State Bank of India (SBI) released SBI Clerk Result 2026 on 17th October 2026 for candidates who appeared in the Prelims Exam for 1,538 backlog vacancies on 16th September 2026. SBI has also released the Backlog Prelims Scorecard 2026 and marks, which candidates can check on the official SBI Careers website. Meanwhile, SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 for 9,766 regular vacancies is awaited and is expected in November 2026. The regular vacancies exam was conducted on 26th and 27th September 2026. SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026 for backlog vacancies was released on 19th October, and the Mains exam is scheduled for 29th October 2026.
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SBI Clerk Main 2026 candidates appearing for SBI Clerk Mains 2026 for backlog vacancies can download their admit card from the official SBI website by following these steps:
Note: SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2026 for backlog vacancies is available online. Candidates can visit the official SBI Careers website through the direct link provided on this page to download the call letter
SBI Clerk Result 2026 provides the qualifying status of candidates who appeared for the Prelims exam. Candidates can check their result, download the scorecard and marks, and check the next stage of the selection process on the official SBI Careers website.
Download SBI Junior Associate Clerk Backlog Result 2026 (Link Active)
SBI Clerk 2026 candidates can follow the steps below to check the Backlog Prelims Result 2026:
Candidates should make sure they are checking the result for the correct recruitment advertisement.
SBI Clerk is the common term used for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) post in the clerical cadre at State Bank of India. Clerks are responsible for day-to-day banking activities such as handling customer inquiries, processing deposits and withdrawals, issuing chequebooks, maintaining records, and providing general assistance at bank branches. SBI Clerk acts as the first point of contact for customers in the bank and plays a crucial role in delivering services efficiently. The job involves both desk work and customer interaction, making it ideal for candidates who prefer a stable, service-oriented banking role.
SBI Clerk Notification 2026 has been released by the State Bank of India for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). The notification provides details about the vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, state-wise vacancy distribution, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, and other important instructions.
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SBI Clerk Notification 2026 has been released by the State Bank of India for the recruitment of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) under the Special Recruitment Drive. The notification contains complete details regarding the 1,538 backlog vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates, state-wise vacancies, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, and other important instructions for candidates.
| Particulars | Backlog Vacancies | Regular Vacancies |
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| Advertisement Number | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,538 | 9,766 (7,680 Regular + 2,086 Backlog) |
| Application Period | As per backlog notification | As per regular notification |
| Prelims Exam Date | September 16, 2026 | September 26 and 27, 2026 |
| Prelims Result Date | October 17, 2026 (Released) | November 2026 (Expected) |
| Scorecard Status | Released | Awaited |
| Mains Exam Date | October 29, 2026 | November 26, 2026 |
| Mains Result Date | To be announced | To be announced |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains, Language Proficiency Test | Prelims, Mains, Language Proficiency Test |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in | sbi.bank.in |
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| SBI Clerk 2026 Application Ends |
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| Application Fee Payment | 11-31 August 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Application Correction Window | TBA |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Admit Card | September 21, 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Date for Regular Vacancies | September 26 & 27, 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Date for Backlog Vacancies | September 16, 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Result |
17 October 2026 (Backlog) November 2026 (Regular - Expected) |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Mains Admit Card (Backlog) | October 19, 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Mains Exam Date (Backlog) | October 29, 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Mains Admit Card (Regular) | TBA |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Mains Admit Card (Regular) | November 23, 2026 |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Mains Result | TBA |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Local Language Test | TBA |
| SBI Clerk 2026 Final Result | TBA |
SBI Clerk 2026 Notification has been released for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales), with a total of 9,766 vacancies, including 7,680 regular and 1,444 backlog vacancies. Candidates can check the state-wise vacancy distribution to identify the available posts in their preferred state or union territory before applying online.
The detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy list is provided in the PDF below. Candidates are allowed to apply for only one state or UT, and they must be proficient in the local language of the selected region.
SBI Clerk 2026 eligibility is based on three key areas: age limit, educational qualification, and local language proficiency.
Candidates must be born between 2 April 1997 and 1 April 2005, both dates inclusive.
Reserved category candidates are eligible for relaxation in the upper age limit:
| Category | Relaxation |
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| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service + 3 yrs (Max 50 yrs) |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 7 years (Max 35–40 yrs based on category) |
SBI Clerk 2026 application process is completely online. Candidates must apply through the official website of SBI during this period. The same dates apply for corrections, if needed.
SBI Clerk 2026 exam will be conducted in two stages: Prelims Exam and Main Exam. Both exams are objective in nature and will be held online.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Allotted |
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| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
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| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Allotted |
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| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes |
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Candidates must check SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2026 to know more about it.
