SBI Clerk Eligibility 2026: Age Limit, Qualification and Relaxations
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
For SBI Clerk 2026 you need a graduation degree in any discipline and must be 20 to 28 years old on 1 April 2026.
Eligibility at a glance
| Rule | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026 |
| Date of birth | Between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006 (both days included) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Final-year students | Can apply; must show they passed by 31 December 2026 |
| Local language | Must know the language of the State applied for |
| Not eligible | Current SBI clerical staff and former clerical staff who resigned |
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years (General/EWS), 13 (OBC), 15 (SC/ST) |
| Ex-servicemen | Military service plus 3 years (8 for SC/ST disabled ex-servicemen), up to age 50 |
| Widows, divorced and judicially separated women, not remarried | 7 years, up to age 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
| SBI trained apprentices | 1 year (General/EWS), 4 (OBC), 6 (SC/ST) and more for PwBD |
Relaxations cannot be added together.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ex-servicemen | Nil |
Local language
You are exempt from the language test if your Class 10 or 12 mark sheet or certificate shows you studied the local language. Others take the test after provisional selection; failing it means no appointment.
Read next: exam pattern.
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