The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued updates regarding the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026. Candidates who registered for this special backlog recruitment can check their Preliminary Examination Result and download the Mains Examination Admit Card, according to the schedule provided below.

This recruitment drive includes 1,538 backlog vacancies for the Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) position. Applicants should review the examination dates, eligibility requirements, category-wise vacancies, state-wise vacancy distribution, and important links before proceeding.
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SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Admit Card Release | 9 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Result | 17 October 2026 |
| Mains Examination Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | 19 October 2026 |
Important: Candidates should check the official SBI website for the latest examination schedule and any subsequent changes.
SBI Junior Associates Clerk Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹0 |
The supplied recruitment details list the above fee categories. Candidates should consult the official notification to confirm the complete category-wise fee rules.
Payment Methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI, as supported by the application portal.
SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as of 1 April 2026.
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable according to SBI recruitment rules.
Candidates should read the official notification for the prescribed age-relaxation rules and other conditions.
SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) – Backlog | 1,538 | Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university in India. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination should check the official notification for applicable conditions. |
Total Vacancies: 1,538
The recruitment is for backlog vacancies under the SBI Junior Associates Clerk special recruitment drive.
SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Distribution
The category-wise vacancy figures supplied in the recruitment details are shown below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 0 |
| EWS | 0 |
| OBC | 112 |
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 1,219 |
| Total | 1,538 |
Candidates should refer to the official SBI notification for the applicable reservation provisions and category-wise vacancy details.
SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 – State-Wise Vacancy Details
The following table presents the state-wise vacancies and local languages mentioned in the supplied recruitment information.
| State / UT | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 0 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | 0 | 106 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 14 | 119 | 0 | 133 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 0 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 0 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Chandigarh UT | Hindi / Punjabi | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Hindi / Urdu | 0 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Punjab | Hindi / Punjabi | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 0 | 88 | 0 | 88 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | 0 | 120 |
| Odisha | Odia | 0 | 111 | 0 | 111 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 0 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 0 | 0 | 55 | 55 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 0 | 165 | 0 | 165 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 0 | 289 | 0 | 289 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 0 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
Note: The state-wise figures are reproduced from the supplied information. Candidates should verify the vacancy distribution and applicable categories against the official notification.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
Candidates should refer to the official notification for the complete selection procedure. The examination stages identified in the supplied information are:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
Candidates who have qualified in the Preliminary Examination should check their result and download the Mains Admit Card before the scheduled examination.
How to Download SBI Clerk Pre Result 2026
Follow these steps to check the Preliminary Examination Result:
- Visit the official State Bank of India website.
- Open the Careers or recruitment section.
- Find the Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Select the Preliminary Examination Result link.
- Enter the requested login credentials, if required.
- Check your result and qualifying status.
- Download or print the result for future reference.
How to Download SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026
Candidates appearing in the Main Examination can follow these steps:
- Open the official SBI recruitment website.
- Navigate to the Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 section.
- Click the Mains Admit Card download link.
- Enter the required registration details and password or date of birth.
- Submit the details to access the admit card.
- Download the admit card and check the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, reporting time, and examination centre.
- Print a copy and carry it to the examination centre with the required identity documents.
If the admit card details contain an error, candidates should contact SBI through the official channels mentioned in the recruitment notification.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Check the Preliminary Result and Mains Admit Card through the official SBI portal.
- Verify your examination date, reporting time, and centre details.
- Carry the admit card and the required identity documents to the examination centre.
- Follow all examination-day instructions printed on the admit card.
- Keep a copy of the admit card and result for future reference.
- Avoid relying on unofficial websites for examination notices or login links.
SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Service | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Mains Admit Card | Visit the Official SBI Careers Website |
| Check Preliminary Result | Visit the Official SBI Careers Website |
| Download Preliminary Admit Card | Check the official SBI recruitment portal |
| SBI Regular Clerk Recruitment | Check the SBI Careers Section |
| Official Website | State Bank of India |
