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SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 Out, Download Junior Associate Call Letter

The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 for candidates applying under the regular recruitment. Aspirants appearing for the Preliminary exam scheduled on 26 and 27 September 2026 can now access and download their call letters through the official SBI website.

The SBI Clerk Admit Card includes essential information such as the exam date, shift, reporting time, and examination centre. Candidates can find the direct download link, step-by-step instructions, and key exam-day guidelines in the sections below.

SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 Live @sbi.bank.in

The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2026 will be held in four shifts each day – Morning, Late Morning, Afternoon, and Evening. Since the reporting time and shift may vary for each candidate, aspirants should carefully verify all details mentioned on their call letter and reach the allotted examination centre well before the reporting time. Candidates should download and print their admit card and carry it to the exam centre along with the required documents for verification.

SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 – Direct Download Link

Candidates can download their hall ticket online using their “Registration Number or Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth”. The call letter is live on the bank’s official website. For the convenience of candidates, we have provided the direct download link below:

 SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 Download Link (ACTIVE)

SBI Clerk Admit Card: Overview

SBI Clerk 2026 Recruitment includes 11,304 Junior Associate vacancies, with 9,766 regular vacancies and 1,538 backlog vacancies. Candidates will be selected through the Prelims Exam, Mains Exam, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

Particulars Details
Name of Organisation State Bank of India
Exam Name
SBI Clerk Prelims 2026
Post
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Admit Card Status Released
Admit Card Release Date 21 September 2026
Prelims Exam Date
26 and 27 September 2026
Exam Mode
Online (Computer-Based Test)
Exam Duration 60 Minutes
Shifts 4 Shifts per Day
Selection Process
Prelims, Mains, and LPT
Credentials Required
Registration/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth
Official Website sbi.bank.in

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What Does the SBI Clerk Admit Card Tell You?

Your call letter contains important details that are required at the day of the examination for verification. Verify these details on your admit card carefully:

  • Name of the candidates
  • Registration number
  • Photograph and Signature of the candidates
  • Exam Date
  • Examination Timing
  • Reporting Time
  • Exam Centre
  • Important Details

Common Problems While Downloading the Admit Card – And How to Fix Them

Invalid credentials error: Double-check your Registration/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth. A small typing mistake is the most common reason for this error.

Page not loading: This usually happens due to heavy traffic on the website. Wait for some time and try again, ideally during off-peak hours like early morning or late night.

Forgotten login details: Use the “forgot password” or login recovery option available on the SBI recruitment portal to reset your credentials.

Browser-related issues: Clear your browser’s cache and cookies, and try using an updated version of Chrome, Edge or Firefox instead of an older browser.

Still not working? Reach out to SBI through their official recruitment or helpdesk channels.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

This is what the exam looks like. 100 questions for 100 marks divided between three sections. The duration is 20 minutes for each section, and there is negative marking of 1/4th or 0.25 is deducted for every wrong answer.

Section No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
English Language 30 30 20 Minutes
Numerical Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 Minutes
Total 100 100 60 Minutes

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

Name of Test (Objective) No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
General/ Financial Awareness 50 50 35 Minutes
Test of English Language 40 40 35 Minutes
Test of Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 Minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 Minutes
Total 190 200 2 Hrs 40 Mins

Is there negative marking in the SBI Clerk exam?

Negative marking: For every wrong answer, ¼ mark (0.25) is deducted. There is no penalty for questions left unattempted, so it’s safer to skip a question you’re unsure about rather than guess randomly.

Each section has its own individual time limit, you cannot use extra time saved from one section for another, so time management within each section matters.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Shift and Timing

The Prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted in four shifts on 26 and 27 September 2026. Candidates should carefully check their admit card for the allotted shift, reporting time, and exam timing. The shift-wise schedule is given below:

Shift Reporting Time Exam Timing
Shift 1 8:00 AM
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Shift 2 10:30 AM
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Shift 3 1:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Shift 4 3:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

SBI Clerk Prelims Capsule 2026-Download PDF

SBI Clerk Prelims Previous Year Cut Off (2025)

Candidates can refer to the previous year’s cut-off marks to set a target score for the SBI Clerk Prelims exam. The previous cut-off varied across states, ranging from 52 marks in Tamil Nadu to 81.5 marks in West Bengal. Higher cut-offs were recorded in states including Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi, and Rajasthan.

States/UT General Category Cut Off Marks 2025
Andaman & Nicobar 67.5
Assam 76
Bihar 74
Chhattisgarh 72.25
Andhra Pradesh 60.75
Arunachal Pradesh 66.5
Delhi 78.25
Gujarat 72.5
Goa 55.75
Haryana 76.5
Jharkhand 75.25
Karnataka 61
Kerala 74
Madhya Pradesh 81
Himachal Pradesh 81.25
Sikkim 77.5
Jammu & Kashmir 81.75
Maharashtra 65.5
Tamil Nadu 52
Meghalaya 67
Nagaland 64.25
Punjab 80.75
Telangana 52.5
Rajasthan 77
Uttar Pradesh 79.5
Uttarakhand 79.5
Manipur 61.75
West Bengal 81.5
Odisha 75.5

FAQs

Is the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 released?

Yes. The SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2026 has been released and eligible candidates can download their Junior Associate call letter online.

How can I download the SBI Clerk Call Letter 2026?

Candidates can download the call letter by visiting the SBI recruitment website, opening the Junior Associate recruitment section and logging in with their registration/roll number and password/date of birth.

What should I carry with the SBI Clerk admit card?

Candidates should carry a printed copy of the admit card along with an original valid photo ID and other documents specified in the call letter.

What is the SBI Clerk Prelims exam date 2026?

The SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 examination is scheduled for 26 and 27 September 2026.

What is the duration of the SBI Clerk Prelims exam?

The Preliminary Examination has a total duration of 60 minutes, with 20 minutes allotted to each section.

Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk Prelims?

Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each incorrect answer.

What if there is an error in my SBI Clerk admit card?

Candidates should immediately contact SBI through the official contact mechanism mentioned in the recruitment notification/call letter and get the discrepancy addressed.

Can I show the SBI Clerk admit card on my phone?

Candidates should carry a printed copy of the admit card. A digital copy should not be considered a replacement unless SBI specifically permits it.

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