The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026 on 19 October 2026 on its official website, sbi.bank.in. The call letter is for the Mains examination for the recruitment of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) against 1,538 backlog vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16. Candidates who qualified in the Phase-I Preliminary examination (result declared 17 October 2026) can now download their Mains call letter using their registration number and date of birth. The SBI Clerk Backlog Mains examination will be held on 29 October 2026. Read the call letter for the exam date, reporting time, venue and all other instructions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 August 2026 |
| Phase-I (Prelims) Exam | 16 September 2026 |
| Prelims Result | 17 October 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Released | 19 October 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 29 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
The fee was payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI during the application window (7–27 August 2026).
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | OBC | 112 |
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | SC | 207 |
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | ST | 1,219 |
| Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) | UR / EWS | 0 |
| Total (backlog) | 1,538 |
This is a special backlog drive, so all 1,538 vacancies are in the OBC, SC and ST categories. Candidates needed a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university; the age limit was 20 to 28 years as on 01/04/2026, with relaxation as per SBI rules.
Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
The Mains examination is conducted online. Candidates should check the information handout issued by SBI for the final exam pattern, negative marking and section-wise details.
How to Download SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in and click on the Careers option.
- Go to Join SBI and then click on Current Openings.
- Find the RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) tab and click on MAINS EXAMINATION CALL LETTER.
- Select the admit card language, then enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth, and fill the captcha.
- Click on Login — your Mains call letter will appear on the screen.
- Verify your name, photograph, signature, exam date, reporting time, exam centre and exam-day instructions.
- Download the call letter and take a clear printout well before the exam date.
- Candidates who have forgotten their registration number should check the confirmation email or SMS received at the time of registration.
Interested candidates can read the full recruitment notice before appearing for the examination.
Documents Required on Exam Day
- Printed SBI Clerk Mains call letter (admit card)
- Printed Phase-I (Prelims) call letter along with a copy of photo identity proof
- Valid original photo identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, passport or driving licence)
- Any other document specified in the call letter instructions
Some Useful Important Links
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Recruitment Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. Is the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
Yes, the Mains admit card was released on 19 October 2026 on the official SBI website, sbi.bank.in.
Q2. What is the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Exam Date 2026?
The Mains examination is scheduled for 29 October 2026 in online mode.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in the SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,538 backlog vacancies for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) — 112 OBC, 207 SC and 1,219 ST.
Q4. What details are needed to download the admit card?
Candidates need their Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth, as entered at registration.
Q5. Which documents should I carry to the Mains examination?
Carry the printed Mains call letter, the Prelims call letter with a copy of ID proof, and a valid original photo identity proof.
Q6. What is the next stage after the Mains exam?
Candidates who qualify in the Mains will proceed to the Language Proficiency Test, as per the recruitment notice.
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Sources: SBI Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16; sbi.bank.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their examination.