Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024 is such that it comprises prelims exam and mains exam followed by Local Language Test. Going through the exam pattern of SBI Clerk 2024 candidates can know details such as total marks, marking scheme, sectional timings, overall timings, numbers of sections, number of subjects, etc. The prelims exam of SBI Clerk carries questions from English, Reasoning and Quant. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. There are sectional timings in the exam. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The mains exam carries questions from General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. There are sectional timings in the mains exam too. The total marks allotted to the mains exam are 200. Along with the exam pattern, candidates must also check the SBI Clerk syllabus to know the topics from where questions are asked in the exam. Read below for more details in SBI Clerk exam pattern.Â
Q: Â What is the format of the SBI Clerk preliminary exam?
SBI Clerk prelims exam comprises three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The question paper carries 100 questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The structure of prelims exam is given below.
Section | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Q: Â What is SBI Clerk sectional timings for prelims exam?
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.
Section | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
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.
Q: Â How many questions are there in each section of the SBI Clerk preliminary exam?
A total of 100 questions are asked in SBI Clerk prelims exam. The distribution of questions in SBI Clerk prelims exam is given below.
Section | No of Questions | Duration |
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English Language | 30 | 20 Minutes |
Numerical Ability | 35 | 20 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 20 Minutes |
Total | 100 | 1 Hour |
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024
SBI Clerk aspirants who are going to apply for the exam must begin their preparation with the detailed exam pattern. SBI Clerk exam pattern will help candidates to prepare well for the exam. SBI Clerk exam pattern is such that it is divided into prelims, mains and language proficiency test. The exam pattern highlights the overall structure of the SBI Clerk 2024Â such as types of questions, number of questions, number of sections, total marks, marking scheme, time duration and many more.
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SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
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 test are 100. The duration of the exam is one hour. Candidates can check below the detailed SBI Clerk exam pattern 2024.Â
Section | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 Minutes |
Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 Minutes |
Total |
100 |
100 |
1 Hour |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2024
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 will have a total of 190 questions. The total marks for the test are 200. Candidates will be given 2 hours 40 minutes to solve the question paper. There are sectional timings for each section. Candidates can check below the SBI Clerk exam pattern 2024 for the mains exam.Â
Name of test | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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General/ Financial Awareness |
50 |
50 |
35 Minutes |
General English |
40 |
40 |
35 Minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
45 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
45 Minutes |
Total |
190 |
200 |
2 Hours 40 minutes |
Test of Specified Local Language
All candidates who get provisionally selected after clearing Preliminary and Main exams need to appear for a test of specified opted local language. Any candidate who fails to clear the test will be disqualified from the recruitment. The official website informs, "It may be noted that candidates who get provisionally selected and produce marksheets of Classes 11 and 12 or certificate evidencing having studied the opted local language will be exempted from giving the test."Â
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Q: Â In which mode SBI Clerk exam is conducted?
Q: Â What is the pattern of SBI Clerk prelims and Mains exams?
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
Section | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
Name of test | No of Questions | Marks | Duration |
General/ Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
General English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 minutes |
Q: Â Is pattern of questions different from state to state in SBI Clerk exam?
Q: Â How is SBI Clerk mock test useful?
SBI Clerk is a highly competitive exam conducted by SBI. To crack the exam, candidates need to prepare well. SBI Clerk mock test provides a realistic exam-like environment and help candidates gauge their strengths and weaknesses. The mock tests are designed by experienced subject matter experts and are based on the latest SBI Clerk exam pattern and syllabus. By attempting these tests, candidates can identify their areas of improvement and work on them to enhance their performance.
Q: Â What is the process to answer questions in SBI Clerk exam?
SBI Clerk Marking Scheme
SBI Clerk marking scheme is prescribed by the examination authority. The scores of candidates are calculated as per the marking scheme. The marking scheme 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
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Q: Â Can I pass the SBI Clerk exam in two months?
Q: Â What is the language of SBI Clerk question paper?
SBI Clerk question paper is framed in the following languages:
Sr. | State/UT | Medium of Exam |
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1 | Andaman & Nicobar | English, Hindi |
2 | Arunachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
3 | Assam | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali |
4 | Chhattisgarh | English, Hindi |
5 | Daman & Diu | English, Hindi, Gujarati |
6 | Delhi | English, Hindi |
7 | Goa | English, Hindi, Konkani |
8 | Gujarat | English, Hindi, Gujarati |
9 | Haryana | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
10 | Himachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
11 | Jammu & Kashmir | English, Hindi, Urdu |
12 | Karnataka | English, Hindi, Kannada |
13 | Kerala | English, Hindi, Malayalam |
14 | Lakshadweep | English, Hindi, Malayalam |
15 | Madhya Pradesh | English, Hindi |
16 | Maharashtra | English, Hindi, Marathi |
17 | Manipur | English, Hindi, Manipuri |
18 | Meghalaya | English, Hindi |
19 | Mizoram | English, Hindi |
20 | Nagaland | English, Hindi |
21 | Odisha | English, Hindi, Odia |
22 | Pondicherry | English, Hindi, Tamil |
23 | Punjab | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
24 | Rajasthan | English, Hindi |
25 | Sikkim | English, Hindi |
26 | Tamil Nadu | English, Hindi, Tamil |
27 | Telangana | English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu |
28 | Tripura | English, Hindi |
29 | Uttar Pradesh | English, Hindi, Urdu |
30 | Uttarakhand | English, Hindi |
31 | West Bengal | English, Hindi, Bengali |
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SBI Clerk Syllabus
The syllabus outlines the topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. Check below SBI Clerk syllabus.
SBI Clerk Prelims Syllabus | |
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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 |
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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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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.
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 |
Q: Â Can I complete the SBI Clerk syllabus in two months?
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
Q: Â What is the difference between the syllabus of an SBI Clerk and SBI PO?
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs
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Q: Â What is SBI Clerk Eligibility?
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.
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 |
Q: Â How should I start my SBI Clerk exam preparation for 2024?
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Answered 18 hours ago
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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Answered 19 hours ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates against whom there is/ are adverse report regarding character & antecedents, moral turpitude etc. are not eligible to apply for the post. Candidates who have defaulted in repayment under any lending arrangement with Banks or NBFCs including credit card dues and have not regularized / repa
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