SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2026 Out: Check Official Test Schedule

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the tentative schedule for the SBI Clerk 2026 (Junior Associates) recruitment exam. As per official updates, the SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2026 is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on 23rd November 2026. Candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination or are preparing for special backlog drives can review the detailed exam dates, vacancy details, selection process, and application schedule provided below.

SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026: Highlights

SBI conducts the recruitment drive annually to hire eligible candidates for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts across various branches in India. Key details regarding the 2026 recruitment notification are summarized below:

• Recruiting Body: State Bank of India (SBI)
• Post Name: Junior Associate (Clerk) - Customer Support & Sales
• Number (Regular): CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
• Number (Backlog): CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
• Total Vacancies: 11,304 (9,766 Regular + 1,538 Backlog)
• Selection Process: Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, Local Language Test (LPT)
• SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date: 23rd November 2026 (Tentative)
• Official Website: sbi.co.in/web/careers

SBI Clerk 2026 Important Exam Dates

SBI released notifications for both special recruitment drives (backlog vacancies) and regular vacancies. Candidates should mark these crucial dates on their exam preparation calendars:

Special Recruitment Drive (Backlog Vacancies)

• Official Notification Release: 7th August 2026
• Online Application Window: 7th August 2026 to 27th August 2026
• Prelims Admit Card Download: 9th September 2026
• Prelims Exam Date: 16th September 2026 (Conducted Successfully)
• Mains Admit Card Release: October / November 2026
• Mains Exam Date: November 2026

Regular Vacancies

• Official Notification Release: 11th August 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 11th August 2026
• Application Last Date: 31st August 2026
• Prelims Admit Card Release: 21st September 2026
• Prelims Exam Dates: 26th and 27th September 2026
• Mains Admit Card Release: November 2026
• SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date: 23rd November 2026 (Tentative)

SBI Clerk 2026 Vacancy Breakup

SBI announced a total of 11,304 openings for Junior Associates across India in 2026. The distribution between regular posts and backlog posts is structured as follows:

• Regular Vacancies: 9,766 Posts
• Backlog Vacancies: 1,538 Posts

SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the SBI Junior Associate recruitment must fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria in terms of age limit and educational qualification:

• Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 to 28 years of age. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 to 15 years) as per Government rules.
• Educational Qualification: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
• Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified opted local language of the state applied for.

Application Fee Structure

The application fee details for SBI Clerk registration 2026 are as follows:

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 750/- (Inclusive of application fee and intimation charges)
• SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM: Nil (Exempted)

SBI Clerk Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection process for SBI Clerk recruitment consists of two online objective tests followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test:

1. Preliminary Examination (100 Marks)

The Prelims test consists of objective test questions across three sections with a total duration of 1 hour (20 minutes per section):

• English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
• Numerical Ability: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes
• Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes
• Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes

2. Mains Examination (200 Marks)

Candidates qualifying the Prelims stage will appear for the SBI Clerk Mains exam on 23rd November 2026. The Mains exam pattern is structured as follows:

• General / Financial Awareness: 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 35 Minutes
• General English: 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 35 Minutes
• Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 45 Minutes
• Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 50 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes
• Total: 190 Questions | 200 Marks | 160 Minutes

Note: Negative marking of 1/4th (0.25) mark per wrong answer applies to both Prelims and Mains examinations.

SBI Clerk Salary 2026

The starting basic pay for an SBI Junior Associate is Rs. 19,900/- (Rs. 17,900/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates). The total in-hand salary of an SBI Clerk including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other perks ranges around Rs. 46,000 per month, depending upon the place of posting.

Steps to Check SBI Clerk Mains Exam Dates and Download Admit Card

Follow these official steps to check exam schedules and download your call letter once released:

• Visit the official State Bank of India careers web portal: sbi.co.in/web/careers.
• Navigate to the 'Join SBI' section and click on 'Current Openings'.
• Locate the notification link titled 'RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) ( No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17)'.
• Click on the link for 'SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date Notice / Call Letter Download'.
• Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth.
• Submit the details to view and download your SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card PDF.
• Take a clean printout of the call letter along with a valid photo ID proof for the examination center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2026?

The SBI Clerk Mains Examination for 2026 regular vacancies is tentatively scheduled for 23rd November 2026.

2. How many total vacancies are available in SBI Clerk 2026 recruitment?

There are a total of 11,304 vacancies announced in 2026, comprising 9,766 Regular vacancies and 1,538 Backlog vacancies.

3. Is there negative marking in the SBI Clerk Mains Exam?

Yes, there is a penalty of 1/4th (0.25) mark for every wrong objective answer in both Prelims and Mains examinations.