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SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog 1538 Posts 2026 has moved to the examination stage. Registration for
Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 closed on 27.08.2026, and SBI’s own careers listing now reads
preliminary examination call letter is available for download. Its notice on the same listing
fixes the online preliminary examination tentatively for 16.09.2026. Last updated: 12.09.2026.
Call letter and exam stage, checked 12.09.2026
Four days before a tentative exam date, what matters is which documents are live and what still has a
deadline on it. All of the following were read from SBI’s own careers listing for this advertisement.
| Stage of the backlog drive | Position on 12.09.2026 |
|---|---|
| Preliminary exam date | Tentatively 16.09.2026, per SBI’s notice on the advertisement block. The call letter itself carries the confirmed date, time and venue |
| Preliminary call letter | Live. It downloads from the IBPS-hosted login for this drive, linked below, using the registration number and password or date of birth |
| Acquaint yourself booklet | Published in Hindi and English. It is the practice material SBI itself issues for the prelim, and it is separate from the advertisement |
| Scribe arrangements | Two separate items are live: the scribe guidelines PDF, and a scribe-details updation link on the IBPS scribe portal. A candidate who needs a scribe has to act on both before the exam, not on exam day |
| Pre-examination training | SBI has put up pre-examination training material for this drive on its own careers site, which SC, ST and OBC candidates in a backlog drive are entitled to |
| Main examination | Still described only as October or November 2026. No date has been notified |
SBI Junior Associates Clerk backlog recruitment 2026 overview
This recruitment is for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in SBI’s clerical cadre. A candidate may apply for vacancies in only one State/UT and must choose one specified local language for the language test. The vacancy table is provisional, so SBI may revise the numbers if its actual requirement changes.
| SBI Junior Associates Clerk | SBI Junior official record |
|---|---|
| Recruiting organisation | State Bank of India |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Advertisement number | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Total backlog posts | 1,538 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Eligible reservation categories | SC, ST and OBC backlog vacancies |
| Posting rule | State/UT applied for; no inter-State or inter-Circle transfer |
SBI Clerk backlog vacancy details state wise
The official notification gives the following state/circle and category-wise breakup. Candidates should check the local language listed for the State/UT before submitting the form.
| Circle / State or UT | Local language | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | — | 88 | — | 88 |
| Bengaluru, Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 35 | — | 120 |
| Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | — | 134 | — | 134 |
| Bhopal, Chhattisgarh | Hindi | — | 26 | — | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar, Odisha | Odia | — | 111 | — | 111 |
| Chandigarh UT | Hindi / Punjabi | — | — | 22 | 22 |
| Jammu & Kashmir UT | Urdu / Hindi | — | 42 | — | 42 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 11 | — | — | 11 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | — | — | 18 | 18 |
| Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 65 | — | — | 65 |
| Hyderabad, Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | — | 32 | — | 32 |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | Hindi | 20 | 86 | — | 106 |
| Kolkata, West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | — | — | 55 | 55 |
| Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | — | 31 | — | 31 |
| Maharashtra / Mumbai Metro | Marathi | — | 165 | — | 165 |
| New Delhi, Delhi | Hindi | — | — | 17 | 17 |
| Gandhinagar, Gujarat | Gujarati | — | 289 | — | 289 |
| Guwahati, Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | — | 39 | — | 39 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | — | 22 | — | 22 |
| Patna, Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Patna, Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 14 | 119 | — | 133 |
| Total | State-wise and category-wise | 207 | 1,219 | 112 | 1,538 |
Important Links
| Resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification PDF | Open PDF |
| Preliminary examination call letter download | Open the call letter login. Live on 12.09.2026, for the exam tentatively on 16.09.2026 |
| Acquaint yourself booklet for the prelim | Download the English booklet. Live. A Hindi version is linked from the same SBI listing |
| Scribe guidelines and scribe-details update | Download the scribe guidelines. Live. Details are updated separately on the IBPS scribe portal, linked from the SBI listing |
| Pre-examination training material | Open the training page. Live on 12.09.2026 |
| Registration portal, now closed for new applications | Open the registration portal. Registration closed 27.08.2026 |
| SBI Official Careers | Visit SBI Careers |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | Browse latest government jobs |
SBI Clerk backlog important dates
The notification gives month-level dates for the examinations. A specific exam date will be confirmed by SBI through a later notice or call letter.
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| Notification and registration start | 07.08.2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 27.08.2026, closed |
| Last date for fee payment | 27.08.2026, closed |
| Preliminary examination | Tentatively 16.09.2026, per SBI’s own notice. Call letters are already downloadable |
| Main examination | October or November 2026, tentative. No date notified as on 12.09.2026 |
| Local Language Proficiency Test | After the Main examination, where applicable |
| Fee exemption | SC / ST / PwBD and XS / DXS — no application fee (Nil) |
| Fee for OBC | Rs. 750 |
SBI Clerk backlog eligibility and age limit
Applicants must satisfy the age and qualification conditions on the dates specified in the notification. Final-year graduation candidates can apply provisionally, but must pass the graduation examination by 31.12.2026.
| SBI Clerk backlog eligibility | SBI Junior official record |
|---|---|
| Age as on 01.04.2026 | 20 to 28 years |
| Date of birth range | 02.04.1998 to 01.04.2006, both days inclusive |
| Educational qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Final-year candidates | Eligible provisionally if graduation is passed by 31.12.2026 |
| Local language | Reading, writing, speaking and understanding of the opted State/UT language |
| OBC condition | Only non-creamy-layer OBC candidates are eligible for OBC backlog vacancies |
| SBI Clerk backlog eligibility | SBI Junior official record |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Widows / divorced women / judicially separated women | 7 years, subject to the notification’s maximum-age conditions |
SBI Clerk backlog exam pattern and selection process
Selection consists of the Preliminary examination, Main examination and a specified local language test where the candidate has not studied the opted language in Class 10 or 12. Preliminary marks are not added to the final merit list; Main examination marks are used for the state-wise and category-wise merit list.
| Preliminary test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Main test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Selection rule | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Negative marking | One-fourth of the mark assigned to the question for each wrong answer |
| Preliminary shortlist | Approximately 10 times the vacancies, subject to availability |
| Final merit | Main examination aggregate, drawn State/UT-wise and category-wise |
| Local language test | Qualifying before joining when the language was not studied in Class 10 or 12 |
Applying for SBI Clerk backlog posts
- Open the SBI Junior Associates recruitment application portal during the application window.
- Register with an active email ID and mobile number and select only one State/UT and one local language.
- Enter personal, educational and category details exactly as supported by the documents.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Pay Rs. 750 if applicable, then save the e-receipt and submitted application for record.
- Keep the registered email and mobile number active for call-letter and examination updates.
Before applying, download the official notification PDF from the Important Links section above. It contains the complete instructions, language list, certificate requirements and annexures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SBI Junior Associates backlog vacancy in 2026?
SBI has notified 1,538 SC/ST/OBC backlog posts for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales).
When does the SBI Clerk backlog application start?
Online registration starts on 07.08.2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for registration and fee payment is 27.08.2026.
What is the SBI Clerk backlog age limit?
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01.04.2026, before applicable relaxation.
What qualification is required?
Applicants need graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Is the application fee payable by SC and ST candidates?
SC, ST, PwBD, XS and DXS candidates have Nil fee under the notification.
What is the OBC application fee?
The OBC application fee and intimation charge is Rs. 750.
When will the Preliminary examination be held?
The Preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026.
When will the Main examination be held?
The Main examination is tentatively scheduled for October/November 2026.
Can a candidate apply for more than one State or UT?
No. The notification permits an application for vacancies in one State/UT only.