SBI Clerk Notification 2026: Junior Associate Dates and Key Facts
Last updated: 2026-11-13 · MockMentor
SBI issued two Junior Associate advertisements in August 2026: the regular recruitment (CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) and a special drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog posts (CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16).
Regular recruitment: key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 11 August 2026 |
| Online registration and fee | 11 to 31 August 2026 |
| Prelims | September 2026 |
| Mains | Tentatively November 2026 |
| Graduation proof (final-year students) | By 31 December 2026 |
Special drive for backlog posts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, dated 7 August 2026 |
| Vacancies | 1,538 (SC 207, ST 1,219, OBC 112) |
| Applications | 7 to 27 August 2026 |
| Mains | Held on 29 October 2026 |
Rules to note
- You can apply for one State or Union Territory only, and take the test only once.
- No inter-circle transfer for 5 years after joining.
- Current or former SBI clerical staff cannot apply.
Read next: eligibility and exam pattern.
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