The SBI Clerk recruitment initiative is designed to select highly eligible candidates for Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) posts across various branches of the SBI Clerk 2026 Notification Out for 9766 Vacancies- Click to Check. Aspiring candidates looking to build a career with the State Bank of India must navigate a structured evaluation framework.
To prepare effectively, candidates should cross-reference the detailed SBI Clerk syllabus, which outlines all core topics and core concepts required to clear the online tests successfully.
Overview of SBI Clerk Selection Process
The overall selection process comprises two online examinations—Preliminary and Main—followed by a specified local language proficiency test. With the official notification out for 9,766 vacancies, understanding the exact exam structure and marking criteria is critical for success.
SBI Clerk Prelims Examination Pattern
The Preliminary examination is an objective-type online test lasting for a total duration of 1 hour (60 minutes). It carries a total of 100 marks divided across 3 distinct sections, each governed by separate timing constraints.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Structure
- English Language: 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 minutes
- Numerical Ability: 35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 minutes
- Reasoning: 35 Questions, 35 Marks, 20 minutes
- Total: 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 60 minutes
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI Clerk Prelims Important Points
- Each test will have a separate timing as mentioned above.
- There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests (1/4th of the mark assigned).
- No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects as well as for aggregate are prescribed.
- Adequate number of candidates (approx. 10 times vacancies) shortlisted for Main Examination in descending order of aggregate marks.
SBI Clerk Mains Examination Pattern
Candidates shortlisted from the Prelims advance to the Main examination, which has a total duration of 2 hours 40 minutes. It features 190 questions spanning 200 marks divided across 4 distinct sections.
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Structure
- General English: 40 Questions, 40 Marks, 35 minutes
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 45 minutes
- Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude: 50 Questions, 60 Marks, 45 minutes
- General/Financial Awareness: 50 Questions, 50 Marks, 35 minutes
- Total: 190 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 hours 40 minutes
| Sections | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
SBI Clerk Mains Important Points
- Each test will have separate timing.
- Questions in objective tests (except General English) are bilingual (English & Hindi).
- Negative marking of 1/4th of the mark for wrong answers.
- Minimum percentage marks required on aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/XS).
- Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate decided by the bank.
- No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects.
- Merit list drawn State-wise and category-wise.
Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
Candidates who did not study the specified local language of their applied state in Class 10th or 12th must appear for the Local Language Proficiency Test. This qualifying evaluation consists of non-verbal and verbal components.
SBI Clerk Local Language Proficiency Test Pattern
- Non-Verbal Test (Objective): Section 1 - 3 passages (15 questions) for 15 marks
- Non-Verbal Test (Objective): Section 2 - 3 passages (15 questions) for 15 marks
- Verbal Test (Subjective): 20 marks
| Test Pattern | Section | No. of Passages | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non- Verbal Test |
Objective | 3 (15 questions) | 15 |
| Non- Verbal Test |
Objective | 3 (15 questions) | 15 |
| Verbal Test | Subjective | -- | 20 |
Note that marks scored in the LLPT are not counted in the final selection merit list as it is purely a qualifying test.
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