Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
State Bank of India has released the online Preliminary Examination call letter for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment advertised under Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17. The download window opened on 19.09.2026 and closes on 27.09.2026, and the prelims is being held on 26 and 27 September 2026 in four shifts a day. If you applied for the 7,680 regular Junior Associate posts, log in with your registration number and date of birth, download the call letter, and check the exam date, reporting time and venue printed on it — those details are candidate-specific and only your own call letter is final.
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SBI Junior Associate Prelims Call Letter 2026 – Overview
| Post Name | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) — Clerical Cadre |
| Organization | State Bank of India (SBI), Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Location | All India / Central Govt (state and UT-wise vacancies across India) |
| Exam Name | Online Preliminary Examination (Phase-I) |
| Exam Date | 26 and 27 September 2026, four shifts a day (your own call letter carries the exact date, shift and venue) |
| Call Letter Download Window | 19.09.2026 to 27.09.2026 |
| Exam Pattern | 100 objective questions, 100 marks, 1 hour — three separately timed sections of 20 minutes each |
| Negative Marking | 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer |
| Login Details | Registration No. / Roll No. and Password / Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format, plus the captcha shown on screen |
| Related Recruitment | SBI Junior Associate Recruitment 2026 – 7,680 Posts |
| How to Download | Online only, from the IBPS-hosted call letter portal linked on the SBI careers page |
| Official Notification | Download Detailed Advertisement (PDF) |
| Official Website / Download Call Letter | Download Preliminary Examination Call Letter |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online registration | 11.08.2026 |
| Closure of registration and online fee payment | 31.08.2026 |
| Last date for printing your application | 15.09.2026 |
| Commencement of call letter download | 19.09.2026 |
| Online Preliminary Examination | 26 and 27.09.2026 (as scheduled; confirm from your call letter) |
| Closure of call letter download | 27.09.2026 |
| Online Main Examination | Tentatively November 2026 |
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The preliminary examination is a one-hour online objective test of 100 marks. Each of the three sections has its own 20-minute clock, so you cannot carry unused time from one section into the next.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Negative marking | 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer. Questions left blank carry no penalty. |
| Qualifying marks | No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for individual tests or for the aggregate score, and section-wise marks are not maintained. |
| Does prelims count in the final merit? | No. Marks scored in the Preliminary Examination are not added to the final merit list — only the Main Examination (Phase-II) aggregate is used. |
| Medium of the paper | English and Hindi, except the English Language test |
| What each test covers | English Language: grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms and passage comprehension. Numerical Ability: speed and accuracy with computation, quantitative reasoning and interpretation of tables and graphs. Reasoning Ability: general reasoning and aptitude for working with a computer. |
How to Download SBI Clerk Prelims Call Letter 2026
- Open the call letter link for Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 from the SBI careers page, or go straight to the IBPS-hosted login page linked in the Important Links table below.
- Choose English or Hindi, then enter your Registration No. / Roll No. and your Password / Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format — exactly as you entered it at the time of registration.
- Type the captcha shown on screen and click Login. If you have forgotten your password, use the “Forgot Password?” link on the same page.
- Check every detail on the call letter — name, photograph, signature, roll number, exam date, reporting time and the full venue address — and download the PDF.
- Print at least two clear copies on A4 paper, and firmly paste a recent passport-size photograph (the same one you uploaded in the application) in the space provided on the call letter.
