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    SBI Clerk 2027- Notification, Application, Vacancies, Eligibility, and Exam Pattern

    SBI Clerk 2027- Notification, Application, Vacancies, Eligibility, and Exam Pattern

    Team Careers360Updated on 09 Mar 2026, 11:33 AM IST

    The State Bank of India releases the SBI Clerk 2027 notification tentatively in July/August 2027. Candidates can find the SBI Clerk notification 2027 on the official website of sbi.bank.in. Important dates for the SBI Clerk exam 2027 will be announced in the SBI Clerk notification. Applicants must read the notification thoroughly before applying for the SBI Clerk 2027 exam. The application form will be released online along with the official notification on the website.

    SBI Clerk 2027- Notification, Application, Vacancies, Eligibility, and Exam Pattern
    SBI Clerk 2027

    Latest: The SBI Clerk 2025 result has been declared on the official website on February 27, 2026.

    The SBI Clerk exam is a national-level banking exam for clerical/junior associate posts conducted once a year. The Bank will provide all the necessary details for the candidates to appear for the exam in the notification. The following article gives further information about the SBI Clerk exam 2027.

    Overview of SBI Clerk 2027

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    State Bank of India Clerk Exam

    Short Name

    SBI Clerk Exam

    Conducting Authority

    State Bank of India (SBI)

    Official Website

    sbi.bank.in

    Post Name

    Clerk/Junior Associate

    Exam Frequency

    Once a year

    Languages

    English, Hindi, and Regional Language

    Exam Level

    National

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Application Fee

    • For General/OBC/EWS candidates- Rs. 750/-

    • No fee for Sc/ST/PwBD candidates

    Mode of Exam

    Online

    Selection Process

    • Preliminary Exam

    • Mains Exam

    Educational Qualification

    Graduation from a recognised university (Final year students can also apply)

    Age limit

    20-28 years

    SBI Clerk 2027 Exam Dates

    The Bank announces the SBI Clerk exam dates 2027 in a separate notice on the official website. However, the official notification provides the tentative time for the exam. Candidates can check the official website of sbi.bank.in for the SBI Clerk exam dates. Further information can be found in the table below

    Important dates for the SBI Clerk 2027 Exam

    Events

    Dates

    SBI Clerk 2027 notification

    To be Announced

    SBI Clerk 2027 application

    To be Announced

    Last date to fill the SBI Clerk 2027application form

    To be Announced

    Prelims admit card release

    To be Announced

    Prelims exam date

    To be Announced

    Prelims result

    To be Announced

    Mains admit card

    To be Announced

    Mains exam date

    To be Announced

    Mains result

    To be Announced

    Provisional Allotment

    To be Announced

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    SBI Clerk 2027 Eligibility Criteria

    The Exam Authority provides the SBI Clerk eligibility criteria 2027 in the official notification. Candidates who fail the eligibility criteria at any stage will be disqualified from the exam. The basic requirements for the candidates to qualify for the SBI Clerk eligibility criteria are as follows. The candidate

    • Must be a citizen of India

    • Must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university (by the date mentioned in the notification)

    • Must be within the age bracket of 20-28 years (certain age relaxations can be applied per category)

    The age relaxation for each category is mentioned in the following table

    Age relaxation upper limit for SBI Clerk 2027 Exam

    Category

    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 period of service rendered in defence services + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex- Servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to max. age of 50 years

    Widows, Divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried

    7 years (subject to maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates)

    Trained apprentices of SBI

    • GEN/ EWS - 1 year

    • OBC - 4 years

    • SC/ST - 6 years

    • PwBD (Gen/EWS) - 11 years

    • PwBD (OBC) – 14 years

    • PwBD (SC/ST) – 16 years


    SBI Clerk 2027 Application Form

    Candidates can fill out the SBI Clerk application from 2027 online on the official website of sbi.bank.in. The application forms will be released along with the official notification. Candidates must fill out their SBI Clerk application form carefully with the correct details, as there will be no application correction window to edit the details later. Applicants can follow the instructions below to fill out and submit their application forms:

    Steps to fill out the SBI Clerk 2027 Application form

    • Visit the official website, sbi.bank.in

    • Navigates to the ‘Careers’ section

    • Select ‘Current Openings’

    • Select ‘Junior associate’ and click on ‘Apply Now’

    • Enter all the required personal and academic details

    • Upload the required documents

    • Make the Application fee payment

    • Submit the Application form and make a printout

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    SBI Clerk 2027 Exam Pattern

    The official notification released by the exam authority includes the SBI Clerk exam pattern 2027. The exams will be conducted in online mode only. Candidates can check the table below for more detailed information on the SBI Clerk exam pattern.

    SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern (Objective)

    Subject

    No. of questions

    Marks

    Duration

    English

    30

    30

    20 minutes

    Numerical Ability

    35

    35

    20 minutes

    Reasoning Ability

    35

    35

    20 minutes

    Total

    100

    100

    60 minutes

    SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

    Subject

    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

    160 minutes

    Note: A negative of ¼ mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer attempted.

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    SBI Clerk 2027 Exam Centres

    The Conducting body provides a list of tentative SBI Clerk exam centres 2027 in the official notification. Candidates can select their preferred examination centres in the application form. The Bank assigns each candidate the respective SBI Clerk exam centres to appear for the exam in their admit card. The applicants are expected to show up on time at the mentioned exam centre.

    SBI Clerk 2027 Admit Card

    The SBI Clerk admit card 2027 will be issued by the exam authority on the official website. Candidates can download their admit cards from the website of sbi.bank.in. The admit cards will be issued around a week before the exams. The applicants must carry their SBI Clerk admit card with a valid photo ID to appear for the prelims and mains exams.

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    SBI Clerk 2027 Result

    The bank announces the SBI Clerk result 2027 a month after the exam, online on the official website. Candidates can download the list of qualified candidates from the website of sbi.bank.in. The results for each stage of the exam will be released separately. The following steps are to be followed to download the SBI Clerk result pdf

    Steps to download the SBI Clerk Result

    • Visit the official website of sbi.bank.in

    • Navigate to the ‘Current Openings’ section

    • Click on the ‘Recruitment of Junior Associates- Results’

    • Download the pdf file

    • Use Ctrl+F to find your roll number

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    SBI Clerk 2027 Cut-off

    The minimum marks required to qualify for the clerk role are the SBI Clerk cut-off 2027. The cut-off varies per category for each stage of the exam. The bank releases the SBI Clerk cut-off along with the results on the official website. Candidates must score more than the mentioned cutoff marks to pass the examination.

    SBI Clerk 2027 Vacancies

    The conducting body releases the category-wise and region-wise list of available SBI Clerk vacancies 2027 in the official notification. Candidates can refer to the official website to check the available vacancies. The official notification includes regular and backlog SBI Clerk vacancies separately.

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    SBI Clerk 2027 Salary

    The official notification includes all the necessary information about the SBI Clerk salary 2027. The basic pay starts with Rs. 26,730/-, including the advance increment. The pay scale will be within the range of Rs. 24,050/- to Rs. 64,480/-. The SBI Clerk salary also includes various allowances that vary depending on the place of posting.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Are there any sectional cut-offs?
    A:

    No, there is no sectional cut-off for both preliminary and mains exams. Candidates should clear the overall cut-off to qualify.

    Q: Do I need to attend any interview?
    A:

    There is no interview in the selection process. Candidates will be selected based on their merit in the exams.

    Q: What is the probation period for an SBI Clerk?
    A:

    The newly appointed Junior Associates will be on probation for a Minimum period of 6 months. Newly recruited Junior Associates will be required to complete e-lessons as prescribed by the bank during the probation period, to get confirmed in the Bank, failing which their probation will be extended till completion of the same.

    Q: What is the Language Proficiency Test?
    A:

    The Language Proficiency Test (LPT) is a qualifying test for the candidate’s chosen state’s local language. Candidates are exempt if they studied the local language in Class 10 or 12 and have it mentioned on their marksheet.

    Q: What are the key allowances?
    A:

    Beyond basic pay, clerks receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, Special Allowance, and Medical Allowance. Specific perks include reimbursements for newspapers, petrol, and cleansing materials.

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    Questions related to SBI Clerk

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    Hello,
    For the SBI Clerk exam, your 10th-class certificate is considered the primary and final proof for your name and date of birth. If your higher education and ID proofs(Aadhaar/PAN) match your 10 th certificate, then no worries.

    The SBI Clerk notification 2026 is not yet released; once it is released, we will update all important dates on our website. Till then, check the below link to get all the latest updates.

    SBI Clerk Application form 2026


    Hello,

    You can apply for the SBI Clerk exam only if you're in the final year of your graduation. As per the eligibility criteria, candidates in their final year or semester can apply provisionally.

    However, if selected, you must provide proof of passing your graduation exam on or before 31st

    Hello Preeti,

    The age limit for SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk 2025 is usually 20 to 28 years , with age relaxation for reserved categories.

    Since you were born on October 5, 1996 , you will be 29 years old in 2025. This means you will not be eligible for

    A slight difference in your mother's name, such as the inclusion of her surname in the SBI Clerk form but not in your 10th marksheet, usually does not cause major issues. However, during document verification, officials may ask for clarification. To avoid complications, you can carry an affidavit or any