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SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 Out Soon, Expected by 16 November @sbi.bank.in

The State Bank of India will release the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 for regular vacancies by 16 November 2026 on its official website, sbi.bank.in. The preliminary exam for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) was held on 26 and 27 September 2026.

The result will be released in PDF format. It will list the roll numbers shortlisted for the Mains exam, which is tentatively scheduled for 26 November 2026. Scorecards and cut-off marks will be available through the SBI Careers page.

The scorecard and cut-off marks will be released separately. Candidates can access their scorecards using their registration details. Prelims is only a qualifying stage. Marks are not added to the final merit, which depends entirely on Mains.

SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 Out Today

The State Bank of India (SBI) is going to announce the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 by 16 November 2026 for 7,680 regular vacancies. Candidates who appeared for the Junior Associate Preliminary Examination held on 26 and 27 September 2026 can check their qualifying status through the official SBI website.

The selection process comprises Prelims, Mains, and LPT. The Main examination is scheduled to be held on 26 November 2026. The final selection is based on the marks scored in the Mains examination. Candidates who have cleared the Prelims exam can check their qualification status and start their final revision for Mains.

SBI Clerk Result 2026: Key Details

Conducting body
State Bank of India
Post
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
Advertisement No.
CRPD/CR/2026-27/17
Vacancies
9,766 (7,680 regular + 2,086 backlog)
Prelims exam dates
26 and 27 September 2026
Result status Out Soon
Expected release
By 16 November 2026
Result format
PDF, scorecard via login
Mains exam (tentative) 26 November 2026
Selection process
Prelims, Mains, Local Language Test
Official website
www.sbi.bank.in

SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 Expected Date

The State Bank of India is likely to announce the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 by 16 November 2026. Candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination can download the result and check whether they have qualified for the next stage of the selection process, which is the Mains exam, scheduled for 26 November 2026.

SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 PDF Download Link

The SBI Clerk Pre Result 2026 download link will be activated on the official website of the State Bank of India at www.sbi.bank.in. Candidates can check their qualification status by downloading the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 PDF. For their convenience, a direct download link is also provided below and becomes accessible as soon as it is activated on the official website.

SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 PDF Download Link (TBA)

How to Check SBI Clerk Result 2026?

To download the result, you can follow this method:

  1. Go to sbi.bank.in/web/careers and open Current Openings.
  2. Find Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales), Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17.
  3. Click the link titled “Prelims Result for SBI Junior Associate for exam held on 26 and 27 September 2026”.
  4. Open the PDF and press Ctrl+F to search your roll number.
  5. For marks, open the scorecard link and log in with your registration or roll number and date of birth or password.
  6. Download and save both.

SBI Clerk Score Card 2026

Once the SBI Clerk Prelims Result is announced, candidates can also check their individual scores through the scorecard. It contains the marks obtained in each section, along with the overall score. To access the scorecard, applicants need to visit the official SBI Careers portal and log in using their registration number and password. The score details allow candidates to assess their performance in the examination and understand their strengths and weaknesses.

Details Required to Check the Scorecard

You will need the following details to access the scorecard:

  • Registration number or roll number
  • Date of birth or password
  • CAPTCHA code shown on the screen

SBI Clerk Cut Off 2026

Along with the scorecard, SBI will release the cut-off marks as well. The cut-off will be released category-wise and state-wise for all candidates. Sectional cut-off is not applicable in the SBI Clerk Prelims exam, and only overall cut-off marks will be released. The cut-off marks depend on various factors, such as:

Factor
Effect on Cut-off
Number of vacancies in the state
More vacancies usually mean a lower cut-off
Number of candidates who appeared
More candidates usually mean a higher cut-off
Difficulty level of the paper
A tougher paper usually lowers the cut-off
Category-wise availability of posts
Cut-off differs for each category

Details to Verify in the SBI Clerk Prelims Result

After downloading the result, candidates should review the following information to ensure all details are correct:

  • Name of the Bank
  • Name of the Recruitment
  • Date of the Preliminary Examination
  • Advertisement Number
  • Date of the Main Examination
  • Roll Numbers of Candidates Shortlisted Provisionally for the Mains Exam

SBI Clerk 2026 Selection Process

The various stages of recruitment are as follows:

  1. Preliminary Examination
  2. Main Examination
  3. Local Language Proficiency Test

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The Mains examination consists of 190 questions carrying 200 marks and has a duration of 2 hours 40 minutes.

Section Questions Marks Duration
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 2 hours 40 minutes

What’s Next After SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 is released?

After checking the result, candidates who qualified the prelims will proceed to the Mains exam, which has been scheduled for 26 November 2026. Qualified candidates should download the Mains admit card when released, check the scorecard and revise for Mains.

Candidates who qualify in the Mains will be called for the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT), wherever applicable. Candidates who have studied the specified local language in Class 10 or 12 and can provide valid proof may be exempt from the test, as per SBI’s rules. Final selection will be based on Mains performance, provided they qualified the LPT.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026

Section Questions Marks Time
General/Financial Awareness 50 50 35 min
General English 40 40 35 min
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 min
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 min
Total 190 200 2 hrs 40 min

SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 FAQs

Q1. When will the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 be released?
The result for regular vacancies is expected by 16 November 2026, but SBI has not officially confirmed the date. Check the SBI Careers page for the official announcement.

Q2. Is the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 out?
Not yet. The regular Prelims was held on 26 and 27 September 2026 and the result is awaited.

Q3. Where can I check the SBI Clerk Result 2026?
Visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers, open Current Openings and look for Advt. No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. Avoid sbi.co.in and unofficial links.

Q4. What details are needed to check the result?
The result PDF only needs your roll number. For the scorecard, keep your registration or roll number and your date of birth or password ready.

Q5. How do I find my roll number in the result PDF?
Open the PDF and press Ctrl+F, then type your roll number. If it appears, you are provisionally shortlisted for Mains.

Q6. What is the difference between the regular and backlog results?
They are separate recruitments. The regular drive is under Advt. /17, while the backlog special drive is under Advt. /16. The backlog result was already released on 17 October 2026.

Q7. How many vacancies are there in SBI Clerk 2026?
Advt. /17 has 9,766 vacancies, made up of 7,680 regular and 2,086 backlog posts. The separate special drive has 1,538.

Q8. Are Prelims marks counted in the final merit?
No. Prelims is only qualifying. Final merit is based on Mains marks.

Q9. Will SBI release a Prelims cut-off?
Yes, state-wise and category-wise. There is no sectional cut-off in Prelims.

Q10. How can I calculate my Prelims marks?
Use correct answers minus (wrong answers × 0.25). For example, 72 correct and 12 wrong gives 69 marks. Your official score may differ if SBI normalises marks across shifts.

Q11. Is revaluation allowed for the Prelims result?
No, SBI does not offer revaluation or re-checking of Prelims marks.

Q12. When is the SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2026?
The Mains for regular vacancies is tentatively scheduled for 26 November 2026. The backlog Mains was held on 29 October 2026.

Q13. What is the SBI Clerk Mains exam pattern?
The Mains has 190 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours 40 minutes, covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning & Computer Aptitude.

Q14. What happens after the Mains exam?
Candidates who clear Mains appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test, unless exempt because they studied the language in Class 10 or 12 and have valid proof. There is no interview.

Q15. What should I do if my roll number is not in the result?
First confirm that you are checking the regular result under Advt. /17. If you are still not listed, check your scorecard against the cut-off for your state and category.

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