SBI Clerk 2024 Notification PDF: Download Official Notification

SBI Clerk 2024 notification 2024 will be released soon. Last year, the notification was released on November 16, 2023. The notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification carries all the details related to the exam. Before applying for the exam, candidates must read the notification carefully to understand the exam well. The selection process of SBI Clerk comprises prelims and Mains exams. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature. The final selection is done through the Mains exam. Candidates qualifying the Mains exam are required to appear for the language proficiency test. In this test, candidates are judged based on their proficiency in the language of the state they have applied for.

SBI Clerk criteria:- A candidate who is aspiring to apply for the SBI Clerk exam must be an Indian citizen. Candidates must fulfill the following educational requirements to apply for the SBI Clerk Prelims examination. 1.Prospective candidates must have a Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification which is recognized by the Central Government. They must make sure the passing certificate shows the date the relevant degree was earned. 2.Candidates who have an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing of the IDD is as per the guidelines given in the notification. 3.Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination  4.As per the SBI Clerk qualification criteria, the candidates need to mandatorily indicate the percentage theyve obtained in the Graduation degree and calculate it to the nearest two decimals in the online application form. 5.For Matriculate Ex-servicemen, prospective applicants should have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force, after completing at least 15 years of service in the Armed Forces of the Union. Age limit:- Not below 20 years and not above 28 years i.e. candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2002 (both days inclusive). The details regarding the age limit and the relaxation in upper age are clearly given in the official notification. Candidates must go through the notification in detail and check the eligibility criteria. Relaxation is given to the various categories for the SBI Clerk exam. SC/ST - 5yeras OBC 3 years PWD (Gen/EWS) 10 years PWD(ST/ST) 15 years PWS(OBC) 13 years Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen - The actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to max. age of 50 years Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried - 7 years (subject to maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates) Note: 1.Candidates who seek age relaxation are required to submit copies of the necessary certificate at the time of admission.

SBI Clerk application form 2024 will be released soon along with the notification. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria need to apply online for the exam. The application process comprises several steps such as registration, uploading of scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, uploading the handwritten declaration and left thumb impression and paying the application fees. The application fees can be paid online. The application fees for the exam is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS categories are exempted from fee payment. 

SBI Clerk official notification is released in PDF form. It comprises details such as important dates, eligibility, selection scheme, exam pattern, salary, probation period, etc. SBI Clerk is conducted once a year in computer-based online mode at the national level. Candidates clearing the prelims exam of SBI Clerk are called for the Mains exam. Candidates qualifying the Mains exam are required to appear for the local language test. Candidates hired through SBI Clerk recruitment are responsible for performing all client-related interactions and operations. Candidates recruited as Clerks are designated as cashiers, depositors, and other posts in various SBI branches. Candidates should read the SBI Clerk notification PDF carefully before applying for the exam. Following are the important details that candidates will find in the SBI Clerk notification PDF download.

• State-wise & category wise regular and backlog vacancies are given in the SBI Clerk notification pdf 
• Reservation details of PWD candidates are clearly mentioned in the SBI Clerk notification 
• Details regarding SBI Clerk eligibility criteria including SBI Clerk age limit and SBI Clerk qualification
• SBI Clerk exam date for prelims & mains
• SBI Clerk notification includes SBI Clerk exam pattern 
• Candidates will find in the notification details related to SBI Clerk salary, payscale, emoluments, & probation period details.
• Details on pre-exam training and SBI Clerk admit card details are mentioned in the SBI clerk recruitment 2023 notification pdf download
• SBI Clerk apply online steps are mentioned in the SBI Clerk notification
• List of SBI clerk exam centres for prelims and Mains exams
• Other general information/ disclaimers/ announcements are given in the SBI clerk notification 

SBI stands for State Bank of India it provides many opportunities for young graduates as well as experienced professionals for accelerated career growth. The State Bank of India conducts recruitment annually, and aspirants are looking forward to the SBI exams for SO, PO and Clerk. Being the largest public sector bank in India, State Bank of India recruits new resources through the following SBI bank exams every year: SBI Exams are conducted by the State Bank of India to hire eligible candidates for various posts like: SBI Probationary Officer (PO) SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) SBI Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO/ SO) The SBI Clerk Notification is for Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) released by State Bank of India. SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) Eligibility Criteria : The eligibility criteria of SBI Clerk exam is mainly about two pre-requisites: Educational Qualifications: He/she must hold a valid degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age Limit: Not below 20 years and not above 28 years. SBI Clerk selection criteria consist of 2 phases (preliminary and Mains). Online Preliminary Examination: A certain number of candidates from different categories are shortlisted by SBI depending upon the requirements for Online Main Examination Online Mains Examination: Candidates are required to score passing marks and above in the main exam to qualify each section as well as the overall cut-off in the main exam to be eligible for the Final Selection. Final Result: A merit list is released under the Final result is declared on the basis of the merit list in SBI Clerk Mains Exam. The Prelims exam will be Objective in nature. It will be bilingual I. e. in Hindi and English . There are no minimum qualifying marks for an individual subject or overall. There is sectional timing I. e. separate time for each subject. A negative marking scheme is involved in the Preliminary exam. 1/4th mark for the incorrect answers will be deducted. As decided by the State Bank of India, a sufficient number of candidates from each category will be selected for the Mains exam from the candidates list arranged in the descending order of overall marks scored.

