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Urgent: SBI Clerk Backlog Applications Close Today – Don't Miss Your Chance to Apply
SBI Clerk Junior Associate backlog applications close today, August 27, 2026. The special drive covers 1,538 SC, ST and OBC backlog posts across states. Complete the form, uploads and payment before the portal locks. The regular recruitment window remains open till August 31, 2026. Use the correct advertisement link while applying.
Eligibility remains unchanged but deadlines differ. Applicants must be 20 to 28 years on April 1, 2026. Graduation must be passed by December 31, 2026; final-year students can apply conditionally. Apply for one state or union territory only and know the local language. Prelims are tentatively in September, mains in October or November.
SBI Clerk backlog 2026 eligibility, dates and key differences
Only SC, ST and non-creamy layer OBC candidates can use backlog seats. OBC certificates must carry the non-creamy layer clause dated on or after April 1, 2026. SC and ST candidates must submit Government of India format certificates. Local language proficiency is mandatory before joining. Application fee is nil for SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen; OBC pays Rs 750.
How to apply today: checklist, fees and upload specs
Register on SBI Careers, open the Special Drive link, and fill details carefully. Save entries and edit up to three times before final submit. Pay online; if payment fails, register again and repay. Generate the e‑receipt, then print and store the application. Uploads must follow size, format and clarity rules. Photo 20–50 kb, 4.5 by 3.5 cm; signature 10–20 kb, 140 by 60 pixels. Left thumb 20–50 kb, 240 by 240 pixels; declaration 50–100 kb, 800 by 400 pixels; only JPEG.
State-wise SBI Clerk backlog 2026 vacancies at a glance
Most vacancies lie in a few states, led by Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Candidates must apply for only one state or union territory, and merit lists are drawn state‑wise and category‑wise. Choose a state whose local language you can read, write, speak and understand.
| State/UT | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | 289 |
| Maharashtra | 165 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 134 |
| Jharkhand | 133 |
| Odisha | 111 |
SBI Clerk prelims and mains pattern 2026 snapshot
Prelims carries 100 marks in 60 minutes, with section‑wise timing and negative marking. Mains has 190 questions for 200 marks across four sections, taking two hours forty minutes. Final merit uses only mains marks; prelims are qualifying. A local language proficiency test follows for those without Class 10 or 12 proof.
Payment failures, scam alerts and saving proof
Avoid last‑day rush, as SBI does not accept responsibility for connectivity issues. If a transaction fails, re‑register and repay online, then verify the e‑receipt. Print and save the submitted form for records. Apply only through SBI Careers or the IBPS portal; ignore agents or channels claiming guaranteed selection.
For backlog seats, finish your form, uploads and fee today, August 27, 2026. If you also plan the regular cycle, the final date is August 31, 2026. Track call letters about ten days before each exam, and keep category and language documents ready. Save every receipt and screenshot to avoid disputes.
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