When will the SBI Clerk 2026 notification be released?

The SBI Clerk 2026 notification released on the SBIs carreer page. The notification carries information related to the exam.

What is SBI Clerk eligibility criteria?

To be eligible for SBI Clerk exam, candidates should be between 20 and 28 years and have completed graduation in any discipline. Candidates who are in the final year of graduation can also apply for the exam provisionally. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories. Candidates should check the SBI Clerk eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The category-wise relaxation given to candidates is given below. Category Age relaxation (In years) SC/ST 5 OBC 3 PWD (Gen/EWS) 10 PWD (SC/ST) 15 PWD (OBC) 13 Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled ExServicemen The actual period of service rendered in defence services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subjected to max age of 50 years. Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried 7 (subjected to the maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates)

What is SBI Clerk in hand salary?

The starting basic pay of SBI Clerk is INR 26,730 (INR 24050 plus two advance increments). The pay scale is INR 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable at Metro like Mumbai is around INR 46,000 per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate junior associates. Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting. The in-hand salary of SBI Clerk includes the approximate amount a candidate gets after the deductions. The starting salary of SBI Clerk is approximately INR 46000 in a metro city like Mumbai.

Is SBI Clerk a permanent job?

While applying for the SBI Clerk exam, students ask a question 'Is the SBI Clerk job permanent or not? ' SBI Clerk is a permanent job. Candidates selected through SBI Clerk exam enjoys job security as well as a good salary. To get appointed in the SBI, candidates need to qualify the examination- prelims, mains, and language proficiency tests. Since SBI is a Public Sector Undertaking and a government bank, there is job security for the employees. SBI Clerk salary is decent for an entry-level government job. Employee can get a promotion by giving the JAIIB and CAIIB examinations.

What is the qualifying score in SBI Clerk Mains exam?

Candidates are required to score a minimum percentage marks on aggregate (For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates, 5% relaxation available thereon). Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate will be as decided by the bank. No minimum qualifying marks for individual subject are prescribed. Section wise marks will not be maintained.

How can SBI Clerk get promoted to PO?

State Bank of India are basically divided into Clerical cadre and Officer cadre. Candidates are directly recruited as Clerks and Officers through SBI Clerk and SBI PO exams. However, after working for a certain period of time, clerk can shift to Officer cadre. A Clerk can be promoted to the Officer cadre as TOs (Trainee Officers) to JMGS-1 (Junior Management Grade Officer Scale -1). Candidates can make PO in SBI in the following ways: Internal Exam: Public Sector Banks (PSBs) conduct an internal exam every two years for employees who want to shift to officer cadre. A clerk becomes eligible for an internal exam after three years of service, along with completion of the CAIIB (Certified Association of the Indian Institute of Bankers) exam, or four years of service, along with completion of the JAIIB (Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers) exam, or minimum six years of service. The perks and salary received by a Trainee Officer are equivalent to that of a PO. Once the clerk is promoted he's put under probation for two years. After the probation period, the TO is either promoted to MMGS-II or back to Clerical cadre based on his/her performance. OJM Internal Exam: To appear for this internal exam, candidates should complete six years of service as Clerk under the fast track promotion or 12 years of service under normal promotion channel. The perks are equivalent to that of a PO but the salary is relatively lesser. Direct Recruitment as PO: If candidates want to become a PO, they can appear in the SBI PO exam conducted by the State Bank of India and get directly recruited as a Probationary Officer through the regular selection process.

Can SBI Clerk apply for SBI PO?

Yes, SBI Clerk can apply for SBI PO exam. However, to apply for SBI Clerk exam, candidates need to take permission from the employer. They are also required to provide NOC of the employer. Upon selection, candidates need to resign from the Clerical cadre post and join afresh as PO. No increment will be considered that is your clerical service won't be counted. Candidates applying for the SBI PO post, need to fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down for the exam. To apply for SBI PO, candidates need to have graduation degree from a recognised university. The age of the candidates should be between 21 and 30 years. Candidates who are in the final year of graduation can also apply subject to the condition that they need to provide the required certificate related to the educational qualification. The selection process of SBI PO comprises prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, group exercises and interview.

SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026: Complete Exam Process for Prelims & Mains

Q: What is SBI Clerk salary?

SBI Clerk starting salary is INR 19,900. The4 revised payscale is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550- 1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Candidates are also given various allowances. Recruitment is done based on the selection process.

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 12:34 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

The SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026 consists of three stages namely Prelims, Mains and the Language Proficiency Test. Candidates need to clear the each stage to receive the final appointment letter. The SBI Clerk prelims exam is of total 100 marks and mains carries 200 marks. Those candiates who will qualify the prelims exam will be called for mains exam. However, the marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list.

Final selection of candidates is done based on the mains exam only. To qualify the exam, candidates are also required to secure the desired SBI Clerk cut off. There are no sectional cut off marks in the SBI Clerk exam. Scroll down to read more details on SBI Clerk selection process.

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SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026
SBI Clerk Selection Process: Detailed Overview
SBI Clerk Salary
SBI Clerk Notification 2026
SBI Clerk Selection Process FAQs 2026

SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026

The SBI Clerk selection process consists of three stages namely Prelims, Mains and LPT. Candidates qualifting the mains exam are called for Local Language Test. Those candidates who qualify in both the stages will be appointed as clerks or Junior Associates in SBI branches. The authority will announce the SBI Clerk recruitment notification on the official website. However, the recruitment process begins with the release of notification. Vacancies also plays main role in the selection of candidates.

The State Bank of India recruit thousands of candidates through the SBI Clerk exam every year for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales). Those candidates who will be recruited as SBI Clerks are designated as Cashiers, depositors, and other posts. The Clerk at SBI will be responsible for all the client interactions and related operations.

SBI Clerk Selection Process: Detailed Overview

The complete selection process of SBI Clerk is explained below.

Filling the SBI Clerk Application Form

SBI Clerk application form is released online. SBI Clerk application form fee is INR 750 for General and OBC categories. However, SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS candidates are exempted from paying the application fees. Candidates can edit the details in the SBI Clerk application form within the application deadline.

Issue of SBI Clerk Admit Card

SBI Clerk admit card is released online separately for the preliminary and mains exams. Candidates can access the admit card from the official website. To download SBI Clerk admit card, candidates need to enter their registration number or roll number and date of birth, or password. Candidates can download the admit card till the day of the exam. SBI Clerk admit card contains details such as date, time and details of the exam centre. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

Appearing in SBI Clerk Prelims

The preliminary exam is the first stage of the selection process. SBI Clerk prelims exam is an objective type comprising three sections, English language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. According to SBI Clerk exam pattern, the exam paper carries a total of 100 questions. The total duration of the test is 1 hour. Each test will have separate timings. The maximum marks of the test is 100. 1/4th of mark assigned for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer. There are no minimum qualifying marks for any section. Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies will be selected for the mains exam.

Appearing in the SBI Clerk Mains

The main exam is the most important stage of the selection process. The marks obtained in the mains exam will be considered for final selection. The mains exam comprises four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. There will be a total of 190 questions. The questions in objective tests, except for the test of General English will be bilingual i.e. English and Hindi. There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the objective tests. 1/4th of the marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

Declaration of SBI Clerk Result

The result is announced online separately for prelims and mains exams. Candidates can access the SBI Clerk result by logging in with their registration number or roll number, and date of birth.

Also Read: SBI Clerk Cut off

Test of Specified Local Language

Candidates qualifying the mains exam and have studied the specified opted local language in Class 10th and 12th are not subject to the local language
In case of other candidates who have qualified the mains exam, they need to appear for the local language test
The test is conducted before joining
Candidates need to be proficient in the specified local language or else they will be disqualified

SBI Clerk Salary

SBI Clerk salary is decided as per the 7th Pay Commission. The initial SBI Clerk salary is INR 19,900 (INR 17,900 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates). The pay scale of SBI Clerk is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Besides, candidates are also entitled to various perks and benefits. The salary structure is given below.

