The SBI Clerk 2026 has been released for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) under both regular and backlog vacancies. A total of 9,124 vacancies have been announced, including 7,680 regular and 1,444 backlog vacancies across various States/UTs. SBI has also announced a special recruitment drive for 1,538 backlog vacancies reserved for eligible SC, ST, and OBC candidates. The SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment has announced a total of 11,304 vacancies, including regular, backlog, and special drive vacancies.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026
Applicants must be graduates aged 20 to 28 years and fulfil the prescribed local language proficiency requirement. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), wherever applicable. The regular recruitment application window is open from 11 August to 31 August 2026, while applications for the special recruitment drive can be submitted from 7 August to 27 August 2026.
SBI Clerk 2026: Important Dates
| Events | Special Drive Dates | Regular Recruitment Dates |
| Vacancy Release | 7th August 2026 | 11th August 2026 |
| Application Starts | 7th August 2026 | 11th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27th August 2026 | 31st August 2026 |
| Admit Card | September 2026 | September 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date (Expected) | 26th, 27th September & 3rd October 2026 | 26th, 27th September & 3rd October 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | November 2026 | November 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date (Expected) | 23rd November 2026 | 23rd November 2026 |
SBI has also released the regular SBI Clerk Notification 2026 with 9,766 vacancies. Unlike the special backlog drive, the regular recruitment includes vacancies across different categories and provides a separate opportunity for eligible candidates.
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 (Regular + Backlog)
The SBI Clerk 2026 vacancies have been released for both the regular recruitment and special backlog recruitment drive. The vacancy details include state/UT-wise regular vacancies, category-wise backlog vacancies, PwBD backlog vacancies, and special drive vacancies reserved for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. Candidates can check the detailed state-wise vacancy distribution in the tables below to identify the number of posts available in their preferred state/UT.
Special Backlog State-wise Vacancies
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | Total Vacancies |
| Andhra Pradesh | — | 88 | — | 88 |
| Karnataka | 85 | 35 | — | 120 |
| Madhya Pradesh | — | 134 | — | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | — | 26 | — | 26 |
| Odisha | — | 111 | — | 111 |
| Chandigarh UT | — | — | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | — | 42 | — | 42 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 11 | — | — | 11 |
| Punjab | — | — | 18 | 18 |
| Tamil Nadu | 65 | — | — | 65 |
| Telangana | — | 32 | — | 32 |
| Rajasthan | 20 | 86 | — | 106 |
| West Bengal | — | — | 55 | 55 |
| Uttar Pradesh | — | 31 | — | 31 |
| Maharashtra | — | 165 | — | 165 |
| Delhi | — | — | 17 | 17 |
| Gujarat | — | 289 | — | 289 |
| Assam | — | 39 | — | 39 |
| Tripura | — | 22 | — | 22 |
| Bihar | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Jharkhand | 14 | 119 | — | 133 |
| Total | 207 | 1,219 | 112 | 1,538 |
Regular State-wise Vacancies
| State/UT | Language | Regular Vacancies | Backlog (SC/ST/OBC) | Backlog (PwBD) | Total Backlog | Total |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 330 | 0 | 93 | 305 | 728 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 760 | 0 | 17 | 39 | 816 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 113 | 0 | 37 | 159 | 309 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 287 | 101 | 19 | 64 | 471 |
| Odisha | Odia | 1,100 | 0 | 13 | 18 | 1,131 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu/Hindi | 84 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 92 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 9 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 32 |
| Ladakh UT | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 7 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 32 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 1,410 | 2 | 21 | 106 | 1,539 |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 260 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 260 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 350 | 0 | 10 | 75 | 435 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 555 | 25 | 46 | 149 | 775 |
| A&N Islands | Hindi/English | 15 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 34 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 60 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 71 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 250 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 284 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 1,718 | 91 | 30 | 281 | 2,120 |
| Goa | Konkani | 62 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 65 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 55 | 32 | 4 | 17 | 108 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 110 | 0 | 23 | 97 | 230 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/English | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 28 |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 24 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 54 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 32 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 43 |
| Nagaland | English | 27 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 47 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 48 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 62 |
| Total | 7,680 | 287 | 355 | 1,444 | 9,766 | |
Who Cannot Apply for SBI Clerk Special Drive 2026?
The SBI Clerk Special Recruitment Drive 2026 is only for SC, ST and OBC backlog vacancies. The following candidates are not eligible:
- General/UR candidates cannot apply.
- Candidates currently working in the SBI clerical cadre cannot apply.
- Candidates who previously resigned from the SBI clerical cadre are not eligible.
- Candidates cannot apply for more than one State/UT.
- Candidates failing to meet the prescribed local language requirement, wherever applicable, may not be considered.
Note: General/UR candidates cannot apply even if they meet the age and educational eligibility criteria.
SBI Clerk 2026 Application Form
The SBI Clerk 2026 application process has been opened for both the regular recruitment and special backlog recruitment drive. Candidates can submit their applications online through the official SBI recruitment portal within the prescribed dates. Applicants must carefully check the eligibility, state/UT-wise vacancies, and local language requirement before applying.
A candidate can apply for only one State/UT under the recruitment process.
How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026?
Candidates can apply for the SBI Clerk Special Recruitment Drive 2026 through the online application process. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official SBI website and open the current recruitment section.
- Select the SBI Clerk Special Recruitment Drive 2026 application link.
- Complete the online registration using your basic details and valid contact information.
- Select one State/UT for which you want to apply.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- Upload the required documents, including a photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Complete the required live photograph capture through webcam/mobile.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Preview the application carefully and submit it.
- Download and save the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
SBI Clerk Application Fee 2026
The application fee varies according to the candidate’s category:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen: No fee
- OBC/General: ₹750
Documents Required for Application
Candidates must keep the required documents ready at different stages of the SBI Clerk recruitment process. The photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration must be uploaded in the prescribed format.
| Document | Specifications |
| Photograph | Recent colour passport-size photo, 4.5 × 3.5 cm, 200 × 230 pixels, 20–50 KB |
| Live Photograph | Real-time photo through webcam or mobile, mandatory |
| Signature | Black ink on white paper, 140 × 60 pixels, 10–20 KB; not in capital letters |
| Left Thumb Impression | Black/blue ink on white paper, 240 × 240 pixels, 20–50 KB |
| Handwritten Declaration | English, black ink, prescribed text, 800 × 400 pixels, 50–100 KB |
SBI Clerk 2026 Local Language Requirement: Important Details
Candidates applying for the SBI Clerk Special Recruitment Drive 2026 must have proficiency in the local language of the State/UT they select. Candidates who have studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th and can produce the relevant marksheet/certificate are generally exempted from appearing in the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
This is an important eligibility condition that candidates should check before applying.
States/UTs With Multiple Language Options. Some States/UTs provide more than one language option, giving candidates greater flexibility:
- Jammu & Kashmir: Urdu/Hindi
- Punjab: Punjabi/Hindi
- Andhra Pradesh: Telugu/Urdu
- Telangana: Telugu/Urdu
- Assam: Assamese/Bengali/Bodo
- Tripura: Bengali/Kokborok
- West Bengal: Bengali/Nepali
- Jharkhand: Hindi/Santhali
- Bihar: Hindi/Urdu
- Chandigarh: Hindi/Punjabi
Important: Candidates should select a State/UT only after checking its prescribed language requirement, as failure to qualify the LLPT, wherever applicable, can affect their appointment.
How Is SBI Clerk Special Drive Different From Regular Recruitment?
The SBI Clerk Special Backlog Drive 2026 is conducted to fill reserved vacancies left vacant from previous recruitment cycles, while regular SBI Clerk recruitment is conducted to fill fresh vacancies.
| Aspect | Special Backlog Drive | Regular Recruitment |
| Purpose | Fill previous backlog vacancies | Fill fresh vacancies |
| Eligible Categories | Only SC, ST & OBC | UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST & others as applicable |
| General Candidates | Cannot apply | Can apply |
| Vacancies | 1,538 backlog posts | Varies each year |
| Selection | Prelims, Mains & LLPT | Prelims, Mains & LLPT |
| Salary | Same as regular SBI Clerk | Same |
SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026
The selection process will consist of three stages:
- Prelims Exam
- Mains Exam
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), wherever applicable
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