SBI Closes Registration for 1,538 Junior Associate Posts in Special Recruitment Drive
The State Bank of India (SBI) is closing the online registration today for 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support Sales) posts under a special recruitment drive to fill backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Class candidates. Eligible applicants aged 20 to 28 with a graduation degree or equivalent can apply for vacancies in one State or Union Territory. Exemptions from application fees apply to SC, ST, PwBD, and ex-servicemen candidates. Preliminary and main exams are scheduled for September and October-November 2026, respectively.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, thetelegraph, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 27 Aug, 06:07 am. Other outlets followed.