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Official Notification Based Verified Last Updated: 08 August 2026 7 min read Reviewed by RajDailyTools Editorial Team

📋 Official Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16

SBI Clerk Backlog Eligibility 2026

Check complete SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) — Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies 2026 eligibility including Age Limit, Age Relaxation, Educational Qualification, Backlog-specific Conditions and Application Fee based entirely on the official SBI notification before submitting the online application.

🎂 Age Limit 🎓 Graduation 📋 SC/ST/OBC Backlog 🗣️ Local Language 💰 Application Fee 📅 07–27 Aug 2026

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20–28

Age Limit (Years)

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Graduate

Minimum Qualification

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15 Yrs

Max Relaxation (PwBD SC/ST)

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₹0 / ₹750

Application Fee

Apply on Official SBI Portal Read FAQs

Key Takeaways

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Age Limit: Candidates must be 20–28 years as on 01.04.2026, i.e. born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006 (both days inclusive).

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Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University, as on 31.12.2026.

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Backlog Drive: This is a Special Recruitment Drive only for SC, ST and OBC backlog vacancies — 1538 total posts across 21 states/UTs.

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Age Relaxation: OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST gets 5 years, with higher relaxation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per the notification.

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Local Language: Candidates must be proficient in the specified opted local language of the State/UT they apply for.

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Not Eligible: Candidates currently serving — or who resigned while serving — in SBI's Clerical cadre cannot apply under this project.

Introduction

SBI Clerk Backlog Eligibility 2026 ke liye online application submit karne se pehle candidates ko official eligibility criteria ko dhyan se samajhna bahut zaroori hai. Is guide me hum State Bank of India dwara jari Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, dated 07.08.2026) ke aadhar par Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Age Relaxation, Backlog-specific Conditions aur anya eligibility requirements ko simple aur easy language me explain karenge. Is article me di gayi sabhi official information SBI ke official notification se li gayi hai aur jahan notification me koi information uplabdh nahi hai wahan koi anuman nahi lagaya gaya hai.

Yeh recruitment drive Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) ke clerical cadre padon par sirf SC, ST aur OBC backlog vacancies ko bharne ke liye conduct ki ja rahi hai, total 1538 vacancies ke saath (SC: 207, ST: 1219, OBC: 112) 21 States/UTs me. Online registration 07.08.2026 se 27.08.2026 tak khula hai. Sirf wahi candidates apply kar sakte hain jo notification me diye gaye sabhi eligibility criteria ko prescribed date par fulfil karte hon. Eligibility conditions ko dhyan se verify karna bahut zaroori hai, kyunki document verification ya joining ke kisi bhi stage par eligibility satisfy na karne par candidature cancel ki ja sakti hai.

Nationality / Citizenship

As per the Official SBI Notification CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16

SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Backlog Recruitment 2026 ke liye applications sirf eligible Indian Citizens se invite ki gayi hain, jo Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) ke clerical cadre pad par appointment ke liye apply kar rahe hon.

The official notification does not specify any other nationality category (such as Nepal, Bhutan or Persons of Indian Origin) for this recruitment drive. Only Indian Citizens fulfilling the SC/ST/OBC backlog eligibility conditions mentioned in the notification may apply.

Nationality Category	Eligibility Status
Citizen of India	✔ Eligible
Any other nationality/category	Not specified in the notification

Age Limit (As on 01.04.2026)

As per the Official SBI Notification CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16

The age of the candidate will be calculated as on 01.04.2026. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed minimum and maximum age limits mentioned in the official SBI notification.

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.04.1998 and not later than 01.04.2006 (both days inclusive).

The Date of Birth mentioned in the online application and supported by valid documentary proof will be considered for determining eligibility. Candidates must ensure that all documents match the details entered in the application form.

Important Note: Always calculate your age using the official cut-off date 01.04.2026. Category-wise age relaxation is available only for eligible candidates as specified in the official SBI notification.

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	20 Years
Maximum Age	28 Years
Date of Birth Range	Born between 02.04.1998 and 01.04.2006 (both days inclusive)
Age Cut-off Date	01.04.2026

Category-wise Age Relaxation

Permissible relaxation in upper age limit as per the Official SBI Notification

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years
SC / ST	5 Years
PwBD (OBC)	13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 Years
Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen	Actual period of service rendered in defence services + 3 Years (8 Years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to maximum age of 50 Years.
Widows, Divorced Women and Women Judicially Separated From Husbands, Not Remarried	7 Years (subject to maximum age limit of 38 Years for OBC & 40 Years for SC/ST candidates)
Trained Apprentices of SBI	OBC – 4 Years, SC/ST – 6 Years, PwBD (OBC) – 14 Years, PwBD (SC/ST) – 16 Years

Important Note: Cumulative age relaxation is not available either under the above items or in combination with any other items. Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at the time of joining. No change in the category of any candidate is permitted after registration of the online application — no correspondence, email or phone request will be entertained in this regard.

