The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially announced the release of the SBI Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026 for the ongoing Backlog Vacancy recruitment drive. Candidates who have successfully applied for the Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) backlog positions can now download their Phase I preliminary examination hall tickets from the official portal ahead of the exam date scheduled for 16 September 2026. Aspirants must promptly retrieve their call letters, verify all printed biometric and personal details, and prepare for the multi-tier selection process.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued SBI Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026 (Backlog Vacancy). Candidates can apply online until 27-Aug-2026. Total Vacancies: 4,636 Posts. Application Fee for General candidates is As per rules. Eligibility age criteria: Minimum Age : 20 Years.; Maximum Age : 28 Years.; Age Relaxation Extra as per SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 Rules.. Direct server links to apply, view merit list, and download syllabus PDF are available in the Direct Useful Links table below.
Exam Day Instructions & Entry Rules
1. Center gates close strictly 30 minutes before exam commencement. Late entry is never entertained.
2. The photograph on the admit card must clearly match your physical appearance; bring identical passport photos.
3. Aadhaar card printout should show full Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY); otherwise bring PAN or Voter ID as secondary proof.
4. Ensure passport photos strictly match official specs using our free Photo Resizer Tool, or check future recruitment eligibility with our Age Calculator.
Important Dates
- Application Begin 7 August 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online 27-Aug-2026
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date August 27, 2026
- SBI Clerk Phase I Pre Exam Date 16 September 2026
- Admit Card Available 09-Sep-2026
- SBI Clerk Phase II Main Exam Date October / November 2026
- Admit Card Before Exam
Application Fee & Payment
- Application Begin 07/08/2026 (Exempted)
- Last Date for Apply Online 27/08/2026 (Exempted)
- SBI Clerk Phase I Pre Exam Date 16 September 2026 (Exempted)
- Admit Card Available 09/09/2026 (Exempted)
- SBI Clerk Phase II Main Exam Date October / November 2026 (Exempted)
- Admit Card Before Exam
Age Limit & Eligibility
- Prescribed Age Limit Minimum Age : 20 Years.; Maximum Age : 28 Years.; Age Relaxation Extra as per SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 Rules.
- Age Calculated As On As on 01 August 2026
- Upper Age Relaxation As Per Government Norms
- Core Qualification Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India.
Total Vacancy Overview
Salary, Pay Scale & 7th CPC Allowances
Selected candidates for SBI Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026 (Backlog Vacancy) receive remuneration as per the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix.
- Pay Matrix: Pay Level 2 to Level 4 (₹ 19,900 – ₹ 81,100/-)
- Basic Pay: ₹ 19,900 – ₹ 25,500/- per month
- Metro (X-City) In-Hand: ₹ 38,000/- (Class X Cities)
- State/Town (Y/Z City): ₹ 34,500/- (Class Y Cities)
- Allowances Included: Dearness Allowance (DA 50%), HRA (9%-27%), Transport Allowance (TA), NPS Contribution & Medical
| Post Name / Cadre | Department | Total Posts | Educational Qualification Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Junior Associates Clerk | General / Respective Cadre | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. More Eligibility Details Read the Notification | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancies | 0 | 1538 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| SBI Clerk Backlog Exam 2026 : State Wise Vacancy Details State Name Language SC ST OBC Total Post 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 MP 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 | State Name | 22 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| State Name | Language | Total Post | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 31 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 106 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Delhi | Hindi | 17 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 12 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 133 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Madhya Pradesh MP | Hindi | 134 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 26 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Chandigarh UT | Hindi / Punjabi | 22 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Hindi / Urdu | 42 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Punjab | Hindi / Punjabi | 18 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 88 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 120 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Odisha | Odia | 111 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 32 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 55 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 165 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 289 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 39 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 22 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| State Name | Language | Total Post | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 31 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 106 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Delhi | Hindi | 17 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 12 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 133 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Madhya Pradesh MP | Hindi | 134 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 26 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Chandigarh UT | Hindi / Punjabi | 22 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Hindi / Urdu | 42 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Punjab | Hindi / Punjabi | 18 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 88 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 120 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Odisha | Odia | 111 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 32 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 55 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 165 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 289 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 39 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 22 | Passed / Appearing Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. |
| Candidate Category | Permissible Age Relaxation | Mandatory Document / Verification Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | Must produce valid OBC-NCL certificate issued in prescribed format |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years | Applicable for all central and state reservations |
| PwBD / Divyangjan (General / Unreserved) | 10 Years | Minimum 40% permanent benchmark disability certificate needed |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 3 yrs OBC) |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years | Cumulative relaxation (10 yrs PwD + 5 yrs SC/ST) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 Years + Service Rendered | Deduction of military service from actual age |
| Stage / Paper | Subjects & Question Distribution | Total Marks / Questions | Duration & Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | English Language (30), Quantitative Aptitude (35), Reasoning Ability (35) | 100 Questions / 100 Marks | 60 Minutes (Sectional 20 Mins each) 0.25 Marks Negative per wrong answer |
| Mains Examination | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45), General/Financial Awareness (40), English Language (35), Data Analysis & Interpretation (35) | 155 Questions / 200 Marks | 3 Hours 1/4th Negative Marking |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download Admit Card
- Visit the Official Examination Portal: Navigate to the authorized portal of State Bank of India (SBI).
