SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) Preliminary New Exam Date & Schedule 2026

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State Bank of India (SBI), Corporate Centre, Mumbai
Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) • Junior Associates (Clerk) Examination 2026

Short Information :

State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD), Mumbai has released an official examination date notice regarding the Phase-I Preliminary Computer Based Examination for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). Registered candidates can check their exam shifts, reporting instructions, and hall ticket release date.

Important Dates
Online Application WindowAugust 2026
Pre-Exam Training (PET) ConductedSeptember 2026
New Exam Date Announced17 September 2026
Phase-I Prelims CBT Exam DatesOctober 2026 (Multiple Shifts)
Prelims Admit Card AvailableLast Week of September 2026
Phase-II Mains Exam DateDecember 2026
Application Fee
Notice Download FeeNIL (Free for all candidates)
Age Limit Details
  • Age as on: 01/04/2026 (20 to 28 Years)
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales - All SBI Circles)
Post Name Exam Phase Total Marks & Duration Status
Junior Associate (Clerk) Phase-I Preliminary Exam 100 Marks (60 Minutes) October 2026 Exam Schedule Active
  1. Phase-I (Preliminary Examination): Objective test comprising English Language (30 Qs), Numerical Ability (35 Qs), Reasoning Ability (35 Qs) with sectional timing of 20 minutes each. Negative marking: 0.25 marks.
  2. Phase-II (Main Examination): 200 Marks (General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude).
  3. Local Language Test: Specified Opted Local Language Test (LPT) before final appointment.
How to Fill Online Application Form
  1. Visit the official SBI Careers portal: sbi.co.in/web/careers.
  2. Go to 'Current Openings' → 'Recruitment of Junior Associates 2026'.
  3. Click on the link 'Notice: Schedule for Preliminary Online Examination 2026'.
  4. Check your examination shifts and guidelines.
  5. Admit cards will be available for download 7 to 10 days before the exam date using Registration Number and Date of Birth.
Some Useful Important Links
Link Description Action / Direct Link
Download New Exam Date Notice (PDF)Click Here to Download Notice
Download PET Call Letter (Active)View PET Admit Card
SBI Official Careers Websitesbi.co.in/careers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 be conducted?
Ans. The Phase-I Preliminary Exam is scheduled to take place in October 2026 across multiple slots.
Q. Is there sectional timing in SBI Clerk Prelims?
Ans. Yes, there is a strict sectional time limit of 20 minutes for each of the three sections (English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning).