SBI Clerk Exam Analysis 2024: Prelims/Mains Student Reaction & Expected Cut off

State Bank of India Clerk Exam 2024 ( SBI Clerk )

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Updated on Dec 12, 2024 13:31 IST

SBI Clerk exam analysis 2024 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 2024.

Q:   What is a good attempt for SBI Clerk Analysis 2024?

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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

SubjectsGood Attempts
English Language26-27
Numerical Ability25-26
Reasoning Ability25-27
General Awareness22-25

 

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Q:   What was the difficulty level of SBI Clerk 2023 prelims exam?

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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

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Q:   What is good attempt in SBI Clerk exam?

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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

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Q:   What are the important topics of the SBI Clerk Syllabus?

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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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Previous Years' SBI Junior Associate Exam Analysis

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 Language 

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
Quantitative Aptitude
Topics No. of Questions
Simplification 15
Wrong Number Series 5
Arithmetic 10
Tabular Data Interpretation 5
Reasoning Ability
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

SBI Clerk Mains Student Reaction 2024 Video

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SBI Clerk 2024 Mains Exam Analysis & Student Reaction

SBI Clerk 2024 Prelims Exam Analysis & Student Reaction 

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. 

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: 

  • 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  05  Easy
Wrong Number Series  05  Easy
Simplification  15  Easy
Arithmetic  10  Moderate
Total 35  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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Watch SBI Clerk Mains Exam Analysis 2021 by Students below:

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 

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

20-23 

Total

Easy to Moderate

63-68

Section-wise SBI Clerk Exam Analysis 

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 Students 

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Q:   Which section of SBI Clerk is the toughest?

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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.

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Q:   Is SBI Clerk exam more difficult than IBPS Clerk?

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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.

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of SBI Clerk exam?

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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.

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Q:   How is SBI Clerk qualifying marks determined?

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The qualifying marks are estimated based on the following factors: Total number of candidates who appear in the SBI Clerk exam Total number of vacancies available Difficulty level of the exam Reservation system There are no sectional cut off marks in the exam. Candidates are only required to secure the overall cut off marks as per their categories in the exam. The cut off marks for the prelims exam are decided out of 100 marks whereas the cut off marks for the mains exam are decided based on the 200 marks. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are selected for the next round of the recruitment process. SBI Clerk cut off marks are the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam.
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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 2024 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:   What is SBI Clerk normalisation?

A:
SBI normalisation is an important aspect of the exam. The prelims and Mains exams of SBI Clerk are held in various shifts, therefore, normalisation is applied to calculate the scores of candidates. SBI Clerk normalisation is done since there is some variation in the level of difficulty among with the shifts. SBI uses SBI Clerk normalisation to deal with the type of fluctuation. To balance the candidate's marks, SBI Clerk normalisation is followed which helps in adjusting the scores of all candidates. Banking exams that are conducted in different shifts do follow the normalisation process to normalise the marks secured by candidates. SBI Clerk exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). SBI Clerk normalisation is using the equi-percentile method.
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Q:   What is SBI Clerk negative marking?

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There is a negative marking in the SBI Clerk exam. 1/4th mark assigned to a particular question is deducted as a penalty for wrong answers. For correct answers in the exam, candidates score one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. The corrected scores obtained by each candidate in different sessions of the exam are normalised using the equi-percentile method. Scores upto two decimal points are taken for the purpose of calculations. The marks of candidates are calculated as per marking scheme. Candidates should attempt maximum number of questions to secure the desired score in the exam.
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Q:   Is pattern of questions different from state to state in SBI Clerk exam?

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No, SBI follows a similar SBI Clerk exam pattern for different states. SBI Clerk exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and language proficiency test. The prelims and Mains exams are conducted online. The prelims exam carries three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The Mains exam is conducted for the qualified candidates of the prelims exam. The Mains exam carries four sections: 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. It is mandatory to clear the language proficiency test.
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Q:   How many rounds are there in SBI Clerk exam?

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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. 

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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:   Are three months enough for SBI Clerk preparation?

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The time required to crack SBI Clerk exam depend upon the level of preparation and familiarity with the study materials. It is not easy to crack SBI Clerk exam in three months. However, with hard work and dedication candidates attain success in the exam. SBI Clerk preparation requires reviewing the syllabus, practicing sample questions, staying up-to-date with the latest exam pattern and format. It is also important to take regular mock tests to analyse the performance inorder to identify areas that need improvement. The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI Clerk exam in three months are given below: Divide or break down the study plan in a way that candidates can cover each and every topic given in the SBI Clerk syllabus. Candidates should make the segregation based on the prelims and mains exams Candidates need to create a realistic timetable as per the latest SBI Clerk Exam syllabus. Moreover, stick to the timetable and make suitable changes if needed After going through the SBI Clerk syllabus, candidates can easily find out their strong and weak areas Candidates can enhance their speed and accuracy by attempting mock tests Candidates should also practice previous years question papers
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Q:   What are the important topics for Quantitative Aptitude section in SBI Clerk exam?

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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)
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Q:   What is the process to answer questions in SBI Clerk exam?

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A login screen will be displayed to the candidate. The candidate has to log in using his/her User ID and Password which is provided on the SBI Clerk admit card After logging in the Candidate's profile (Name, Roll No. & photograph etc. ) will be displayed and the candidate has to confirm the same by clicked on the I confirm button confirming the profile is correct Thereafter the instructions will be displayed on the screen A candidate should read the instructions carefully and indicate that he has done so by checking (click) the box at the bottom of the screen, after which the I am ready to begin button is activated After clicking on the I am ready to begin button the actual test time will begin In Online Preliminary Examination, there will be 100 Questions and in Online Main Examination there will be 190 Questions and each question is followed by 5 alternatives/options The questions except those on English . Language/General English . Will be available in Hindi and in English . In order to view a given question in the other language, a candidate can click on the view in drop down box and select the desired language Only one question will be displayed at a time In order to answer a question, the candidate has to mouse click the option he/she thinks is appropriate/ correct The alternative which has been clicked on will be highlighted and shall be treated as the answer given by the candidate for the question. After selecting an answer for a question the candidate should click on the Save & Next button to save the answer and proceed to the next question In case a candidate does not wish to attempt the question then they should not click on any option for that question. A candidate can choose to deselect his/her answer for a particular question by clicking on the Clear Response button provided against each question Candidates can skip a particular question and return to it later before submitting by clicking Mark for Review Candidates are not permitted to submit their answers before the entire test time is over Candidates can navigate between questions within test by clicking on the question number displayed to the right of the screen.
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Q:   What are the important topics of the SBI Clerk Syllabus?

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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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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. 

Q:   What was SBI Clerk 2023 prelims cut off?

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SSC Clerk 2023 prelims cut off is given below.

States/UTGeneral EWSOBCSCST
Andaman & Nicobar      
Arunachal Pradesh41    
Assam65 61.25  
Bihar51    
Chhattisgarh62.5    
Delhi57.25    
Gujarat51.50    
Haryana58    
Himachal Pradesh     
Jammu66    
Jharkhand56.50    
Karnataka56    
Kerala76.25    
Madhya Pradesh67.5067.5067.5063.2548.50
Maharashtra71.75    
Meghaalay34.25    
Odisha77    
Punjab68.5    
Rajasthan57.25    
Sikkim58.50    
Tamil Nadu     
Telangana42.5    
Tripura61    
Uttar Pradesh60.5060.5060.5053.5043.50
Uttarakhand63.50    
West Bengal80   

 

 

 

 

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Q:   How to check SBI Clerk cut off?

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SBI Clerk cut off is released for prelims and Mains exams. The cut off is released along with the result. To check the cut off, candidates need to enter the required credentials. SBI Clerk cut off is released state-wise for different categories. The steps to check SBI Clerk cut off are given below: Visit the official website of SBI Click the SBI Clerk scorecard link on the home page Enter the login details such as registration number or roll number and date of birth and captcha code The state-wise cut off appears on the screen Download the cut off marks and save it Candidates are selected based on the cut off marks.
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Q:   How is SBI Clerk qualifying marks determined?

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The qualifying marks are estimated based on the following factors: Total number of candidates who appear in the SBI Clerk exam Total number of vacancies available Difficulty level of the exam Reservation system There are no sectional cut off marks in the exam. Candidates are only required to secure the overall cut off marks as per their categories in the exam. The cut off marks for the prelims exam are decided out of 100 marks whereas the cut off marks for the mains exam are decided based on the 200 marks. Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are selected for the next round of the recruitment process. SBI Clerk cut off marks are the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam.
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Q:   What details do I need to enter to download SBI Clerk cut off?

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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.

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SBI Clerk Exam Analysis 2024 FAQs

Candidates can check below SBI Clerk 2024 exam analysis FAQs.

Q:   Is pattern of questions different from state to state in SBI Clerk exam?

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No, SBI follows a similar SBI Clerk exam pattern for different states. SBI Clerk exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and language proficiency test. The prelims and Mains exams are conducted online. The prelims exam carries three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The Mains exam is conducted for the qualified candidates of the prelims exam. The Mains exam carries four sections: 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. It is mandatory to clear the language proficiency test.
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Q:   What is SBI Clerk syllabus?

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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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The SBI Clerk 2024 notification is expected to be released in December 2024. This will include details about the application process, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and important dates. Keep an eye on the official SBI website for further updates regarding the recruitment process, including exam da

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For preparing for the SBI Clerk Mains exam, here are some of the best books and websites to help you:

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State Bank of India are basically divided into Clerical cadre and Officer cadre. Candidates are directly recruited as Clerks and Officers through SBI Clerk and SBI PO exams. However, after working for a certain period of time, clerk can shift to Officer cadre. A Clerk can be promoted to the Officer

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SBI Clerk preparation tips by experts are the epitome of importance for the aspirants. These tips will help candidates to put their steps in the right direction. Accurate preparation strategies help candidates to score good marks in the exam. Some tips and tricks to crack SBI Clerk are given below:

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SBI Clerk exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Junior Associates Customer Support and Sales. Out of a plethora of SBI Clerk books, candidates must select the best books for the exam. The best books can vary from candidate to candidate depending on their expertise and knowledge of t

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Anangsha Patra

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Answered 3 weeks ago

There is no separate qualifying marks besides the category-wise cut off marks. Candidates need to secure the category-wise cut off marks in order to qualify the exam. There is no sectional cut off in SBI Clerk exam. The cut off is decided based on the total marks, number of vacancies, total test tak

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Anangsha Patra

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Answered 3 weeks ago

There is no facility to recheck SBI Clerk result. The result announced by the examination authority is considered as final. The link to check the result is made available on the official website. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials.

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Anangsha Patra

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Answered 3 weeks ago

SBI Clerk result is announced online only. Candidates cannot check their results offline. Candidates can download their results by logging with the required credentials. SBI Clerk result highlights the qualifying status of candidates for the next round of selection process.

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Anangsha Patra

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Answered a month ago

To be eligible for SBI Clerk exam, candidates should be between 20 and 28 years and have completed graduation in any discipline. Candidates who are in the final year of graduation can also apply for the exam provisionally. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to reserve

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SBI Clerk notification PDF is made available on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to download the notification PDF on this page. SBI Clerk notification PDF comprises details related to the exam process. Candidates are advised to read the notification before applying for

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