Note: the download link closes on 27.09.2026 and SBI does not send call letters by post or email, so download and print yours well before the exam day rather than on the morning of it.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Centre
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Printed call letter | With a recent passport-size photograph firmly pasted in the space provided — the same photograph uploaded in the online application. Call letters are not collected at the venue, so keep yours safely afterwards. |
| Photo identity proof (original) | Passport, Aadhaar, PAN card, Driving Licence, Voter’s Card, bank passbook with an attested photograph, identity card issued by a school or college, or one issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead |
| Photocopy of the same photo ID | Self-attested. It has to be handed to the invigilator along with the call letter — without it, or if your identity is in doubt, you will not be allowed to sit the test. |
| Two additional photographs | Passport size, identical to the photograph uploaded in the online application |
| Ball point pen | Carry your own |
| Glue and a blue ink stamp pad | Glue for pasting the photographs and the stamp pad for the left thumb impression on the attendance sheet |
| Scribe papers (only if applicable) | PwBD candidates using a scribe must have updated the scribe’s details online and carry the documents set out in SBI’s scribe guidelines |
Exam Day Instructions
| Reporting time | Follow the reporting time printed on your call letter, not the exam start time. Latecomers are not allowed to take the test. |
| Registration at the venue | Done by photo capture. The photograph taken at the centre is matched against the one you uploaded in the application form. |
| Biometric verification | SBI may capture your thumb impression or IRIS in digital format. Make sure it is captured correctly at every stage — any inconsistency can lead to rejection. |
| Items not allowed | Calculators (separate or built into a watch), mobile phones, smart watches, books, slide rules, notebooks and written notes are all barred from the examination hall. |
| Attendance sheet | Paste a photograph and put your left thumb impression where indicated — this is why the glue and stamp pad are on the list. |
Important Links
| Download Preliminary Examination Call Letter | Click here to download |
| Acquaint Yourself Booklet (Information Handout) | English | Hindi |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Detailed Advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 |
| Pre-Examination Training Material | SBI Junior Associate study material |
| Scribe Guidelines / Update Scribe Details | Scribe Guidelines (PDF) | Update scribe details |
| Official Website | SBI Careers – Current Openings |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not confuse this call letter with the SC/ST/OBC backlog special drive call letter — that is a separate advertisement (CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) whose exam was held on 16.09.2026 and uses a different login page.
- Entering your date of birth in the wrong format is the most common login failure — the password field expects DD-MM-YY, and it must match exactly what you entered when you registered.
- Treat 26 and 27 September as the exam window, not your personal exam date; with four shifts a day, the date, shift and venue printed on your own call letter are the only ones that count.
- Reaching the centre by the exam start time instead of the reporting time printed on the call letter will cost you the exam, because latecomers are not admitted.
- Carrying only the original ID and forgetting the self-attested photocopy is enough to be refused entry — both are required.
- Guessing blindly is expensive here: every wrong answer costs a quarter of that question’s marks, and there is no compensation for an unattempted question.
- Waiting until 27.09.2026 to download risks heavy traffic on the portal; if the page is slow, retry after five minutes or during the night rather than refreshing repeatedly.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When was the SBI Clerk prelims call letter 2026 released?
SBI opened the call letter download on 19.09.2026 for Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17, and the link stays live until 27.09.2026.
2. When is the SBI Junior Associate preliminary examination?
The prelims is scheduled on 26 and 27 September 2026 in four shifts a day, and your own call letter carries the exact date, shift and venue allotted to you.
3. What do I need to log in and download the call letter?
You need your Registration No. or Roll No., your Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format, and the captcha shown on the login screen.
4. I have lost my registration number and password — what now?
Both were displayed on screen when you registered and were also emailed to you as an auto-generated acknowledgement, and you can reset the password using the “Forgot Password?” link on the call letter login page.
5. What is the SBI Clerk prelims exam pattern?
There are 100 objective questions for 100 marks in one hour — English Language 30, Numerical Ability 35 and Reasoning Ability 35 — with a separate 20-minute clock for each section.
6. Is there negative marking in the SBI Clerk prelims?
Yes, one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer, while unanswered questions carry no penalty.
7. Do the prelims marks count towards final selection?
No, the preliminary examination is only a screening stage and the final merit list is prepared from the Main Examination marks alone.
8. What must I carry to the examination centre?
Carry the printed call letter with a pasted passport-size photograph, an original photo identity proof with a self-attested photocopy, two extra photographs, a ball point pen, glue and a blue ink stamp pad.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
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