SBI Clerk Eligibility 2026

SBI Clerk 2026 Eligibility

Nationality

You must be a citizen of India (or belong to another category allowed under Government of India rules, as listed in the advertisement).

Educational qualification

A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Candidates in the final year or final semester of graduation can apply provisionally, but must show proof of passing by the date fixed in the advertisement.

Age limit (as on 1 April 2026)

Minimum 20 years, maximum 28 years, i.e. born between 2 April 1998 and 1 April 2006 (both dates included).

Age relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD (General / EWS)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC / ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen, 1984 riot-affected, J&K domiciles	As per Government rules

Local language

You can apply for vacancies of only one State/UT and must be able to read, write, speak and understand its local language. If you studied that language in Class 10 or Class 12 (with proof), you are exempt from the Local Language Proficiency Test. Others must pass the test after Mains; those who fail it are not appointed.

Other conditions

Reserved category candidates must have certificates in the prescribed format.
Eligibility is checked at document verification; meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee a call for the exam or selection.

Source: HelloBanker – SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026, Sreedhar's CCE – SBI Clerk Notification 2026 guide, Sreedhar's CCE – SBI JA special drive 2026, Careers360 – SBI Clerk Notification 2026