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SBI Clerk Special Recruitment Drive for SC / ST / OBC Backlog Vacancies
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Prelims Admit Card 2026 for candidates registered under the Special Recruitment Drive for SC, ST and OBC backlog vacancies.
The preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on 16 September 2026. Eligible candidates can download their call letter through the official SBI Careers portal using their registration/login details.
| Organization | State Bank of India |
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Recruitment | Special Recruitment Drive – Backlog Vacancies |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,538 |
| Admit Card Status | Available |
| Admit Card Release | 09 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 16 September 2026 |
| Examination Mode | Online Computer Based Examination |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 11 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Admit Card | 09 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination | 16 September 2026 |
| Main Examination | To Be Announced / As per SBI Schedule |
| Recruitment Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC Backlog | 1,538 |
This recruitment is a Special Recruitment Drive specifically meant for eligible SC, ST and OBC backlog vacancies.
Candidates applying for the Junior Associate post should have a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
Candidates appearing in the final year/semester of graduation may also be eligible provisionally, subject to the conditions and qualification cut-off prescribed in the official SBI recruitment notification.
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
Age relaxation for eligible reserved categories will be applicable according to the SBI recruitment rules and Government guidelines.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC | As prescribed in official notification |
| Other Categories | Not eligible under this special backlog drive |
Candidates should refer to the official recruitment advertisement for the exact fee applicability and payment provisions.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
There is a separate time limit for each section. Candidates should follow the instructions displayed on the examination screen.
Candidates who qualify the preliminary examination will be considered for the Main Examination according to the applicable SBI recruitment rules.
The Main Examination includes sections such as General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning & Computer Aptitude. The final schedule will be notified by SBI.
Candidates selected for appointment may be required to qualify the prescribed Local Language Test (LPT) for the State/ Union Territory for which they have applied, as per SBI rules.
Q. When was the SBI Clerk Backlog Admit Card released?
The Preliminary Examination Call Letter was made available from
09 September 2026.
Q. When is the SBI Clerk Backlog Preliminary Exam?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for
16 September 2026.
Q. How many backlog vacancies are available?
There are 1,538 Junior Associate backlog vacancies
under this special recruitment drive.
Q. Who can apply under this recruitment?
This is a special recruitment drive for eligible
SC, ST and OBC backlog vacancies, subject to the
conditions given in the official SBI notification.
Q. What is the SBI Clerk Prelims exam pattern?
The Preliminary Examination consists of
100 questions for 100 marks with a total duration
of 60 minutes, with separate sectional timings.
Q. Where can I download the admit card?
Candidates can download the call letter through the official
SBI Careers Current Openings page or the official
call-letter login facility.