SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026: Prelims Admit Card Released

State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD), Corporate Centre, Mumbai has officially issued the Online Preliminary Examination Call Letter (Admit Card) for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) under the Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16). Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from the official SBI careers portal. Candidates who have applied should download their admit cards as soon as possible. The direct link to download the admit card is provided under Important Links.

Feature Details
Recruiting Organization State Bank of India (SBI)
Advt. Number CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
Post Name Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) — Clerical Cadre
Recruitment Type Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies
Total Vacancies 1,538 Posts
Admit Card Status Released (Available from 09/09/2026)
Preliminary Exam Date 16/09/2026
Official Website sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings

Important Dates

Event Timeline
Online Application Window 07/08/2026 To 27/08/2026
Prelims Admit Card Release Date 09/09/2026
Online Preliminary Exam Date 16/09/2026
Tentative Main Exam Date October / November 2026

SBI Bank Clerk (Backlog) Recruitment 2026 : Age Limit

Age Limit Age Relaxations
  • Minimum Age: 20 Years
  • Maximum Age: 28 Years
  • Calculated as on 01/04/2026
  • OBC: 3 Years | SC/ST: 5 Years | PwBD (OBC): 13 Years | PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years.
  • Please read the notification for more details regarding age relaxation.

SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026: Application Fee & Salary

Application Fee Salary
  • OBC Candidates: Rs. 750/-
  • SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Nil
  • Payment Mode : Online
  • Pay Scale: Rs. 24,050 – 1340/3 – 28,070 – 1650/3 – 33,020 – 2000/4 – 41,020 – 2340/7 – 57,400 – 4400/1 – 61,800 – 2680/1 – Rs. 64,480/-
  • Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 26,730/-
  • Total Starting Emoluments: Around Rs. 46,000/- per month in metro cities (inclusive of DA, HRA, and standard allowances).

SBI Bank Clerk : Qualification

Post Name Vacancy Qualification
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Backlog 1538
  • Graduation in any discipline.
  • Local Language.

SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026: Category-wise Vacancie

OBC SC ST Total
1219 207 112 1538

Exam Pattern (Preliminary Examination)

Mode of Exam: CBT; Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks

Subject Questions Marks Duration
English Language 30 30 20 Minutes
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Total 100 100 60 Minutes

How to Download Prelims Admit Card For SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Backlog Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the SBI careers portal: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
  • Locate the notification: Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) – Special Recruitment Drive for Backlog Vacancies (CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16).
  • Click on the link Download Preliminary Examination Call Letter.
  • Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth.
  • Enter the Captcha code and click Login.
  • Your call letter will be displayed showing exam date, shift, reporting time and test center address. Please take a good look at that.
  • Download and print the call letter along with the Acquaint Yourself Booklet. 

Important Links

Prelims Admit Card Download

Click Here

Apply Online

Click Here

Notification Link

Click Here

SBI Official Website

Click Here

Home Page

Click Here

Selection Process

  • Phase-I: Preliminary Examination
  • Phase-II: Main Examination
  • Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

Documents to Carry on Exam Day

  • Printed Copy of the Prelims Call Letter with a recent passport-size photograph firmly pasted in the allotted box.
  • 2 Additional Photographs.
  • Original Valid Photo Identity Proof.
  • Photocopy of the same Photo Identity Proof.
  • Scribe declaration form and documents (if applicable).

FAQ

Q1. When will the SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims exam take place?

16/09/2026

Q2. What should I do if the call letter is retained by the invigilator?

As per official instructions, the invigilator will only stamp and return your Prelims call letter. You must keep it safe, as the authenticated copy is mandatory for entry into the Main Examination.

Q3. How many extra photographs are required at the examination hall?

In addition to the photograph pasted on the call letter, candidates must carry two additional passport-size photographs to the center.

SBI Junior Associate Backlog Recruitment 2026: Prelims Admit Card Released