SBI Clerk English Syllabus 2025: Check Important Topics
State Bank of India Clerk Exam 2024 ( SBI Clerk )
Exam On - 10 Feb '25
SBI Clerk English Syllabus: The English section of SBI Clerk appears in both prelims and mains exams. SBI Clerk English syllabus carries topics from RC, Cloze Test, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, and Vocabulary. Get here the detailed SBI Clerk English syllabus 2025.
SBI Clerk English Syllabus
SBI Clerk English Syllabus 2025: The English section of SBI Clerk aims to test the usage of grammar and vocabulary of candidates. This section appears in both prelims and mains exams. SBI Clerk English syllabus comprises topics from Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, and Vocabulary. Candidates can prepare this section by referring to high school level grammar books, newspapers, etc. A total of 30 questions are asked in the prelims exam and 40 questions in the mains exam. Read this article below for more details on SBI Clerk English Syllabus.
SBI Clerk English Syllabus 2025
SBI Clerk syllabus is highly essential for aspirants who want to pursue their careers in the State Bank of India as Clerk. To be conversant with the SBI Clerk English syllabus before kick-starting their preparations is of utmost importance. Thorough knowledge of the SBI Clerk English syllabus is the first step toward paving the way through the selection process. Candidates must check the essential topics given in the SBI Clerk English syllabus to know the maximum weightage and devise a strategy accordingly. English appears in both prelims and mains exams.
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SBI Clerk English Syllabus 2025 for Prelims
SBI Clerk syllabus of English is formulated to analyse the candidates’ grammatical, vocabulary, and General English Knowledge. To be proficient in this section, aspirants need to practice rigorously. After knowing SBI Clerk syllabus, candidates will be able to strategise their preparations effectively and schedule a study plan accordingly. SBI Clerk English syllabus for prelims is given below.
| Name of the Topic | Type of Questions | Expected Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
Story-based including questions from vocabulary |
5 - 10 Questions |
| Cloze Test |
Story-based questions. Try practicing the old and new patterns |
5-10 Questions |
| Spotting Error |
Detecting the errors in the sentences. This section will test basic grammatical skills. |
5-10 Questions |
| Sentence Improvement |
Sentence structuring Basic rules of grammar |
5-7 Questions |
| Para Jumbles |
Identifying the correct sequence of sentences from the jumbled ones. |
4-5 Questions |
| Fill in the Blanks |
Double-filler based |
Vocabulary |
| Vocabulary |
Synonym, Antonym, Idiom-phrase |
5-7 Questions |
SBI Clerk English Syllabus 2025 for Mains
Though the topics given in SBI Clerk English are the same for the prelims and mains exams. However, there is a variation in the difficulty level in the prelims and mains exams. Candidates can check below SBI Clerk English Syllabus.
| Reading Comprehension |
| Fillers |
| New Pattern Cloze Test |
| Phrase Rearrangement |
| Old Sentence out cum Para Jumbles |
| Inference |
| Sentence Completion |
| Connectors |
| Paragraph Conclusion |
| Phrasal Verb Related Questions |
| Error Detection |
| Word Usage/Vocab Based Questions |
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2025 for English
SBI Clerk English section appears in both prelims and mains. According to the SBI Clerk exam pattern, in prelims exam, a total of 30 questions are asked in this section. To solve questions in this section, candidates will get 20 minutes. In mains exam, a total of 40 questions are asked in this section. Total marks allotted to this section are 40. Time allotted to solve this section is 35 minutes.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
SBI Clerk 2025 prelims admit card will be released by February 10. Registered candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along wi
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 days ago
SBI Clerk 2025 prelims exam dates have been announced. The prelims exam of conducted on Feb 22, 27, 28 and March 1, 2025. The prelims exam of SBI Clerk 2025 carries a total of 100 marks. Questions in the exam are asked from Quant, Reasoning and English.
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 2 weeks ago
SBI Clerk result 2025 for the prelims exam will be announced in March 2025. SBI Clerk 2025 Mains exam will be announced in May 2025. The result for both the phases will be announced on the official website in PDF form. The result PDF displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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
When SBI Clerk prelims admit card 2025 will be released?