Trained Apprentice of SBI — Relaxation Conditions

Relaxation in upper age limit will be applicable to a trained Apprentice of SBI, whose engagement start date is on or after 01.01.2022 and who has completed the specified branch experience of one year successfully in SBI on or before the last date of registration, i.e. 27.08.2026, provided his/her conduct and performance is found satisfactory during the entire training period. Successful completion of Apprenticeship training refers to passing of the skill evaluation test (Trade Test) and obtaining a joint National Apprenticeship Certificate jointly issued by SBI-NSDC/BFSI-SSC.

Educational Qualification

As per the Official SBI Notification (Essential Academic Qualification, as on 31.12.2026)

Candidates applying for SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Backlog Recruitment 2026 must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government, as on 31.12.2026.

Candidates having an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31.12.2026.

Those who are in the final year/semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally, subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2026.

Date of passing: The date of passing the eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the mark sheet/certificate or provisional certificate issued by the University/Institute. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the University/Institute, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/Institute indicating the date on which the result was posted on the website will be taken as the date of passing.

Matriculate Ex-Servicemen: Matriculate Ex-servicemen who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or the corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force, after having completed not less than 15 years of service in the Armed Forces of the Union, are also eligible for the post. Such certificates should be dated on or before 31.12.2026.

Requirement	Details
Minimum Qualification	Graduation in any discipline
Recognised University	Mandatory (or equivalent qualification recognised by Central Government)
Qualification Date	On or before 31.12.2026
Final Year Candidates	May apply provisionally; must produce proof of passing on/before 31.12.2026
IDD Certificate Holders	Date of passing IDD must be on/before 31.12.2026
Matriculate Ex-Servicemen	Eligible with Army/Navy/Air Force Special Certificate of Education (15+ years service), dated on/before 31.12.2026

Other Eligibility Conditions

Beyond age and qualification, the official SBI notification specifies the following additional eligibility conditions that candidates must satisfy:

Serving/Ex Clerical Cadre Employees Not Eligible: Candidates who are currently working in SBI in the Clerical cadre are not eligible to apply under this project. Candidates who were earlier employed in State Bank of India and resigned from the Bank while in clerical cadre are also not eligible to apply for the post.
Character & Antecedents: Candidates against whom there is/are adverse report regarding character & antecedents, moral turpitude etc. are not eligible to apply for the post.
One State/UT Only: Candidates can apply for vacancies of one State/UT only and can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates applying for a particular State/UT should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State/UT. The Local Language Proficiency Test is conducted after qualifying the online Main Examination but before joining the Bank. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment. Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo this test.
No Inter Circle/Inter State Transfer: There is no provision for Inter Circle Transfer/Inter State Transfer for Junior Associates recruited under this project. Intra-state transfer is permitted only between Delhi Circle & Lucknow Circle in Uttar Pradesh, and between Mumbai Metro Circle & Maharashtra Circle in Maharashtra.
PwBD and Ex-Servicemen — Parent Category: PwBD and Ex-servicemen/ Disabled ex-servicemen can apply under their respective parent category (SC/ST/OBC, as applicable). The notification clarifies that there is no horizontal reservation, and concessions applicable to PwBD will only be available to candidates.

Backlog Vacancies (Circle / State-wise)

This is a Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies — a total of 1538 vacancies (SC: 207, ST: 1219, OBC: 112) across the following Circles, States/UTs and specified local languages:

Circle	State/UT	Language	SC	ST	OBC	Total
Amaravati	Andhra Pradesh	Telugu/Urdu	--	88	--	88
Bengaluru	Karnataka	Kannada	85	35	--	120
Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	--	134	--	134
Bhopal	Chhattisgarh	Hindi	--	26	--	26
Bhubaneswar	Odisha	Odia	--	111	--	111
Chandigarh	Chandigarh UT	Hindi/Punjabi	--	--	22	22
Chandigarh	Jammu & Kashmir UT	Urdu/Hindi	--	42	--	42
Chandigarh	Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	11	--	--	11
Chandigarh	Punjab	Punjabi/Hindi	--	--	18	18
Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Tamil	65	--	--	65
Hyderabad	Telangana	Telugu/Urdu	--	32	--	32
Jaipur	Rajasthan	Hindi	20	86	--	106
Kolkata	West Bengal	Bengali/Nepali	--	--	55	55
Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh*	Hindi/Urdu	--	31	--	31
Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro	Maharashtra*	Marathi	--	165	--	165
New Delhi	Delhi	Hindi	--	--	17	17
Gandhinagar	Gujarat	Gujarati	--	289	--	289
Guwahati	Assam	Assamese/Bengali/Bodo	--	39	--	39
Guwahati	Tripura	Bengali/Kokborok	--	22	--	22
Patna	Bihar	Hindi/Urdu	12	--	--	12
Patna	Jharkhand	Hindi/Santhali	14	119	--	133
Total			207	1219	112	1538