SBI Clerk 2026 exam is similar to other bank clerk exams. Examiners have to prepare for 3 major sections for the Prelims exam, becoming 5 (addition of 2 more subjects) in Mains. SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026 will include questions from:
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SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 is a compulsory document that candidates must carry to their exam centre, serving as their official permission to appear for the exam. Check the steps below to download SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026:
The selection process for SBI Clerk 2026 is conducted in three main stages: Prelims Exam, Main Exam, and the Local Language Proficiency Test (if applicable). There is no interview round for the clerical cadre recruitment.
Here’s a breakdown of each stage:
SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Result 2026 was released on 17th October 2026 for 1,538 backlog vacancies. Candidates can check their results and downloadSBI Clerk Prelims Scorecard 2026 from the official SBI Careers website The scorecard and marks help candidates check their qualifying status for the Mains Exam scheduled for 29th October 2026. Meanwhile, SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 for 9,766 regular vacancies is awaited and is expected in November 2026. Candidates can visitSBI Clerk Result 2026 page for result updates.
SBI Clerk Cutoff 2026 will be released state-wise and category-wise with the result. The cut-off marks depend on factors such as exam difficulty, vacancies, the number of candidates and normalisation. Candidates can refer to previous years' cut-offs to understand the qualifying trends.
Download SBI Clerk 2026 Cutoff 2026 (Link Active Soon)
The table given below shows the cutoff marks for state-wise and category-wise for SBI Clerk Prelims 2025:
| States/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General |
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| Andaman & Nicobar | 67.5 | 41.25 | 67.5 | 63 | 67.5 |
| Goa | 55.75 | 31.25 | 55.75 | 47 | 55.75 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 60.75 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 60.75 | 60.75 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 66.5 | 57.75 | 66.5 | 50 | 66.5 |
| Assam | 73.75 | 52 | 73.75 | 69.75 | 76 |
| Bihar | 66 | 59.25 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Chhattisgarh | 68 | 62.25 | 72.25 | 72.25 | 72.25 |
| Ladakh | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Delhi | 72 | 56.25 | 76 | 78.25 | 78.25 |
| Gujarat | 72.5 | 61 | 72.5 | 72.5 | 72.5 |
| Haryana | 66.5 | 76.5 | 75.75 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 74.75 | 78.5 | 76.25 | 81.25 | 81.25 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 77.25 | 69 | 75 | 73 | 81.75 |
| Jharkhand | 65 | 65.25 | 75.25 | 75.25 | 75.25 |
| Karnataka | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Kerala | 63.5 | 47.5 | 74 | 36.5 | 74 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 73 | 54 | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| Maharashtra | 65.5 | 55 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
| Meghalaya | 44.25 | 67 | 57 | 54.75 | 67 |
| Nagaland | 64.25 | 64.25 | 64.25 | 64.25 | 64.25 |
| Manipur | 61.75 | 61.75 | 61.75 | 27 | 61.75 |
| Odisha | 66.5 | 54.25 | 75.5 | 75 | 75.5 |
| Punjab | 70.25 | 80.75 | 76.25 | 80.75 | 80.75 |
| Rajasthan | 69.75 | 65 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Sikkim | 69.25 | 62.75 | 75.25 | 71.5 | 77.5 |
| Tamil Nadu | 52 | 52 | 52 | 42.75 | 52 |
| Telangana | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 72 | 61.75 | 79.25 | 79.5 | 79.5 |
| Uttarakhand | 66.75 | 66.5 | 74.25 | 77 | 79.5 |
| West Bengal | 74 | 67.75 | 74.75 | 65.75 | 81.5 |
Below is the table for state-wise cutoff marks for SBI Clerk Prelims 2024:
| States/UT | General | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
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| Andaman & Nicobar | - | - | - | - | - |
| Andhra Pradesh | 68.75 | 68.75 | 56.5 | 68.75 | 68.75 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 68.75 | 68.75 | 56.5 | 68.75 | 68.75 |
| Assam | 60.75 | 58.25 | 40.25 | 58 | 30.75 |
| Bihar | 47.25 | 44.75 | 39.25 | 47.25 | 47.25 |
| Chhattisgarh | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 29.5 | 0.00 |
| Chandigarh | 65.25 | 60 | 65.25 | 55.25 | 45.25 |
| Delhi | 67 | 62 | 49.50 | 60.75 | 56.75 |
| Gujarat | 47 | 47 | 25.75 | 47 | 47 |
| Haryana | 64 | 53.5 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 68.50 | 60.75 | 66.75 | 61.25 | 66.5 |
| Jammu | 66.50 | - | - | 51.75 | 26.25 |
| Jharkhand | 42.25 | 39.25 | 42.25 | 42.25 | 38.5 |
| Karnataka | 72.5 | 70.5 | 62.25 | 72.5 | 72.5 |
| Kerala | 64 | 53.75 | 39.75 | 64 | 2.50 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 49.25 | 49.25 | 49.25 | 49.25 | 49.25 |
| Maharashtra | 44.75 | 44.75 | 40 | 44.75 | 44.75 |
| Meghalaya | 54.75 | 54.75 | 53.5 | 54.75 | 54.75 |
