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SBI Clerk exam analysis 2025 will be made available separately for prelims and mains exams for different shifts. SBI Clerk exam analysis helps candidates to know the section-wise and overall difficulty level of the SBI Clerk exam, topic-wise distribution of questions, number of good attempts, and expected cut off. Read below for more details on SBI Junior Associate exam analysis 2025.
Q: Â What is a good attempt for SBI Clerk exam?
The number of good attempts depends on the difficulty level of the exam. An attempt of 90 to 96 questions are considered as good in the Mains exam. In the prelims exam, an attempt of 20 to 30 questions are considered as good. The number of good attempts in SBI Clerk 2024 exam is given below.
Prelims Exam
Subject | Number of Good Attempts |
English Language | 20-24 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25-29 |
Reasoning Ability | 26-30 |
Mains Exam
| Subjects | Good Attempts |
| English Language | 26-27 |
| Numerical Ability | 25-26 |
| Reasoning Ability | 25-27 |
| General Awareness | 22-25 |
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Q: Â What was the difficulty level of SBI Clerk 2023 prelims exam?
The difficulty level of SBI Clerk 2023 prelims exam is given below.
Sections | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level Shift 1 |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | Easy-Moderate |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | Easy-Moderate |
English Language | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
Overall | 100 | Easy-Moderate |
Upvote Q: Â What is good attempt in SBI Clerk exam?
The number of good attempt in SBI Clerk exam is given below.
Sections | Good Attempts |
Reasoning Ability | 25-27 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 27-29 |
English Language | 22-24 |
Overall | 74-80 |
Upvote Q: Â What are the important topics of the SBI Clerk Syllabus?
SBI Clerk syllabus comprises subjects such as English Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, Data Interpretation, Computer Aptitude, General Awareness. For English the important topics are Reading Comprehension, Cloze test, spotting errors, para-jumbles. For Reasoning, the important topics are Arithmetic, simplification, data interpretation, quadratic equations, miscellaneous problems. For Reasoning Ability, candidates should prepare topics such as Puzzles, Number Series, miscellaneous problems, syllogism, linear arrangement. For General Awareness, candidates can cover Current Affairs, News on the Banking Industry, Awards and Honours, Latest Appointments, Obituaries, New schemes of central and state governments, Static Awareness. For Computer Aptitude, candidates can cover Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software, Generation of Computers, DBMS, Networking, Internet, MS Office, Input-Output Devices, Important Abbreviations.
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Candidates can refer to the paper analysis of the previous years' to understand the difficulty level of the exam:
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2024
The overall difficulty level of SBI Clerk 2024 prelims exam is given below.
| Sections | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Difficult | 26-28 |
| Reasoning Ability | Moderate | 27-29 |
| English Language | Easy | 22-23 |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate | 77-83 |
Section-Wise SBI Clerk Difficulty
The section-wise difficulty level of SBI Clerk prelims exam is given below.
English LanguageÂ
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 9 |
| Error Detection | 5 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 5 |
| Misspelt and Inappropriate Words | 4 |
| Cloze Test (Italian Dish) | 5 |
| Single Fillers | 2 |
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Simplification | 15 |
| Wrong Number Series | 5 |
| Arithmetic | 10 |
| Tabular Data Interpretation | 5 |
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Box Based Puzzle (8 Boxes) | 5 |
| Double Row Seating Arrangement | 5 |
| Comparison Based Puzzle | 3 |
| Chinese Coding-Decoding | 5 |
| Alphabetical Series | 4 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Pair Formation | 1 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
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SBI Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2024
The overall exam analysis of SBI Clerk mains exam is given below along with the number of good attempts.
| Sections | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| General English |
24-27 |
Easy |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude |
19-23 |
Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
15-20 |
Moderate to difficult |
| General /Financial Awareness |
24-27 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Overall |
85-90 |
Moderate to difficult |
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SBI Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam Analysis & Student ReactionÂ
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022
The overall difficulty level of the prelims exam was easy. The English and Reasoning sections were easy, whereas, Maths section was easy to moderate. Check below SBI Clerk exam analysis.
