SBI Clerk 2026 · Age limit & eligibility
SBI Clerk Age Limit 2026: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
SBI Clerk age limit: 20–28 years (born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006, both days inclusive) (age counted on 1 April 2026), as per the official notice published 11 August 2026.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
SBI Clerk age limit and relaxation
Age limit
20–28 years (born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006, both days inclusive) (as on 1 April 2026)
Educational qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government
- Final-year or final-semester students may apply provisionally but must show they passed on or before 31 December 2026; integrated dual degree holders must also have passed by that date
- Proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified local language of the state or UT applied for
Upper 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 defence service + 3 years (8 years for Disabled ESM of SC/ST), up to a maximum age of 50 |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated, not remarried | 7 years (maximum age 35 for Gen/EWS, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST) |
| Trained apprentices of SBI | Gen/EWS 1, OBC 4, SC/ST 6, PwBD (Gen/EWS) 11, PwBD (OBC) 14, PwBD (SC/ST) 16 years |
Application fee
₹750 (General/OBC/EWS); Nil (SC/ST/PwBD/XS/DXS). SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen/dependents pay no fee. The fee is non-refundable.
Source: Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in State Bank of India (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) (published 11 August 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
You must be 20–28 years old on 1 April 2026, that is, born not earlier than 2 April 1998 and not later than 1 April 2006 (both days inclusive). Age relaxations cannot be combined with each other.
You need graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government, as on 31 December 2026. Final-year or final-semester students may apply provisionally; if provisionally selected, they must show proof of passing on or before 31 December 2026. Integrated dual degree holders must also have passed by that date. The date of passing is the one on your marksheet or provisional certificate.
Matriculate ex-servicemen holding the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education (or the Navy or Air Force equivalent) after at least 15 years of service are also eligible, if the certificate is dated on or before 31 December 2026.
Current SBI clerical staff cannot apply, and nor can former SBI clerical employees who resigned while in the clerical cadre.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | 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 defence service + 3 years (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen of SC/ST), up to a maximum age of 50 |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated, not remarried | 7 years (maximum age 35 for Gen/EWS, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC/ST) |
| Trained apprentices of SBI | Gen/EWS 1 year, OBC 4, SC/ST 6, PwBD (Gen/EWS) 11, PwBD (OBC) 14, PwBD (SC/ST) 16 years |
The SBI-apprentice relaxation applies only if your engagement started on or after 1 January 2022 and you completed one year of branch experience in SBI by 31 August 2026, passed the trade test and hold the joint National Apprenticeship Certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SBI Clerk?
20–28 years (born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006, both days inclusive), counted as on 1 April 2026, as per the Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in State Bank of India (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17). Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for SBI Clerk?
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Final-year or final-semester students may apply provisionally but must show they passed on or before 31 December 2026; integrated dual degree holders must also have passed by that date. Proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified local language of the state or UT applied for.
What is the age limit for SBI Clerk 2026?
20–28 years as on 1 April 2026 (born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006), with relaxation of 3 years for OBC, 5 for SC/ST and 10–15 for PwBD.
Can final-year students apply for SBI Clerk?
Yes, provisionally. If selected, you must show proof of passing graduation on or before 31 December 2026.
Do I need to know the local language for SBI Clerk?
Yes. A Class 10 or 12 marksheet showing you studied the state's specified language exempts you from the test; otherwise you must pass the language test after provisional selection and before joining.