The result of the Preliminary Examination was announced by the State Bank of India (SBI) on 17 October 2026 for the Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies (Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16). This recruitment drive is meant to fill up 1,538 Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) vacancies in several states and union territories. Vacancy wise, they are approximately OBC: 112, SC: 207, and ST: 1,219.
The Prelims examination was conducted on 16 September 2026. The result along with the scorecard (with marks obtained) of all candidates can be accessed from the official website of SBI, sbi.bank.in from the Career/Current Openings page. Login through Roll Number/Registration Number and Date of Birth (or Password), followed by Captcha. The result indicates the qualifying status for the next round. Along with the result, cut off marks (State/Category wise) have also been declared.
To check the result:
- Go to sbi.bank.in and click on Careers.
- Click on the link Junior Associates Special Recruitment Drive (Backlog) Prelims Result/Marks Secured (Phase-I).
- Log in and click submit.
- The score card can be downloaded and saved.
All the selected candidates will now appear in the mains examination to be held on 29 October 2026. The Mains Admit Card/Call Letter for this special recruitment drive has been released on 19 October 2026 and can be downloaded from the official portal till the examination day.
Prelims is a qualifying round and the selection is mainly based on the performance in the Mains examination. It is followed by the local language test wherever required. Candidates must note that there is a separate regular recruitment drive of around 9,766 vacancies and its prelims examination was conducted on 26-27 September 2026 with the results coming in November and Mains examination in November.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official careers page of SBI for further updates and notifications.
SBI Junior Associates Clerk Backlog Pre Result 2026 FAQs
For which vacancies is this result?
It is only for the 1,538 SC/ST/OBC backlog vacancies of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). The regular vacancy result (around 9,766 posts) is expected later.
Has the SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Result 2026 been released?
Yes. The result for the Special Recruitment Drive (Advt. No. CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16) for 1,538 backlog vacancies was released on 17 October 2026.
When was the Prelims exam held?
The Preliminary Examination for backlog vacancies was conducted on 16 September 2026.
How can I check my SBI Clerk Backlog Prelims Result?
Visit the official website sbi.bank.in → Careers → Current Openings → Click the link for “Marks Secured by the Candidate (Phase-I)” or Prelims Result. Enter your Roll Number/Registration Number and Date of Birth + captcha.
What login details are required to view the result?
You need your Roll Number or Registration Number and Date of Birth (or password generated during application).
Has the cut-off been released along with the result?
Yes. Category-wise and state-wise cut-off marks for the backlog Prelims were released on 17 October 2026 along with the scorecards.
What is the next stage after clearing Prelims?
Qualified candidates will appear for the Mains Examination scheduled on 29 October 2026.
When was the Mains Admit Card released?
The Mains Call Letter / Admit Card was released on 19 October 2026 and can be downloaded from the same SBI careers portal.
Is the Prelims score counted in the final merit list?
No. The Preliminary Examination is only qualifying in nature. Final selection is based on the marks obtained in the Mains Examination (followed by language proficiency test where applicable).