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SBI Clerk Syllabus Guide 2026
Banking Clerk Exam- Conducting Body
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- Exam Mode
- Online
- Exam Level
- Graduate
- Selection Process
- Prelims, Mains, Language Test
- Official Website
- sbi.co.in
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Overview
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) Examination is conducted by the State Bank of India to recruit candidates for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in SBI branches across India. The recruitment process consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, document verification, and a local language proficiency test wherever applicable.
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Syllabus
The SBI Clerk syllabus is divided into 5 subjects. Review each section topic-wise before starting mock tests and previous year papers.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification
- Approximation
- Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Interpretation
- Percentage
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles
- Seating Arrangement
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Direction Sense
- Syllogism
General / Financial Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Banking Awareness
- Financial Awareness
- RBI
- Budget
- Government Schemes
Computer Aptitude
- Computer Fundamentals
- Operating Systems
- MS Office
- Internet
- Networking
- Computer Security
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Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination |
| 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes | 0.25 Marks |
| Main Examination |
| 190 | 200 | 2 Hours 40 Minutes | 0.25 Marks |
| Local Language Test |
| - | Qualifying | As Scheduled | No |
- Stage
- Preliminary Examination
- Subjects
- English
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning
- Questions
- 100
- Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking
- 0.25 Marks
- Stage
- Main Examination
- Subjects
- General/Financial Awareness
- General English
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Questions
- 190
- Marks
- 200
- Duration
- 2 Hours 40 Minutes
- Negative Marking
- 0.25 Marks
- Stage
- Local Language Test
- Subjects
- Language Proficiency
- Questions
- -
- Marks
- Qualifying
- Duration
- As Scheduled
- Negative Marking
- No
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Syllabus Guide
Study Strategy
Complete SBI Clerk preparation strategy
Coming SoonRecommended Books
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Coming SoonPrevious Year Papers
Memory-based SBI Clerk papers with solutions
Coming SoonMock Test Plan
Section-wise practice & mock schedule
Coming SoonPrevious Year Cutoff
SBI Clerk Tier-1 (Prelims) Cutoff (Out of 100)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 72.00 - 80.00 (Expected) | 68.00 - 75.00 (Expected) | 61.00 - 68.00 (Expected) | 53.00 - 60.00 (Expected) | 67.00 - 74.00 (Expected) |
| 2025 | 74.00 | 70.50 | 64.00 | 56.50 | 69.50 |
| 2024 | 61.75 | 58.25 | 52.50 | 47.75 | 59.50 |
| 2023 | 69.75 | 66.50 | 59.00 | 53.00 | 66.50 |
- Year
- 2026
- General
- 72.00 - 80.00 (Expected)
- OBC
- 68.00 - 75.00 (Expected)
- SC
- 61.00 - 68.00 (Expected)
- ST
- 53.00 - 60.00 (Expected)
- EWS
- 67.00 - 74.00 (Expected)
- Year
- 2025
- General
- 74.00
- OBC
- 70.50
- SC
- 64.00
- ST
- 56.50
- EWS
- 69.50
- Year
- 2024
- General
- 61.75
- OBC
- 58.25
- SC
- 52.50
- ST
- 47.75
- EWS
- 59.50
- Year
- 2023
- General
- 69.75
- OBC
- 66.50
- SC
- 59.00
- ST
- 53.00
- EWS
- 66.50
SBI Clerk Tier-2 (Mains) Cutoff
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82.00 - 90.00 (Expected) | 75.00 - 82.00 (Expected) | 65.00 - 72.00 (Expected) | 58.00 - 64.00 (Expected) | 74.00 - 81.00 (Expected) |
| 2025 | 82.75 | 75.75 | 63.00 | 60.00 | 74.00 |
| 2024 | 82.00 | 73.50 | 60.00 | 60.00 | 76.00 |
| 2023 | 80.50 | 73.25 | 61.50 | 57.00 | 72.00 |
- Year
- 2026
- General
- 82.00 - 90.00 (Expected)
- OBC
- 75.00 - 82.00 (Expected)
- SC
- 65.00 - 72.00 (Expected)
- ST
- 58.00 - 64.00 (Expected)
- EWS
- 74.00 - 81.00 (Expected)
- Year
- 2025
- General
- 82.75
- OBC
- 75.75
- SC
- 63.00
- ST
- 60.00
- EWS
- 74.00
- Year
- 2024
- General
- 82.00
- OBC
- 73.50
- SC
- 60.00
- ST
- 60.00
- EWS
- 76.00
- Year
- 2023
- General
- 80.50
- OBC
- 73.25
- SC
- 61.50
- ST
- 57.00
- EWS
- 72.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qualification required for SBI Clerk?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk?
Yes. One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for every incorrect answer in both Preliminary and Main examinations.
Can final year students apply for SBI Clerk?
Candidates must possess the required graduation qualification by the date mentioned in the official notification.
Is there an interview in SBI Clerk recruitment?
No. SBI Clerk recruitment does not include an interview. Final selection is based on Main Examination merit, document verification, and language proficiency where applicable.
How many attempts are allowed in SBI Clerk?
There is no fixed attempt limit. Candidates may apply until they reach the prescribed upper age limit.
What is the salary of an SBI Clerk?
The starting gross monthly salary of an SBI Junior Associate is approximately Rs. 46,000 to Rs. 48,000 depending on the place of posting and allowances.
Is local language knowledge mandatory for SBI Clerk?
Yes. Candidates must be proficient in the specified local language of the state or union territory they apply for. A language proficiency test may be conducted if required.
How often is the SBI Clerk examination conducted?
SBI Clerk recruitment is generally conducted once every year based on the bank's vacancy requirements.