- Access Admit Card Section: Click on the 'Download Admit Card / Hall Ticket' link on the home page notification marquee.
- Select Examination Link: Click on the active link for SBI Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026 (Backlog Vacancy).
- Log In with Credentials: Enter your Registration ID / Application Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) or Password, along with the displayed Captcha code.
- Verify Exam Center & Shift Timings: Check your allotted examination date, shift, reporting time, and exact test venue address.
- Print Admit Card: Download and print 2 colored or clear black-and-white copies on A4 paper. Ensure the barcode and photograph are sharp and legible.
- Check Exam Day Instructions: Carefully read instructions regarding mandatory original Government Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID) and passport photographs required at the test centre.
Mandatory Checklist: What to Carry to the Examination Center
| Download Admit Card | Download Admit Card |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| How To Fill Form (Hindi Video) | Access Official Link |
| Download Notification | Download PDF |
| Signature Resizer, PDF Compress, Age Calculator and More Tools | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
| Official Portal / Organization Website | Visit Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate FAQs)
SBI Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026 (Backlog Vacancy) — Comprehensive Guide & Key Details
Cadre Scope, Departmental Role & Notification Background
The State Bank of India recruits Junior Associates through specialized country-wide drives to manage customer interactions, clearing operations, cash receipts, and various front-desk operations across its vast branch network. The current recruitment cycle focuses specifically on filling backlog vacancies totaling 1,538 posts across multiple states and union territories, ensuring that reserved categories and regional language mandates are strictly met. Candidates selected through this process play an indispensable role in maintaining transactional efficiency and executing retail banking services.
Examination Scheme, Cutoff Benchmarks & Selection Criteria
The SBI Clerk selection process comprises two primary phases: Phase I (Preliminary Examination) and Phase II (Main Examination), followed by a language proficiency test where applicable. The Preliminary examination is an objective Computer-Based Test (CBT) spanning 100 marks across three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability, with a strict sectional and overall time limit. Qualified candidates from Phase I advance to Phase II, which significantly increases the depth and difficulty of questions, adding General/Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude. Final merit lists are generated exclusively on the marks obtained in the Main Examination, subject to clearing regional language proficiency requirements and document verification clearances.
- Phase I Exam Date: 16 September 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: 09 September 2026
- Phase II Main Exam Date: October / November 2026
- Age Limit Parameters: 20 to 28 Years as per recruitment rules, with category-based relaxations applicable to SC, ST, and other designated groups.
Candidate Action Plan & Verification Guidelines
Aspirants must download their admit cards well ahead of the exam date to avoid last-minute server congestion. The printed hall letter must be carried alongside a valid, government-issued photo identity proof in original, matching the exact credentials provided during the online application stage. Candidates are advised to carefully cross-verify their roll number, exam center code, reporting time, and shift details. Any discrepancies found on the admit card must be immediately reported to the State Bank of India recruitment cell for formal rectification before 16 September 2026.