The SBI Clerk exam is conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) to recruit Junior Associates in the clerical cadre. The selection process involves three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and a Local Language Proficiency Test.
: English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability
: 100
: 100
: 1 hour (20 minutes per section)
: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 mins |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 mins |
: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
: 190
: 200
: 2 hours and 40 minutes (sectional timings apply)
: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 mins |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 mins |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 mins |
Candidates qualifying the main exam must pass a local language proficiency test unless they have studied the language in their academic curriculum.
The cut-off marks vary by state and category. Below are the cut-offs for the general category in the main exams:
| Year | Highest Cut-Off (State) | Lowest Cut-Off (State) |
|---|---|---|
| West Bengal – 86.5 | Telangana – 76.75 | |
| Maharashtra – 86.5 | Gujarat – 76.75 | |
| Himachal Pradesh – 85.75 | Karnataka – 70.75 | |
| Delhi – 99 | Gujarat – 87 | |
| Tamil Nadu – 92.75 | Karnataka – 80.5 |
The number of vacancies released each year reflects the recruitment demand:
| Year | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 13,735 | |
| 8,773 | |
| 5,008 | |
| 5,000+ | |
| 8,000+ |
The SBI Clerk exam is competitive and requires strong preparation in reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and general awareness.
Cut-off marks vary significantly across states and categories.
The number of vacancies fluctuates yearly based on organizational requirements.