SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026 released for 1,538 backlog posts, exam on October 29

SBI Clerk backlog recruitment 2026: Mains admit card out for SC, ST and OBC candidates

SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026 for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) against 1,538 backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Candidates appearing for the main examination can check the admit card through the bank’s official website, sbi.bank.in.The recruitment drive was announced under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16. The online application process opened on August 7, 2026, and closed on August 27, 2026. The preliminary examination result was declared on October 17, 2026, while the mains admit card was released on October 19, 2026. The main examination is scheduled for October 29, 2026.SBI Clerk mains examination and recruitment detailsThe recruitment aims to fill 1,538 backlog posts across various States and Union Territories. Selected candidates will work as Junior Associates, handling customer support, sales and banking-related services.

• Direct link to check and download the SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026How to download the SBI Clerk mains admit cardCandidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:Step 1: Visit the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in.Step 2: Open the careers section and locate the Junior Associate recruitment notification.Step 3: Select the link for the SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026.Step 4: Enter the required login credentials.Step 5: Submit the details to view the admit card.Step 6: Download and print the document for examination day.Candidates should check their personal details and examination information on the admit card before appearing for the test.Eligibility criteria and age limitApplicants must be aged between 20 and 28 years, calculated as of April 1, 2026. Candidates must have been born between April 2, 1998, and April 1, 2006. Age relaxation applies under the prescribed rules.The minimum educational qualification is graduation in any discipline. Candidates in their final year or semester could apply provisionally, provided they produce proof of graduation by December 31, 2026. Proficiency in the specified local language of the chosen State or Union Territory is also required.Selection process and pay scaleThe selection process comprises an online preliminary examination carrying 100 marks, an online mains examination carrying 200 marks, a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), document verification and a medical examination.The advertised pay scale is Rs. 24,050 to Rs. 64,480, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 26,730. Candidates should consult the official notification for applicable recruitment conditions.