State Bank of India (SBI) has released an official recruitment notification. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official IBPS website. This is a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies only – it is not open to General/Unreserved or EWS candidates. Applicants are advised to carefully read the official notification before submitting the online application. Total Vacancy: 1538

SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Salary:

Post	Basic Pay Scale
Pay Scale	Rs.24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480
Starting Basic Pay	Rs.26,730/- (Rs.24,050/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates)
Total Starting Emoluments (Metro city like Mumbai)	Approximately Rs.46,000/- per month, inclusive of DA, other current-rate allowances, and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates

Registration Link:  https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/sbijasrdjl26/

Official Website: https://sbi.bank.in/  

Before applying to the job please go through Detailed Notification: https://img2.freejobalert.com/news/2026/08/201478-6a75560f76dca44716531.pdf

Educational Qualification (as on 31.12.2026):

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.

• Candidates with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate must ensure the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2026.

• Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation may apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of having passed by 31.12.2026, if provisionally selected.

• Matriculate Ex-servicemen who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education (or equivalent Navy/Air Force certificate), after completing at least 15 years of service, are also eligible.

SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Application Fee: The application fee (inclusive of GST) must be paid online between 01.08.2026 and 21.08.2026:

• SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS: Nil & OBC: ₹ 750/-

SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Age Limit: Candidates must be 20 years and not above 28 years as on 01.04.2026 – i.e., born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006

• Age Relaxation: As per SBI rules applicable to the respective categories.

Selection Process: Online Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Local Language Proficiency Test

Important Dates:

• Online Registration & Fee Payment Start Date – 07.08.2026
• Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date – 27.08.2026
• Preliminary Examination – Tentatively September 2026
• Main Examination – Tentatively October/November 2026

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Applying