SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026 – Download Prelims Call Letter

SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026: Download Prelims Call Letter

State Bank of India (SBI) released the Pre-Examination Training (PET) admit cards on 4 September 2026, for SC/ST/OBC and PwBD candidates who opted for pre-exam training under the 1,538-post backlog recruitment drive. The regular SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) recruitment covers 9,766 posts, with the Prelims examination scheduled across 16 September, 27 September, and 3 October 2026, depending on the specific drive.

Organization	State Bank of India (SBI)
Post	Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) / Clerk
Total Vacancies	9,766 (regular) + 1,538 (Special Recruitment Drive, backlog)
PET Admit Card Released	4 September 2026
Prelims Exam Dates	16 September 2026 (Special/backlog); 27 September and 3 October 2026 (regular)
Official Portal	sbi.bank.in

 

How to Download

• Visit sbi.bank.in/web/careers or sbi.co.in/careers/ongoing-recruitment.html.
• Go to the ‘RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES)’ tab and click ‘PRELIMS EXAMINATION CALL LETTER.’
• Enter your Registration Number/Roll Number and Password (or Date of Birth).
• Submit to view your admit card, checking exam date, shift, reporting time, and venue carefully.
• Download and print a clear copy — no hard copy is sent by post.

Important Notes

• SBI typically activates the main Prelims call letter link 7 to 10 days before the exam date.
• Candidates without a hard copy of the call letter will be disqualified from entering the exam centre.
• Carry a valid photo ID proof along with the printed admit card.
• The stamped/authenticated Prelims admit card is often required again at the Mains stage, so keep it safe after your Prelims exam.

Official Links

Official Website: sbi.bank.in

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When was the PET admit card released?

A: 4 September 2026, for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates under the backlog drive.

Q: When are the Prelims exams?

A: 16 September 2026 for the Special/backlog drive; 27 September and 3 October 2026 for the regular drive.

Q: How many total vacancies does this recruitment cover?

A: 9,766 regular posts plus 1,538 backlog posts, a total of over 11,000.

Q: Is a hard copy mandatory for exam entry?

A: Yes — candidates without a printed admit card will be disqualified from entering the exam centre.

Final Word

Since your authenticated Prelims admit card is often required again at the Mains stage, keep your printed copy safe and undamaged after your Prelims exam rather than discarding it.