SBI Clerk Salary 2026: Check Revised Pay Scale & In Hand Salary

State Bank of India Clerk Exam 2026 ( SBI Clerk )

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SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Date

26 Sep '26 - 27 Sep '26

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Jun 3, 2026 22:42 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

SBI Clerk Salary 2026 is one of the most important parameters in the recruitment process. Candidates who qualify the SBI Clerk exam will be given as remuneration as salary. The SBI Clerk JA consists the basic pay, allowances, benefits, in-hand salary, etc. The starting salary of the SBI Clerk after deduction is approximately INR 41,221. The salary structure will be mentioned in the SBI Clerk notification along with the other details of the exam including the vacancies, syllabus, pattern, etc.

Candidates are also entitled to various perks and allowances. The SBI Clerk exam is one of the most popular exam in India which attracts various candidates every year. Scroll down to know more details about SBI Clerk salary. 

Table of contents
  • SBI Clerk Salary: Allowances
  • SBI Clerk Salary Structure 2026
  • SBI Clerk Deductions in Salary 2026
  • SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026
  • SBI Clerk Salary FAQs 2026
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SBI Clerk Salary: Allowances

The basic SBI Clerk salary forms a crucial factor that gives candidates the motivation to join SBI as Clerks. SBI Clerk salary and growth opportunities in SBI are immense, as a result of which lakhs of candidates apply for the SBI Clerk exam. Following the 11th Bipartite Settlement, SBI Clerk salary will increase by INR 3000 to 4000. Before starting the preparation it is important that candidates know the relevant details about the SBI Clerk salary and job profile, which will keep them motivated throughout the preparation. SBI Clerk salary includes the allowances offered to candidates. Apart from a highly reputed job profile and, handsome salary, candidates are also offered good allowances. The allowances offered to the newly recruited candidates are given below:

  • Dearness Allowance is calculated on the basis of Consumer Price Index
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) depend on the place of posting of the employees. This component is usually higher in metro cities as compared to urban, semi-urban, or rural areas
  • Special Allowance
  • Transport Allowance
  • Medical Allowance
  • Newspaper Allowance
  • Furniture Allowance
  • Bag Allowance

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SBI Clerk Salary Structure 2026

Those candidates who want to appear in the SBI Clerk exam can check below the remuneration they will be getting after qualifying the exam. Scroll down to know the SBI Clerk salary structure including the basic-pay, benefits, allowances, roles and responsibilities, etc.

Basic Pay INR 26,730
Dearness Allowance (DA) INR 6,168
Transport Allowance (TA) INR 850
House Rent Allowance (HRA) INR 2,862
Special Allowance INR 7,083
Deductions INR 3,673
Gross Salary INR 41,221
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SBI Clerk Deductions in Salary 2026

There are several deductions made from the SBI Clerk gross salary. Below, we have provided the deductions which are made from the gross salary on the SBI clerk salary slip. It can also vary. Therefore, below are the estimated figures:

Professional Tax INR 200
Pension Fund INR 3,273
Net Salary INR 41,221

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SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026

SBI Clerk selection process comprises prelims and mains exams. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Only the marks secured in the mains exam are counted for final SBI Clerk selection. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for the local language test.

That is the SBI Clerk selection process consists of two stages namely Prelims and Mains examination. 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. 

Know about SBI Clerk Job Profile 
Candidates can check below some of the responsibilities of the work along with the SBI Clerk Job description:
It is said that the candidates who will be recruited as a SBI Junior Associate in customer support and sales must have knowledge about marketing and will be required to make calls to the customer and provide details about the banking services, cross sell products, etc. inside and outside Bank premises. The duties may also involve the extensive outdoor travelling. It depends upon the requirement. The job timings will also be flexible and they need to work in shifts as well sometimes. Work also consists of the office related tasks including paper works, filling, etc. They also need to assist the branch managers, etc.
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SBI Clerk Salary FAQs 2026

Candidates can check below SBI Clerk salary FAQs.

Q:   Can SBI Clerk apply for SBI PO?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is SBI Clerk salary?
A: 

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.

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

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:   Can I check SBI Clerk result offline?
A: 

SBI Clerk result is announced online only. Candidates cannot check their results offline. Candidates can download their results by logging with the required credentials. SBI Clerk result highlights the qualifying status of candidates for the next round of selection process.

Q:   What is the yearly increment offered to SBI Clerk?
A: 

The yearly increment offered to candidates is given below.

Period Basic Pay in INR Increment in INR
First Three Years 11,765655
Next Three Years 13,730815
Another 4 Years 20,095 2120
The next seven years 28,8101310
After One year 31, 540-
Q:   What emoluments are offered to SBI Clerk?
A: 

The total starting emoluments given to the Junior Associates in the metro city such as Mumbai are around INR 29,000 per month, inclusive of DA and other allowances as per the current rate. Besides, two additional increments are given to newly recruited graduate Junior Associates. Earlier, the total starting emoluments for metro cities was INR 26,000. Allowances also vary depending on the place of posting. Candidates are eligible for reimbursement of various perquisites, Provident Fund, Pension under New Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution Benefit), Medical, Leave-Fare, and other facilities as per the requirement of the bank.

Q:   What is SBI Clerk in hand salary?
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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.

Q:   Is there any waitlist in SBI Clerk exam?
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A wait list of up to 50% of vacancies (State-category wise) is maintained. Candidates are released from this waitlist on quarterly basis against non-joining and resignation out of the current batch only,  subject to the candidates securing minimum qualifying marks as may be stipulated by the Bank for selection. This wait list is valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of final result.

Q:   What is the basic pay of SBI Clerk?
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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:   How many times in a year SBI Clerk exam is conducted?
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SBI Clerk exam is conducted annually by the State Bank of India. The exam is conducted for selection of Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales). Selected candidates are posted to the various branches of SBI spread throughout the country. SBI Clerk salary is INR 19,900 (INR 17,900 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates). Any graduate candidate who are between 20 and 28 years can apply for the exam. Relaxation in the age limit is provided to candidates belonging to different categories. SBI Clerk selection process comprises prelims and mains exams followed by language proficiency test. It is mandatory to clear the language proficiency test. Large number of vacancies are announced for the exam. Around 20 to 25 lakh candidates apply for the exam.

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