Overview
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 for the Junior Associate preliminary examination covering 1,409 backlog vacancies. Candidates registered for the Customer Support and Sales recruitment drive can download their prelims call letter from the SBI Careers portal using their registration credentials.
The admit card contains the candidate’s examination date, reporting time, test centre address and important instructions. Applicants should download it well before the examination and verify all printed details.
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 | 1,409 backlog vacancies |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | As mentioned on the individual admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must rely on the date, shift and reporting time printed on their call letter. SBI may conduct the preliminary examination across multiple days and shifts, depending on the number of candidates and examination centres.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Applicants possessing an Integrated Dual Degree should ensure that the date of passing falls within the eligibility cut-off specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Candidates must be able to read, write, speak and understand the applicable local language of the state or Union Territory selected during registration.
- Documentary proof of graduation and other eligibility conditions will be checked at the appropriate stage of recruitment.
Age Limit
- The standard age requirement for SBI Junior Associate recruitment is generally 20 to 28 years, calculated on the cut-off date stated in the notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- Candidates must produce valid certificates to claim age relaxation or reserved-category benefits.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates are generally required to pay an application fee of ₹750.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and DESM candidates are generally exempt from payment of the application fee.
- No separate fee is required to download the admit card.
- The category-wise fee stated in the detailed SBI recruitment notification will be treated as final.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: The first stage is an online objective examination covering English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. Candidates must qualify under the criteria fixed by SBI.
- Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for the online main examination, which generally includes General or Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude.
- Local Language Test and Document Verification: Candidates who did not study the opted local language in Class 10 or Class 12 may have to clear a language proficiency test. Final appointment is also subject to document verification and medical fitness.
Marks obtained in the preliminary examination are generally used for shortlisting and are not added to the final merit score. Final selection is primarily based on performance in the main examination, subject to fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
How to Apply
The online application window is closed for candidates appearing in this examination. Registered applicants can download the SBI Clerk prelims admit card by following these steps:
- Visit the SBI official website at sbi.bank.in.
- Open the Careers section and select “Current Openings.”
- Locate the recruitment entry for Junior Associates covering backlog vacancies.
- Click the link for downloading the preliminary examination call letter.
- Enter the registration number or roll number and password or date of birth in the prescribed format.
- Complete the verification code, submit the details and open the admit card.
- Download the call letter and take a clear printout for the examination day.
- Check the candidate’s name, photograph, examination centre, shift, reporting time and instructions. Contact SBI through the official channel if a material discrepancy is found.
Candidates should carry the printed admit card, an original valid photo identity document and any additional items specified in the call letter. Electronic devices, calculators, notes and prohibited personal belongings should not be taken inside the examination venue.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can I download the SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download the call letter through the Careers section of sbi.bank.in using their registration number and password or date of birth.
2. Will SBI send the prelims admit card by post?
No. The call letter must be downloaded online. Candidates should print it and carry it to the examination centre with an accepted photo ID.
3. What should I do if I cannot access my admit card?
Recheck the login credentials, use the date-of-birth format displayed on the portal and try again through an updated browser. If the issue continues, use the official SBI recruitment helpdesk details.
