SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 Out: Check State-wise Posts

Q: Ques: How many regular and backlog vacancies are announced for SBI Clerk 2026?

Ans: SBI Clerk 2026 has 5,180 regular vacancies and 1,409 backlog vacancies, which total to 6,589 posts. It is distributed state-wise and category-wise across different circles for fair representation.

Q: Ques: What are the eligibility criteria for SBI Clerk 2026?

Ans: Candidates must have completed a graduation in any discipline by December 31, 2026. The age limit is between 20 and 28 years, with relaxations available for the reservation category.

Q: Ques: Is SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 state-wise or all-India based?

Ans: SBI Clerk recruitment is state/circle-specific, not on an all-India basis. Candidates must apply for a particular state, show their proficiency in that state’s local language, and be posted within that circle only after selection.

Q: Ques: Are SBI Clerk vacancies 2026 distributed category-wise and state-wise?

Ans: Yes. SBI Clerk vacancies are allocated based on different categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, General) and state/circle, which ensures regional and reservation rules are followed. Ques: How are backlog vacancies in SBI Clerk 2026 allocated? Ans: Backlog vacancies arise from previous year’s unfilled positions and are distributed category-wise within each state/circle. This ensures candidates from reserved categories get the benefit of being appointed to prior unfilled posts.

Soumya Rajput

Aug 13, 2026

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 has been announced for a total of 9,124 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies, including 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies. SBI Clerk 2026 vacancies are distributed state-wise and category-wise as per reservation rules. Candidates selected through the SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment will be posted in the state/circle for which they have applied.

SBI Clerk 2026 State-Wise & Category-Wise Vacancy

State/UT	Regular SC	Regular ST	Regular OBC	Regular EWS	Regular UR	Regular Total	Backlog Total
Gujarat	23	49	89	33	136	330	305
Karnataka	121	53	205	76	305	760	39
Madhya Pradesh	16	22	16	11	48	113	159
Chhattisgarh	39	17	30	28	173	287	64
Odisha	162	228	109	110	491	1,100	18
J&K UT	5	4	14	8	53	84	5
Himachal Pradesh	2	0	2	1	4	9	16
Ladakh UT	0	0	0	0	7	7	7
Tamil Nadu	267	38	379	141	585	1,410	106
Telangana	42	18	70	26	104	260	0
Rajasthan	70	54	84	35	107	350	75
West Bengal	128	27	122	55	223	555	149
Uttar Pradesh	52	2	67	25	104	250	30
Maharashtra	171	153	462	171	761	1,718	281
Total	1,114	837	1,716	760	3,253	7,680	1,444

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SBI Clerk Vacancy Trend for Previous Year
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 FAQs

SBI Clerk Vacancy Trend for Previous Year

Candidates should go through the previous year's vacancy trends to understand the level of difficulty of SBI Clerk 2026 exam. The table given below shows SBI Clerk Vacancy allotted in different years:

Year	SBI Clerk Vacancies
2024	14,191
2023	8,773
2022	5,486
2021	5,454
2020	7,870

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 will offer a golden opportunity for candidates to start their career at SBI. Selected candidates will be appointed to the vacancy of their chosen circle. While SBI Clerk 2025 will appoint 6589 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) through regular and backlog vacancies, candidates must focus on their preparation to get selected.

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SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 FAQs

Ques: How many regular and backlog vacancies are announced for SBI Clerk 2026?

Ans: SBI Clerk 2026 has 5,180 regular vacancies and 1,409 backlog vacancies, which total to 6,589 posts. It is distributed state-wise and category-wise across different circles for fair representation.

Ques: What are the eligibility criteria for SBI Clerk 2026?

Ans: Candidates must have completed a graduation in any discipline by December 31, 2026. The age limit is between 20 and 28 years, with relaxations available for the reservation category.

Ques: Is SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 state-wise or all-India based?

Ans: SBI Clerk recruitment is state/circle-specific, not on an all-India basis. Candidates must apply for a particular state, show their proficiency in that state’s local language, and be posted within that circle only after selection.

Ques: Are SBI Clerk vacancies 2026 distributed category-wise and state-wise?

Ans: Yes. SBI Clerk vacancies are allocated based on different categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, General) and state/circle, which ensures regional and reservation rules are followed.

Ques: How are backlog vacancies in SBI Clerk 2026 allocated?

Ans: Backlog vacancies arise from previous year’s unfilled positions and are distributed category-wise within each state/circle. This ensures candidates from reserved categories get the benefit of being appointed to prior unfilled posts.