SBI Clerk 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
SBI Clerk 2026 Overview
SBI Clerk (Junior Associates — Customer Support & Sales) is SBI's clerical recruitment exam, conducted separately from IBPS Clerk. SBI Clerks enjoy better perks and faster internal promotion opportunities.
SBI Clerk 2026 has notified 9,124 vacancies for Junior Associate posts across all circles. Selection is through Prelims and Mains with no interview. SBI Clerk salary is higher than IBPS Clerk with in-hand pay of ₹30,000–₹38,000/month.
Junior Associates handle customer service, account operations, and cross-selling of banking products at SBI branches nationwide.
SBI Clerk 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 10 August 2026 |
| Application Opens | 10 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in |
SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with local language proficiency
Age Limit
20–28 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, PwD: +10 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
SBI Clerk Selection Process
Prelims — Online CBT: 100 marks, 60 minutes (qualifying)
Mains — Online CBT: 200 marks, 2 hours 40 minutes (merit)
Local Language Test (qualifying, if not studied in 10th/12th)
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General English | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 |
| Total | 190 | 200 |
SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →Numerical Ability
Reasoning
English
General Awareness
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SBI Clerk Posts — Which is Best?
SBI Clerk offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Junior Associate (Clerk) Clerical Cadre TOP PICK | ₹30,000 – ₹38,000 | fast |
SBI Clerk Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
SBI Clerk Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →SBI Clerk 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
SBI Clerk Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Core Prep (Month 1–2)
- ›Study SBI-specific banking awareness
- ›Practice numerical ability for speed
- ›Solve reasoning puzzles daily
- ›Read English comprehension passages
Phase 2: Mains Sprint (Month 3)
- ›Focus on GA — 50 marks in Mains
- ›Attempt timed Mains mocks
- ›Revise computer aptitude basics
- ›Practice local language if required