SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
State Bank of India (SBI) · All India
Quick Info
Total Vacancies
300
Notification
07 Aug 2026
Category
Syllabus
Location
All India
Type
Full Time
State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official notification (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16). A total of 300 vacancies are on offer. Full details of eligibility, important dates, fees and how to apply are given below.
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Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,538 (SC: 207, ST: 1,219, OBC: 112) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Selection Stages | Preliminary Exam → Main Exam → Local Language Proficiency Test |
| Official Website | https://sbi.bank.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of online registration and fee payment | 7 August 2026 |
| Last date for online registration and fee payment | 27 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | Tentatively September 2026 |
| Main Examination | Tentatively October/November 2026 |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| S.No. | Test Name | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | English/Hindi (as per state) | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | English/Hindi (as per state) | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
| S.No. | Test Name | Medium of Exam | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| 1 | General/Financial Awareness | English/Hindi (as per state) | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| 2 | General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | English/Hindi (as per state) | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | English/Hindi (as per state) | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hr. 40 min. |
| S.No. | Test Pattern | Section | No. of Passages | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
| 1 | Non-Verbal Test | Objective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| 1 | Non-Verbal Test | Subjective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| 2 | Verbal Test | - | - | 20 |
How to Apply
1
Read the official notification carefully and confirm your eligibility.
2
Keep your documents, photo, signature and details ready.
3
Apply through the official website.
4
Pay the application fee if applicable and submit the form.
5
Take a printout/confirmation for future reference.
Important Note
Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification and website before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exam pattern for SBI Junior Associate Prelims 2026?
The Prelims exam has 100 objective questions for 100 marks across English Language (30 marks), Numerical Ability (35 marks), and Reasoning Ability (35 marks), to be completed in 1 hour with separate 20-minute timing for each section.
What is the exam pattern for SBI Junior Associate Mains 2026?
The Main Exam has 190 objective questions for 200 marks across General/Financial Awareness (50 marks), General English (40 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (50 marks), and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (60 marks), in a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Is there negative marking in the SBI Junior Associate exam?
Yes. In both the Preliminary and Main Examinations, 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer.
Does the SBI notification provide a detailed topic-wise syllabus?
No. The official notification lists only the test sections, number of questions, marks, and duration for each phase. It does not publish a topic-wise syllabus.
Are Prelims marks counted in the final merit list?
No. Only the aggregate marks scored in the Main Examination are used to prepare the final merit list; Prelims marks are used only for shortlisting candidates for Mains.