SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 10,662 Posts (44 Vacancies in Meghalaya)

SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 Meghalaya Vacancy Notification

SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 10,662 Vacancies (Including 44 Posts for Meghalaya)

State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released notifications for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) across its branches nationwide. A grand total of 10,662 vacancies have been announced across both the Regular Recruitment Drive and the Special Backlog Recruitment Drive. Interested candidates from Meghalaya and across India can submit their applications online through the official portal.

Key Recruitment Highlights

Recruiting Organization: State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerical Cadre
Total Vacancies: 10,662 Vacancies (9,124 Regular Drive + 1,538 Special Drive)
Meghalaya Specific Vacancies: 24 Regular Posts + 20 Backlog Posts
Application Mode: Online
Registration Dates (Regular Drive): 11.08.2026 to 31.08.2026
Registration Dates (Special Drive SC/ST/OBC): 07.08.2026 to 27.08.2026
Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Local Language Proficiency Test
Job Location: Across India (State/UT-wise allotment){inAds}

Special Focus: Meghalaya Vacancy Breakdown

Candidates applying for vacancies in Meghalaya (under the Guwahati Circle) must review the official category-wise seat distribution below:

Category-Wise Distribution for Meghalaya (24 Regular Vacancies)

General / Unreserved (UR): 11 Posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 10 Posts
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 02 Posts
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 01 Post
Scheduled Caste (SC): 00 Posts

Additional Meghalaya Details

Regular Backlog Vacancies: 20 Posts
Total Meghalaya Advertised Posts: 44 Vacancies
Opted Local Languages: English, Garo, or Khasi
Exam Centers in Meghalaya: Shillong and Tura

Overall Vacancy Breakdown

SBI is conducting two parallel recruitment drives:

Regular Recruitment Drive (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17):
- Regular Vacancies: 7,680
- Backlog Vacancies: 1,444
- Sub-Total: 9,124 Vacancies
Special Recruitment Drive (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16):
- Special Backlog Vacancies (SC/ST/OBC): 1,538 Vacancies

Grand Total Across Both Drives: 9,124 (Regular Drive) + 1,538 (Special Drive) = 10,662 Vacancies

Category-Wise Distribution for All-India Regular Drive (7,680 Posts)

General (UR): 3,253
OBC: 1,716
SC: 1,114
ST: 837
EWS: 760{inAds}

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As of 01.04.2026)

Standard Age: 20 to 28 years (Candidates born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006).
Upper Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST: Up to 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 3 years
- PwBD (General / EWS): Up to 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): Up to 13 years
- PwBD (SC / ST): Up to 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Actual military service + 3 years (Max age 50 years)

Educational Qualification (As of 31.12.2026)

Degree Requirement: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Final Year Students: Provisionally eligible, provided they produce proof of passing graduation on or before 31.12.2026.
Language Proficiency: Must be proficient (read, write, speak, and understand) in the opted local language of the applied State/UT.

Pay Scale & Monthly Salary

Pay Scale: ₹24,050 – ₹64,480
Starting Basic Pay: ₹26,730/- per month (Includes two advance increments for graduates).
Approximate Total Emoluments: Around ₹46,000/- per month (at metro centers, inclusive of D.A. and other allowances).

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection consists of three sequential phases:

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (100 Marks | 1 Hour)

English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
Numerical Ability: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes
Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for every incorrect response.

Phase-II: Main Examination (200 Marks | 2 Hours 40 Minutes)

General / Financial Awareness: 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 35 Minutes
General English: 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 35 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 45 Minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes

Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

Conducted for provisionally selected candidates who did not study the local language in 10th or 12th standard.{inAds}

Application Fee

General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS: Exempted (Nil)

How to Apply Online

Visit the official State Bank of India career portal.
Choose the relevant recruitment advertisement link (Regular or Special Drive).
Complete basic registration with a valid email and mobile number.
Upload required documents (photo, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration).
Fill in personal, educational, and state selection details.
Pay the application fee via net banking, debit card, or credit card.
Submit the form and print a copy for future reference.

Important Links & Resources

Online Application Portal (Regular Drive): Apply Online Here
Online Application Portal (Special Drive SC/ST/OBC): Apply Online Here
Official Notification (Regular Drive): Download PDF
Official Notification (Special Drive SC/ST/OBC): Download PDF
Official Website: Visit sbi.bank.in

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