State Bank of India (SBI) has issued the Pre-Examination Call Letter for the Junior Associate (Clerk) Recruitment 2026 on its official careers portal. A total of 9,124 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026, while the online application process ended on 31 August 2026. Candidates can check their SBI Clerk Pre Exam Date and Call Letter details by logging into the SBI recruitment portal.
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 |
| Pre Exam Date | 26-27 September 2026 |
| Pre Admit Card | 21 September 2026 Released Now |
| 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 |
|
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 Download SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) Pre Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official SBI Careers website.
- Open the Current Openings section.
- Find Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) – CRPD/CR/2026-27/17.
- Click on the Preliminary Exam Call Letter / Admit Card link.
- Select the required language.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Enter the Captcha Code and click Login.
- Your SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Check your exam date, shift, reporting time and exam centre.
- Download the call letter and take a clear printout for the exam.
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Important & Useful Links
| Download Pre Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download PET Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| SBI Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When is the SBI Clerk Pre Exam 2026?
The Prelims exam will be held on 26 and 27 September 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
There are 9,124 Junior Associate vacancies.
Q3. How can I download the SBI Clerk Pre Admit Card?
You can download it by logging in through the SBI Careers website.
Q4. What details are needed to download the admit card?
You need your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth or Password.
Q5. What is the last date to apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application was 31 August 2026.
Q6. What should I check on the admit card?
Check your name, exam date, shift, reporting time and exam centre.
Q7. Should I carry the admit card to the exam centre?
Yes, you should carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre.
Q8. What is the post name in this recruitment?
The recruitment is for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), commonly called SBI Clerk.
Q9. What is the advertisement number?
The advertisement number is CRPD/CR/SPLDrive/2026-27/17.
Q10. What should I do if I cannot download my admit card?
Check your login details and internet connection. If the problem continues, contact SBI through the official recruitment support channels.
