The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Junior Associates Clerk PET Admit Card 2026 for candidates who opted for Pre-Examination Training (PET) under the Junior Associate recruitment. A total of 9,124 vacancies are available under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The online application process was conducted from 11 August to 31 August 2026, and the prescribed age limit was 20 to 28 years as on 01 April 2026. Eligible candidates can download their PET call letter by visiting the official SBI careers portal and using the required login details.
About This Recruitment
The SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Recruitment 2026 is a banking job opportunity for candidates who want to work with the State Bank of India. Junior Associates are mainly involved in customer service and day-to-day branch banking activities, such as assisting customers, handling account-related work, and supporting regular banking operations. The recruitment provides candidates an opportunity to build a career in the banking sector with SBI.
SBI Junior Associates Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Short Details
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31 August 2026 |
| PET Exam Date | September 2026 |
| PET Admit Card | 15 September 2026 |
| Result Date | To be announced |
Important Note:
Candidates are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and payment receipt. These documents may be required during document verification or future stages of the recruitment.
Application Fee :
| Category | Fee |
| General/ OBC | Rs. 750/- |
| SC/ST/PH | Rs. 00/- |
Age Limit :
- Minimum Age : 20 Years
- Maximum Age : 28 Years
- Candidates should check the official SBI website for the latest eligibility conditions, recruitment rules, and other important information before applying.
Vacancy details :
Post Name : Junior Associates Clerk
No. of Post : 9124 posts
Vacancy Information:
Candidates should carefully check the post-wise vacancy distribution before submitting the application form. The number of vacancies may vary across different categories as mentioned in the official notification.
Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| Junior Associates Clerk | 3253 | 760 | 1716 | 1114 | 837 |
| Backlog | 1444 Posts | ||||
Eligibility Criteria :
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
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Junior Associates Clerk |
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Selection Process :
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Selection Process Note:
Candidates should carefully understand each stage of the selection process before applying. Qualifying one stage does not automatically guarantee selection for the next stage
Exam Pattern
| Particular | Preliminary Exam | Main Exam |
| Exam Mode | Online | Online |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) | Objective (MCQ) |
| English Language | 30 Questions – 30 Marks | 40 Questions – 40 Marks |
| Numerical Ability | 35 Questions – 35 Marks | 50 Questions – 50 Marks |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 Questions – 35 Marks | 50 Questions – 60 Marks |
| General/Financial Awareness | — | 50 Questions – 50 Marks |
| Total | 100 Questions – 100 Marks | 190 Questions – 200 Marks |
| Duration | 1 Hour | 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | Applicable as per SBI rules | Applicable as per SBI rules |
| Next Stage | Main Examination | Local Language Test & Further Selection |
Salary Details
| Particular | Details |
| Post | Junior Associate (Clerk) |
| Pay Scale | ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹26,730 |
| Dearness Allowance | As per SBI rules |
| House Rent Allowance | As applicable |
| Transport/Other Allowances | As per bank rules |
| Medical Benefits | Available as per applicable rules |
| Other Benefits | As per SBI service rules |
| Job Location | SBI Branches / Offices as per recruitment rules |
Note: Exact salary and allowances can vary according to the place of posting and applicable SBI rules.
How to Check SBI Junior Associates Clerk PET Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official SBI website.
- Go to the Current Openings section.
- Find Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales).
- Click on Download Pre-Examination Training Call Letter.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth.
- Enter the Captcha Code and click Submit.
- Your SBI Clerk PET Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Download and print the admit card for future use.
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Important & Useful Links
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| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| SBI Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the SBI Clerk PET Admit Card 2026?
It is the call letter for Pre-Examination Training (PET) for eligible SBI Junior Associates candidates.
Q2. Who can download the SBI Clerk PET Admit Card?
Candidates who are eligible for Pre-Examination Training can download their PET call letter.
Q3. Where can I download the SBI Clerk PET Admit Card 2026?
You can download it from the official SBI website.
Q4. How can I download the SBI Clerk PET Call Letter?
Visit the SBI Careers page, select the Junior Associates recruitment and use your login details to download the call letter.
Q5. What details are needed to download the PET Admit Card?
Candidates generally need their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
Q6. What does PET mean in SBI Clerk Recruitment?
PET means Pre-Examination Training. It is provided to eligible candidates before the main examination.
Q7. Is PET the SBI Clerk written examination?
No. PET is only training and is different from the SBI Clerk selection examination.
Q8. How many vacancies are available in SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026?
There are 9,124 vacancies under this recruitment.
Q9. What should I carry for SBI Clerk PET?
Carry your PET call letter and a valid photo ID proof. Also follow any instructions mentioned on the call letter.
Q10. What should I do if I cannot download my PET Call Letter?
Check your login details and try again. If the problem continues, visit the official SBI Careers website for further instructions.
