The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially activated the download link for the Preliminary Examination Call Letter / Admit Card for the regular recruitment drive of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) 2026 today, Saturday, September 19, 2026. Registered candidates appearing for the nationwide computer-based test on September 26 and 27 can now download their hall tickets from the official SBI careers portal at sbi.bank.in/web/careers by logging in with their registration credentials.
SBI Clerk Regular Drive 2026: Examination Schedule & Highlights
Candidates can review the key parameters and schedule for the upcoming regular recruitment shifts:
- Conducting Authority: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Official Recruitment Portal: sbi.bank.in/web/careers
- Post Name: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
- Regular Drive Vacancies: 9,766 Posts across all Indian States and Union Territories
- Admit Card Release Date: September 19, 2026 (Live Now)
- Preliminary Examination Dates: Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Daily Shift Frequency: 4 Shifts per day in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
- Login Credentials Required: Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY)
Comprehensive Daily Shift Timings & Reporting Schedule
Candidates must report to their assigned examination centres strictly as per the reporting schedule:
- Shift 1: Reporting Time: 08:00 AM | Gate Closes: 08:45 AM | Examination: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Shift 2: Reporting Time: 10:30 AM | Gate Closes: 11:15 AM | Examination: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Shift 3: Reporting Time: 01:00 PM | Gate Closes: 01:45 PM | Examination: 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
- Shift 4: Reporting Time: 03:30 PM | Gate Closes: 04:15 PM | Examination: 04:30 PM to 05:30 PM
- Strict Punctuality: Under no circumstances will any candidate be permitted entry once the examination centre gates are locked.
Prelims Exam Pattern & Critical Sectional Rules
The 1-hour computer-based screening examination comprises 100 objective multiple-choice questions carrying 100 total marks:
- English Language: 30 Questions (30 Marks, 20 Minutes). Focuses on reading comprehension, cloze test, error detection, sentence improvement, and vocabulary.
- Numerical Ability: 35 Questions (35 Marks, 20 Minutes). Emphasizes simplification/approximation (10–12 questions), missing/wrong number series, data interpretation graphs, and arithmetic problems.
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions (35 Marks, 20 Minutes). Dominated by linear/circular seating arrangements, floor/box puzzles, syllogisms, inequalities, and blood relations.
- Negative Marking: Each correct response carries +1 mark. A penalty of 0.25 (1/4th) marks is deducted for every incorrect response.
- Sectional Timers & No Sectional Cut-Off: Each section locks automatically after 20 minutes. Unlike IBPS exams, SBI does not impose sectional qualifying cut-offs; selection for Phase 2 (Mains) is based solely on overall aggregate scores.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Download Call Letter
Follow these instructions on the official SBI careers portal to download your admit card:
- Visit the official portal at sbi.bank.in/web/careers.
- Navigate to the 'Join SBI' dropdown and click on 'Current Openings'.
- Locate the notification titled 'Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)'.
- Click on the active link titled 'Download Preliminary Examination Call Letter (Regular Drive)'.
- Select your preferred language (English or Hindi) on the login interface.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth (in DD-MM-YY format).
- Enter the captcha code and click 'Login' to display your admit card.
- Download the PDF and print at least two clear colour copies for the examination day.
Mandatory Physical Verification Documents Checklist
Candidates must carry the following physical credentials to gain entry to the examination hall:
- Printed clear copy of the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card with a recent colour passport-size photograph firmly affixed.
- Two (2) additional identical colour passport photographs to be handed over to the invigilator inside the lab.
- Original valid Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving License, or Voter ID).
- One clear self-attested photocopy of the valid Photo ID (to be stapled with the call letter and deposited at the centre).
- Biometric Registration: Mandatory digital photograph capture, thumb impression, and iris scanning at the centre desk.
- Strict Prohibition: Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, bags, and metallic jewelry are strictly barred.