Short Detail:
State Bank of India (SBI) candidates shortlisted from Prelims can now get their Junior Associate Clerk (Backlog) 2026 Mains Admit Card . SBI issued the card on 19/10/2026, and the Mains Exam is scheduled for 29/10/2026. This special recruitment covers 1538 backlog posts for SC, ST and OBC candidates. Open the admit card link below and check your reporting time, centre and exam instructions. A separate Prelims Result link is also provided.
State Bank of India (SBI)
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk (Backlog) 2026
Advt No.: CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
Important Dates
- Form Start Date: 07/08/2026
- Form Last Date: 27/08/2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 27/08/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Pre Admit Card: 09/09/2026
- Pre Exam Date: 16/09/2026
- Mains Admit Card: 19/10/2026
- Mains Exam Date: 29/10/2026
Application Fees
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen: No fee
- OBC: ₹750/-
- Payment options included debit card, credit card, net banking and UPI. The paid fee is not refundable.
SBI Clerk (Backlog) 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/04/2026
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Eligible categories receive extra age relaxation under this special recruitment drive.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Max Age With Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 31 years |
| SC / ST | 33 years |
| PwBD — OBC | 41 years |
| PwBD — SC / ST | 43 years |
| Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Normal upper age plus defence service and 3 years, or 8 years for SC / ST; overall maximum 50 years. |
| Widowed / divorced / separated women | 7 years of relaxation, subject to a maximum of 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC / ST. |
| Trained SBI apprentices — OBC | 32 years |
| Trained SBI apprentices — SC / ST | 34 years |
| Trained SBI apprentices — PwBD (OBC) | 42 years |
| Trained SBI apprentices — PwBD (SC / ST) | 44 years |
SBI Clerk (Backlog) 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1538
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 1219 |
| OBC | 112 |
| Total | 1538 |
Eligibility Details
- A graduation degree in any subject from a recognised university is required by 31/12/2026.
- Final-year or final-semester students may apply if they can show proof of passing graduation by 31/12/2026.
- Applicants must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of their chosen State / UT.
- This recruitment accepts candidates from the SC, ST and OBC categories only.
State-wise Posts and Local Language
| Circle | State / UT | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | — | 88 | — | 88 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | — | 120 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | — | 134 | — | 134 |
| Bhopal | Chhattisgarh | Hindi | — | 26 | — | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Odia | — | 111 | — | 111 |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh UT | Hindi / Punjabi | — | — | 22 | 22 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu / Hindi | — | 42 | — | 42 |
| Chandigarh | Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | — | — | 11 |
| Chandigarh | Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | — | — | 18 | 18 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | — | — | 65 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | — | 32 | — | 32 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | — | 106 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | — | — | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | — | 31 | — | 31 |
| Maharashtra / Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | Marathi | — | 165 | — | 165 |
| New Delhi | Delhi | Hindi | — | — | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Gujarati | — | 289 | — | 289 |
| Guwahati | Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | — | 39 | — | 39 |
| Guwahati | Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | — | 22 | — | 22 |
| Patna | Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Patna | Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 14 | 119 | — | 133 |
| Total | — | — | 207 | 1219 | 112 | 1538 |
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk (Backlog) 2026: Salary Details
| Item | Pay / Condition |
|---|---|
| Starting basic pay | ₹26,730, including 2 advance increments for graduates. |
| Approximate monthly earnings | About ₹46,000 in metro cities such as Mumbai. Allowances change with the posting location. |
| Probation | At least 6 months. Required e-lessons must be completed for confirmation. |
Important Links
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Pre Result | Click Here |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| SBI Official Website | State Bank of India |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk (Backlog) 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| Stage | What Candidates Must Do |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Take the online objective test and qualify for the next stage. |
| Mains Exam | Shortlisted candidates take the online main test. |
| Local Language Proficiency Test | Candidates who need this test must pass it before joining. |
Phase I: Prelims
| 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 |
Wrong answers: 1/4 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the online objective test.
Phase II: Mains
| 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 and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
- A wrong answer leads to a deduction of 1/4 mark in the Mains objective test.
- Trained SBI apprentices get 5 bonus marks in Mains. This is 2.5% of the maximum 200 marks.
Phase III: Local Language Proficiency Test
- Candidates who pass Mains must take the language test if they did not study their chosen local language in Class 10 or Class 12.
- The test has a non-verbal part with objective and subjective passages, plus a verbal part.
- Candidates must pass this test before joining. Those who fail will not be selected.
State and Category-wise Wait List
- A wait list of up to 50% of the available posts is kept separately for each State and category.
- The wait list remains valid for 1 year from the result date.
SBI Junior Associate / Clerk (Backlog) 2026: FAQS
When was the SBI Clerk (Backlog) Mains Admit Card 2026 released?
The card was issued on 19/10/2026 for candidates shortlisted after Prelims. Use the Mains Admit Card link in the Important Links table. After downloading it, check the reporting time, exam centre and instructions printed on your own card.
What is the SBI Clerk (Backlog) Mains Exam Date 2026?
The Mains Exam is scheduled for 29/10/2026. Candidates should follow the time and venue details on their admit card. The Prelims exam was held on 16/09/2026, and the separate Pre Result link is available above for checking the earlier stage.
Who can apply for SBI Clerk (Backlog) Recruitment 2026?
This special drive is limited to SC, ST and OBC candidates. Graduates in any subject can apply under the stated conditions. Final-year students need proof of passing by 31/12/2026. Applicants must also know the local language of their chosen State or UT.
How many posts are in SBI Clerk (Backlog) Recruitment 2026?
The drive has 1538 posts. These include 207 for SC, 1219 for ST and 112 for OBC candidates. The State and category table also shows the local language for each location, so candidates can check the details of their chosen State.
What is the SBI Clerk (Backlog) Mains pattern for 2026?
The main test has 190 objective questions for 200 marks, with a total time of 2 hours 40 minutes. Each subject has its own time limit. General / Financial Awareness, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning with Computer Aptitude are included.
Who must take the SBI Clerk (Backlog) local language test?
Candidates who pass Mains need this test if they did not study their selected local language in Class 10 or Class 12. It includes verbal and non-verbal parts. Passing it is necessary before joining; candidates who fail are not selected.
What is the SBI Clerk (Backlog) salary for 2026?
The starting basic pay is ₹26,730, including 2 advance increments for graduates. Monthly earnings are around ₹46,000 in metro locations such as Mumbai. The actual allowances depend on the place of posting. Probation lasts at least 6 months.
