The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,538 backlog vacancies. Candidates who successfully completed the application process can now download the SBI Clerk Backlog Admit Card 2026 for the Preliminary Examination.

The SBI Clerk Backlog recruitment is being conducted under CRPD/CR/SPLDrive/2026–27/16. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to begin on 16 September 2026, while the Main Examination is expected to be conducted in October/November 2026.
Candidates should download their admit card and carefully check the examination date, reporting time, venue and instructions mentioned on it.
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SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 August 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Prelims Admit Card | 09 September 2026 |
| Main Examination | October / November 2026 |
| Main Exam Admit Card | Before Examination |
SBI Clerk Backlog Application Fee
The application fee for the recruitment was applicable according to the candidate’s category.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OBC | ₹750/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0/- |
The examination fee was payable through the available online payment options, including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking and UPI.
SBI Junior Associates Age Limit 2026
The age limit was calculated as on 01 April 2026.
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable to eligible candidates according to SBI recruitment rules.
SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy 2026
SBI has announced a total of 1,538 backlog vacancies for Junior Associates.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Associates (Clerk) | 1,538 |
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 0 |
| EWS | 0 |
| OBC | 112 |
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 1,219 |
| Total | 1,538 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 were required to have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- Candidates who were appearing for the qualifying degree were also permitted as per the recruitment conditions.
- Candidates should refer to the official notification for the complete educational qualification and other eligibility requirements.
SBI Clerk Backlog State-Wise Vacancy 2026
The 1,538 vacancies are distributed across various states and Union Territories.
| State / Union Territory | Required 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 | Hindi / Punjabi | 0 | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 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 |
| Total | 207 | 1,219 | 112 | 1,538 |
SBI Clerk Backlog Admit Card 2026
The SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Admit Card 2026 has been made available from 09 September 2026.
Candidates should download their admit card before the examination and verify all details carefully, including:
- Candidate name
- Roll number / registration number
- Examination date
- Examination centre
- Reporting time
- Exam shift
- Candidate photograph and other details
- Important examination instructions
Candidates should carry the required documents and a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre as instructed on the admit card.
SBI Clerk Backlog Exam 2026
The SBI Junior Associates recruitment consists of the Preliminary Examination followed by the Main Examination as prescribed for the recruitment.
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled to start from 16 September 2026. Candidates who qualify for the next stage will be required to appear in the Main Examination, scheduled for October/November 2026.
Candidates should use the remaining preparation time for revision, previous-year questions and regular mock-test practice.
How to Download SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to download their admit card:
- Visit the SBI recruitment/career portal.
- Open the link for Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026.
- Select the Preliminary Examination Admit Card link.
- Enter your registration number/roll number and required login details.
- Enter the date of birth or other requested information.
- Submit the details.
- Your SBI Clerk Backlog Admit Card will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the admit card.
- Take a clear printout for the examination.
Important Instructions for SBI Clerk Candidates
- Download the admit card before the examination date.
- Check the examination centre and reporting time carefully.
- Read all instructions printed on the admit card.
- Carry the required identity proof and documents.
- Do not wait until the last day to download or print the admit card.
- Keep your registration details safely until the completion of the recruitment process.
SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
Download Admit Card
Click Here – SBI Clerk Backlog Admit Card 2026
SBI Clerk Backlog Notification
Click Here – Download Official Notification
SBI Official Website
For official SBI recruitment notifications, examination updates, admit cards and results, candidates should visit the SBI website.
