IBPS Clerk Mock Test
Crack the IBPS Clerk (Customer Service Associate) exam with comprehensive Prelims and Mains practice sets and sectional tests.
The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 is officially OUT with 9,124 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17). Applications are open from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. Start your preparation now with our expertly curated SBI Clerk Mock Test 2026 — a comprehensive mix of free and paid Prelims mock tests covering English, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability, with detailed solutions, performance analytics, and SBI Clerk Previous Year Questions to secure your selection.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Notification 2026 through its Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, Mumbai. A total of 9,124 vacancies (7,680 regular + 1,444 backlog) have been announced for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The recruitment consists of two online phases — Prelims and Mains — followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test. With the Prelims tentatively scheduled in September 2026, serious aspirants should begin attempting SBI Clerk Mock Tests immediately to stay ahead of the competition.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SBI Clerk (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales) Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | State Bank of India (CRPD, Corporate Centre, Mumbai) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,124 (7,680 Regular + 1,444 Backlog) |
| Application Dates | 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | Tentatively September 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | Tentatively November 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | bank.sbi/web/careers/current-openings |
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Candidates must keep track of the following dates to avoid missing deadlines:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement Release | Released (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) |
| Online Registration of Application & Payment of Fees — Start | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Registration & Payment of Fees — Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Training (Online, for SC/ST/OBC/XS/PwBD) | To be intimated via registered email/SMS |
| Prelims Call Letter Download | ~10 days before exam date |
| Preliminary Examination | Tentatively September 2026 |
| Mains Call Letter Download | ~10 days before exam date |
| Main Examination | Tentatively November 2026 |
| Local Language Test (LLPT) | After Mains, before joining (for eligible candidates) |
SBI has announced 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies (net of vacancies advertised in the Special Recruitment Drive, Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16), taking the total to 9,124 Junior Associate posts. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only, and the merit list will be drawn State-wise and category-wise.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 3,253 |
| OBC | 1,716 |
| SC | 1,114 |
| ST | 837 |
| EWS | 760 |
| Total (Regular) | 7,680 |
| Backlog Vacancies (Additional) | 1,444 |
| Grand Total | 9,124 |
Horizontal reservations are included within parent categories: PwBD (4%), Ex-Servicemen (10%), and Disabled Ex-Servicemen/Dependents (4.5%).
| State / UT | Specified Local Language | Regular Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra (Maharashtra + Mumbai Metro Circles) | Marathi | 1,718 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 1,410 |
| Odisha | Odia | 1,100 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 760 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 555 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 350 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 330 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 287 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 260 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 250 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 113 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 110 |
| Other States/UTs (J&K, HP, Ladakh, Goa, NE States, A&N, Sikkim etc.) | Various | 437 |
| Total | — | 7,680 |
Candidates must be not below 20 years and not above 28 years as on 01.04.2026, i.e., they must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006 (both days inclusive).
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Actual defence service period + 3 years (8 years for Disabled XS-SC/ST), max. age 50 years |
| Widows, divorced women & women judicially separated (not remarried) | 7 years (max. age 35 Gen/EWS, 38 OBC, 40 SC/ST) |
| Trained Apprentices of SBI | Gen/EWS: 1 yr, OBC: 4 yrs, SC/ST: 6 yrs, PwBD: 11–16 yrs |
Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State/UT. Candidates who studied the local language in Class 10th or 12th (as per mark sheet/certificate) are exempted from the language test.
| Category | Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 750/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / XS / DXS | Nil (Exempted) |
The pay scale for SBI Junior Associates is Rs. 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) marks deducted for each wrong answer. No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed; approximately 10 times the vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for Mains. Sectional timings apply — our SBI Clerk Pre Mock Tests replicate this exact pattern.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks on aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS). Only the Mains score counts for the final merit list — Prelims marks are not added.
Provisionally selected candidates who have NOT studied the specified opted local language in Class 10th/12th must appear for the LLPT (conducted after Mains, before joining). It comprises a Non-Verbal Test (objective + subjective, 30 marks) and a Verbal Test (20 marks). Candidates who fail to qualify the LLPT will not be offered appointment.
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The SBI Clerk selection happens in three sequential stages:
Yes. The SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Notification 2026 is out. SBI released Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 announcing 9,124 vacancies (7,680 regular + 1,444 backlog). Online registration and fee payment is open from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
A total of 9,124 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies — 7,680 regular plus 1,444 backlog. The regular category-wise split is: SC 1,114, ST 837, OBC 1,716, EWS 760, and General 3,253.
The last date for online registration of application and payment of fees is 31 August 2026. The application window opened on 11 August 2026.
The SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination 2026 will be conducted tentatively in September 2026, and the Main Examination tentatively in November 2026. Candidates should regularly check the Bank's official website for updates.
The SBI Clerk Pre Mock Test Series 2026 is an online test series designed to help aspirants prepare for the State Bank of India Junior Associate Prelims Exam. It includes both free and paid full-length practice sets for English, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability based on the latest SBI exam pattern.
To prepare for SBI Clerk Prelims 2026, clear your basic concepts, practice arithmetic and high-level puzzles daily, and attempt regular SBI Clerk Mock Tests. Practice SBI Clerk Previous Year Questions to understand the exam pattern and improve your speed and accuracy.
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The SBI Clerk Prelims Mock Test typically contains 100 objective questions (30 English Language + 35 Numerical Ability + 35 Reasoning Ability) carrying 100 marks, to be solved in 60 minutes with separate 20-minute sectional timing.
Yes, our SBI Clerk Test Series includes SBI Clerk Previous Year Questions (PYQs) to help you understand the exact difficulty level, important topics, and the trend of the SBI Clerk Exam.
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th marks (0.25 marks) for each incorrect answer in the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Prelims and Mains exam.
The starting basic pay for an SBI Clerk is Rs. 26,730 (Rs. 24,050 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates). The total starting emoluments at a Metro centre like Mumbai are approx. Rs. 46,000 per month.
Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University as on 31.12.2026 (final-year students may apply provisionally). The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01.04.2026 — i.e., born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006. Relaxations apply for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10–15 years).