| Manipur | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 5.25 |
| Odisha | 64.25 | 55 | 41.5 | 64.25 | 52 |
| Punjab | 60.25 | 49.75 | 60.25 | 57 | 55 |
| Rajasthan | 59.5 | 57 | 47 | 59.5 | 59.5 |
| Sikkim | 39.75 | 39.75 | 38.5 | 39.75 | 3.5 |
| Tamil Nadu | 55.50 | 55.50 | 55.50 | 55.50 | 36.75 |
| Telangana | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Tripura | 64 | - | - | - | - |
| Uttar Pradesh | 61.75 | 56 | 45.75 | 61.75 | 61.75 |
| Uttarakhand | 64.75 | 51.25 | 53.75 | 63.75 | 55.75 |
| West Bengal | 61.25 | 51.75 | 42.75 | 45.75 | 0.00 |
| Subject | Books | Author |
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| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 Practice Sets Quantitative Aptitude | BooksByBsf |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | RS Aggarwal | |
| Bank PO Quantitative Aptitude Chapter Wise Solved Papers | Arihant | |
| Verbal Reasoning | Wiley’s Verbal Ability and Reasoning for Competitive Exam | P.A. Anand Lalit Singh |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning | RS Aggarwal | |
| Essential Objectives: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | Disha Publications | |
| Logical Reasoning | How to prepare for Logical Reasoning | Arun Sharma |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | Pearson | |
| A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning | Arun Sharma | |
| General Awareness | 63 SSC General Awareness Book | Disha Publications |
| Ace General Awareness Book | Adda247 | |
| Ace General Awareness Book | Disha Publications | |
| Financial Markets and Insurance | Financial Markets and Insurance Awareness | Adda247 |
| Computer proficiency | CPCT Computer Proficiency | AISECT |
SBI Clerk salary 2026 is structured to include basic pay, annual increments, and multiple allowances, making it a stable and rewarding career choice in the banking sector. The starting basic pay is 17,900, and with regular increments, the salary increases as per the established pay scale. In addition to the basic pay, clerks receive several benefits and allowances such as house rent, dearness allowance, medical, and transport allowances. SBI Clerk salary in hand typically ranges between 29,000 and 30,000 per month, depending on the location of posting and applicable benefits.
| Component | Details |
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| Starting Basic Pay | 17,900 (with two advance increments for graduates) |
| Pay Scale | 17,900 – 1,000/3 – 20,900 – 1,230/3 – 24,590 – 1,490/4 – 30,550 – 1,730/7 – 42,610 – 3,270/1 – 45,880 – 1,490/1 – 47,370 |
| In-Hand Salary | 29,000 – 30,000 (approximate, varies by location) |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | Based on quarterly inflation rates |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | Varies by city (Higher in metro cities) |
| Transport Allowance | Provided as per bank norms |
| Medical Benefits | 100% for the employee, 75% for family |
| Provident Fund & Pension | Covered under SBI’s NPS and other schemes |
| Other Allowances | Includes leave travel, conveyance, etc. |
To clear SBI Clerk 2026 exam, you must follow some preparation tips:
Here is a small comparison between SBI Clerk and the IBPS Clerk.
| Particulars | SBI Clerk | IBPS Clerk |
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| Post Name | Junior Associate/Clerk | Clerk |
| Exam Conducting Authority | State Bank of India | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection |
| Exam Pattern | Prelims, Mains, and Language Proficiency | Prelims, Mains, and Language Proficiency |
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| Salary (in hand) | Rs 29,000-30,000 per month | Rs 28,000-30,000 per month |
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| Question types | Objective Questions (0.25 negative marking) |
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Ques: Can I apply for SBI Clerk 2026 exam if I have a diploma instead of a degree?
Ans: No, to apply for SBI Clerk 2026 exam, you must have a graduation degree from a recognised university.ee.
Ques: Can final year students apply for SBI Clerk 2026 exam?
Ans: Yes, final year students can apply for SBI Clerk 2026 exam, but they must pass and get their degree by 31 December 2026.
Ques: Can I apply for SBI Clerk 2026 exam from a different state than my residence?
Ans: Yes, you can apply from any state, but you must be proficient in that state’s local language.
Ques: Is there a limit on the number of attempts for SBI Clerk 2026 exam?
Ans: No, SBI Clerk 2026 exam does not have any limit on the number of attempts. You must only meet the age and eligibility criteria.
Ques: Will SBI Clerk 2026 exam be held in multiple languages?
Ans: Yes, except for the English section, SBI Clerk 2026 exam is available in English, Hindi, and the local language of the state.
Ques: Is a character certificate required for SBI Clerk 2026 exam?
Ans: No, SBI does not ask for a character certificate during SBI Clerk 2026 exam application or selection process.
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