Last Updated: 21 September 2026 | Job Source: State Bank of India (SBI) | Published On: GovtJobDeck.com | Reading Time: 4 Minutes
SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026
The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 for the Preliminary Examination of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. Candidates who applied for the regular SBI Clerk recruitment can now download their Prelims Call Letter online using the official SBI/IBPS call-letter portal. SBI’s official careers page lists this recruitment under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17.
The recruitment covers 9,124 Junior Associate vacancies, including 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026.
Candidates who want to check the complete vacancy, eligibility, application process and selection details can read our SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 guide
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SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 – Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Recruitment | Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Total Vacancies | 9,124 Posts |
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 Posts |
| Backlog Vacancies | 1,444 Posts |
| Admit Card | Released |
| Admit Card Mode | Online |
| Prelims Exam Date | 26 & 27 September 2026 |
| Main Exam | November 2026, as per recruitment schedule |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
The SBI recruitment portal confirms the application period for Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 was 11 August to 31 August 2026.
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026
SBI has announced 9,124 Junior Associate vacancies.
| Vacancy Type | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Regular Vacancies | 7,680 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 1,444 |
| Total | 9,124 |
The official vacancy table shows 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies across the listed States/UTs. SBI also states that these vacancies are provisional and may change according to the Bank’s actual requirement.
State-Wise SBI Clerk Vacancy
Some of the larger regular vacancy pools include:
| State/UT | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 1,718 | 281 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1,410 | 106 |
| Odisha | 1,100 | 18 |
| Karnataka | 760 | 39 |
| West Bengal | 555 | 149 |
| Gujarat | 330 | 305 |
| Chhattisgarh | 287 | 64 |
| Telangana | 260 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 250 | 30 |
| Rajasthan | 350 | 75 |
The complete State/UT-wise vacancy table is available in the official notification.
Important: Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT. The final merit list will also be prepared State-wise and category-wise.
SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 Download Link
Candidates can download the SBI Clerk Junior Associate Prelims Call Letter 2026 through the official call-letter portal:
The login page requires the candidate’s Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth, along with the displayed security code/captcha.
How to Download SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026
- Open the official SBI Clerk call-letter link above.
- Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number.
- Enter your Password or Date of Birth.
- Enter the captcha/security code.
- Click Login.
- Download your SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination Call Letter.
- Take a clear printout for the examination.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2026
The Preliminary Examination for the regular Junior Associate recruitment is scheduled for:
26 & 27 September 2026
Candidates should check their individual call letter for the exact exam date, shift, reporting time and examination centre. Current recruitment information identifies 26 and 27 September as the scheduled Prelims dates.
Related Opportunities
- Candidates preparing for multiple banking examinations can also check the Banking Exam Calendar 2026–27 for upcoming exam dates and schedules.
- Candidates can also use our Bank Salary Calculator to estimate their salary and in-hand pay.
Details to Check on Your Call Letter
After downloading the admit card, carefully check:
- Candidate name
- Roll number/registration number
- Photograph and signature
- Examination date
- Shift and reporting time
- Examination centre
- Complete centre address
- Examination instructions
If there is any discrepancy, candidates should contact SBI through its official recruitment/helpdesk channels.
Documents to Carry
Candidates should follow the instructions printed on their individual call letter.
Generally, candidates should be prepared to carry:
- Printed SBI Clerk Preliminary Call Letter
- Original valid photo ID proof
- Required photocopy of the ID proof
- Photograph/documents specifically mentioned in the call letter
SBI’s examination instructions have historically required candidates to carry the call letter and valid photo identification, and the current call letter should be treated as the controlling document for the 2026 examination.
What After SBI Clerk Prelims?
Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination will proceed to the Main Examination, followed by the applicable Local Language Proficiency Test requirements.
The Main Examination for the 2026 regular Junior Associate recruitment is scheduled later in the recruitment cycle, with current recruitment information indicating November 2026.
Candidates should therefore download the call letter now and begin preparing according to the Prelims schedule.
Important: Don’t Confuse This With SBI Clerk Backlog Recruitment
SBI is also conducting a separate Special Recruitment Drive for backlog vacancies under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
That is a different recruitment from the regular CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 recruitment covered in this article.
If you applied for the regular 9,124-post Junior Associate recruitment, use the call-letter link provided above.
SBI PO Admit Card 2026: Candidates preparing for SBI’s Probationary Officer examination can also check the latest SBI PO Admit Card 2026 update.
SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026: FAQs
Is the SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 released?
Yes. The SBI Clerk Junior Associate Prelims Call Letter 2026 for the regular recruitment is now available through the call-letter portal.
What is the SBI Clerk Prelims exam date?
The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026.
How can I download the SBI Clerk Admit Card?
Use the official call-letter link above and log in with your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk 2026?
The recruitment covers 9,124 vacancies, comprising 7,680 regular vacancies and 1,444 backlog vacancies.
What should I check on the SBI Clerk call letter?
Check your exam date, shift, reporting time, centre address, roll number, photograph and examination instructions.
Is this the same as the SBI Clerk backlog recruitment?
No. The regular recruitment is under CRPD/CR/2026-27/17, while the separate backlog drive is under CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
Related Opportunity
For complete eligibility, vacancy distribution, qualification, age limit, salary and the original application details, see the full SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 article:
👉 SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026 – 9,124 Junior Associate Posts
Disclaimer
This article is a short admit-card update for the SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. Candidates should verify their individual exam date, reporting time, centre and other instructions from the call letter before appearing for the examination. SBI’s official careers portal remains the final source for any subsequent changes.
