SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Link ADMIT CARD OUT

SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 Out — Overview

SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 — Latest Update (As on 19 October 2026)

The Mains exam is scheduled for 29 October 2026. That means you have only 10 days left. Download your call letter today, check your exam centre and shift, and plan your travel in advance.

Please note: This update is for the backlog (SC/ST/OBC special drive) only. The regular SBI Clerk vacancies (about 9,766 posts as per reports) have a different schedule, with exams in late September and Mains expected on 26 November 2026.

Important Dates — SBI Clerk Backlog 2026

• Notification Released: 7 August 2026
• Prelims Admit Card: 9 September 2026
• Prelims Exam: 16 September 2026
• Prelims Result (with marks): 17 October 2026
• Mains Admit Card: 19 October 2026
• Mains Exam: 29 October 2026
• Mains Result and Local Language Test (LPT): To be announced
• Final Result / Provisional Allotment: To be announced

How to Download SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 (Step by Step)

1. Go to the official SBI careers page: sbi.bank.in/web/careers
2. Open “Current Openings” and find the Special Recruitment Drive — Junior Associate (CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16)
3. Click on “Download Mains Call Letter / Admit Card” (not the prelims link)
4. Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY)
5. Type the captcha and click on Login / Submit
6. Your Mains admit card will open on the screen
7. Download the PDF, check all details and take a clear printout (preferably colour)

Details Printed on SBI Clerk Mains Call Letter

Check each detail carefully. If anything is wrong (photo, name, category or centre), write to SBI through the “Contact Us / Queries” link on the careers page quickly.

• Candidate name, roll number and registration number
• Date of birth, category and photo
• Exam date, shift and reporting / gate closing time
• Exam centre name and full address
• Important exam day instructions and documents list
• Other details like signature box and barcode

Documents to Carry on Exam Day

• Printout of the Mains admit card / call letter (as per instructions on it)
• Original valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Driving Licence, Passport etc.) and a photocopy, as asked in the call letter
• Photograph — same type as uploaded in the application (if the call letter asks for it)
• Any other document mentioned in your call letter — read the instructions page fully
• Do not carry mobile phone, smart watch, calculator, bluetooth or any electronic item. Follow the centre rules

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern — Simple Guide

• Mode: Online exam (objective type)
• Sections as per previous SBI Clerk Mains: General / Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
• Total about 190 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours 40 minutes, with sectional timing (as per earlier years’ pattern)
• Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer (as per earlier years)
• After Mains, qualified candidates take the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) for the state they applied for
• Please confirm the exact pattern from your call letter or the official notification, as this article is based on previous patterns for the general format

Last 10 Days Preparation Plan (Before 29 October)

• Days 1–3: Revise Quant basics (simplification, data interpretation, number series, arithmetic) and solve 1 sectional test daily
• Days 4–5: Practise reasoning — puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, inequality — and basic computer knowledge
• Days 6–7: English — reading comprehension, cloze test, error spotting, para jumbles
• Days 8–9: Banking awareness and current affairs of the last 6 months, RBI / banking terms, government schemes
• Day 10: Give 1 full mock test, then only light revision. Do not start new topics
• Practise with a timer — speed matters because each section has its own time limit
• Avoid blind guessing because of negative marking

Exam Day Tips

• Visit or check the exam centre location one day before, if possible
• Reach the centre at least 45–60 minutes before the reporting time. Gate closes on time
• Keep all documents in a folder the night before
• Do not fight with the clock — move to the next question if you are stuck
• Do not trust any person offering “paper leak”, “sure selection” or job for money. SBI never asks money for selection

Common Problems While Downloading — Easy Solutions

• Link not working or website slow: Many candidates log in together. Try early morning or late night
• Login error: Use the same registration number / roll number and date of birth format DD-MM-YY. Try “Forgot password” if needed
• Prelims admit card shows instead of Mains: Choose the Mains call letter link of the Special Drive (Backlog) advertisement
• Not qualified in prelims: Only qualified candidates can download the Mains admit card. Check the prelims result PDF again
• Wrong details on admit card: Contact SBI through the careers page query link with your proof
• PDF not opening: Use Chrome on laptop or update your PDF reader

What Happens After the Mains Exam?

• SBI will release the Mains result and scorecard on the careers page
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT), if they have not submitted a Class 10/12 certificate showing the local language as a subject
• Final selection is based on Mains marks and meeting LPT requirements, with documents verified later
• Keep your educational, category (SC/ST/OBC) and ID documents ready, in the format SBI asks for

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