Q1. When will SBI release the Junior Associate Prelims admit card for 2026?

The bank plans to activate the call letter link on 21 September 2026. The download window opens on the careers page at sbi.bank.in. A direct login link is also hosted on the IBPS registration portal. Print at least two copies of the call letter for safety.

Q2. What are the SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims exam dates and shift timings?

The preliminary test is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026. The exam runs in multiple shifts across both days. Your exact shift, reporting time and centre address appear on the admit card. Reach the venue 45 minutes before the reporting time.

Q3. How many vacancies are available in SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026?

A total of 9,124 seats are open under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. Among these, 7,680 seats are regular vacancies. The remaining 1,444 seats belong to the backlog category. State wise and category wise splits are given in the official notification.

Q4. What is the educational qualification needed for SBI Clerk 2026?

You must hold a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university. Final year students can also apply for the regular seats. The degree must be complete before the document verification stage. Knowledge of the local language of the chosen state is also required.

Q6. What is the SBI Clerk application fee for each category?

General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 750 as the application fee. SC, ST and PH candidates are fully exempt and pay nothing. Payment is accepted through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking and UPI. Cash and demand draft modes are not allowed.

Q7. Is there negative marking in the SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains exams?

Yes, one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer. The penalty applies in both the Prelims and Main papers. Unattempted questions carry no penalty at all. Final merit is prepared only from Main exam scores.

Q8. Which documents should I carry to the SBI Clerk exam centre?

Carry a printed copy of the admit card along with an original photo identity proof. Keep a photocopy of the same identity document for the invigilator. Paste a recent passport size photo on the call letter. Mobile phones, smart watches and notes are strictly banned inside the hall.

Q9. Is there a correction window to edit the SBI Clerk application form?

The bank usually opens a short correction window after the closing date. Only limited fields such as address and some personal details can be edited. Post, category and state choices are normally locked once submitted. Watch the official portal for the exact correction dates.

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SBI Junior Associates Clerk Admit Card 2026 - Download Prelims Call Letter for 9124 Posts

The State Bank of India has 9,124 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) seats open. The advertisement number is CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The drive covers 7,680 regular posts and 1,444 backlog posts. You need a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university. Final year students can apply too. Your age must be 20 to 28 years as on 1 April 2026. OBC candidates get 3 years of upper age relaxation. SC and ST applicants get 5 years. The online form opened on 11 August 2026. The closing date is 31 August 2026. General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 750. SC, ST and PH candidates pay nothing. The Prelims exam runs on 26 and 27 September 2026. Call letters are expected from 21 September 2026. Download your admit card at sbi.bank.in.

By Sarkari King Team

Updated: 21 September 2026 | 11:01 AM

Advt: CRPD/CR/2026-27/17

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SBI Junior Associates Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 9124 Post
Post Name		Total Post		Eligibility & Qualification Details
SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) - Regular		7680		Bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university in India. Final year or appearing candidates may also apply for the regular seats. Candidates must be able to read, write and speak the local language of the applied state. Knowledge of the regional language is tested at the final stage of the process. No prior banking work experience is needed for this post.
SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) - Backlog		1444		Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university is required. These seats are reserved for the pending backlog categories as notified by the bank. Category certificate must be valid and issued by a competent authority. Local language proficiency rules apply to backlog seats as well. Read the detailed advertisement for post wise clause-by-clause conditions.
SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 : Category Wise Regular Vacancy Details
Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	Total Post
SBI Clerk Regular Vacancies	3253	760	1716	1114	837	7680
SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancies	Total : 1444 Post (Reserved as per backlog roster)

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