A separate recruitment only for reserved categories to fill their backlog posts.
Related terms in Exam terms
Acquaint Yourself booklet
A booklet SBI releases with the call letter that explains the exam format, rules and sample questions.
Advertisement number
The unique number SBI gives each recruitment notice, used to identify it on the careers site.
Age relaxation
Extra years allowed above the upper age limit for reserved categories.
Backlog vacancy
A reserved post left unfilled in earlier recruitments that is advertised again for the same category.
Biometric verification
Capture of your thumb impression or iris at the exam and later stages to confirm the same person appears each time.
Call letter (admit card)
The document you download to enter the exam centre, showing your roll number, venue, date and time.
Circle
SBI's regional administrative unit, often covering one or more states. Clerk vacancies are listed by circle and state.
Compensatory time
Extra exam time of 20 minutes per hour given to eligible PwBD candidates.
Cut-off
The lowest score needed to go to the next stage, set separately for each state and category.
Document verification
Checking original certificates for age, education, category and other claims before joining.