SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Junior Associate Age Limit, Qualification, Nationality

To apply for the SBI Clerk / JA exams, candidates must fulfill certain eligibility criteria such as age limit, qualification, nationality, etc. The SBI Clerk age limit for general category candidates is between 20 to 28 years. The age relaxation for OBC, SC, EWS, and other categories are provided on this page for your reference. also, we have given the category-wise age limit checker table. Make sure you meet the SBI JA educational qualification (Graduation in any discipline from a govt. recognised University) in order to apply for the Clerk positions.

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SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Quick Summary

Check all the key SBI JA eligibility criteria details here.

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Nationality / Citizenship

Check the nationality / citizenship criteria to apply for the JA / Clerk post:

• Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens.

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SBI Clerk Age Limit 2026

Here is the SBI Clerk age limit:

• SBI Clerk Minimum Age limit - Not Below 20 years
• SBI Clerk Maximum Age limit - Not Above 28 years

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SBI Clerk Age Relaxation

Here you can check the category wise age relaxation.

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Category wise SBI Clerk Age Eligibility Checker

Note: Candidates seeking age relaxation must have relevant certificates in the prescribed format.

SBI Clerk Educational Qualification

Here are the SBI Clerk Educational Qualification details:

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government.
• Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before 31-12-2026.
• Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination on or before 31-12-2026.

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Local Language Proficiency

• Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State/UT only. Candidates can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project.
• The candidates applying for vacancies of a particular State/UT, should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the specified opted local language of that State/UT.
• The test for knowledge will be conducted after qualifying the online Main examination but before joining the Bank.
• Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be offered appointment.
• Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo the language test.

Other Criteria

• Candidates who are working in SBI in the Clerical cadre are not eligible to apply under this project.
• Candidates who were earlier employed in State Bank of India and resigned from the Bank while in clerical cadre will also be not eligible to apply for the post.
• Candidates against whom there is/ are adverse report regarding character & antecedents, moral turpitude etc. are not eligible to apply for the post.

FAQs

Q: What is the SBI Clerk age limit for OBC category?

For the SBI JA / Clerk post, OBC category candidates' maximum age limit is not above 31 years.

Q: What is the educational qualification under the SBI JA eligibility criteria?

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government.