The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 for the Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment. A total of 9,124 vacancies have been announced under the SBI Junior Associates Clerk Recruitment 2026.

Candidates who successfully submitted their applications between 11 August 2026 and 31 August 2026 can now download their SBI Clerk Phase I Preliminary Examination Admit Card.
The SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026. Candidates should download their admit card, check the examination centre and reporting instructions, and carry all required documents to the examination centre.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Clerk) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026–27/17 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,124 |
| Recruitment Type | Regular and Backlog |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Preliminary Exam | 26–27 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | Released |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and applicable selection stages |
SBI Clerk 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | 11 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 31 August 2026 |
| SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam | 26–27 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Admit Card | 21 September 2026 |
| SBI Clerk Main Exam | As per schedule |
| Main Exam Admit Card | Before the examination |
Candidates should regularly check the official SBI career portal for updates regarding the Main Examination.
SBI Junior Associates Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹0 |
The examination fee was payable through the available online payment modes, including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking and UPI.
SBI Clerk 2026 Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on 1 April 2026.
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age relaxation is applicable to eligible candidates according to SBI recruitment rules.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for category-wise age relaxation.
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes 9,124 Junior Associate vacancies, comprising regular and backlog vacancies.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Associate – Regular | 7,680 |
| Junior Associate – Backlog | 1,444 |
| Total | 9,124 |
SBI Clerk Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for SBI Junior Associate Clerk recruitment should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of India.
- Candidates appearing in the qualifying degree examination may also be eligible subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Candidates should carefully check the detailed notification for the applicable qualification requirements.
SBI Clerk 2026 Category-Wise Regular Vacancy
The supplied vacancy details show the following category-wise distribution for the regular vacancies:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 3,253 |
| EWS | 760 |
| OBC | 1,716 |
| SC | 1,114 |
| ST | 837 |
| Total | 7,680 |
The remaining 1,444 vacancies are backlog vacancies.
SBI Clerk 2026 State-Wise Vacancy Details
The Junior Associate vacancies are distributed across different states and Union Territories. The recruitment also specifies the local language applicable to each recruitment circle.
| State / UT | Local Language | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 250 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 113 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 287 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 350 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 330 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 760 |
| Odisha | Odia | 1,100 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti | 7 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 1,410 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 260 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 555 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English | 15 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 60 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 1,718 |
| Goa | Konkani | 62 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 55 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 110 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English | 14 |
| Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi | 24 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 32 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 48 |
Note: Candidates should verify the detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup in the official SBI notification before relying on individual figures.
SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026
The SBI Junior Associate recruitment process includes the examination stages prescribed by SBI. Candidates should prepare for:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Other applicable recruitment requirements as specified in the official notification
Candidates who qualify at each applicable stage will proceed according to the recruitment rules.
SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam 2026
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026.
Candidates should download their admit card before the examination and carefully check:
- Candidate name
- Roll number
- Registration number
- Examination date
- Examination centre
- Reporting time
- Examination shift
- Important instructions
How to Download SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to download the SBI Junior Associates Admit Card:
- Visit the official SBI careers website.
- Open the Junior Associates recruitment section.
- Find the link for SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Admit Card 2026.
- Enter your registration number or roll number.
- Enter the required password, date of birth, or other login details.
- Submit the information.
- Your SBI Clerk Admit Card will appear on the screen.
- Download and print the admit card.
- Check all examination details carefully before leaving for the examination centre.
Candidates should carry the required identity proof and other documents mentioned in the admit card instructions.
Documents to Carry to the SBI Clerk Exam
Candidates should check their admit card carefully and carry the documents required by SBI. These may include:
- SBI Clerk Admit Card
- Valid photo identity proof
- Passport-size photograph, if required
- Other documents mentioned in the examination instructions
Candidates should follow all instructions printed on the admit card.
SBI Clerk 2026 Application Process
The online application window for SBI Junior Associates Recruitment 2026 was open from 11 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
Candidates were required to:
- Register online.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Select the applicable state/circle and preferences.
- Pay the examination fee, if applicable.
- Preview the application carefully.
- Submit the final application.
- Save or print the completed application form.
The application window is now closed.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 | Click Here |
| SBI Clerk Study Material / Pre-Trainee Material | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| SBI Clerk Notification PDF | Click Here |
| SBI Official Website | Click Here |