SBI Clerk Exam Analysis 19 November 2022
The overall difficulty level of the paper held on November 19 remained to be easy. The section-wise SBI Clerk prelims exam analysis for Nov 19 is given below.
| Sections | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability |
21-23 |
Easy |
| Reasoning Ability |
24-26 |
Easy |
| English Language |
22-24 |
Easy |
| Total |
67-73 |
Easy |
SBI Clerk Exam Analysis 12 November 2022
The table below provides the total number of good attempts and overall difficulty level according to the responses submitted by the students who appeared in the exam.Â
| Section | Good Attempts | Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|
| English Language |
 24-26 |
 Easy |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
 24-27 |
 Easy to Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability |
 28-30 |
 Easy |
| Overall Good Attempts |
76-84 |
 Easy |
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022: Reasoning Ability
The Reasoning Ability section in SBI Clerk prelims was easy. Questions were asked from Puzzle and Seating Arrangement. The following type of Puzzles and Seating Arrangements were asked in the exam:Â
- Circular-Based Puzzle(7 person Inside Facing) -5 questions
- Uncertain Linear Based Puzzle(21 persons)- 3 questions
- Double Parallel Row Based Puzzle – 5 questions
- Floor Based Puzzle(7 floor) – 5 questions
| Topic | Questions Asked | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Puzzle & Seating Arrangement | 18 | Easy |
| Inequality | 03 | Easy |
| Syllogism | 03 | Easy |
| Alphabet Mix series | 05 | Easy |
| Blood Relation | 03 | Moderate |
| Direction & Distance | 01 | Moderate |
| Word Formation | 01 | Easy |
| Total | 35 | Easy |
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022: English Language
The English Language paper was easy and questions were asked from Reading Comprehension, close test, Para jumble, Mis-spelt, and general English like antonyms and synonyms.
| Topic | Questions Asked | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension(Restaurant) | 10 | Easy to moderate |
| Error Detection | 05 | Easy |
| Word Rearrangement | 05 | Easy |
| Fillers | 04-05 | Easy |
| Para Jumble | 05 | Easy |
| Total | 30 | Easy |
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2022: Quantitative Aptitude
In arithmetic, questions were asked from profit and loss, boat and stream, problem on ages, partnership and CI & SI. The distribution of questions is given below.
| Topic | Questions Asked | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Tabular DI | Â 05 | Â Easy |
| Wrong Number Series | Â 05 | Â Easy |
| Simplification | Â 15 | Â Easy |
| Arithmetic | Â 10 | Â Moderate |
| Total | 35 | Â Easy |
Candidates can check below the feedback shared by students in the video given below:
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2022
Shiksha reported live from one of the mains exam centres in Jharkhand to gather the feedback regarding the difficulty level of the mains exam. According to the students, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The English section was easy, the Quantitative Aptitude section was moderate, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude section was moderate and General/Financial Awareness section was moderate. The section-wise and overall analysis for SBI Clerk mains exam are given below.
Overall Analysis
| Sections | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| English |
Easy |
23-25 |
| Reasoning |
Moderate |
30-33 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Moderate |
25-38 |
| General Awareness |
Moderate |
28-31 |
| Overall |
Moderate |
105-119 |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2022 for Reasoning
Questions in this section were asked from Coding Decoding, Syllogism, Inference, Conclusion, Assumption, Cause & Effect, Course & Action. Puzzles were Classification (City+Colour)-based, month & Date-based, parellel row-based, etc.
