SBI Clerk Mains: Download admit card now for Oct 29 exam

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026 for Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) against backlog vacancies. The admit cards were made available on October 19, 2026, on the bank’s official website, sbi.bank.in. The main examination for these positions is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,538 backlog posts specifically reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) across various States and Union Territories. The preliminary examination results for these posts were announced on October 17, 2026, paving the way for eligible candidates to appear for the mains examination.

Application and Examination Schedule

The recruitment process, advertised under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16, commenced with the online application process opening on August 7, 2026. The application window closed on August 27, 2026. Following the preliminary examination and its results, candidates are now preparing for the main examination.

The entire selection process includes an online preliminary examination, an online mains examination, a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), document verification, and a medical examination. The admit cards for all phases of the SBI Clerk examination are exclusively available online.

Eligibility Criteria and Role Details

Candidates applying for the Junior Associate positions were required to be aged between 20 and 28 years, calculated as of April 1, 2026. This means applicants must have been born between April 2, 1998, and April 1, 2006. The minimum educational qualification stipulated for these posts is graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.

Those in their final year or semester of graduation were permitted to apply provisionally, provided they could furnish proof of graduation by December 31, 2026. In addition, proficiency in the specified local language of the chosen State or Union Territory is a mandatory requirement for selection. Selected candidates will primarily handle customer support, sales, and various banking-related services.

Selection Process and Remuneration

The selection process for Junior Associates at the State Bank of India (SBI) is multi-staged, beginning with an online preliminary examination worth 100 marks. Candidates who successfully clear this stage then proceed to an online mains examination, which carries a total of 200 marks. Following these examinations, successful candidates will undergo a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), document verification, and a medical examination, according to the State Bank of India.

For those selected as Junior Associates, the advertised pay scale ranges from Rs. 24,050 to Rs. 64,480. The starting basic pay for these positions is Rs. 26,730. These figures are part of the thorough remuneration package for the role, as stated by the State Bank of India.

Steps to Download Mains Admit Card

Candidates who have qualified for the SBI Clerk Mains examination can download their admit cards by visiting the official SBI website, sbi.bank.in. From there, they should navigate to the careers section and locate the Junior Associate recruitment notification. The next step involves selecting the link specifically designated for the SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026.

Upon selecting the link, candidates will be prompted to enter their required login credentials, such as their registration number and password or date of birth. After submitting these details, the admit card will be displayed. Candidates are advised to download and print the document for examination day and to thoroughly check their personal details and examination information for accuracy before appearing for the test, as per the State Bank of India.

1. Visit the official SBI website at sbi.bank.in.
2. Navigate to the careers section and locate the Junior Associate recruitment notification.
3. Select the link designated for the SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026.
4. Enter the required login credentials, such as registration number and password/date of birth.
5. Submit the details to view the admit card.
6. Download and print the document for examination day.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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