The process to upload the SBI Clerk handwritten declaration is given below:

• While filling SBI Clerk application form, candidates are provided the link to upload the handwritten declaration
• Click on the respective link ‘Upload SBI Clerk Handwritten Declaration’
• Browse and select the location where the scanned SBI Clerk handwritten declaration file has been saved
• Select the file by clicking on it
• Click the ‘Open/Upload’ button
• If the file size and formats are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed
• Preview the uploaded image to see the quality of the image
• In case of unclear/smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity/ quality

The examination authority asks for the printout of SBI Clerk application form. Therefore, there is a possibility that you might face difficulty during document verification process if you do not have a print out of the SBI clerk application form. It is recommended that you contact SBI directly to inquire about their specific requirements for document verification and to see if there are any alternatives forr providing the printout of the SBI Clerk application form. It is always better to be prepared with all the required documents to avoid any inconvenience. Candidates need to apply online for SBI Clerk 2023 exam. The application process comprises several stages which you need to fill successfully. It is important to retain the printout of SBI Clerk application form till the completion of application process.

No, you are not required to send the printout of SBI Clerk application form. Candidates should rather keep the printout of the application form till the completion of the recruitment process. SBI Clerk application form needs to be filled online only. The application fee for the exam is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS candidates are exempted from paying the application fees. Before filling the application form, candidates must ascertain their eligibility for the exam. The verification of eligibility is done at the time of document verification. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirement prescribed by the examination authority are rejected from the recruitment process.

SBI Clerk prelims exam 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 test are 100. The duration of the exam is one hour. The Mains exam of SBI Clerk comprises four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks for the test are 200. SBI Clerk exam pattern for prelims and mains exams is given below.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

There are sectional timings in SBI Clerk exam. Candidates will get 20 minutes to solve each section of SBI Clerk exam. The sectional timings of SBI Clerk exam are given below.

SBI Clerk question paper is framed in the following languages:

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

SBI Clerk Syllabus for Mains Exam

It is important for candidates to be conversant with SBI Clerk syllabus. The syllabus helps candidates to know the topics and sub-topics they need to prepare for the exam. Candidates can complete SBI Clerk syllabus within two months if they prepare with dedicated efforts and consistent practice. Candidates can segregate the essential segments of the syllabus and start practicing them efficiently. They should start focusing on their strengths and weaknesses. The tips and tricks to complete the SBI Clerk syllabus in two months are given below:

• Candidates should cover all the topics given in the syllabus
• Candidates should first go through the topics given in the syllabus and find out which topics are important for the exam
• Candidates can refer to the previous years’ question papers to find out the important topics for the exam

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.

The highest number of SBI Clerk vacancies in 2022 was announced for Maharashtra. A total of 747 vacancies were announced for this state. The  state-wise SBI Clerk vacancy break-up is given below.

A total of 5486 vacancies were announced for SBI Clerk 2022. Out of the total vacancy,  5008 are regular vacancies and 478 are backlog vacancies. The details regarding the vacancies were announced along with the notification. SBI Clerk vacancy break-up for different categories is given below.

In 2021, SBI had announced more than 5000 vacancies. A total of 2151 vacancies were announced for General category, 488 for EWS, 726 for SC, 440 for ST and 1195 for OBC. The state-wise SBI Clerk vacancy break-up is given below:

Knowing SBI Clerk vacancy trends help candidates to analyse the changes introduced in subsequent years. The highest number of vacancies was observed in 2016 and the lowest was witnessed in 2021.

SBI Clerk in hand salary is calculated after all the deductions. The amount may vary as per the place of posting. SBI Clerk in hand salary for the newly appointed candidates is between INR 26000 to 30,000. The allowances offered to SBI Clerk are given below:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Special Allowance
• Transport Allowance
• Medical Allowance
• Newspaper Allowance
• Furniture Allowance
• Bag allowance

IBPS Clerk starting salary is INR 19,900 (INR 17,900 plus two advance increments). The newly revised payscale of SBI Clerk is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550- 1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Candidates can calculate their salaries by adding basic salary, HRA, city compensation, provident fund and pension contributions. The basic pay is INR 17,900, however, with two advance increments, the starting basic salary is INR 19,900.

The revised payscale of SBI Clerk is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550- 1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Earlier, the payscale of SBI Clerk was INR 11765-655/ 3-13730-815/ 3-16175-980/ 4-20095-1145/7-28110-2120/ 1-30230-1310/1-31450. The starting basic pay was INR 13,075 (INR 11765 with two advance increments admissible to graduates).

To clear the SBI clerk exam in six months, candidates need to prepare with a systematic approach. The tips and tricks to crack the exam in six months are given below:

•  For the English section, candidates must strengthen their vocabulary and grammar books. Devote at least two hours per day to practicing and understanding the English section. Make a habit of reading newspapers on a regular basis
• The Quant section tests the calculation skills of candidates. First, understand how the questions of different topics are solved. Practice the questions in the Quant section topic-wise
• The best way to score in the Reasoning section is through the practice of different topics. Unlike the Quant section, there are no shortcut formulas for the Reasoning section. Make sure to understand the basic concepts of different topics and devote maximum time to practice
• Prepare for prelims and Mains exams simultaneously
• Read newspapers for current affairs

Also Read: How to Prepare for SBI Clerk in Six Months

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

SBI Clerk Syllabus for Mains Exam

SBI Clerk prelims exam 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 test are 100. The duration of the exam is one hour. The Mains exam of SBI Clerk comprises four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks for the test are 200. SBI Clerk exam pattern for prelims and mains exams is given below.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern