Short Detail:
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Pre Admit Card for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment 2026 for 9,124 posts. Candidates who submitted the SBI Clerk form from 11/08/2026 to 31/08/2026 can now download their hall ticket. The Preliminary Exam will be held on 26/09/2026 and 27/09/2026. Applicants should check the exam venue, reporting time and instructions printed on the admit card.
State Bank of India (SBI)
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Pre Admit Card
Advt No.: CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
Important Dates
- Form Start Date: 11/08/2026
- Form Last Date: 31/08/2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 31/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Pre Admit Card Date: 21/09/2026
- Preliminary Exam Date: 26/09/2026 & 27/09/2026
- Main Exam Date: November 2026 (Tentative)
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹750/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (XS/DXS): ₹0/-
- The fee was paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card or Internet Banking.
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/04/2026
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Reserved categories get extra age benefit under the SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 rules.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age After Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 28 Years |
| OBC | 31 Years |
| SC / ST | 33 Years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 38 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 41 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 43 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Up to 50 Years, as per service rules |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (General / EWS) | 35 Years |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (OBC) | 38 Years |
| Widows / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (SC / ST) | 40 Years |
| Trained SBI Apprentices (General / EWS) | 29 Years |
| Trained SBI Apprentices (OBC) | 32 Years |
| Trained SBI Apprentices (SC / ST) | 34 Years |
| Trained SBI Apprentices – PwBD (General / EWS) | 39 Years |
| Trained SBI Apprentices – PwBD (OBC) | 42 Years |
| Trained SBI Apprentices – PwBD (SC / ST) | 44 Years |
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 9,124
| Vacancy Type | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular Posts | 7,680 |
| Backlog Posts | 1,444 |
| Total | 9,124 |
Regular Posts by Category
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,114 | 837 | 1,716 | 760 | 3,253 | 7,680 |
Backlog Posts by Category
| XS (Ex-servicemen) | SC (Reserved) | ST (Reserved) | OBC (Reserved) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1444 | 58 | 161 | 68 | 1444 |
Circle and State-Wise Posts & Their Local Language
| Circle | State / UT | Local Language | Regular | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | 330 | 305 | 635 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 760 | 39 | 799 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 113 | 159 | 272 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 287 | 64 | 351 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | 1,100 | 18 | 1,118 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Hindi | 84 | 5 | 89 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Chandigarh | Ladakh | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 1,410 | 106 | 1,516 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 260 | 0 | 260 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 350 | 75 | 425 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 555 | 149 | 704 |
| Kolkata | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Kolkata | Sikkim | Nepali / English | 60 | 7 | 67 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 250 | 30 | 280 |
| Maharashtra / Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | 1,718 | 281 | 1,999 |
| Mumbai Metro | Goa | Konkani | 62 | 1 | 63 |
| Guwahati | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 55 | 17 | 72 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 110 | 97 | 207 |
| Guwahati | Manipur | Manipuri / English | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Guwahati | Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi | 24 | 20 | 44 |
| Guwahati | Mizoram | Mizo | 32 | 6 | 38 |
| Guwahati | Nagaland | English | 27 | 15 | 42 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 48 | 8 | 56 |
| Total | All Listed States / UTs | — | 7,680 | 1,444 | 9,124 |
Eligibility Details
- A Graduation degree in any subject from a recognised university is required.
- The applicant must know the chosen State or UT’s local language.
- Final-year or final-semester students were allowed to apply. They must pass Graduation by 31/12/2026.
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk: Salary Details
| Salary Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹24,050 – 1,340/3 – ₹28,070 – 1,650/3 – ₹33,020 – 2,000/4 – ₹41,020 – 2,340/7 – ₹57,400 – 4,400/1 – ₹61,800 – 2,680/1 – ₹64,480 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730/- |
| Other Benefits | DA and other applicable allowances |
| Allowance Amount | Changes according to the posting city |
Important Links
| Download Pre Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | SBI Official Website |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Recruitment 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Phase 1: Preliminary Examination
The first online test has 100 questions for 100 marks. Candidates get one hour to complete it. SBI deducts one-fourth mark for every wrong answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Phase 2: Main Examination
The Main test contains 190 questions for 200 marks. Its total time is 2 hours 40 minutes. One-fourth mark is removed for each wrong answer.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Phase 3: Local Language Test
Candidates may need a local language test after the Main Exam. This applies when they did not study the chosen language in Class 10th or 12th. Passing this test is required before joining.
How to Download SBI Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026
- Open the Pre Admit Card link given in the Important Links table.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Fill in the password or date of birth shown on the login page.
- Submit the details and open the admit card.
- Download the PDF and print a clear copy for the examination.
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026: FAQS
Is the SBI Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026 released?
Yes. The Preliminary Exam admit card became available on 21 September 2026. Registered candidates can open the official login page from the Important Links table and download it using their login details.
When is the SBI Junior Associate Preliminary Exam 2026?
The Preliminary Examination will take place on 26 and 27 September 2026. Candidates must follow the exact date, shift, reporting time and exam centre printed on their own admit card.
How many posts are in SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment includes 9,124 posts. This figure has 7,680 regular positions and 1,444 backlog positions across the listed SBI circles and States or Union Territories.
What is the age limit for SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?
The normal age range is 20 to 28 years as on 01 April 2026. Category benefits raise the maximum age. The table in this post shows the final maximum age after adding each relaxation.
What qualification is needed for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
A Graduation degree in any subject is required. Final-year students were also allowed to apply, but they must provide proof that they passed the degree on or before 31 December 2026.
What was the SBI Junior Associate application fee in 2026?
General, OBC and EWS applicants paid ₹750. SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates did not have to pay an application fee.
What is the selection process for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
Selection has a Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination. A local language test is also required for candidates who did not study the selected State or UT language in Class 10th or 12th.
How can I download the SBI Clerk Pre Admit Card 2026?
Use the official download link in this post. Enter the requested registration details and open the hall ticket. Save the PDF and carry a clear printed copy to the exam centre.