| Topics | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Seating Arrangement and Puzzles |
18 |
| Blood Relation |
4 |
| Coded Syllogism |
2 |
| Coding (New Pattern) |
4 to 5 |
| Coded Direction |
3 |
| Data Sufficiency |
3 |
| Meaningful Word |
1 |
| Machine Input |
5 |
| Word Based |
2 |
| Logical Reasoning |
5 |
| Total |
50 |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2022 for Quantitative Aptitude
Questions in this section were asked from Profit and loss, Time and Work, Average, Boat and Stream, Mixture and allegation, Mensuration, Probability, Percentage, Ratio and proportion, Simple interest and Compound Interest. DI questions were Pie Chart-based, Double Line-based, Missing Table-based, Caselet DI-based, etc.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| DI |
24 |
| Quadratic Equation |
3 |
| Data Sufficiency |
3 |
| Q1-Q2 |
3 |
| Approximation |
5 |
| Arithmetic |
11 |
| Total |
50 |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2022 for English
Questions in English were asked from word arrangement, cloze test/fillers, inference-based questions, and passage-based. The distribution of questions are given below.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| RC |
12 |
| Para Jumble |
5 |
| Error Detection |
4 |
| Match the Column |
5 |
| Single Fillers |
5 |
| Phrase Replacement |
4 |
| Word Usage |
5 |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2022 for General Awareness
Most of the questions were from current affairs and banking awareness. Candidates can check below the questions asked in General Awareness:
- Prompt Corrective Action related question
- How many basis points in Bank Rate in December increased?
- Noble prize- Chemistry
- Economics Science Noble prize related
- Global Innovation Index related (statement based)
- Richest self-made Indian women as per HURUN
- Indian Super League title sponsor
- NAVI- C related
- Fund launched by SIDBI & World Bank against loan default for electric vehicle.
- PM Kisan Mandhan Yojna
- How many Public Sector Bank listed in National Stock Exchange?
- Largest Cement producer in the world
- Foreign Trade Policy
- Which institute allocates Special Drawing Rights (SDR)?
- Extinct Year Cheetah
- Kumbal Garh Fort
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2022 Video
The mains exam analysis video is given below.
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2021
SBI Clerk 2021 mains exam was moderate to difficult in terms of difficulty level. The exam comprises four sections: English, General Awareness, Quantitative, and Reasoning Section. The question paper carried a total of 190 questions. The total marks allotted to the test were 200. The duration of the test was 2 hours 40 minutes. Candidates can check below the overall and section-wise exam analysis of SBI Clerk 2021 exam.
| Overall Exam Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Sections | Level |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Knowledge |
Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Difficult |
| English |
Easy |
| General/Finance Awareness |
Moderate |
| Overall |
Moderate to difficult |
Discussed below is the section-wise exam analysis of SBI Clerk 2021 mains exam as well as the distribution of questions.
| SBI Clerk 2021 Mains Exam Analysis for Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
|
|---|---|
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Floor Based Puzzle |
5 |
| Circular Seating Arrangement |
5 |
| Month & Year Based Puzzle |
5 |
| Blood Relation |
3 |
| Syllogism |
4 |
| Machine Input Output (Letter Based) |
5 |
| Coded Direction |
4 |
| Coded Inequality |
4 |
| Data Sufficiency |
3 |
| Logical Reasoning |
10 |
| Probability-Based Puzzle |
2 |
| Total |
50 |
| SBI Clerk 2021 Mains Exam Analysis for Quant |
|
|---|---|
| Topics |
No. of Questions |
| Double Pie Chart Data Interpretation |
5 |
| Pie Chart + Table Data Interpretation |
5 |
| Tabular Based Data Interpretation (On Time & Work) |
4 |
| Case let Data Interpretation |
4 |
| Data Sufficiency |
5 |
| Wrong Number Series |
2 |
| Approximation |
3 |
| Q1 & Q2 |
4 |
| Quadratic Equation (New Pattern) |
3 |
| Arithmetic |
15 |
| Total |
50 |
| SBI Clerk 2021 Mains Exam Analysis for English |
|
|---|---|
| Topics |
No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension (Technology & Employees) |
7 |
| Reading Comprehension (Different Species of Birds) |
7 |
| Para Jumble (7 statements & 4th was fixed) |
5 |
