Hey everyone. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been refreshing the SBI careers page like I was a couple of days ago. The SBI Clerk PET Call Letter 2026 dropped on 4 September 2026, and suddenly WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels and Reddit threads exploded with the same questions: “Did anyone get the link?”, “Is it compulsory?”, “Will missing it affect my prelims admit card?”
I’ve been through banking exam cycles enough times to know how these last-minute official releases feel. So I sat down, went through the official notice, checked the candidate portal, spoke to a few friends who already logged in, and put together everything you actually need – without the usual coaching-site fluff.
Let’s get straight into it.
What Exactly Is the SBI Clerk Pre-Examination Training (PET)?
SBI runs this Pre-Examination Training mainly for candidates from SC, ST, OBC, minority communities, Ex-Servicemen and PwD categories who opted for it while filling the form. The idea is simple: give candidates who may not have access to expensive coaching a basic orientation before the computer-based test.
In my first attempt years ago I attended a physical PET session. It was useful for one thing – seeing the exact exam interface on a proper computer instead of practicing only on mobile. That’s still the biggest practical benefit today.
Important reality check that many people miss: PET is not an exam stage. No marks are added. Skipping it does not cancel your eligibility for the SBI Clerk Prelims. Your hall ticket for the actual exam will still come out normally.
SBI Junior Associate Dates
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Body | State Bank of India |
| Recruitment | Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) 2026 |
| PET Call Letter Released | 4 September 2026 |
| Backlog Prelims (tentative) | Around 16 September 2026 |
| Regular Prelims (tentative) | 26 & 27 September 2026 |
| Who gets PET | SC/ST/OBC/Minorities/Ex-Servicemen/PwD who opted “Yes” |
| Mode | Mostly online modules + limited physical centres |
The backlog drive for 1,538 vacancies is moving faster, so if you applied under that notification, keep your eyes open.
Who Actually Receives the SBI Clerk PET Call Letter 2026?
Two conditions have to be met together.
First, you must belong to one of the eligible categories: SC, ST, OBC, religious minorities, Ex-Servicemen or PwBD.
Second, while filling the online application you must have selected “Yes” for the pre-exam training option.
If you belong to the category but chose “No”, the system simply does not generate the call letter for you. People panic about this every year. Double-check your application printout if you’re unsure.
How to Download the SBI Clerk PET Call Letter 2026
SBI does not send physical letters. Everything is online.
- Open the official careers page: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers or https://sbi.co.in/web/careers.
- Go to “Current Openings”.
- Find the Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment.
- Click the link that says something like “Download Pre-Examination Training Call Letter / Study Material”.
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number and Password or Date of Birth (follow the exact format shown).
- Solve the captcha and submit.
- Download the PDF and take at least two printouts.
I always keep one copy in my exam folder and one as backup on my phone. Simple habit that has saved me more than once.
What Details Appear on the Call Letter?
When you open the PDF, check these carefully:
- Your full name, photo and signature
- Category
- Registration and roll number
- Training mode (online portal details or physical centre address and timing)
- Reporting instructions and list of acceptable photo IDs
If anything looks wrong — wrong photo, spelling mistake in name, missing signature — raise a query immediately through the official candidate helpdesk on the SBI careers portal. Do not wait.
Online vs Offline PET – What Is Happening in 2026?
This year the bulk of the training is being delivered online through an SBI learning portal. You get login credentials, video lectures, interface demos and topic-wise PDFs.
A few cities still run short classroom sessions (usually 3–6 days). If your call letter shows a physical centre, decide based on distance and your current mock performance. Travelling far just before prelims may not be worth it if you’re already scoring consistently.
From what I’ve seen in recent cycles, the online material is enough for most people. Log in, download the PDFs, watch the navigation videos once, and go back to your regular mocks.
Is PET Compulsory? Will Skipping Affect My Prelims Admit Card?
No.
Absolutely not.
I have repeated this to every junior who messages me: PET is optional. Banking educators on YouTube and seniors on Reddit say the same thing every year. Your SBI Clerk Prelims hall ticket is generated independently. Non-attendance has zero negative effect.
Who Should Actually Attend or Use the PET Material?
If this is your first major CBT and you have never seen the SBI exam interface properly, the online modules are useful. Spend one focused evening on them.
If you are a repeater who has already given 8–10 full mocks on a computer, the content will feel basic. In that case, just download the official practice PDFs (sometimes they contain slightly different question styles) and continue your own plan.
Rural candidates or those without regular access to paid mock platforms often gain the most. The free orientation lectures give a clear idea of expected difficulty and common traps.
My Suggested Final 10-Day Plan (Backlog + Regular)
Prelims are close. Here’s what I would do if I were writing the exam this month:
- Take one full-length mock every day on a laptop or desktop, never only on phone.
- Morning speed drills: 20 simplifications + 10 number series + 10 quadratic equations in 25–30 minutes.
- Reasoning: 4–5 fresh puzzle/seating sets daily (mix of floor, circular, linear, box).
- English: one RC + one set of cloze/error spotting every alternate day.
- Keep your printed PET call letter, original photo ID, photocopy of ID, and two passport photos ready in one transparent folder.
Common Questions I Keep Getting
Can I download the call letter on mobile?
Yes, but the PDF often looks better and is easier to print from a laptop.
What if the portal shows “Invalid credentials”?
Double-check the date of birth format. Sometimes it needs DD-MM-YYYY, sometimes without the century. Try both.
Will there be study material along with the call letter?
In most cases yes — especially for online PET. Download everything while the link is active.
Is the training in Hindi or English?
Usually bilingual or region-dependent. Check your portal once you log in.
Final Thoughts from Someone Who Has Been There
The SBI Clerk PET Call Letter 2026 is useful if you treat it as free orientation material. It is not a magic ticket and missing it will not cost you the exam. Download it, check the details, use whatever helps you, and then go back to the work that actually moves the needle — consistent, timed practice.
Prelims for the backlog posts are only days away. Stay calm, stick to your mocks, and keep your documents ready.
If you face any specific login issue or notice something unusual on the call letter, drop a comment. I’ll try to help with whatever I know from the official process.
Official links for quick access:
- SBI Careers: https://sbi.bank.in/web/careers
