📢 State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Phase II Mains Admit Card for the Junior Associates (Clerk) Backlog Recruitment 2026. Candidates who qualified in the prelims — whose result was declared on 17 October 2026 — can now download their mains hall ticket from the official portal. The Mains examination is scheduled for 29 October 2026 for 1,538 Junior Associates posts.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download the Mains Admit Card
- Important Links
Overview
State Bank of India is conducting a special backlog drive for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales), popularly known as SBI Clerk, under advertisement CRPD/CR/SPLDrive/2026-27/16. A total of 1,538 backlog vacancies are to be filled across various states and union territories.
The selection process began with the Phase I prelims held on 16 September 2026, followed by the pre-result on 17 October 2026. Qualified candidates will now appear in the Phase II Mains exam on 29 October 2026. The Mains admit card was released on 19 October 2026 and can be downloaded online using the candidate’s login credentials.
Vacancy Details
Total vacancies: 1,538 Junior Associates (Clerk) posts. This is a backlog recruitment, so all vacancies are in reserved categories:
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 0 |
| EWS | 0 |
| OBC | 112 |
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 1,219 |
| Total | 1,538 |
State-Wise Vacancy Details
| State / UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 0 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | 0 | 106 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 14 | 119 | 0 | 133 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 0 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Chandigarh UT | Hindi / Punjabi | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Hindi / Urdu | 0 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Punjab | Hindi / Punjabi | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 0 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | 0 | 120 |
| Odisha | Odia | 0 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 0 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 0 | 0 | 55 | 55 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 0 | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 0 | 289 | 0 | 289 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 0 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India. Both passed candidates and those appearing in the final year/semester were eligible to apply for this backlog drive.
Age Limit (as on 01/04/2026)
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years. Age relaxation applies as per the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 rules for reserved categories.
Selection Process
- Phase I – Prelims Examination (held on 16 September 2026)
- Phase II – Mains Examination (scheduled on 29 October 2026)
- Document Verification
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 August 2026 |
| Phase I (Pre) Admit Card Available | 09 September 2026 |
| Phase I (Pre) Exam Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Phase I (Pre) Result | 17 October 2026 |
| Phase II (Mains) Admit Card Released | 19 October 2026 |
| Phase II (Mains) Exam Date | 29 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PH | No fee (NIL) |
The application fee was payable through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The application window for this recruitment is now closed; no new applications are being accepted.
How to Download the Mains Admit Card
- Visit the official SBI recruitment portal or click the “Download Mains Admit Card” link below.
- On the admit card download page, select the SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Backlog 2026 link.
- Enter your registration number / roll number and date of birth (or password) as per your application.
- Enter the captcha code and submit the details.
- Your Mains admit card will appear on the screen — check your name, exam date, venue, and reporting time.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout to carry to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.
Important Links
- Download Mains Admit Card – SBI Clerk Backlog Mains 2026 hall ticket
- Download Pre Result – Phase I result for SBI Clerk Backlog 2026
- Download Official Notification – SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 (CRPD/CR/SPLDrive/2026-27/16)
- SBI Official Website – sbi.bank.in
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