📌 Overview & Notification Details
SBI Clerk 2026 ke liye State Bank of India ne official notification release kar diya hai. Ye exam har saal 2 phases me conduct hota hai – Preliminary (online) aur Main (offline). 2026 batch ke liye sabse important update hai shift timing. Prelims aur Mains dono hi do alag shifts me conduct honge jisse candidates ko apni convenience ke hisaab se exam dene ka mauka milega.
Notification ka source Central SBI Banking Jobs hai aur iski details Adda247 ke portal par bhi milti hain. Ye guide aapko shift timing, eligibility, application process, fees, aur sabhi important dates ek hi jagah par provide karegi.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | SBI Clerk |
| Total Vacancies (2026) | ≈ 40,000 |
| Exam Mode | Prelims – Online; Mains – Offline |
| Shift Timing (Prelims) | Shift‑1: 09:00‑12:00, Shift‑2: 14:00‑17:00 |
| Shift Timing (Mains) | Shift‑1: 09:00‑12:00, Shift‑2: 14:00‑17:00 |
| Application Start | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Eligibility | Graduate, Age 21‑30 (relaxable) |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Region/Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| All‑India (General) | 30,000 |
| All‑India (SC/ST/PwD) | 6,000 |
| All‑India (Other Backward Classes) | 4,000 |
| Reserved Posts – Women (Ex‑Servicemen) | 1,000 |
| Other Reserved Posts (e.g., Ex‑Servicemen) | 1,000 |
| Total | ≈ 42,000 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation Table, Education Qualification)
SBI Clerk post ke liye eligibility criteria bahut hi straightforward hai. Neeche detail di gayi hai:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 21 years to 30 years (as on 1 Oct 2025) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years; PwD – 10 years; Ex‑Servicemen – 5 years |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate (Any stream) from a recognized university |
| Domicile | All‑India (no state restriction) |
Relaxation ke liye aapko valid certificates (SC/ST, OBC, PwD, etc.) upload karna hoga during application.
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Fee (INR) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 100 | Net Banking / Credit/Debit Card / UPI |
| SC/ST/PwD | 50 | Net Banking / Credit/Debit Card / UPI |
| Ex‑Servicemen (General) | 100 | Net Banking / Credit/Debit Card / UPI |
| Ex‑Servicemen (SC/ST/PwD) | 50 | Net Banking / Credit/Debit Card / UPI |
Fee payment ke baad aapko transaction receipt download karna hoga – ye aapke application form ke saath attach karna zaroori hai.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
SBI Clerk ki selection 3 stages me hoti hai:
- Preliminary Examination (Online) – 100 marks, 2 hours, 100 multiple‑choice questions (MCQs). Sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness.
- Main Examination (Offline) – 200 marks, 3 hours, 150 MCQs. Same four sections but deeper syllabus.
- Interview (Personal) – 50 marks, 15‑20 minutes, only shortlisted candidates.
Prelims aur Mains dono hi do shifts me conduct honge. Aapko apne preferred shift select karna hoga during application.
🚀 Step‑by‑Step How to Apply Online
- Official SBI Careers portal (https://sbi.co.in/web/careers) par jaayein.
- ‘Current Openings’ → ‘Clerk’ → ‘Apply Now’ par click karein.
- Registration: Mobile number, email, aur password set karein. OTP verification complete karein.
- Login karne ke baad ‘New Application’ select karein.
- Personal details (Name, DOB, Category, etc.) fill karein.
- Eligibility section me apni qualification, age, aur relaxation details fill karein.
- Shift Preference: Prelims ke liye ‘Shift‑1 (09:00‑12:00)’ ya ‘Shift‑2 (14:00‑17:00)’ select karein. Same for Mains.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, scanned certificates) as per format guidelines.
- Application fee pay karein using Net Banking/UPI/Card.
- Form review karein, ‘Submit’ button dabayein, aur confirmation screen ka screenshot lein.
- Application ID ko safe rakhein – ye future communication me kaam aayegi.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Recent passport size photograph (JPEG, 4.5 × 3.5 cm, < 100 KB)
- Scanned signature (JPEG, < 30 KB)
- Graduation degree certificate (PDF, < 200 KB)
- Mark sheets of 10th, 12th, and graduation (PDF)
- Category certificate (if applicable) – SC/ST/OBC/PwD
- Age proof (Birth Certificate / School leaving certificate)
- Ex‑Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Fee payment receipt (PDF)
Sabhi documents clear, readable, aur specified size limits ke andar hone chahiye, warna application reject ho sakta hai.