Q1. When was the SBI Clerk Prelims admit card released for the 1538 backlog posts?

The Phase I call letter link became active on 09 September 2026. Candidates can download it from the official SBI recruitment login page. Keep the registration number and date of birth handy before you start.

Q2. What is the SBI Junior Associate Prelims exam date under this backlog drive?

The Phase I Prelims paper is scheduled for 16 September 2026. The Phase II Mains test is tentatively planned for October or November 2026. Exact mains dates will be shared later on the official website.

Q3. What educational qualification is needed for SBI Junior Associate backlog posts?

You need a bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. Final year appearing students can also apply for this drive. There is no minimum percentage requirement for this clerical post.

Q5. What is the SBI Clerk backlog application fee and who is exempt?

OBC applicants pay Rs 750/- as the exam fee. SC, ST and PH candidates pay nothing at all. Payment is accepted through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI only.

Q6. Is there negative marking in the SBI Clerk Prelims examination?

Yes, one fourth marks are deducted for every wrong answer. The Prelims paper has English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability sections. It carries 100 marks in total with a one hour duration.

Q7. Can I apply for more than one state in this SBI Clerk backlog recruitment?

No, you can choose vacancies in one State or UT only. You can also appear for the test only once under this project. So pick your state carefully before submitting the form.

Q8. What should I carry to the SBI Clerk Prelims exam centre?

Carry a printed admit card and one original photo identity proof. Bring a photocopy of the same ID for centre records. A recent passport size photograph and the category certificate may also be checked.

Q9. How can I recover my registration number if I lose it?

Use the forget registration number option on the login page. The details are sent to your registered mobile number and email ID. You can also contact the SBI recruitment helpdesk for support.

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SBI Junior Associate Clerk Backlog Recruitment 2026 - Download Prelims Admit Card for 1538 Posts

SBI has released the Phase I admit card for 1,538 Junior Associate backlog seats. The application window ran from 7 August to 27 August 2026. Prelims admit cards went live on 9 September 2026. The Phase I exam is scheduled for 16 September 2026. Mains is planned for October or November 2026. Candidates need a bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university. Final year students may also apply. The age band is 20 to 28 years, calculated as on 1 April 2026. OBC applicants get 3 years of upper age relaxation. SC and ST candidates receive 5 years. PwD candidates get 10 to 15 years as per rules. OBC aspirants pay Rs 750. SC, ST and PH candidates pay nothing at all. Selection covers prelims, mains and a local language test. Download your call letter at sbi.bank.in.

By Sarkari King Team

Updated: 09 September 2026 | 03:27 PM

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SBI Junior Associate Clerk Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details Total : 1538 Post
Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility & Qualification Details
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) : Backlog Vacancies	1538	Bachelor degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. Passed candidates and final year appearing candidates can both apply. Applicants must know the local language of the chosen State or UT. You can apply for vacancies in one State or UT only. You can appear for the test only once under this recruitment project. Detailed post wise eligibility is given in the official notification PDF.

SBI Clerk Backlog 2026 : State Wise Vacancy Details
State / UT	Local Language	SC / ST / OBC / Total Post
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi / Urdu	SC : 0 \| ST : 31 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 31
Rajasthan	Hindi	SC : 20 \| ST : 86 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 106
Delhi	Hindi	SC : 0 \| ST : 0 \| OBC : 17 \| Total : 17
Bihar	Hindi / Urdu	SC : 12 \| ST : 0 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 12
Jharkhand	Hindi / Santhali	SC : 14 \| ST : 119 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 133
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	SC : 0 \| ST : 134 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 134
Chhattisgarh	Hindi	SC : 0 \| ST : 26 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 26
Chandigarh UT	Hindi / Punjabi	SC : 0 \| ST : 0 \| OBC : 22 \| Total : 22
Jammu & Kashmir UT	Hindi / Urdu	SC : 0 \| ST : 42 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 42
Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	SC : 11 \| ST : 0 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 11
Punjab	Hindi / Punjabi	SC : 0 \| ST : 0 \| OBC : 18 \| Total : 18
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu / Urdu	SC : 0 \| ST : 88 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 88
Karnataka	Kannada	SC : 85 \| ST : 35 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 120
Odisha	Odia	SC : 0 \| ST : 111 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 111
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	SC : 65 \| ST : 0 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 65
Telangana	Telugu / Urdu	SC : 0 \| ST : 32 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 32
West Bengal	Bengali / Nepali	SC : 0 \| ST : 0 \| OBC : 55 \| Total : 55
Maharashtra	Marathi	SC : 0 \| ST : 165 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 165
Gujarat	Gujarati	SC : 0 \| ST : 289 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 289
Assam	Assamese / Bengali / Bodo	SC : 0 \| ST : 39 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 39
Tripura	Bengali / Kokborok	SC : 0 \| ST : 22 \| OBC : 0 \| Total : 22

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