The State Bank of India has declared the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 for its backlog vacancies, ending the wait for thousands of Junior Associate aspirants. The bank released the result and individual scorecards on Saturday, October 17, on its official website, and candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination can now check whether they have cleared the first hurdle of the selection process.
This particular recruitment drive covers 1,538 backlog vacancies under advertisement number CRPD/CR/SPLDRIVE/2026-27/16. The preliminary examination for these posts was held on September 16, and the bank has taken just about a month to evaluate the papers and publish the shortlist. That pace is typical of SBI, which usually moves quickly between stages once the prelims are over.
What the result means for candidates
Every candidate who clears the preliminary stage now becomes eligible for the SBI Clerk Mains examination, scheduled for October 29, 2026. The gap between the result and the Mains is less than two weeks, so qualifiers have very little room to pause. The real battle for the post of Junior Associate begins now, and preparation has to shift to Mains-level reasoning, data interpretation and general awareness without delay.
It is important to remember that the preliminary exam is only qualifying in nature. Marks scored in the prelims do not count toward the final merit list; they merely decide who gets a seat in the Mains hall. The final selection is based on performance in the Mains examination, followed by a Language Proficiency Test for those who clear it.
How to check the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026
Candidates can access their result and scorecard through the official SBI website by following these steps:
- Visit the official website at sbi.bank.in and open the Careers section.
- Navigate to the recruitment results page and find the SBI Clerk Junior Associate preliminary result link.
- Enter your registration number or roll number along with your date of birth, plus the CAPTCHA code if prompted.
- Your qualifying status and scorecard will appear on screen. Download it and keep a printed copy for future reference.
The scorecard carries your candidate details, roll number, registration information, the examination stage, marks obtained and qualifying status. Go through every line carefully. If you spot any discrepancy, take it up with the bank through its official channels rather than relying on social media threads.
Cut-off marks: what to expect
SBI has not prescribed any minimum qualifying marks for individual tests or for the aggregate score. The actual cut-off varies by state and category, and it depends on factors such as the difficulty level of the paper, the number of vacancies, candidate participation and the normalisation of scores across shifts.
Candidates should treat the cut-off figures that circulated on coaching websites before the result as estimates, not official numbers. The only reliable reference is the bank’s own notification, so cross-check everything against the official recruitment advertisement.
Separate regular drive: 9,766 more posts
The backlog drive is not the only SBI Clerk recruitment in motion. A separate, much larger drive covering 9,766 regular vacancies (advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17) is also underway. Its preliminary examination was conducted on September 26 and 27, and its result is expected in November. The Mains for the regular drive is scheduled for November 26, 2026.
For candidates who appeared in either drive, the message is the same: the selection process moves in three stages, prelims, Mains and the Language Proficiency Test. Clearing one stage only opens the door to the next.
FAQs
When was the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026 declared?
The result for the 1,538 backlog vacancies was released on October 17, 2026, along with the individual scorecards.
Where can I check my SBI Clerk prelims result?
On the official website, sbi.bank.in, under the Careers section. You will need your registration number or roll number and your date of birth.
When is the SBI Clerk Mains 2026 exam?
The Mains examination for the backlog drive is scheduled for October 29, 2026.
Do prelims marks count in the final merit?
No. The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature. Final selection depends on the Mains examination and the Language Proficiency Test.
What about the 9,766 regular vacancies?
That is a separate drive. Its prelims were held on September 26 and 27, the result is expected in November, and the Mains is set for November 26, 2026.
Congratulations to every candidate who made it through the prelims. The Mains is twelve days away, so use every one of them well. And if this attempt did not go your way, the regular drive’s result is still around the corner.