* Candidates applying for Maharashtra (Maharashtra Circle/Mumbai Metro Circle) and Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow Circle) should check operational areas from SBI's official website before applying. Vacancy for Uttar Pradesh State is under Lucknow Circle only. The above vacancies are provisional and may vary depending on the actual requirement of the Bank.

OBC Category Conditions

Vacancies reserved for the OBC category are available only to OBC candidates belonging to the "Non-Creamy Layer". Candidates belonging to the OBC category but coming under the "Creamy Layer" are not eligible to apply. OBC category candidates should submit the OBC certificate on the format prescribed by the Government of India, having the "Non-Creamy Layer" clause issued on or after 01.04.2026 up to the date of taking up appointment, if selected.

Caste certificates issued by the Competent Authority, on the format prescribed by the Government of India, will have to be submitted by SC/ST candidates during document verification.

Application Fee

The application fee/intimation charge (Non-Refundable) for this recruitment is:

Nil for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen (XS) and Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DXS) candidates.
₹750/- for OBC candidates.

Fee/intimation charges once paid will not be refunded on any account, nor can it be held in reserve for any other exam or selection.

Eligibility Examples

Sample eligibility scenarios based on the Official SBI Notification CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16

Example 1 — Suresh

Age: 24 Years (as on 01.04.2026) | Category: SC

Qualification: Graduate

✔ Eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling all other conditions including local language proficiency and vacancy availability for the chosen State/UT.

Example 2 — Kavita

Age: 30 Years | Category: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

Qualification: Graduate

✔ Eligible through the OBC age relaxation of 3 years (upper limit becomes 31 years), provided a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate is submitted.

Example 3 — Anil

Age: 19 Years | Category: ST

Qualification: Graduate

✘ Not eligible because the minimum age requirement of 20 years (as on 01.04.2026) is not fulfilled.

Example 4 — Rakesh

Age: 25 Years | Category: General

Qualification: Graduate

✘ Not eligible under this drive because it is a Special Recruitment Drive exclusively for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies — no General category vacancies are notified.

Example 5 — Deepak

Age: 26 Years | Category: SC

Currently serving in SBI Clerical Cadre

✘ Not eligible because candidates currently working in SBI's Clerical cadre cannot apply under this project.

Example 6 — Meena

Age: 23 Years | Category: OBC

Qualification: Final year of Graduation

✔ Eligible to apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2026.

Important Guidelines

Important points every SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 aspirant should remember

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Read the Official Notification Carefully

Read the complete official notification (CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) before applying. Make sure you satisfy all eligibility conditions, age limits, qualification and category rules before submitting the application.

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Graduation Must Be Completed by 31.12.2026

Candidates must possess a Graduation degree on or before 31.12.2026. Final year candidates may apply provisionally but must produce proof of passing by this date.

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Keep Category Documents Ready

Keep your SC/ST Caste Certificate or OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (issued on/after 01.04.2026), Date of Birth proof and Graduation Certificate ready for document verification.

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Check Local Language Requirement

Apply only for the State or Union Territory where you can satisfy the specified opted Local Language Proficiency requirement as prescribed by SBI.

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Choose Only One State/UT

You can apply for vacancies of one State/UT only and appear for the test only once under this recruitment project. There is no provision for Inter Circle/Inter State transfer later.

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Visit the Official Website Regularly

Keep checking sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings regularly for admit cards, examination schedules, results and other recruitment updates.

Why This Guide Matters

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Why We Built This SBI Clerk Backlog Eligibility Guide

Bahut se SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Backlog aspirants ka sabse common question hota hai — "Kya meri age eligible hai?", "Kya mera OBC certificate valid hai?", "Mujhe age relaxation milega ya nahi?" aur "Kya main is backlog drive ke liye apply kar sakta hoon?"

Official SBI notification CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 me eligibility se related kai important conditions di gayi hain, jaise Age Limit, Graduation Requirement, Category-wise Age Relaxation, Local Language Proficiency aur backlog-specific rules jo sirf SC/ST/OBC candidates par apply hoti hain. In sabhi conditions ko ek saath samajhna kai candidates ke liye confusing ho sakta hai.

