SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026 Out

SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026: Out Now

Updated On: 20 October 2026 by Sarkari Result Editorial Team

The SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026 has been officially released by the State Bank of India (SBI) for the Phase-II examination.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially issued the Phase-II Mains Call Letter / Admit Card for the Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16). The Mains examination will be conducted on 29 October 2026. Candidates can download their hall ticket using their Registration Number and Password / DOB through the verified direct links below.

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SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026: Fast Overview

Recruitment Authority:	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post Name:	Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) – Clerk Backlog
Advertisement Number:	`CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16`
Total Vacancies:	1,538 Posts (Special Drive SC/ST/OBC)
Current Stage:	Phase II (Mains) Admit Card Available for Download
Admit Card Release Date:	19 October 2026
Mains Examination Date:	29 October 2026
Examination Mode:	Online Objective Test (Computer Based Examination)
Credentials Required:	Registration No. / Roll No. & Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY)
Official Portals:	sbi.bank.in/web/careers \| bank.sbi/careers

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the Mains Call Letter (Admit Card) for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) under the Special Recruitment Drive for SC, ST, and OBC backlog vacancies (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16). Candidates who successfully qualified in the Preliminary Examination held in September 2026 are eligible to appear for the Phase-II Mains examination scheduled on 29 October 2026 across centres nationwide.

The online portal to download the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Hall Ticket was activated on 19 October 2026 and will remain active until the exam date. Qualified candidates can download their hall ticket by logging in with their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth. Below is the comprehensive guide covering the important schedule dates, examination pattern, step-by-step download instructions, required exam-day documents, and verified official direct links.

`How to Download SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026?`

SBI Clerk Backlog 2026: Important Dates

Online Application Start:	August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online:	21 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment:	21 August 2026
Prelims Exam Date:	20 September 2026
Prelims Result Declared:	11–14 October 2026
Mains Admit Card Release:	19 October 2026
Mains Examination Date:	29 October 2026

Application Fee (As Per Advertisement)

General / OBC / EWS:	₹750/-
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM:	₹0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode:	Online (Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card, UPI, IMPS)
Note: Application fee is non-refundable once paid. Mains exam admit card download does not require any additional fee.

Age Limit (as on 01 April 2026)

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD Candidates: Up to 10–15 Years (as per Government norms)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per official notification rules

Eligibility Criteria & Total Vacancies

Total Posts: 1,538 Posts

Post Title: Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) – Special Backlog Drive

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Candidates must also have proficiency in the specified opted local language.

SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The Phase-II Main Examination consists of an objective test of 200 marks consisting of 190 questions. The total duration of the test is 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes) with separate sectional timing for each test.

Section / Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1. General / Financial Awareness	50	50	35 Minutes
2. General English	40	40	35 Minutes
3. Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45 Minutes
4. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	50	60	45 Minutes
Total	190 Questions	200 Marks	2 Hours 40 Minutes

Negative Marking Warning: There will be negative marking for wrong answers in the objective tests. 1/4th (0.25 marks) of the mark assigned for question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. There are no minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026

Q1. When was the SBI Junior Associate Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 released?

The State Bank of India (SBI) officially released the Phase-II Mains Call Letter on 19 October 2026 for qualified candidates.

Q2. What is the examination date for SBI Clerk Backlog Mains 2026?

The SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Phase-II Main Examination is scheduled to be held on 29 October 2026.

Q3. How can I download the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Call Letter?

Visit the official SBI Careers portal at sbi.bank.in/web/careers, open Current Openings, select Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, and log in with your Registration Number and Password / DOB.

Q4. What login details are required to download the SBI Clerk Call Letter?

You will need your Registration Number or Roll Number and your Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) along with the verification captcha.

Q5. Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk Mains Examination?

Yes. There is a penalty of 1/4th (0.25 marks) deducted for every incorrect response in the objective test.

Q6. How many vacancies are announced under this SBI Special Backlog Drive?

A total of 1,538 backlog vacancies for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) have been announced under advertisement CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.

Q7. Do I need to carry the Preliminary exam call letter to the Mains exam?

Yes. As per standard SBI examination guidelines, candidates must bring the authenticated/verified Preliminary exam call letter along with their Mains call letter and original photo ID proof.

How to Download SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026?

Follow this step-by-step procedure to download your official SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) Mains call letter without server delays:

Visit the Official Portal: Open your web browser and go to the official SBI Careers page: sbi.bank.in/web/careers or bank.sbi/careers.
Navigate to Current Openings: Click on the “Join SBI” tab and select “Current Openings”.
Locate Notification: Find the recruitment link titled “RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR SC/ST/OBC BACKLOG VACANCIES (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16)”.
Click on Mains Call Letter Link: Click on “Download Mains Examination Call Letter”. This will redirect you to the IBPS candidate login window.
Enter Your Login Credentials:
- Select Language (English / Hindi).
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY).
- Enter the Captcha text displayed on the screen.
Submit & View Call Letter: Click on the Login button. Your Phase-II Mains Call Letter will appear on the screen.
Download & Print: Carefully verify exam centre details, reporting timing, and shift details. Take at least two clear colour printouts for examination day.

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