Particular	Pay
SBI Clerk Salary India Basic Pay	INR 17,900 (Basic Pay) Salary after 1st increment INR 20,900 Salary after 2nd increment INR 24,590 Salary after 3rd increment INR 30,560 Salary after 4th increment INR 42,600 Salary after 5th increment INR 45,930 Salary after 6th increment INR 47,920
Dearness Allowances	INR. 6,234
House Accommodation	INR 2,091
Transport Allowance	INR 600
Special Allowance	INR 3,263
Gross with HRA	INR 32,088

SBI Clerk Notification 2026

The State Bank of India will release the SBI Clerk Notification on the official website at sbi.bank.in. It will be released in the form of PDF. Along with the notification PDF, SBI Clerk Application Form link will also be activated. The notification consists of the information about the exam including the vacancies, dates, selection process, application, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. It is also advised to the candidates to read the notification properly and understand the process of recruitment of SBI Clerk exam.The SBI clerk exam is conducted once a year. The vacancies will also be released along with the notification.

SBI Clerk Selection Process FAQs 2026

Candidates can check below SBI Clerk selection process 2026 FAQs.

Q: What is the basic pay of SBI Clerk?

The basic salary of SBI Clerk is INR 17,900. After three years, basic salary is INR 20,900. Again, after three years, the minimum pay is INR 24,590. After certain period, the salary reaches upto INR 47,920.

Q: Can SBI Clerk become SBI PO?

SBI Clerk get opportunities to become a Probationary Officer compared to other banks. Candidates who are selected for the Clerk position in SBI will be on probation for at least six months.

Q: Is it mandatory to appear for Language Proficiency Test for SBI Clerk exam?

Candidates need to appear for SBI Clerk LPT. Here they are tested based on their ability to read, write and speak the regional languages of the states from where they have applied.

Q: What is SBI Clerk negative marking?

There is a negative marking in the SBI Clerk exam. 1/4th mark assigned to a particular question is deducted as a penalty for wrong answers. For correct answers in the exam, candidates score one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. The corrected scores obtained by each candidate in different sessions of the exam are normalised using the equi-percentile method. Scores upto two decimal points are taken for the purpose of calculations. The marks of candidates are calculated as per marking scheme. Candidates should attempt maximum number of questions to secure the desired score in the exam.

Q: What is SBI Clerk exam?

SBI Clerk exam is conducted by State Bank of India to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). Selection process comprises prelims and Mains exam. LPT is also conducted. Final selection is done based on marks obtained in Mains exam.

Q: In which mode SBI Clerk exam is conducted?

The prelims and Mains exams of SBI Clerk are conducted online. The prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. The mains exam is held in two shifts. Total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The mains exam carries 200 marks.

Q: How many rounds are there in SBI Clerk exam?

SBI Clerk exam comprises prelims and Mains exams. Total marks allotted to test are 100. Total marks for the mains test are 200. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are also required to appear for LPT. Prelims marks are not counted for the final merit list.

Q: I got a blank or zero registration number after submission of SBI Clerk application form online. What to do?

In case you get a blank or zero registration number after the submission of SBI Clerk application form online then it is advised to register again for the exam. Candidates get the blank or zero registration number in case of any technical glitch. Candidates need to fill the application form online only. There is no other means of submitting the application form. SBI Clerk application form fee is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS candidates are exempted from paying the application fees of SBI Clerk. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of SBI Clerk application form.

Q: What details should I provide while writing for any issue related to SBI Clerk application process?

While raising any issue related to the SBI Clerk application process, candidates should provide details related to the registration number. They should also provide details related to the fee payment.

Q: I am working in SBI. Can I apply for SBI Clerk exam?

Candidates who are working in SBI in the Clerical cadre are not eligible to apply under this project. Candidates who were earlier employed in State Bank of India and resigned from the Bank while in clerical cadre will also be not eligible to apply for the post.

Q: What should be the size of the photograph and signature for SBI clerk form?

The sizes of the photograph and signature for SBI Clerk are given below.

The dimension of the photograph should be 200 x 230 pixels. The size of the file should be between 20 kb to 50 kb.
The dimension of the signature should be between 140 x 60 pixels. The file size should be between 10 kb to 20 kb.