SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026: Release Status and Exam Dates
State Bank of India — Central Recruitment & Promotion Division
SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026: Release Status & Exam Dates
Phase-I Preliminary Online Examination for Junior Associates (CRPD/CR/2026-27/17).
Sarkari Chatra Editorial Desk — Verified Status: 19 September 2026
Status Monitoring Note: SBI has tentatively scheduled the Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Preliminary Examination for 26 and 27 September 2026. The call letters have not yet been declared live. Candidates should monitor the official careers portal and disregard speculative claims on social media.
Preliminary Examination & Call Letter Overview
| Recruitment Component | Official Specification |
|---|---|
| Hiring Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Post Title | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Advertisement Number | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 (Regular Drive) |
| Tentative Exam Dates | 26 and 27 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Status | Awaited (Expected in 19–25 Sep window) |
| Official Careers Portal | sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings |
Recruitment Drive Distinction
Candidates must carefully distinguish between two active SBI Clerk recruitment notifications:
- Regular Recruitment Drive (CRPD/CR/2026-27/17): Pertains to nationwide general/reserved vacancies with tentative prelims slated for 26–27 September. This article tracks this regular drive.
- Special Recruitment Drive (CRPD/CR/2026-27/16): Pertains strictly to backlog vacancies across specific designated circles. Its scheduling is handled through independent notifications.
Phase-I Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Test Section | No. of Questions | Max 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 (1 Hour) |
Note: There will be negative marking of 1/4th mark for each wrong answer. Each test will have a separate timing of 20 minutes.
Steps to Download Call Letter Once Activated
- Visit SBI Careers: sbi.bank.in/web/careers/current-openings.
- Locate RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) (ADVT. NO. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17).
- Click on Preliminary Exam Call Letter.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth / Password.
- Download the Admit Card and verify exam shift, reporting time, and test centre address.
- Carry the printed admit card with passport photo affixed and original photo ID to the test centre.
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