SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Result 2026 Declared – 1,538 Post Scorecard & Cut-Off
📌 Overview
The SBI Clerk Backlog Result 2026 is out. The State Bank of India declared the preliminary exam result for its special recruitment drive of 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) backlog vacancies on 17-10-2026. Along with the qualifying status, the bank has also released individual scorecards and the official cut-off marks on its careers portal. Candidates who sat the prelims on 16-09-2026 can now check whether they have made it to the mains stage.
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Recruitment | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) — Special Recruitment Drive (Backlog Vacancies) |
| Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
| Total Vacancies | 1538 |
| Official Website | sbi.bank.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 07-08-2026 |
| Application Window | 06-08-2026 to 27-08-2026 (Closed) |
| Prelims Exam Date | 16-09-2026 |
| Prelims Result Declared | 17-10-2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 29-10-2026 (Tentative — confirm on SBI portal) |
| Regular Vacancy Result | November 2026 (Expected) |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 1219 |
| OBC | 112 |
| Total | 1538 |
These are backlog vacancies under a special recruitment drive; there are no unreserved or EWS posts in this drive. The separate regular recruitment (CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) covers 9,766 Junior Associate posts whose result is still awaited.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
A bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university in India. Candidates appearing in their final year could also apply, subject to the notification's conditions. Subject-wise eligibility details are in the official advertisement.
🎯 Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-04-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per SBI rules for reserved categories |
💸 Application Fee (Paid During the Application Window)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
The fee was payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
🧾 Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination — held on 16-09-2026
- Mains Examination — tentatively 29-10-2026
- Local Language Proficiency Test
📥 How to Check the Result
- Visit the SBI Careers portal: sbi.bank.in and open the recruitment results section.
- Find the link for the Junior Associate special recruitment drive (backlog vacancies) result.
- Enter your registration number or roll number and date of birth, plus the CAPTCHA code.
- Your qualifying status, section-wise marks and the cut-off will appear on the screen.
- Download and print the scorecard for the mains exam stage.
🏢 About Organization
The State Bank of India is India's largest public sector bank. Its Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) cadre handles front-office customer operations across the bank's nationwide branch network.
🔗 Important Links
| SBI Official Website / Careers | sbi.bank.in |
| Advt CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 | Available on the SBI Careers portal |
❓ FAQs
When was the SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Result 2026 declared?
The State Bank of India declared the SBI Clerk prelims result for the 1,538 backlog vacancies on 17-10-2026, along with individual scorecards and cut-off marks.
How many vacancies are covered under the SBI Clerk backlog recruitment?
1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) backlog posts — 1,219 ST, 207 SC and 112 OBC — under advertisement CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16.
Where can I check the SBI Clerk Backlog Result 2026?
On the SBI Careers portal at sbi.bank.in — open the recruitment results section, enter your registration number/roll number and date of birth, plus the CAPTCHA code, to view your qualifying status and scorecard.
What details are needed to view the result and scorecard?
Your registration number (or roll number), date of birth and the CAPTCHA code shown on the screen.
When is the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Exam 2026?
Aggregator reports place the mains exam tentatively on 29-10-2026. Candidates should confirm the exact date on the SBI careers portal before making travel plans.
What is the eligibility for the SBI Clerk backlog recruitment?
A bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Applicants must have been 20 to 28 years old as on 01-04-2026, with age relaxation as per SBI rules.
What is the selection process for SBI Clerk 2026?
Preliminary exam, followed by the mains exam and a Local Language Proficiency Test for candidates shortlisted in the mains.
Is the regular SBI Clerk result out as well?
No. The result declared on 17-10-2026 covers only the 1,538 backlog vacancies. The result for the 9,766 regular vacancies (exam held 26-27 September 2026) is expected in November 2026.