| Phrase Replacement |
4 |
| Error Detection + Sentence Rearrangement |
4 |
| Fillers-Combo of Words |
5 |
| Antonyms |
3 |
| Misspelt |
5 |
| Total |
40 |
Topics for General/Banking Awareness
- Recurve Term
- NASA Rover
- Shiv Nadar
- PMJDY
- TOPS
- Red Cross Day
- Gender Budget
- Global Hunger Index
- FMCG
- Highest Motorable Road
- NIRVIK Scheme
- Kailash Satyarthi
- Olympic Slogan
- Performance Index
- FIH 5s World Cup
- AI for All Initiative
- Merchant Stake
- Govt Stake in ITC
- NABARD RIDF Fund – State With Max Amount
- Ola Electric Tied Up with which bank
- Who was the 1st player to win Back To Back 2 medals in Olympics – Sushil Kumar
- Hockey Team Sponsor
- Hemis National Park
- % paid by companies for CSIR Activities
- N Rangaswami (CM)
- AISHE – Growth of Enrolment
- Stale Cheque
- Space Portal
- Equator Price Given By
- Top Ed-Tech Company in India
- DICGC covers what percentage
- Nobel Peace Prize
- Rakesh Jhujhun Wala which Airline
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SBI Clerk Prelims Exam AnalysisÂ
SBI Clerk prelims exam was easy to moderate. The English Language section was easy. The Numerical and Reasoning Ability sections were moderate. The test paper of SBI Clerk comprised three sections, English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. A total of 100 objective-type questions were asked in the exam which candidates had to answer within 60 minutes. Candidates can check below the overall and section-wise SBI Clerk 2021 exam analysis.
| Overall Exam Analysis | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sections | Difficulty Level | Good attempts |
| English Language |
Easy |
17-20 |
| Reasoning Ability |
Moderate |
20-26 |
| Numerical Ability |
Moderate |
20-23Â |
| Total |
Easy to Moderate |
63-68 |
Section-wise SBI Clerk Exam AnalysisÂ
English Language
This section had 30 questions from Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Phrase Replacement, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Word-Rearrangement. The passage of the RC was based on humanism and feminism.
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 7 | Easy-Moderate |
| Cloze Test | 8 | Moderate |
| Phrase Replacement | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Error Detection | 5 | Easy |
| Word-Rearrangement | 5 | Easy |
| Overall | 30 | Easy-Moderate |
Numerical Ability
The Numerical Ability questions were moderate. Total 10 questions were asked from Data Interpretation.
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Graph DI | 5 | Easy- Moderate |
| Caselet DI | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Simplification | 10 | Easy |
| Missing Series | 5 | Easy |
| Arithmetic | 10 | Easy- Moderate |
| Overall | 35 | Moderate |
Reasoning Ability
The Reasoning Ability section had 35 questions. The level of this section was moderate. There 15 questions from puzzles and seating arrangement. The type of puzzles asked in the exam is given below.
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Parallel Row
- Box Puzzle
| Topics | No. of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Circular-based arrangement | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Box-based arrangement | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Dual Row-based arrangement | 5 | Easy-Moderate |
| Syllogism | 3 | Easy |
| Inequality | 4 | Easy |
| Direction | 3 | Easy |
| Blood Relation | 2 | Easy |
| Alpha Numeric Symbol | 5 | Easy |
| Miscellaneous | 3 | Easy |
| Overall | 35 | Moderate |
Watch the video below for SBI Clerk 2021 Prelims Exam Analysis by StudentsÂ
Q: Â Which section of SBI Clerk is the toughest?
The Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude sections are usually tough. Candidates can score well in this section only through practice. Candidates must practise previous years' question papers and attempt sectional mock tests. In the prelims exam, Reasoning and Numerical Ability carry the maximum weightage. In the Mains exam, General/ Financial Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude carries the maximum weightage. The important topics for Quantitative Aptitude section are Number Series, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, etc. The important topics for Quantitative Aptitude section are Puzzle and Arrangements, Inequality, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction sense and Order and Ranking, etc. Candidates should prepare these topics thoroughly to ace the exam.
