To ace SBI Clerk 2023, candidates need to focus on important topics under different sections- English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Quantitative Aptitude, General/ Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude. Check here what are the important topics for SBI Clerk 2023.
What are the Important Topics for SBI Clerk?
State Bank of India will conduct SBI Clerk 2023 to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). Lakhs of candidates appear every year for SBI Clerk and depending upon the vacancies only a few get selected. SBI Clerk exam comprises prelims and mains followed by a local language test. SBI Clerk prelims are divided into three sections- English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. SBI Clerk mains exam is divided into four sections- General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200.
Bank aspirants preparing for SBI Clerk often ask a question-‘What are the important topics for SBI Clerk 2023?’To clear all their doubts, we have come up with this article. Here we have discussed What are the important topics for SBI Clerk for different sections of prelims and mains exam. Knowing the important topics along with a well-prepared study can guide candidates to prepare in a better way with effort and determination.
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Important Topics for SBI Clerk Prelims Exam
The prelims exam is the first stage of SBI Clerk exam. To achieve good results, candidates must plan smartly. The test comprises three sections and the questions are of easy to moderate level. With hard work, perseverance and dedication candidates will be able to ace the exam. The section-wise important topics for SBI Clerk prelims exam are given below.
What are Important Topics for SBI Clerk Numerical Ability?
The Numerical Ability section carries 35 questions of 35 marks. Most questions in this section are asked from Data Interpretation and Arithmetic. Candidates must know the Mathematical formulas and practice square roots, and tables to acquire a good score. Important topics for this section are given below:
- Simplification/Approximation
- Quadratic equations
- Comparison of quantities
- Data Interpretations
- Ratio & Proportion
- Mixture problems
- Number system
- Profit and loss
- Average/percentage
- Time
- Probability/Mensuration
- Data sufficiency
- Permutation and combinations
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What are Important Topics for SBI Clerk Reasoning Ability?
The Reasoning Ability section carries a total of 35 marks. Candidates need to attempt this section within 20 minutes. Questions from Puzzles and Sitting Arrangement dominate this section. Candidates can check below the important topics for SBI Clerk Reasoning Ability.
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Coding-Decoding
- Sitting arrangements
- Linear Seating arrangements
- Order and Pattern
- Puzzles
- Data efficiency
- Input & Output
What are Important Topics for SBI Clerk English Language?
The English Language section carries 30 questions for 30 marks. It tests a candidate’s knowledge of grammar and comprehension. Reading Comprehension questions carries maximum weightage.
- Spell correction/phrase correction
- Reading comprehension
- Cloze test
- Error detection
- Phrase replacement
- Fill in the blanks/jumble words and match the following
How to Prepare for SBI Clerk English?
Important Topics for SBI Clerk Mains Exam
The mains exam is conducted for candidates who qualify the prelims exam. The level of questions asked in the mains exam is of moderate difficulty compared to prelims exam. Questions are asked from General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. In the past years,’ it has been observed that very few questions are asked from Computer Aptitude. For General/ Financial Awareness, candidates must give emphasis to current affairs, central govt policies, RBI policies, banking terms and abbreviations, etc. Candidates can check below the important topics for SBI Clerk Mains exam.
What are Important Topics for SBI Clerk General/ Financial Awareness?
This section of SBI Clerk carries 50 marks. Candidates should prepare the following topics for this section:
- Banking and Insurance Awareness
- Financial Awareness
- Schemes and Policies
- Current Affairs
- Static Awareness
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What are Important Topics for SBI Clerk Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude?
This section carries a total of 50 questions of 50 marks. The important topics for SBI Clerk Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude are given below:
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangements
- Direction Sense
- Blood-Relation
- Syllogism
- Order and Ranking
- Coding-Decoding
- Machine Input-Output
- Inequalities
- Alpha-Numeric-Symbol
- Series
- Data Sufficiency
- Logical Reasoning (Passage Inference, Statement and Assumption, Conclusion, Argument)
- History and Generation of Computers
- Introduction to Computer Organisation
- Computer Memory
- Computer Hardware and I/O Devices
- Computer Software
- Computer Languages
- Operating System
- Computer Network
- Internet
- MS Office Suit and Short cut keys
- Basics of DBMS
- Number System and Conversions
- Computer and Network Security
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What are Important Topics for SBI Clerk Quantitative Aptitude?
Candidates should prepare the following topics for SBI Clerk 2023 mains exam for the Quant section:
- Simplification
- Number Series
- Data Sufficiency
- Data Interpretation
- Quadratic Equation
- Time & Distance, Work
- Partnership
- Profit & Loss
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Mixture and Allegations
- Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages
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What are Important Topics for SBI Clerk English Language?
The English Language section carries 40 questions for 40 marks. Questions are asked from the following topics:
- Reading comprehension including Synonyms and Antonyms
- Sentence rearrangement or Para jumbles
- Sentence Correction/ Error Finding
- Spell Checks
- Fillers
- Cloze Test
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
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 Yesterday
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.
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 2 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 6 days 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 2 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.
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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