State Bank of India Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2026

Yes. There is no restriction on when you graduated. As long as you hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and fall within the age limit (20–28 years for General; extended with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD), you can apply. The age limit is the only constraint, not years since graduation.

SC/ST candidates have a 5-year relaxation. Upper age limit is 20–28 years (General) + 5 years = up to 33 years for SC/ST. For OBC, the relaxation is 3 years, making the upper limit 31 years. Use our <a href="https://govtjobsai.com/tools/age-calculator">age calculator</a> to confirm your exact eligibility.

No. The notification specifies only 'Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University'—no minimum percentage, CGPA, or merit requirement is mentioned. Any pass degree qualifies, provided it is from a university recognised by UGC or equivalent.

Application fee is ₹750 for General and OBC candidates. SC/ST and PwBD candidates are exempt (₹0 fee). The fee is non-refundable; it is deducted only if your application is successfully submitted. Technical failures or incomplete submissions do not incur a fee charge.

The notification does not explicitly confirm an interview stage for this recruitment. Typically, SBI's Junior Associate recruitment relies on Preliminary + Mains exams for final merit ranking. If an interview is conducted (as a tie-breaker or for borderline candidates), you will be notified during the selection process. Keep checking the official portal for updates.

Preliminary is a qualifying stage; your score is not carried forward. If you clear Preliminary (typically 35–40 out of 40 marks), you're eligible to appear for Mains. If you fail Mains (score below cutoff, ~55–60 out of 80), you are not shortlisted for further stages. Preliminary failures directly eliminate you from the process.

Training duration is typically 2–4 weeks at SBI's regional training centres or your branch. The program covers core banking software (Finacle), compliance, customer service protocols, and product knowledge. After training, you're posted to your assigned branch and work independently under supervision for 3–6 months (probation period).

During application, SBI may allow you to indicate preference for a state or region. However, final posting is assigned based on operational requirements, vacancies in your home state or preferred zone, and merit rank. You cannot guarantee a specific city or branch. All-India transferability is a condition of service.

Basic salary is ₹24,050. After National Pension Scheme (NPS) deduction (~10%, ₹2,405) and income tax (varies by state and personal circumstances, typically ₹2,000–₹4,000), your in-hand salary is approximately ₹18,000–₹20,000 monthly, rising with DA (Dearness Allowance, linked to inflation) and HRA (House Rent Allowance, varies by city). Use our <a href="https://govtjobsai.com/tools/salary-calculator">salary calculator</a> for a city-specific estimate.

Bring originals and attested copies of: (1) 10th Certificate/Marksheet, (2) Graduation Degree Certificate and Marksheet, (3) Caste Certificate (if SC/ST/OBC—in the format specified by SBI), (4) Domicile/Residence Certificate (if required by state), (5) Aadhaar Card, (6) PAN Card, (7) Voter ID or Passport, (8) recent passport-size photos (4–6 copies, white background).

There is no limit on the number of attempts mentioned in the notification. You can appear for this recruitment in future cycles as long as you meet the age limit at the time of application. However, your age increases every year, so each attempt brings you closer to the upper limit—plan accordingly.