Upvote Q: Â What is the difficulty level of SBI Clerk exam?
The difficulty level of the prelims exam is usually easy. The English and Reasoning sections are easy, whereas, Maths section is easy to moderate. The Mains exam paper is usually moderate. The difficulty level of the English Language section is easy, Quant section is moderate, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude section is moderate and General/Financial Awareness section is moderate. The prelims exam of SBI Clerk carries questions from Reasoning, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The mains exam of SBI Clerk carries questions from General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for Language Proficiency Test.
Upvote Q: Â Is SBI Clerk exam more difficult than IBPS Clerk?
Both SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exams are competitive and require dedicated preparation. However, it is difficult to say which one is more difficult as the level of difficulty can vary from year to year and also depends on an individual’s strengths and weaknesses. It is best to thoroughly prepare for both exams and attempt them to the best of your abilities. The syllabus and pattern of SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk are almost similar. The selection process of SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exam include prelims and mains exams. However, candidates appearing for the SBI Clerk exam are required to appear for Language Proficiency Test after qualifying the mains exam. The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk comprises three sections- English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The prelims exam is conducted for 100 marks. The mains exam of IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk comprises General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200.
Upvote Q: Â How is SBI Clerk qualifying marks determined?
Upvote SBI Clerk Exam Pattern
SBI Clerk exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims exam, mains exam and language proficiency test. The preliminary exam of SBI Clerk comprises three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The test paper carries a total of 100 questions. The total marks allotted to the SBI Clerk 2025 test are 100. The duration of the exam is one hour. The exam pattern of SBI Clerk mains exam consists of four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The test paper carries a total of 190 questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. Candidates are given 2 hours 40 minutes to solve the question paper. The marking scheme of SBI Clerk is given below:
- For correct answers, candidates score one mark
- 1/4th marks are deducted for wrong answers
- The marks are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers
Q: Â What is SBI Clerk negative marking?
Upvote Q: Â What is SBI Clerk normalisation?
Upvote Q: Â How many rounds are there in SBI Clerk exam?
SBI Clerk exam comprises prelims and Mains exams. The prelims exam comprises three sections-English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. A total of 100 questions are asked in the exam. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the Mains exam. The Mains exam comprises four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The test paper will have a total of 190 questions. The total marks for the test are 200. The marks obtained in the Mains exam are counted for the final merit list.
Upvote Q: Â Is pattern of questions different from state to state in SBI Clerk exam?
Upvote SBI Clerk Syllabus
SBI Clerk syllabus highlights the overall structure of the exam. Going through the syllabus candidates can find out the important and less important topics for the exam. SBI Clerk syllabus is given below:
| SBI Clerk Prelims Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Topics |
| Reasoning | Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, etc |
| Numerical Ability | Simplification, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Data Interpretation, Ratio, Proportion, Percentage, Number System, etc |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the blanks, etc |
| SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus |
|
|---|---|
| Subjects |
Topics |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Simplification, Number Series, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equation, Time & Distance, Work, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages, etc |
| English |
Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test |
| General/Financial Awareness |
Current Affairs, Static GK, Banking/Financial terms, etc |
| Reasoning Ability |
Machine Input/Output, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Inequalities, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, etc |
| Computer Awareness |
Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software, Generation of Computers, DBMS, Networking, MS Office, Important Abbreviations, etc |
Q: Â Are three months enough for SBI Clerk preparation?
Upvote Q: Â What are the important topics for Quantitative Aptitude section in SBI Clerk exam?
In the Quantitative Aptitude section, the accuracy of candidates in mathematical calculations is scrutinised. Questions include topics from arithmetic equations, Algebra percentage analysis, quantitative analysis, and categorisation. A total of 35 questions are asked in this section in prelims exam. A total of 50 questions are asked in this section in Mains exam. SBI Clerk syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude is given below.
