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Vacancy Details
- Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales): 1538 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline (see detailed notification)- SC: 207
- ST: 1219
- OBC: 112
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Application Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS: ₹0
- OBC: ₹750
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: An online preliminary test of 100 marks and 1 hour covering English Language (30 Qs), Numerical Ability (35 Qs), and Reasoning Ability (35 Qs). There is negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer. Approximately 10 times the vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the Main Exam.
- Main Examination: An online main examination of 200 marks and 2 hours 40 minutes covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning & Computer Aptitude. Negative marking of 1/4th mark applies. Only Main Exam marks count towards final merit.
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): Provisionally selected candidates who have not studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th must pass the LLPT before joining. Failure to qualify the LLPT will result in non-appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit SBI careers page: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings
- Click the advertisement ‘Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associates 2026’ (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) and download the detailed advertisement.
- Register online and fill the application form with correct personal, educational, and category details. Submit only one application (last valid one retained if multiple).
- Scan and upload photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per Annexure-II specifications in the notification.
- Pay the requisite application fee (OBC candidates only) online via debit/credit card or net banking before 27-08-2026.
- Review and submit the application. Take a printout of the system-generated form for records (do not send it to SBI).
- support: For queries call 022-22820427 (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Bank working days) or raise a query at http://cgrs.ibps.in mentioning ‘Special Recruitment drive for Junior Associates 2026’.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Online Registration & Fee Payment Start Date:
- Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date:
- Preliminary Examination:
- Main Examination:
- Call Letter for Preliminary Exam available:
- Call Letter for Main Exam available:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for this SBI Junior Associate recruitment?
This Special Recruitment Drive is open only to candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories against backlog vacancies. General/UR and EWS candidates are not eligible under this advertisement.
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Final year candidates may apply provisionally subject to passing by 31.12.2026.
How and by when can I apply online?
Apply online via the IBPS registration portal (https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbijasrdjl26/) after reading the detailed advertisement on SBI careers. Online registration and fee payment are open from 07-08-2026 to 27-08-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection comprises an online Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and a Local Language Proficiency Test where applicable. Main Exam marks alone are used for the final merit list; there is negative marking of 1/4th for wrong answers.
What pay and emoluments are offered for the Junior Associate post?
The post carries a pay scale as notified and a starting basic pay of Rs.26,730/-. Total starting emoluments in a metro city like Mumbai are approximately Rs.46,000/- per month, inclusive of DA and allowances.
