SBI Clerk
State Bank of India. Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) at SBI, circle-wise.
Overview
SBI Clerk recruits Junior Associates through Prelims and Mains with a local language test. Vacancies are released circle by circle.
Preliminary → Main → Local Language Test.
How to apply
Apply on the SBI careers portal for one circle and pay the fee.
Vacancies: Vacancies are circle-wise and announced per cycle.
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Age limit usually 20 to 28 years with relaxation. Knowledge of the local language of the circle is needed.
Check my eligibilityStages and exam pattern
1. Prelims
100 questions · 100 marks · 60 minutes · +1 / −0.25 marking
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
2. Mains
190 questions · 200 marks · 160 minutes · +1 / −0.25 marking
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General English | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 |
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.
Syllabus
English Language
About 25% of the paper
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Spotting
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- One-Word Substitution
- Active and Passive Voice
- Spelling
Quantitative Aptitude
About 25% of the paper
- Percentage
- Speed, Time and Distance
- Simplification
- Time and Work
- Profit and Loss
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Number System
- Mensuration
- Simple Interest
Reasoning Ability
About 25% of the paper
- Number Series
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism
- Analogy
- Odd One Out
- Ranking and Order
- Calendar and Clock
Banking Awareness
About 10% of the paper
- Banking Basics
- Payment Systems
- RBI and Monetary Policy
Computer Awareness
About 10% of the paper
- Computer Fundamentals
- Internet and Security
Data Interpretation
About 5% of the paper
- Table-based DI
Topic list reflects what PrepYantra currently covers with practice. The official syllabus may include more.
Latest notification
Previous-year cut-offs
Verified cut-off tables will appear here after they are added from official result notices.
Salary and career growth
Starting basic pay is around ₹26,730 with increments, plus allowances. Verify in the notification.
Preparation strategy
- Prelims has 100 questions in 60 minutes. Practise sectional timing on every mock.
- Choose a circle where you are fluent in the local language.
- Start Mains topics (general financial awareness, computer) once your Prelims accuracy is stable.
Practice and test series
All 6 tests →SBI Clerk Prelims Sample Mock 1
SBI Clerk Prelims Full-Length Mock 1
SBI Clerk Prelims Full-Length Mock 2
Banking Clerk: Numerical Ability Mini Live Test
Banking Clerk: Reasoning Ability Mini Live Test
Banking Clerk: English Language Mini Live Test
FAQ
Can I apply to more than one circle?
Usually only one circle per candidate. Check the notification.
Related exams
Exam patterns and eligibility change between cycles. Treat this page as a guide and confirm against the latest official notification.