SBI Clerk Quant Prelims Syllabus
- Alphanumeric Series
- Ranking/ Direction/ Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Coded Inequalities
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzle
- Tabulation
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Input-Output
- Coding-Decoding
- SBI Clerk Syllabus- Numerical Ability
- Simplification
- Profit & Loss
- Mixtures & Alligations
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices
- Work & Time
- Time & Distance
- Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
- Data Interpretation
- Ratio & Proportion
- Number Systems
- Sequence & Series
- Percentage
- Permutation Combination
- Probability
SBI Clerk Quant Mains Syllabus
- Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Chart, Tabular, Caselet, Radar/Web, Pie Chart
- Inequalities (Quadratic Equations, Quantity 1, Quantity 2)
- Number Series
- Approximation & Simplification
- Data Sufficiency
- Miscellaneous Arithmetic Problems (HCF, LCM, Profit-Loss, SI & CI, Problem on Ages, Word & Time, Speed Distance & time, Probability, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Problems on Boats and Stream, Problems on Trains, Mixture and Allegation, Pipes and Cisterns)
Upvote Q: Â What are the important topics of the SBI Clerk Syllabus?
SBI Clerk syllabus comprises subjects such as English Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, Data Interpretation, Computer Aptitude, General Awareness. For English the important topics are Reading Comprehension, Cloze test, spotting errors, para-jumbles. For Reasoning, the important topics are Arithmetic, simplification, data interpretation, quadratic equations, miscellaneous problems. For Reasoning Ability, candidates should prepare topics such as Puzzles, Number Series, miscellaneous problems, syllogism, linear arrangement. For General Awareness, candidates can cover Current Affairs, News on the Banking Industry, Awards and Honours, Latest Appointments, Obituaries, New schemes of central and state governments, Static Awareness. For Computer Aptitude, candidates can cover Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software, Generation of Computers, DBMS, Networking, Internet, MS Office, Input-Output Devices, Important Abbreviations.
Upvote Q: Â What is the process to answer questions in SBI Clerk exam?
Upvote SBI Clerk Cut off
SBI Clerk cut off is the minimum qualifying mark that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of the selection process. SBI Clerk cut off is released category-wise for prelims and mains exam. There is no sectional cut off. The cut off for the prelims exam is calculated out of 100 marks and the cut off for the mains exam is calculated out of 200.Â
Q: Â What was SBI Clerk 2023 prelims cut off?
SSC Clerk 2023 prelims cut off is given below.
| States/UT | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | |||||
| Arunachal Pradesh | 41 | ||||
| Assam | 65 | 61.25 | |||
| Bihar | 51 | ||||
| Chhattisgarh | 62.5 | ||||
| Delhi | 57.25 | ||||
| Gujarat | 51.50 | ||||
| Haryana | 58 | ||||
| Himachal Pradesh | |||||
| Jammu | 66 | ||||
| Jharkhand | 56.50 | ||||
| Karnataka | 56 | ||||
| Kerala | 76.25 | ||||
| Madhya Pradesh | 67.50 | 67.50 | 67.50 | 63.25 | 48.50 |
| Maharashtra | 71.75 | ||||
| Meghaalay | 34.25 | ||||
| Odisha | 77 | ||||
| Punjab | 68.5 | ||||
| Rajasthan | 57.25 | ||||
| Sikkim | 58.50 | ||||
| Tamil Nadu | |||||
| Telangana | 42.5 | ||||
| Tripura | 61 | ||||
| Uttar Pradesh | 60.50 | 60.50 | 60.50 | 53.50 | 43.50 |
| Uttarakhand | 63.50 | ||||
| West Bengal | 80 |
Upvote Q: Â How to check SBI Clerk cut off?
Upvote Q: Â What details do I need to enter to download SBI Clerk cut off?
SBI Clerk cut off will be released online after the declaration of the result. To check the cut off marks, candidates need to enter the required credentials. There are no sectional cut off in the exam. Candidates need to secure the overall cut off marks inorder to qualify the exam.
