SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2026 scheduled for November 26, Check Details

The State Bank of India has announced the SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2026 for candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Examination. The Mains examination for the regular recruitment is scheduled to be held on November 26, 2026.

The recruitment is for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) under Regular Recruitment with 9,766 vacancies. The selection process comprises the Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). 

Candidates who have cleared the SBI Clerk Prelims will be eligible to appear for the Mains examination. The Mains call letter will be made available through the SBI Careers page. 

Candidates can also check UPSC ESE Exam Date 2027 and the complete Prelims schedule, shift timings and exam details. Check UPSC ESE Exam Date 2027.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2026 Overview

The recruitment includes 7,680 regular vacancies and 2,086 backlog vacancies. The Preliminary Examination was conducted on September 26 and 27, 2026. 

SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026

The selection process for SBI Clerk 2026 consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination

2. Mains Examination

3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination can appear for the Mains examination. After clearing the Mains stage, candidates have to appear for the LPT wherever applicable. 

Candidates can also check  AFCAT 1 Apply Online 2027 details, including the application dates, eligibility, vacancies and direct application link.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The SBI Clerk Mains examination will consist of 190 questions carrying 200 marks. The total duration of the examination is 2 hours 40 minutes, with separate time limits for each section. 

Candidates can also check SSC GD PET Admit Card 2026 download details, PET/PST schedule and important exam instructions.  

SBI Clerk Mains Shift Timings 2026

The SBI Clerk Mains examination will be conducted in two shifts. Candidates are required to report at the examination centre according to the timing assigned to them.

Candidates should carefully check their individual call letter for the reporting time and other examination-day instructions. Candidates can also check  AFCAT 1 Apply Online 2027 details, including the application dates, eligibility, vacancies and direct application link.

What Candidates Should Do Next

With the SBI Clerk Mains Exam scheduled for November 26, 2026, candidates who have qualified for the next stage should focus on Mains preparation and keep checking the SBI Careers page for the release of the Mains call letter. Candidates should also verify the reporting time, examination centre and other instructions mentioned on their call letter. 

Candidates can also check UPSC ESE Exam Date 2027 and the complete Prelims schedule, shift timings and exam details. Check UPSC ESE Exam Date 2027.