Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 for candidates shortlisted under the SC/ST/OBC Special Recruitment Drive. The recruitment process is being conducted for 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies, with the Mains Examination scheduled for 29 October 2026.
Candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Examination can download their call letters from the SBI careers portal using their registration credentials. The admit card was issued on 19 October 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,538 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Mains Admit Card Release | 19 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should download the call letter well before the examination date and check the reporting time, examination centre address and instructions printed on it. SBI may not permit entry after the reporting gate closes.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Applicants must satisfy the educational qualification requirements by the cut-off date specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Candidates applying for a particular state or union territory should be able to read, write, speak and understand the specified local language.
- Documentary proof of qualification will be checked during the verification stage.
Age Limit
- The standard age requirement for SBI Junior Associate recruitment is generally 20 to 28 years, calculated on the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates are generally eligible for an upper-age relaxation of five years.
- Other Backward Classes candidates in the non-creamy layer category are generally eligible for an upper-age relaxation of three years.
- Additional relaxation may apply to eligible persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other notified categories under government rules.
- Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the exact date of birth range and category-specific conditions.
Fees
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM candidates: No application fee, subject to the recruitment notification.
- OBC candidates: The applicable online application fee is generally Rs. 750, inclusive of intimation charges.
- No separate fee is required to download the Mains admit card.
- Application fees, once paid, are normally non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another recruitment.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Candidates first appear for an online objective examination covering English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. Those meeting the prescribed cut-off are shortlisted for the Mains stage.
- Mains Examination: The second-stage online test generally covers General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude. Final merit is primarily prepared using Mains marks, subject to SBI’s notified rules.
- Local Language Test and Document Verification: Candidates who did not study the specified local language in Class 10 or Class 12 may have to clear a language proficiency test. Appointment is also subject to document verification, eligibility checks and medical requirements.
How to Apply
The online application process for this recruitment has already concluded. Qualified candidates can obtain the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains call letter by following these steps:
- Visit the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in.
- Open the Careers section and select “Current Openings.”
- Locate the recruitment link for Junior Associates under the SC/ST/OBC Special Recruitment Drive.
- Click on the link for downloading the Mains Examination call letter.
- Enter the Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth in the login fields.
- Submit the details, verify the information displayed on the admit card and download the PDF.
- Print a clear copy and carry it to the examination centre along with an original photo identity document and any other items specified in the instructions.
Candidates should confirm that their name, photograph, roll number, examination date, shift and test centre are correctly printed. Any discrepancy should be reported to SBI through the official recruitment helpdesk without delay.
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FAQs
1. When was the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
The admit card was released on 19 October 2026 for candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Examination.
2. When will the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Examination be held?
The Mains Examination is scheduled to take place on 29 October 2026.
3. What credentials are needed to download the SBI Clerk Mains call letter?
Candidates need their Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth to access and download the call letter.
