SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Exam 2026, Check Schedule & Shift Timing
The State Bank of India (SBI) has scheduled the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Examination 2026 for 29 October 2026. The Mains Admit Card was released on 19 October 2026 for candidates who qualified in the Preliminary Examination under the Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies.
SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Exam Date 2026: Overview
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Particulars |
Details |
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Conducting Authority |
State Bank of India (SBI) |
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Exam Name |
SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Examination 2026 |
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Post Name |
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
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Recruitment Type |
Special Recruitment Drive for backlog vacancies |
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Advertisement Number |
CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16 |
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Total Vacancies |
1,538 |
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Mains Admit Card Status |
Released |
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Mains Admit Card Release Date |
19 October 2026 |
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SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Exam Date |
29 October 2026 |
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Exam Mode |
Online |
SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy 2026: Category-wise Details
The recruitment drive includes 1,538 backlog vacancies for Junior Associates.
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Category |
Vacancies |
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OBC |
112 |
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SC |
207 |
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ST |
1,219 |
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Total |
1,538 |
Click Here to Download SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The Mains examination is conducted online and tests candidates across four sections.
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Subject |
Questions |
Maximum Marks |
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General/Financial Awareness |
50 |
50 |
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General English |
40 |
40 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
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Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
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Total |
190 |
200 |
- Total Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes.
- Examination Mode: Online.
- Negative Marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect answer.
SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Exam 2026: Shift Timings
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Shift |
Reporting Time |
Exam Start Time |
Exam End Time |
Total Duration |
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Shift 1 (Morning) |
7:30 AM / 8:00 AM |
8:30 AM / 9:00 AM |
11:10 AM / 11:40 AM |
2 Hours 40 Minutes |
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Shift 2 (Afternoon) |
12:30 PM / 1:30 PM |
2:30 PM |
4:10 PM / 5:10 PM |
2 Hours 40 Minutes |
What should candidates carry to the Exam Centre?
Candidates appearing for the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Examination should prepare the following documents ready with them:
- A printed copy of the Mains Admit Card.
- The Preliminary Examination call letter, If required.
- A Valid original photo identity proof and any additional documents specified in the call letter
- Any other document specifically mentioned in the official exam instructions.
Note: Candidates should carefully follow the instructions printed on their individual call letters.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Ques: What is the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Exam Date 2026?
Ans: The examination is scheduled for 29 October 2026.
Ques: Has the SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Admit Card 2026 been released?
Ans: Yes, the admit card was released on 19 October 2026.
Ques: What is the duration of the SBI Clerk Mains Examination?
Ans: The Mains Examination lasts for 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Ques: Are SBI Clerk regular and backlog Mains exams scheduled on the same dates?
Ans: No, The Backlog Mains Examination is scheduled for 29 October 2026, while the regular recruitment Mains Examination has a separate schedule.