Isi liye humne yeh dedicated SBI Clerk Backlog Eligibility Guide banaya hai — official notification ke har eligibility rule ko verify karke, ek jagah simple Hinglish me explain karne ke liye, taaki aap apply karne se pehle apni eligibility ko confidently check kar sakein.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common SBI Clerk Backlog Eligibility 2026 questions answered as per the Official Notification

What is the age limit for SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026?+

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).

What is the minimum educational qualification for SBI Clerk Backlog 2026?+

Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government, as on 31.12.2026.

Can final year graduation students apply for SBI Clerk Backlog 2026?+

Yes. Candidates in their final year/semester of graduation may apply provisionally, subject to producing proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31.12.2026.

Who can apply under this SBI backlog recruitment drive?+

This is a Special Recruitment Drive specifically for SC, ST and OBC backlog vacancies for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). Eligible Indian Citizens belonging to these categories, as per the vacancy table of the applied State/UT, can apply.

What age relaxation is available for OBC candidates?+

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get an age relaxation of 3 years in the upper age limit.

What age relaxation is available for SC/ST candidates?+

SC/ST candidates get an age relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit.

Are current or former SBI Clerical cadre employees eligible to apply?+

No. Candidates currently working in SBI in the Clerical cadre are not eligible to apply under this project. Candidates who were earlier employed in State Bank of India and resigned from the Bank while in clerical cadre are also not eligible.

Is local language proficiency compulsory for SBI Clerk Backlog 2026?+

Yes. Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified opted local language of that State/UT. The Local Language Proficiency Test is conducted after qualifying the Main Examination but before joining. Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet evidencing having studied the specified local language are exempt from this test.

What is the application fee for SBI Clerk Backlog 2026?+

There is no application fee/intimation charge for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen candidates. OBC candidates are required to pay Rs 750/-.

Can a candidate apply for more than one State/UT?+

No. Candidates can apply for vacancies of one State/UT only, and can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.

Is there a provision for inter-circle or inter-state transfer?+

No, there is no provision for Inter Circle Transfer/Inter State Transfer for Junior Associates recruited under this drive. However, intra-state transfer is permitted only between Delhi Circle & Lucknow Circle in Uttar Pradesh, and between Mumbai Metro Circle & Maharashtra Circle in Maharashtra.

Are PwBD and Ex-Servicemen given a separate reservation category?+

No. As per the official notification, there is no horizontal reservation for PwBD, and PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates can apply only under their respective parent category (SC/ST/OBC), availing the applicable age relaxation.

What documents are required for age relaxation?+

Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of the necessary certificate(s) at the time of joining. No change in the category of any candidate is permitted after registration of the online application.

Is cumulative age relaxation available under this recruitment?+

No. Cumulative age relaxation is not available either under the above relaxation categories or in combination with any other items, as per the official notification.

Where can I download the official SBI Clerk Backlog notification?+

The official notification (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) can be downloaded from the SBI official careers page at sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.

Fact-Checked Against Official Notification

📄 Official Sources

State Bank of India — Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies 2026, Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, dated 07.08.2026 (Official Notification PDF)
State Bank of India — Official Careers Page

Author: RajDailyTools Editorial Team

Reviewed By: Banking Exam Research Team

Last Updated: 08 August 2026

Fact Checking: Verified against Official SBI Notification

📋 Our Editorial Process: Every fact published on this page is verified directly from the Official SBI Notification CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 before publication. Our editorial team manually reviews eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, age relaxation, backlog vacancy details, application fee and all important conditions. Whenever SBI releases a corrigendum, addendum or revised notification, this page is updated after complete verification.

Disclaimer: Eligibility information on this page is compiled from the official SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 notification provided as the source document. Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying. In case of any discrepancy, the official SBI notification will prevail.

Recruitment Name	SBI Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) — Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies 2026
Advertisement No.	CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
Conducting Body	State Bank of India — Central Recruitment & Promotion Department
Total Vacancies	1538 (SC: 207, ST: 1219, OBC: 112)
Minimum Qualification	Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University, as on 31.12.2026
Age Limit	20–28 Years (As on 01.04.2026)
Nationality	Eligible Indian Citizens (as specified in the official notification)
Application Fee	Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS) \| ₹750/- (OBC)
Online Registration	07.08.2026 to 27.08.2026
Official Website	sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

SBI Clerk Backlog Eligibility 2026

Article Information

Key Takeaways

Introduction

Trained Apprentice of SBI — Relaxation Conditions

Other Eligibility Conditions

Backlog Vacancies (Circle / State-wise)

OBC Category Conditions

Application Fee

Why We Built This SBI Clerk Backlog Eligibility Guide

📄 Official Sources

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