{"id":298,"date":"2026-08-16T08:02:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T08:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/?p=298"},"modified":"2026-08-19T00:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T00:04:59","slug":"sbi-junior-associate-special-drive-recruitment-2026-1538-posts-eligibility-salary-apply-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/16\/sbi-junior-associate-special-drive-recruitment-2026-1538-posts-eligibility-salary-apply-online\/","title":{"rendered":"SBI Junior Associate Special Drive Recruitment 2026 \u2013 1,538 Posts | Eligibility, Salary &amp; Apply Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State Bank of India (SBI) has released a Special Recruitment Drive for Junior Associate (Customer Support &amp; Sales) to fill backlog vacancies for eligible SC, ST and OBC candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A total of 1,538 vacancies are available under this recruitment. The online application process started on 7 August 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online up to 27 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jobfikar-social-buttons\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Vb8RUcTL7UVP8lTViB3M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\ud83d\udfe2 Join WhatsApp\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Jobfikar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\ud83d\udd35 Join Telegram\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.jobfikar-social-buttons {\ndisplay:flex;\ngap:10px;\nmargin:20px 0;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a {\nflex:1;\npadding:11px 10px;\nborder-radius:6px;\ncolor:#fff;\ntext-align:center;\ntext-decoration:none;\nfont-weight:600;\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a:first-child {\nbackground:#25D366;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a:last-child {\nbackground:#229ED9;\n}\n\n@media (max-width:767px) {\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a {\nfont-size:13px;\npadding:10px 6px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SBI Junior Associate Special Drive 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Particular<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organization<\/td><td>State Bank of India (SBI)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post Name<\/td><td>Junior Associate (Customer Support &amp; Sales)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Vacancies<\/td><td>1,538<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligible Categories<\/td><td>SC \/ ST \/ OBC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>sbi.bank.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000599-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000599-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000599-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000599-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jobfikar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1000000599.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Event <\/td><td>Date<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notification Date<\/td><td>07 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Start Date<\/td><td>07 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Apply<\/td><td>27 August 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preliminary Exam<\/td><td>September 2026*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Exam<\/td><td>October\/November 2026*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admit Card<\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Results <\/td><td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vacancy Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>State \/ UT<\/td><td>Vaccancies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jharkhand<\/td><td>133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bihar<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other States \/ UTs<\/td><td>As per official notification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>1538<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recruitment is specifically for backlog vacancies belonging to eligible SC, ST and OBC categories. Check the official notification for the complete State\/UT-wise distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Educational Qualification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Requirement<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qualification<\/td><td>Graduation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age Limit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Particular<\/td><td>Age<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum Age<\/td><td>20 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Age<\/td><td>28 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age Calculation Date<\/td><td>01 April 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age Relaxation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upper age limit is relaxed for eligible candidates as per the applicable SBI\/government rules. SC and ST candidates are eligible for 5 years of relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible for 3 years of relaxation. Other categories, wherever applicable, will receive relaxation according to the rules mentioned in the official recruitment notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Candidates claiming age relaxation must have valid supporting documents as required by SBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"jobfikar-social-buttons\">\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Vb8RUcTL7UVP8lTViB3M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\ud83d\udfe2 Join WhatsApp\n<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Jobfikar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\ud83d\udd35 Join Telegram\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.jobfikar-social-buttons {\ndisplay:flex;\ngap:10px;\nmargin:20px 0;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a {\nflex:1;\npadding:11px 10px;\nborder-radius:6px;\ncolor:#fff;\ntext-align:center;\ntext-decoration:none;\nfont-weight:600;\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a:first-child {\nbackground:#25D366;\n}\n\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a:last-child {\nbackground:#229ED9;\n}\n\n@media (max-width:767px) {\n.jobfikar-social-buttons a {\nfont-size:13px;\npadding:10px 6px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sallery Details <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Particular<\/td><td>Details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post<\/td><td>Junior Associate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cadre<\/td><td>Clerical Cadre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic pay<\/td><td>\u20b926,730<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay Scale<\/td><td>\u20b926730\u2013 \u20b964,480\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Starting Basic Pay<\/td><td>\u20b926,730<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Allowances<\/td><td>DA, HRA\/Lease Rental, CCA, Medical &amp; other applicable benefits<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Category<\/td><td>Application Fee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC \/ ST \/ PwBD \/ XS \/ DXS<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>750<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payment Mode: Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selection process consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preliminary Examination \u2192 Main Examination \u2192 Local Language Test \u2192 Final Selection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preliminary Examination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Subject<\/td><td>Questions<\/td><td>Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Numerical Ability<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duration: 1 Hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Examination \u2013 Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Section<\/td><td>Questions<\/td><td>Marks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General\/Financial Awareness<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General English<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasoning Ability &amp; Computer Aptitude<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>190<\/td><td>200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exam Mode: Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type: Objective Tests<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total Marks: 200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total Duration: 2 Hours 40 Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Negative Marking: 1\/4th mark for each wrong answer, as applicable under the SBI examination scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Language Requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local Language RequirementCandidates must know the specified local language of the State\/UT they select. Those who have not studied the required language in Class 10 or above may have to appear for the Local Language Test (LLT) after the Main Examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.Visit the official SBI Careers website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.Open Current Openings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.Find Junior Associate Special Recruitment Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.Open Advertisement No. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.Complete registration and enter your details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.Upload the required documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7.Select the State\/UT carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8.Pay the applicable fee, if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9.Submit the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10.Save the final application form and payment receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.Recent Photograph<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.SignatureGraduation Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.Valid ID Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">.Category Certificate, if applicable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other documents mentioned in the official notification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">important links <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>particular<\/td><td>link<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SBI Official Website<\/td><td>https:\/\/sbi.bank.in\/<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SBI Careers \u2013 Current Openings<\/td><td>https:\/\/sbi.bank.in\/web\/careers\/current-openings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apply online <\/td><td>https:\/\/sbi.bank.in\/web\/careers\/current-openings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SBI Junior Associate Special Recruitment Drive provides 1,538 backlog vacancies for eligible candidates. With 133 vacancies in Jharkhand and 12 in Bihar, it is particularly relevant for candidates from these states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">JobFikar.com is an independent job information platform and is not affiliated with State Bank of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should verify the latest vacancy, eligibility, fee, examination schedule and other recruitment conditions from the official SBI notification before applying. 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