SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026: Exam Date, Admit Card, Result & Answer Key
Everything for the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 exam cycle in one place — the official schedule, how to download your admit card, how to check your result and scorecard, and how to use the answer key and raise objections. Every step links to the official source; dates change each cycle, so always confirm there before you plan.
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 schedule
| Notification | SBI Clerk notification is typically released by SBI CRPD in November or April-May on sbi.co.in/careers. The application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 750 General/EWS/OBC, NIL for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen). |
| Exam | Prelims: typically held in January-February or June-July, depending on the notification cycle. Mains: approximately 4-6 weeks after the Prelims result. Local Language Test: at the time of joining at the allotted circle, typically 4-8 weeks after the final result. |
| Result | Prelims result: approximately 2-3 weeks after Prelims exam. Mains result: approximately 3-4 weeks after Mains. Final allotment result with state-wise circle allocation: approximately 4-6 weeks after the Mains result. |
Dates shift across cycles depending on Vacancy Notification timing and SBI's recruitment calendar. Always confirm against the official sbi.co.in/careers Current Openings page and the candidate dashboard on the online portal that SBI uses to host its Junior Associate application form.
How to track the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) dates
- Open the official website. Go to the official SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) conducting-body website (linked below) — exam dates are published there first, never on a coaching site.
- Open the State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) notice board. Look under the "Latest News", "What's New" or "Notice Board" section for the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) notification and exam-date notice.
- Note the key dates. Note the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) application window, exam date, admit-card and result dates. Set a reminder a few days before each.
- Re-check before acting. State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) revises dates more often than most aspirants expect. Re-confirm the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) schedule on the official site (or the live updates below) before you travel, apply or plan.
How to download the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) admit card
- Open the official website. Go to the official SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) website (linked below) and find the "Admit Card" or "Call Letter" download link for the current cycle.
- Log in to your State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) account. Enter the registration number you used for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) and your password or date of birth, as prompted.
- Download and check the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) admit card. Download the PDF and verify your name, photo, exam date, reporting time and centre. Report any discrepancy to State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) immediately — corrections are not possible on exam day.
- Carry a printout + valid ID. Take a clear colour printout and the photo ID named on the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) admit card to the exam centre.
How to check the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) result
- Open the official website. Go to the official SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) website (linked below) and find the "Result" or "Scorecard" link for the current cycle.
- Open the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) result link. State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) releases results either as a searchable scorecard login or as a merit-list PDF. Open whichever the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) notice points to.
- Find your roll number / log in. Search the PDF for your roll number, or log in with the registration number you used for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) to view your marks.
- Download your scorecard. Save and print your SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) scorecard — you will need it for the next stage, document verification or joining.
How to check the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) answer key & raise objections
- Open the official website. Go to the official SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) website (linked below) and open the "Answer Key" / "Response Sheet" link for the current cycle.
- Download your SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) response sheet. Log in on the State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) portal to download the provisional answer key together with your own recorded responses.
- Calculate your expected score. Match your responses against the key and apply the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) marking scheme (including negative marking) for an expected score.
- Raise objections within the State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) window. If a key looks wrong, submit an objection with supporting proof inside the official window — usually a few days, often with a per-question fee that State Bank of India Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) refunds if your objection is upheld.
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SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 — frequently asked questions
When is the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 exam?
Prelims: typically held in January-February or June-July, depending on the notification cycle. Mains: approximately 4-6 weeks after the Prelims result. Local Language Test: at the time of joining at the allotted circle, typically 4-8 weeks after the final result. Always confirm the exact SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) exam date on the official website — the schedule above and the live updates below link straight to it.
When will the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 notification be released?
SBI Clerk notification is typically released by SBI CRPD in November or April-May on sbi.co.in/careers. The application window stays open for approximately 3 weeks. Application fee is paid online (typically Rs 750 General/EWS/OBC, NIL for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen). The official notification PDF is published on the conducting body's website first.
When will the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 admit card be released?
The SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) admit card is typically released about 1–2 weeks before the exam. Prelims: typically held in January-February or June-July, depending on the notification cycle. Mains: approximately 4-6 weeks after the Prelims result. Local Language Test: at the time of joining at the allotted circle, typically 4-8 weeks after the final result. Confirm on the official website and watch the live updates below.
How do I download the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) admit card?
Log in to the official SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) website with your registration number and password/date of birth, then download the admit-card PDF. The full steps are listed above.
When will the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 result be declared?
Prelims result: approximately 2-3 weeks after Prelims exam. Mains result: approximately 3-4 weeks after Mains. Final allotment result with state-wise circle allocation: approximately 4-6 weeks after the Mains result. Confirm on the official website and follow the live updates below.
How do I check my SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) result?
Open the official SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) website, go to the result/scorecard link, and either search the merit-list PDF for your roll number or log in with your credentials. Steps are above.
How do I raise an objection on the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) answer key?
Log in to the official SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) website during the objection window, select the disputed question, submit your justification with proof, and pay the per-question fee (refunded if your objection is upheld).
Where do I download the SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) official answer key?
The provisional SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) answer key and response sheet are released on the official website after the exam. Download links and steps are above; watch the live updates below for the release.
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