Updated for 2026 Notification(Last verified: 4 February 2026)

SBI Clerk Age Limit 2026 — Check Your Eligibility by Category

The SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) (2026) sets the age limit at 20–28 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1 April 2026. Reserved categories receive relaxation: OBC candidates get 31 years, SC/ST candidates 33 years, and PwD candidates 38 years upper limit.

Category-Wise Age Limits

CategoryMin AgeMax AgeRelaxation
General / Unreserved20 years28 years-
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)20 years31 years+3 yrs
SC / ST20 years33 years+5 yrs
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)20 years38 years+10 yrs
Ex-Servicemen20 years33 years+5 yrs

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Detailed Age Limit Information

📋 Age Criteria

  • Minimum Age: 20 years
  • Maximum Age (General): 28 years
  • Age Calculation Date: 1 April 2026
  • Conducting Body: State Bank of India

🎯 Attempts Limit

  • General: No limit
  • OBC: No limit
  • SC/ST: Unlimited

Age Relaxation Rules

Standard Relaxations

  • OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
  • SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
  • PwD: 10 years relaxation
  • Ex-Servicemen: 5 years after service

Important Notes

  • • Relaxations are applied on the upper age limit only
  • • Minimum age remains same for all categories
  • • Cumulative relaxations apply for eligible candidates
  • • Always verify with official notification

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the age limit for SBI Clerk 2026?

A: The SBI Clerk 2026 age limit is 20-28 years for General category candidates for Junior Associate posts in State Bank of India.

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

A: OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 31 years for SBI Clerk 2026.

Q: What is the SBI Clerk age limit for SC/ST candidates?

A: SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 33 years for SBI Clerk 2026.

Q: How many attempts are allowed in SBI Clerk?

A: There is no attempt limit for SBI Clerk examination.

Q: On which date is age calculated for SBI Clerk?

A: Age is calculated as on 1st April of the examination year (01-04-2026 for SBI Clerk 2026).

Q: Can I apply for SBI Clerk if I am 28 years old?

A: Yes, if you are exactly 28 years old as on 1st April 2026, you are eligible for SBI Clerk under General category.

Q: What is the age relaxation for PwD in SBI Clerk?

A: PwD candidates get 10 years relaxation with a maximum age limit of 38 years for SBI Clerk 2026.

Q: What is the minimum age for SBI Clerk?

A: The minimum age for SBI Clerk is 20 years as on 1st April 2026.

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Age limits are based on the 2026 official notification released by State Bank of India. Last verified: 2026-02-04. Always check the official notification at State Bank of India website