Upvote Q: Â How is SBI Clerk qualifying marks determined?
Upvote SBI Clerk Exam Analysis 2025 FAQs
Candidates can check below SBI Clerk 2025 exam analysis FAQs.
Q: Â Is pattern of questions different from state to state in SBI Clerk exam?
Upvote Q: Â What is SBI Clerk syllabus?
SBI Clerk syllabus is divided into prelims and mains exams. SBI does not prescribe SBI Clerk syllabus. The syllabus is formulated based on the previous years question papers. SBI Clerk syllabus for prelims comprises topics from Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability, and English Language. The syllabus for the Mains exam comprises topics from General/ Financial Awareness, General English Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. Candidates should be thorough with the SBI Clerk syllabus as it helps them to know the topics from where questions are asked in the exam. Knowing the syllabus help candidates to formulate preparation strategy for the exam. Candidates should be thorough with the SBI Clerk syllabus. SBI Clerk syllabus is given below.
SBI Clerk Syllabus for Prelims Exam
Subjects | Topics |
Reasoning | Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, etc |
Numerical Ability | Simplification, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Data Interpretation, Ratio, Proportion, Percentage, Number System, etc |
English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the blanks, etc |
SBI Clerk Syllabus for Mains Exam
Subjects | Topics |
Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification, Number Series, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equation, Time & Distance, Work, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages, etc |
English | Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test |
General/Financial Awareness | Current Affairs, Static GK, Banking/Financial terms, etc |
Reasoning Ability | Machine Input/Output, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Inequalities, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, etc |
Computer Awareness | Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software, Generation of Computers, DBMS, Networking, MS Office, Important Abbreviations, etc |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Hi Dhara,
If the name on your SBI Clerk application form and photo ID proof is different, it's advisable to correct this discrepancy before the exam. The mismatch could lead to issues during document verification on the exam day.
Here's what you can do:
- Contact SBI Helpdesk: Reach out to the SBI Cler
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, you can apply for the SBI Clerk exam if you are in the final year or semester of your BA program. However, you must provide proof of passing the graduation exam if you are selected.Â
Here are some other eligibility criteria for the SBI Clerk exam:
You must have a bachelor's degree in any stream f
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
You can appear but after a graduation degree in India.
Also age with more than 20.
You should read the notification carefully.
Preparation of exam with good practice and efficiency.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
SBI Clerk Application Form 2024-25: The State Bank of India (SBI) released SBI Clerk 2024-25 application form for a total of 13735 regular vacancies. The last date to fill the application form is January 7, 2025. SBI Clerk application form 2024-25 for the special recruitment drive was released on D
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The category-wise SBI Clerk age limit is given below.
| Category | Age Limit |
| General | 20 to 28 years |
| OBC | 20 to 31 years |
| SC/ST | 20 to 33 years |
| PwD (General) | 20 to 38 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 20 to 41 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 20 to 43 years |
| Persons Domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir State from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989 | 20 to 33 years |
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
A wait list of up to 50% of vacancies (State-category wise) is maintained. Candidates are released from this waitlist on quarterly basis against non-joining and resignation out of the current batch only,  subject to the candidates securing minimum qualifying marks as may be stipulated by the Bank fo
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Merit list is drawn State wise, category wise. Candidates qualified in the test (main examination) is placed according to their aggregate marks in descending order in respective States and Categories.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates are required to score a minimum percentage marks on aggregate (For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS candidates, 5% relaxation available thereon). Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate will be as decided by the bank. No minimum qualifying marks for individual subject are prescribed. Section wise mar
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 10 times the numbers of vacancies. subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Exam from the list of all candidates arranged in descending order of aggregate marks scored.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 weeks ago
SBI Clerk result can be checked online only. The result is made available on the official website. Candidates can check the result by logging with the required credentials.Â
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Beginner-Level 4
Applied for SBI clerk exam, my name in application form and photo id proof is different, so will I able to give exam or should I apply again