Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 for candidates registered for the Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) recruitment examination. Applicants can download their call letters through the SBI careers portal using their registration credentials; the total number of vacancies has not been specified in the admit-card update and should be verified from the detailed recruitment notification.
The call letter contains essential information such as the examination date, reporting time, shift, test centre address and candidate instructions. Entry to the examination centre will not be permitted without the required documents.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales), commonly known as SBI Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the admit-card update |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | SBI Careers Portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | As mentioned on the candidate's admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should rely on the date and shift printed on their individual call letter. SBI may conduct the preliminary examination over multiple days and shifts, so examination details can vary between candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Applicants in the final year or semester may be considered subject to the conditions and qualification cut-off date stated in the detailed notification.
- Candidates must be able to read, write, speak and understand the specified local language of the state or Union Territory for which they applied.
- Those who did not study the relevant local language in Class 10 or Class 12 may have to appear for a language proficiency test.
Age Limit
- The usual minimum age for SBI Junior Associate recruitment is 20 years.
- The usual maximum age is 28 years, calculated on the cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment notice.
- Upper-age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- Candidates should check the detailed notification for the applicable date of birth range and category-specific relaxation.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹750.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM candidates: No application fee.
- Applicable bank or online transaction charges may have been payable separately.
- The fee structure should be confirmed from the original recruitment notification linked through the official careers portal.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: An online objective test generally covering English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. The preliminary stage is qualifying in nature for shortlisting candidates for the main examination.
- Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for a broader online test covering General or Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude.
- Local Language Test and Final Selection: Candidates who cannot provide accepted proof of having studied the opted local language may undergo a language test. Final selection is based on main examination performance, eligibility verification and satisfaction of all recruitment conditions.
How to Apply
The online application process is already completed for candidates receiving the preliminary admit card. Registered applicants can access their call letter by following these steps:
- Visit the official SBI website and open the Careers section.
- Select Current Openings and locate the Junior Associate recruitment entry.
- Click the link for the SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination Call Letter 2026.
- Enter the registration number or roll number along with the password or date of birth in the required format.
- Complete the security verification and submit the details.
- Check the name, photograph, examination date, shift, reporting time and test centre printed on the admit card.
- Download the call letter and print a clear copy on A4-size paper. Candidates should also save a digital copy for reference.
- Carry the printed admit card, an original valid photo identity document and any additional items listed in the examination instructions.
Applicants should reach the venue before the reporting time. Requests to change the test centre, date or shift are generally not accepted after the call letter has been issued.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 available?
Yes. Registered candidates can download the Junior Associate preliminary examination call letter from the SBI careers portal.
2. What details are required to download the admit card?
Candidates generally need their registration number or roll number and password or date of birth.
3. Will SBI send the admit card by post?
No. Candidates are normally required to download the call letter online and carry a printed copy to the examination centre.
