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The State Bank of India has officially released the preliminary examination call letters for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment process for the 2026-27 cycle. This critical document is now accessible to all candidates who successfully completed their registration for the 9,766 available clerical positions. The preliminary examination is scheduled to take place on 26 and 27 September 2026 across various centers nationwide. Candidates are required to download their hall tickets from the official banking portal to ensure they have all necessary details regarding their specific exam venue, reporting time, and shift allocation. It is imperative that applicants verify all personal information printed on the admit card to avoid any discrepancies during the verification process at the examination center. The bank has emphasized the importance of adhering to the reporting schedule to facilitate smooth entry and security checks. Candidates should prepare their travel arrangements well in advance based on the center details provided in their respective call letters.

20 to 28 years

The selection process for the Junior Associate position consists of two main stages: the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination. The preliminary stage is a qualifying test designed to assess candidates on English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates who successfully clear the preliminary cut-off marks will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. The final merit list is prepared based on the performance in the Main Examination, followed by a document verification process to ensure all eligibility criteria are met.

The preliminary examination is a computer-based test consisting of 100 objective-type questions to be completed within 60 minutes. The test includes 30 questions on English Language, 35 on Numerical Ability, and 35 on Reasoning Ability. Each section has a sectional timing of 20 minutes. There is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for every incorrect answer provided by the candidate.

The application fee structure is determined by the category of the candidate. General, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee, while SC, ST, and PWD candidates are exempted from the fee payment. Payments must be made through the online portal using credit cards, debit cards, or net banking facilities.