary Examination will be conducted on 27th September and 3rd October 2026. Admit cards will be available for download shortly before the exam date. See the full timeline below.
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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 Recruitment 2026: Exam 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 Official SBI Clerk 2026 Notification PDF
Access the direct link to the official SBI Clerk recruitment PDF here. We encourage all applicants to download and carefully review the document for complete examination guidelines and instructions.
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 Breakdown
The SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 features 9,766 Junior Associate vacancies distributed across various states and categories. The total count comprises 7,680 regular vacancies and 2,086 backlog vacancies. Refer to our detailed table below for the complete state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution.
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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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Historical SBI Clerk Vacancy Trends
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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
To be eligible for the Junior Associate position, candidates must meet specific requirements regarding educational qualifications, age limits, and citizenship status. Detailed criteria are outlined below.
Age Limit (As of 01/04/2026)
Check the specific age requirements below to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the 2026 SBI Clerk recruitment.
- Minimum Age Limit: 20 years
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
- Age Relaxation: As per government rules.
The table below provides details on age relaxations granted to reserved categories as per government regulations.
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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.
Is there a limit on SBI Clerk attempts?
The State Bank of India does not impose any restriction on the number of attempts for the Clerk examination. Candidates are eligible to apply multiple times provided they remain within the prescribed age limit and meet all other eligibility criteria.
The general category age bracket is 20 to 28 years. Candidates from reserved categories can avail of age relaxations in accordance with official government norms.
How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026
Candidates must submit their applications online via the official SBI careers website, www.sbi.co.in. The process includes new registration, filling out academic and personal details, uploading required documents, and completing the payment of application fees.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 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.
Application Fees
The application fee must be paid online to finalize your submission. Details regarding fee structures can be found 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 2026 Selection Process
The SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment process consists of three core stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Candidates must clear each stage to qualify 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 2026 Exam Pattern
While the Prelims serve as a qualifying stage, the Mains performance determines the final merit list. Understanding the exam pattern is essential for strategic preparation.
Prelims Exam Structure
The Prelims exam features 100 objective-type questions, each worth 1 mark, with a 60-minute duration. A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to 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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Mains Exam Structure
The Mains examination is a 200-mark assessment with a time limit of 2 hours and 40 minutes. Sectional timing applies to each segment of the test.
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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)
Post-qualification in Prelims and Mains, candidates must undergo the Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Review the LPT requirements here.
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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 Overview
The syllabus for both Prelims and Mains covers Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and the English Language. While the core subjects remain the same, the difficulty level increases significantly in the Mains stage.
| 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 | |
Exam Medium
Examinations are conducted in English, Hindi, or the regional language of the respective state. Exam mediums may vary for non-Hindi-speaking regions. Please refer to our state-wise language chart.
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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 2026 Salary & Emoluments
The pay scale is Rs. 24,050 - 64,480. The initial basic salary is approximately Rs. 26,730 per month, with total starting emoluments reaching nearly Rs. 46,000, including D.A. and other applicable bank allowances.
Probation Period Details
New recruits enter a 6-month probation period to assess their job performance. Underperformance may lead to an extension of the probationary tenure.
SBI Clerk Exam Centers
We have provided a comprehensive list of exam centers where the 2026 recruitment tests will be administered across the country.
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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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Importance of Previous Year Question Papers
Previous year question papers are essential tools for understanding the question types, difficulty trends, and exam structure.
Consistent practice with past papers enhances time management and accuracy, allowing candidates to identify and improve upon their weaker sections before the actual examination.
States Without SBI Clerk 2026 Vacancies: Reasons Explained
For the 2026 recruitment cycle, regular vacancies are not reported in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Delhi, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. Vacancies are calculated based on specific bank requirements, including attrition, retirement, and organizational growth.
Recruitment availability fluctuates by cycle. Candidates from these regions may apply for other states provided they fulfill regional language criteria. Review all cutoff trends and vacancy data before selecting an alternate state.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the purpose of the SBI Clerk 2026 Exam?
The SBI Clerk exam is a national-level recruitment drive to appoint Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) across SBI branches.
Total vacancies for SBI Clerk 2026?
A total of 9,766 vacancies have been released, consisting of 7,680 regular and 2,086 backlog positions.
What is the age limit for 2026?
The age criteria is 20 to 28 years as of 1st April 2026. Statutory age relaxations apply for reserved category candidates.
What are the minimum educational requirements?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university and demonstrate basic computer literacy.
When is the Prelims examination scheduled?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be held on 27th September and 3rd October 2026.
Is there a restriction on the number of attempts?
No, there is no cap on the number of attempts. Candidates can apply as long as they meet age and eligibility standards.
Can I apply for multiple states?
No. Candidates can only apply for one State or Union Territory and must be proficient in its local language.
SBI Clerk vs. IBPS Clerk: Which is better?
Both offer excellent career prospects. SBI Clerk provides access to India's largest bank, while IBPS Clerk recruits for various public sector banks. Decision-making should be based on individual goals, transfer policies, and location preferences.
Can I prepare for both exams simultaneously?
Yes, the overlapping syllabi of Reasoning, Quant, and English allow for a unified preparation strategy for both exams.
Which bank exam is recommended for fresh graduates?
Fresh graduates are encouraged to explore SBI PO, IBPS PO, and Clerical roles based on their interests and career roadmap. The SBI Clerk is an excellent entry-level banking position for those starting their careers.