STATE BANK OF INDIA (SBI) — ADVT NO. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 · BANK.SBI

SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Backlog 2026 — 1538 Posts · Apply Now

SBI has launched a Special Backlog Drive for 1,538 Junior Associate (Clerk) posts reserved exclusively for OBC (112), SC (207), and ST (1,219) candidates. General and EWS have ZERO posts. Apply 07–27 August 2026. No written examination — selection via Shortlisting and Interview.

⚠️ BACKLOG DRIVE — OBC/SC/ST ONLY · General & EWS: 0 Posts | 🟢 Apply OPEN — Closes 27 August 2026 | 1,538 Posts · ST 1219 · SC 207 · OBC 112 · No Written Exam | SBI · Special Drive · Advt CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 · bank.sbi

🚫 CRITICAL — General and EWS Candidates: Do NOT Apply.
This is a Backlog Special Drive exclusively for OBC, SC, and ST category candidates. The vacancy table shows 00 posts for General (UR) and 00 posts for EWS. If you are a General or EWS candidate, there is no vacancy for you in this recruitment. Applying would mean paying ₹750 for zero eligibility. Please do not apply. Share this information with anyone who might benefit.

📋 What is a "Backlog" Recruitment? Why is ST count so high?

Backlog vacancies are reserved category posts from previous recruitment cycles that remained unfilled — typically because qualifying SC/ST/OBC candidates were not available in sufficient numbers. Under government rules, organisations must fill these backlogged posts through a dedicated "Special Drive" rather than letting them lapse. The advt number CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 ("SPLDRIVE") confirms this is a Special Drive. The dominance of ST (1,219 posts = 79.3%) reflects an accumulated backlog in Scheduled Tribe posts across multiple prior SBI Clerk recruitment cycles.

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No Written Examination in This Recruitment. Unlike regular SBI Clerk drives (Prelims + Mains + Language Proficiency Test), this backlog special drive uses a different selection process: Shortlisting → Interview → Document Verification → Medical Examination. There is no online/offline written exam. This significantly changes how candidates should prepare — focus on interview readiness, not exam prep.

🔄 Selection Process — No Written Exam · Shortlisting & Interview

Shortlisting

SBI will shortlist eligible applicants based on criteria specified in the official notification — likely based on academic percentage, age, category compliance, and other parameters. The shortlisting criteria (cutoff percentages or merit parameters) will be in the official notification. Shortlisted candidates are called for interview.

Personal Interview

SBI conducts a personal interview to assess communication ability, banking awareness, general knowledge, and suitability for a customer-facing clerk role. For a backlog drive, the interview may also verify category credentials and local language proficiency. Interview preparation: focus on basic banking knowledge, SBI's profile, current affairs, and confident communication.

Document Verification

Critical stage for this recruitment — category certificates (SC/ST/OBC) must be valid and in the correct format (Central Government issued for OBC-NCL; sub-caste must be in the central list). Graduation degree, date-of-birth proof (10th certificate), residence/domicile certificate may also be required.

Medical Examination

Pre-appointment medical fitness check per SBI norms. Vision, hearing, physical fitness standards apply. Candidates appointed as Junior Associates must be medically fit as per SBI's service rules.

This recruitment has NO Preliminary Exam, NO Mains Exam, and NO Online Written Test — unlike the regular SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) recruitment which has Prelims + Mains + LPT. This is a direct shortlisting → interview path. The tradeoff: competition may be intense as shortlisting criteria determine who gets called, without the written exam serving as a filter.

✍ How to Apply — OBC/SC/ST Candidates Only

1. First — confirm your category eligibility. This recruitment has posts ONLY for OBC, SC, and ST. If you are General or EWS, do not proceed. If you are OBC, ensure your OBC-NCL certificate is valid and your sub-caste is in the Central Government's OBC list for banking (not just state list).

2. Download and read the official notification from bank.sbi — particularly check the state/region-wise vacancy list to confirm there are backlog posts in your state for your category. Also verify the shortlisting criteria and language requirements.

3. Visit bank.sbi and find "SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 / Advt CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16." Register or log in on the SBI recruitment portal and fill the application form with accurate details.

4. Pay fee if applicable: OBC: ₹750 · SC/ST/PH: ₹0 via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Deadline: 27 August 2026. Submit and save confirmation.

5. Prepare for the interview — not the written exam. Focus on SBI's profile, basic banking knowledge, recent current affairs, and clear communication in the local language of your applied state.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This page on ResultDekho.net is for informational purposes only. All data sourced from SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, bank.sbi). Vacancy math verified: 0+0+112+207+1219 = 1,538 ✓. General and EWS vacancy = 00: As stated in source; verified correct for a backlog special drive. Computer literacy, language proficiency (LPT), and state-cadre requirements are standard SBI Clerk conditions not explicitly detailed in the short source — verify from official notification at bank.sbi. Age relaxation exact figures (SC/ST +5, OBC +3) are standard government rules — verify from official notification. OBC-NCL certificate requirement (Central Government format) is standard for banking recruitment — verify from official notification. ResultDekho is not affiliated with SBI or any banking regulatory body. Always verify at bank.sbi. Last Updated: 07 August 2026.