SBI Clerk Notification – State Bank of India has released the notification to recruit candidates for the post of Junior Associate. SBI Clerk Exam is one of the most desired competitive exams in India as it offers a reputed career option to candidates looking for Banking Jobs. The candidates from All Over India apply for this exam. The last date for the online application and fee payment was 17-05-2021.
Last Date- 17-05-2021
SBI conducts a Clerical Exam every year for the recruitment of candidates in the Clerical Cadre. The candidates can be designated as the cashier, depositor, junior associate, etc. Candidates have to go through 2 stages of examination to finally select as Clerk in the bank – Preliminary Examination and Main Examination. The selected candidates will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months. Before the probation period comes to an end, the performance of the newly recruited employees will be evaluated. There is a reservation for SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD and Ex-Servicemen candidates. Pre-Examination Training is also provided to SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen/ Religious Minority Community candidates.
SBI Clerk Exam Quick Overview
| Exam Name | SBI Clerk Exam |
| Conducted by | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Type of Tests | Objective |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Education Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 of the correct answer |
State Bank of India (SBI) releases recruitment notifications every year for various posts lying vacant in its branches all over India. Those who are planning to appear in this exam must be aware of its eligibility criteria, selection procedure, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2021
The selection process will consist of an online test (Preliminary exam & Main exam) and a test of specified opted local language.
A. SBI Clerk Prelims Exam
Preliminary Examination consists of 100 Objective Type questions of 100 marks. The test consists of 3 sections and is of 1-hour duration with separate timings for each section. The 3 sections are – English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Candidates qualified in this exam will be shortlisted for Main Examination.
| Name of Tests | No of Questions | Maximum 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 |
Each test will have separate timing as mentioned above. There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of the mark assigned for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer. No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed for individual tests OR for the aggregate scores. Section-wise marks will not be maintained.
An 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.
B. SBI Clerk Main Exam
Main Examination consists of 190 Objective type questions of 200 marks. The objective test consists of 4 sections and the duration will be of 3 hours with separate timings for each section. The 4 sections are – General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude.
| Name of Tests | No of Questions | Maximum 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 Hr. 40 Min. |
Each test will have separate timing as mentioned above. The questions in objective tests, except for the test of General English, will be bilingual i.e., English & Hindi. There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of the mark assigned for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
C. Test of Specified Opted Local Language
After qualifying for the Mains Exam, the test for knowledge of specified opted local language will be conducted. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo the language test. The provisional selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained in the Main Exam and Local Language Test Result.
SBI Clerk Exam Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to apply for SBI Clerical Exam should ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria. To apply for the exam, candidates must have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
SBI Clerk Syllabus
The detailed syllabus of each subject in the Preliminary Exam of SBI Clerk is given below:
| Subject | Topics |
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para jumbles, Fill in the blanks, Multiple Meaning/ Error Spotting, Paragraph Completion, Miscellaneous |
| Numerical Ability | Simplification, Profit & Loss, Mixtures & Alligations, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Surds & Indices, Work & Time, Speed, Time & Distance, Mensuration, Data Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Number Series, Sequence & Series, Permutation, Combination & Probability |
| Reasoning Ability | Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Ranking/ Direction/ Alphabet Test, Data Sufficiency, Coded Inequalities, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Tabulation Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output and Coding-Decoding |
The complete syllabus of the Main Exam of SBI Clerk is given below:
| Subject | Topics |
| Reasoning Ability | Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Circular Sitting Arrangement, Linear Sitting Arrangement, Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood Relation, Directions & Distances, Coded Inequalities, Ordering & Ranking, Data Sufficiency, and Coding-Decoding. |
| Computer Aptitude | Internet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviation, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Operating System, Computer Fundamentals/ Terminologies, and Networking. |
| General/ Financial Awareness | Financial Awareness, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Govt. Schemes and Policies, and Static Awareness. |
| General English | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Verbal Ability. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency, Profit &Loss, Simple Interest &Compound Interest, Mensuration and Geometry, Speed, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Mixture & Alligations, Number Series, Problem on Ages, and Probability. |
The result of the SBI Clerk Exam will be released after the completion of each stage of the examination. Must visit Rojgar Results Page to check SBI Clerk Result.
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