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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

Particulars

Details

Conducting Authority

State Bank of India (SBI)

Exam Name

SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Examination 2026

Post Name

Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)

Recruitment Type

Special Recruitment Drive for backlog vacancies

Advertisement Number

CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16

Total Vacancies

1,538

Mains Admit Card Status

Released

Mains Admit Card Release Date

19 October 2026

SBI Clerk Backlog Mains Exam Date

29 October 2026

Exam Mode

Online

SBI Clerk Backlog Vacancy 2026: Category-wise Details

The recruitment drive includes 1,538 backlog vacancies for Junior Associates.

Category

Vacancies

OBC

112

SC

207

ST

1,219

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.

Subject

Questions

Maximum Marks

General/Financial Awareness

50

50

General English

40

40

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude

50

60

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

Shift

Reporting Time

Exam Start Time

Exam End Time

Total Duration

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

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.

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