SBI JUNIOR ASSOCIATE (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) RECRUITMENT 2026

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start: 11th August 2026
• Online Registration Close: 31st August 2026
• Preliminary Exam (Tentative): September 2026
• Main Exam (Tentative): November 2026

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen: NIL
• Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking)
• Fee once paid will not be refunded.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2026)

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
• Candidates in final year/semester may also apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of graduation on or before 31.12.2026.
• Matriculate Ex-Servicemen with Army Special Certificate of Education (15 years service) are also eligible.

Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026)

• Minimum: 20 years | Maximum: 28 years
• Born between: 02.04.1998 to 01.04.2006 (both days inclusive)
• Relaxation: OBC – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, PwBD – 10/13/15 years, Ex-Servicemen – service + 3 years, Widows/Divorced Women – 7 years, Trained Apprentices of SBI – 1 to 16 years.
• Cumulative age relaxation not available.

Local Language Requirement

• Must be proficient in the specified local language of the State/UT applied for.
• Those who have studied the language in 10th or 12th standard are exempted from Language Proficiency Test.
• Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) will be conducted before joining – qualifying in nature.

Exam Pattern

Phase I: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, 1 Hour)

Phase II: Main Examination (200 Marks, 2 Hrs 40 Min)

Phase III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) – Qualifying

• Conducted after Main Examination but before joining.
• Non-Verbal Test (15 Marks) + Verbal Test (20 Marks) = 35 Marks.
• Minimum qualifying marks as decided by Bank (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ExSM).
• Only for candidates who have not studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard.

Important Instructions

• Application Mode: Online only at SBI Careers Portal
• One State/UT Only: Apply for vacancies in one State/UT only.
• No Inter-Circle Transfer: No transfer before completion of 5 years of service.
• NOC: Government/PSU employees must produce NOC at joining.
• OBC Certificate: Must have "Non-Creamy Layer" clause, issued on or after 01.04.2026.
• EWS Certificate: Must be valid for 2026-27 (financial year 2025-26).
• PwBD Certificate: Must be dated on or before last date of registration.
• Wait List: Up to 50% of vacancies, valid for one year.

PwBD & Scribe Guidelines

• Eligible PwBD categories: VI (Blind/Low Vision), HI (Deaf/Hard of Hearing), LD (OA, OL, BA, BL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy, SD, SI), d&e (ASD-M, SLD, MI), MD.
• Scribe Facility: Available for candidates with 40% or more disability. Must indicate in online application.
• Compensatory Time: 20 minutes per hour for eligible candidates (whether availing scribe or not).
• Less than 40% disability: Can avail scribe with certificate of limitation to write from Government healthcare institution.
• Scribe Qualification: Should be one step below the candidate's qualification.

Documents Required

• Printout of Online Application Form
• Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
• Date of Birth Proof (SSLC/10th Certificate)
• Graduation Marksheets & Degree Certificate
• 10th or 12th Mark Sheet (for Local Language exemption)
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format
• Disability Certificate (PwBD) – 40% or higher
• Ex-Servicemen Documents (Discharge Certificate, Proforma A/B/C/D as applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (if serving in Govt/PSU)
• Trained Apprentice Certificate (for bonus marks, if applicable)
• CGPA/OGPA Conversion Formula (if applicable)