Sarkari Sewayojan

•  This recruitment is for the post of Junior Associate Clerk within the State Bank of India.
•  The bank is specifically filling 1,538 backlog vacancies in this special drive.
•  Interested candidates can find all details and apply through the official channels.

•  The online application window opens on 7th August 2026.
•  You must finish your online application by 27th August 2026.
•  The fee payment must also be completed by the same deadline of 27th August 2026.
•  The first round of testing, the Preliminary exam, is expected to happen in September 2026.
•  If you pass the first round, the Main examination is planned for October or November 2026.
•  Admit cards for both exams will be released shortly before the test dates.

•  Candidates belonging to the OBC category need to pay an application fee of ₹750.
•  Candidates from SC, ST, and PH categories do not have to pay any application fee.
•  You can pay the fees using modern digital methods like Debit Cards or Credit Cards.
•  Other payment options include Net Banking and UPI modes.
•  Ensure the payment is successful before the final submission date.

•  You must have a Bachelor's degree from a university that is recognized in India.
•  Candidates who are currently in their final year of graduation can also apply.
•  The degree can be in any stream or subject.
•  Applicants should check the official notification for any specific local language requirements.

•  Applicants must be at least 20 years old by 1st April 2026.
•  The upper age limit for candidates is 28 years.
•  Extra age relaxation is provided to certain categories as per the official bank rules.
•  Please refer to the full recruitment rules for specific relaxation details for your category.

•  A total of 1,538 seats are available in this backlog recruitment.
•  The majority of seats, 1,219 in total, are reserved for the ST category.
•  There are 207 seats available for candidates in the SC category.
•  OBC candidates have 112 seats reserved for them.
•  There are no vacancies listed for General (UR) or EWS categories in this specific backlog drive.

•  Gujarat has the highest number of vacancies with 289 seats.
•  Maharashtra follows with 165 open positions.
•  Applicants must know the local language of the state they are applying for.
•  Various states have different language options, such as Hindi, Urdu, or regional languages.

•  The selection involves two main written examination stages.
•  Candidates must first clear the Preliminary exam held in September.
•  Successful candidates move on to the Main exam in October or November.
•  The exact syllabus and exam pattern are explained inside the official PDF notification.
•  It is important to read the full notification for detailed subject topics.

•  Visit the official SBI recruitment portal or use the links provided on trusted job sites between 7th August and 27th August 2026.
•  Read the entire notification carefully before starting your application.
•  Gather all your necessary documents including your degree certificates and ID proof.
•  Prepare scanned copies of your photo, signature, and left thumb impression.
•  Fill in all your personal and educational details in the online form.
•  Double-check every section and use the 'Preview' feature before final submission.
•  Pay the application fee if it applies to your category to complete the process.
•  Finally, download and print a copy of your submitted application for your records.

•  You can start your registration by clicking the official apply link.
•  The full notification PDF is available for download to understand all rules.
•  You can also visit the official State Bank of India website for more company details.