The State Bank of India (SBI) has officially released the results for the Junior Associate (Clerk) Preliminary Examination associated with the 2026 Special Recruitment Drive for backlog vacancies. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 16 September 2026 can now verify their selection status to determine their eligibility for the upcoming Mains examination.
How to Check SBI Clerk Result and Score Card 2026
Follow these steps to access your result and check if you have qualified for the next stage:
- Visit the official SBI Clerk Backlog Result 2026 Download Link (ACTIVE) or navigate to the 'Current Openings' section on the SBI Careers website.
- Locate the notification for the 'Junior Associates Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC Backlog Vacancies'.
- Click the link labeled 'SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026' to open the merit list.
- Download the result PDF for offline access.
- Use the 'Ctrl+F' shortcut on your computer or the 'Find' option on your mobile browser.
- Enter your unique roll number to verify your status in the list.
- Save the document securely for your future reference and interview preparation.
Details to Verify in the SBI Clerk Prelims Result
Once you download the file, please ensure the following information matches your records:
- Name of the Bank
- Name of the Recruitment
- Date of the Preliminary Examination
- Advertisement Number: CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16
- Date of the Main Examination
- Roll Numbers of Candidates Shortlisted Provisionally for the Mains Exam
Exam Overview and Preparation
With the Prelims phase concluded, successful candidates must shift their focus to the Mains examination scheduled for 29 October 2026. Note that there is no interview stage for this recruitment; your selection is determined by your performance in the Mains and the local language proficiency test. For those currently preparing, check the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 Out resource for the latest updates on hall tickets. Additionally, you can access your performance metrics via the SBI Clerk Score Card 2026 Download Link – Active.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | State Bank of India |
| Post | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Vacancies | Backlog vacancies – 1,538 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Result Status | Released (17 October 2026) |
| Mains Exam Date | 29 October 2026 |
Mains Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2h 40m |
Backlog Vacancy Distribution
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | — | 289 | — | 289 |
| Jharkhand | 14 | 119 | — | 133 |
| Karnataka | 85 | 35 | — | 120 |
| Maharashtra | — | 165 | — | 165 |
| Madhya Pradesh | — | 134 | — | 134 |
| Total | 207 | 1,219 | 112 | 1,538 |