Are you looking for the direct link to apply for the SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026? You are in the right place. SBI has officially activated the online application window for 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) backlog posts. Designed as a special recruitment drive for SC, ST, and OBC category candidates, this notification is a major opportunity for graduates seeking a stable career in the State Bank of India. In this comprehensive guide, we have covered everything you need to know about the 2026 SBI Clerk backlog vacancy—from exact age limits and salary structures to the direct online form link.

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government. Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2026 
• Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2026.
• Note: (a) The date of passing eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the mark sheet/certificate or provisional certificate issued by the University/Institute. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the University/ Institute, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/Institute indicating the date on which the result was posted on the website will be taken as the date of passing. (b) Matriculate Ex-servicemen, who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force, after having completed not less than 15 years of service in Armed Forces of the Union are also eligible for the post. Such certificates should be dated on or before 31.12.2026.

SBI Junior Associate Application Fee 2026

• Candidates have to pay the SBI Clerk Application Fee while submitting the online application form. The application fee is non-refundable, and once its gets paid, it will not be adjusted or reserved for any other recruitment.
• Application fee for OBC – Rs.750
• Application fee for SC/ST/PWD – Nil

SBI Clerk 2026 Selection Process

• The selection process consists of three phases:
• Preliminary Examination (Online, Objective)
• Main Examination (Online, Objective)
• Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) — applicable only to candidates who have not studied the specified local language at 10th/12th level
• Important: Only the main exam marks are used for the final merit list; prelims marks are used solely for shortlisting candidates for the main exam (approximately 10 times the vacancies per category).

How to Apply Online for SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) 2026?

• Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official SBI website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
• Step 1: Visit the official website .
• Step 2: Click on the link “RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR SC/ST/OBC BACKLOG VACANCIES” or go to the Apply Online link.
• Step 3: Complete the registration process by providing basic details and generate Registration Number & Password.
• Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational and other required details (apply for one State/UT only).
• Step 5: Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression and Handwritten Declaration as per the prescribed format.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee online (if applicable) through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
• Step 7: Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Dates for SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy 2026

• Starting Date to Apply Online: 07 August 2026 
• Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment: 27 August 2026
• SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date: September 2026 (Tentative) 
• SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date: Expected October/November 2026

Important Links for SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment