SBI Clerk 2025: Notification (Soon), Application Form, Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus, Cut off & Salary

SBI Clerk 2025 notification will be released soon. The notification is released on the official website in PDF form. The notification carries all the details related to the exam. Before applying for the exam, candidates must read the notification carefully to understand the exam well. The selection process of SBI Clerk comprises prelims and Mains exams. The prelims exam is qualifying in nature. The final selection is done through the Mains exam. Candidates qualifying the Mains exam are required to appear for the language proficiency test. In this test, candidates are judged based on their proficiency in the language of the state they have applied for.

To be eligible for SBI Clerk exam, candidates should be between 20 and 28 years and have completed graduation in any discipline. Candidates who are in the final year of graduation can also apply for the exam provisionally. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories. Candidates should check the SBI Clerk eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The category-wise relaxation given to candidates is given below.

Category	Age relaxation (In years)
SC/ST	5
OBC	3
PWD (Gen/EWS)	10
PWD (SC/ST)	15
PWD (OBC)	13
Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled ExServicemen	The actual period of service rendered in defence services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subjected to max age of 50 years.
Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried	7 (subjected to the maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates)

SBI Clerk 2026 application form will be released soon. The application form will be released online only. The last date to fill the SBI Clerk application form will be notified by the examination authority. Only online applications will be accepted for the exam. 

The revised payscale of SBI Clerk is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550- 1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Earlier, the payscale of SBI Clerk was INR 11765-655/ 3-13730-815/ 3-16175-980/ 4-20095-1145/7-28110-2120/ 1-30230-1310/1-31450. The starting basic pay was INR 13,075 (INR 11765 with two advance increments admissible to graduates).

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 marks will not be maintained.

Both SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exams are competitive and require dedicated preparation. However, it is difficult to say which one is more difficult as the level of difficulty can vary from year to year and also depends on an individual’s strengths and weaknesses. It is best to thoroughly prepare for both exams and attempt them to the best of your abilities. The syllabus and pattern of SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk are almost similar. The selection process of SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exam include prelims and mains exams. However, candidates appearing for the SBI Clerk exam are required to appear for Language Proficiency Test after qualifying the mains exam. The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk comprises three sections- English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The prelims exam is conducted for 100 marks. The mains exam of IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk comprises General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200.

Yes, SBI Clerk can apply for SBI PO exam. However, to apply for SBI Clerk exam, candidates need to take permission from the employer. They are also required to provide NOC of the employer. Upon selection, candidates need to resign from the Clerical cadre post and join afresh as PO. No increment will be considered that is your clerical service won't be counted. Candidates applying for the SBI PO post, need to fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down for the exam. To apply for SBI PO, candidates need to have graduation degree from a recognised university. The age of the candidates should be between 21 and 30 years. Candidates who are in the final year of graduation can also apply subject to the condition that they need to provide the required certificate related to the educational qualification. The selection process of SBI PO comprises prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, group exercises and interview.

The time required to crack SBI Clerk exam depend upon the level of preparation and familiarity with the study materials. It is not easy to crack SBI Clerk exam in three months. However, with hard work and dedication candidates attain success in the exam. SBI Clerk preparation requires reviewing the syllabus, practicing sample questions, staying up-to-date with the latest exam pattern and format. It is also important to take regular mock tests to analyse the performance inorder to identify areas that need improvement. The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI Clerk exam in three months are given below: Divide or break down the study plan in a way that candidates can cover each and every topic given in the SBI Clerk syllabus. Candidates should make the segregation based on the prelims and mains exams Candidates need to create a realistic timetable as per the latest SBI Clerk Exam syllabus. Moreover, stick to the timetable and make suitable changes if needed After going through the SBI Clerk syllabus, candidates can easily find out their strong and weak areas Candidates can enhance their speed and accuracy by attempting mock tests Candidates should also practice previous years question papers

The basic difference between SBI SO and SBI PO is that SO is a Specialist Officer and PO is a probationary officer. Both posts are equally good, but the PO post is the most sought after due to the nature of work and the higher number of vacancies. The salary of PO is better than that of PO. The starting salary of a probationary officer is INR 27,620, whereas the salary of a specialist officer is Rs. 23,700 per month. Also, the promotional aspect for PO is comparatively better and one can get promoted to the post of Senior Manager within ten years. On the other hand, the SO is appointed for a specialised task, such as a law officer, and their career begins as scale I officers. One can expect to be promoted to the Scale II officer level after a few years. However, if someone wants to have experience in a particular field, such as HR, and does not want a workload, the SO post is better.

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.

SBI Clerk exam is conducted by the State Bank of India every year to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). The selection process of SBI Clerk comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and language proficiency test. The final selection of candidates is done based on marks obtained in the Mains exam. Candidates need to qualify the language proficiency test. The prelims exam of SBI Clerk comprises three sections- English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for final selection. The mains exam comprises English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The mains exam is conducted for 200 marks. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for language proficiency test. This test is qualifying in nature. In language proficiency test, candidates are assessed based on their ability to speak, write and read the local language of the state from where they have submitted the application form.

SBI Clerk 2025 prelims exam dates have been announced. The prelims exam of SBI Clerk was 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.

Trained apprentices of SBI may be given weightage in the Main Examination by awarding 2.5% of the maximum marks (i.e. 5 marks out of 200 marks) as bonus marks. The bonus marks will be added to the aggregate score of the candidate to arrive at the final aggregate score. These bonus marks will be given only if an apprentice has completed the apprenticeship in SBI successfully on or before November 30, 2024 and conduct and performance is found to be satisfactory during the entire training period.

According to the testimony of many successful SBI Clerk exam candidates, it takes at least six months to pass. The reason is that it is a two-stage exam with vast syllabuses for prelims and Mains. The preliminary stage consists of three sections, which are: English language, reasoning ability, and numerical ability. For the main stage, there are a total of four sections, with "general" and "financial awareness" as additional sections. The aspirants are required to cover the completed syllabus and then practice for both stages. After clearing these stages, shortlisted aspirants have to pass a language proficiency test. Therefore, you need a minimum of six months to pass this exam. Depending on their level of preparation, some may require less time.

The SBI Clerk exam requires a minimum of six months of study to pass. If you can put in equivalent efforts in two months, you can qualify as an SBI Clerk in two months. Here are some expert tips that you may follow to succeed in this exam with two months' study: 1. Read the exam syllabus to understand areas of which you are well aware and require minimal study. 2. Analyze the previous year's question paper to mark important topics. 3. For the initial four weeks, focus on these important and repeating topics. 4. Practice a minimum of three sectional tests in the first month and analyze your improvement. 5. Beginning in the second month, start taking the full-length test in an exam-like setting. 6. Memorize square and cube roots up to 30. Also, memorize tables to speed up numerical calculations. 7. Topics for GS include banking and economics as they relate to CA and GK. 8. In English focus on important topics such as subject-verb agreement, prepositions, and verbs etc. 9. In the last month before the SBI Clerk exam, you should concentrate on accuracy. 10. In the two weeks before the exam, go over the previous three years' question papers.

The salary of SBI clerks includes additional pay and allowances. In addition to their monthly salary, SBI clerks also receive the following benefits: 1. A bank contribution each month to their Provident Fund 2. SBI provides monthly fuel, entertainment, and newspaper grants to its clerks. 3. They have access to medical benefits like 100% reimbursement for self-treatment in hospitals. 4. SBI employees are eligible for loans with a reduced interest rate under the staff loan programme. 5. The SBI clerks also get the leave fare concession for their travel to their hometowns.

The age of candidates for SBI Clerk must be between 20 and 28 years. SBI Clerk age limit is such that candidates must have born not earlier than August 2, 1994 and not later than August 1, 2002 (Both Days Inclusive). Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are given relaxation in the upper SBI Clerk age limit as per the government rules.

Relaxation Given to the Reserved Categories

Category	Age relaxation (In years)
SC/ST	5
OBC	3
PWD (Gen/EWS)	10
PWD (SC/ST)	15
PWD (OBC)	13
Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled ExServicemen	The actual period of service rendered in defence services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subjected to max age of 50 years.
Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried	7 (subjected to the maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates)

To be eligible for SBI Clerk exam, candidates must be a graduate. Candidates after completing Class 12 are not eligible for SBI Clerk exam. 

 

 

 

SBI stands for State Bank of India it provides many opportunities for young graduates as well as experienced professionals for accelerated career growth. The State Bank of India conducts recruitment annually, and aspirants are looking forward to the SBI exams for SO, PO and Clerk. Being the largest public sector bank in India, State Bank of India recruits new resources through the following SBI bank exams every year: SBI Exams are conducted by the State Bank of India to hire eligible candidates for various posts like: SBI Probationary Officer (PO) SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) SBI Specialist Cadre Officer (SCO/ SO) The SBI Clerk Notification is for Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) released by State Bank of India. SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) Eligibility Criteria : The eligibility criteria of SBI Clerk exam is mainly about two pre-requisites: Educational Qualifications: He/she must hold a valid degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Age Limit: Not below 20 years and not above 28 years. SBI Clerk selection criteria consist of 2 phases (preliminary and Mains). Online Preliminary Examination: A certain number of candidates from different categories are shortlisted by SBI depending upon the requirements for Online Main Examination Online Mains Examination: Candidates are required to score passing marks and above in the main exam to qualify each section as well as the overall cut-off in the main exam to be eligible for the Final Selection. Final Result: A merit list is released under the Final result is declared on the basis of the merit list in SBI Clerk Mains Exam. The Prelims exam will be Objective in nature. It will be bilingual I. e. in Hindi and English . There are no minimum qualifying marks for an individual subject or overall. There is sectional timing I. e. separate time for each subject. A negative marking scheme is involved in the Preliminary exam. 1/4th mark for the incorrect answers will be deducted. As decided by the State Bank of India, a sufficient number of candidates from each category will be selected for the Mains exam from the candidates list arranged in the descending order of overall marks scored.

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

Hello Bobba, yes you will definitely be eligible appear for this examination. This is because normally students in the final year are always allowed to appear for any examination when graduation is the eligibility. Best wishes to you.

In case you get a blank or zero registration number after the submission of SBI Clerk application form online then it is advised to register again for the exam. Candidates get the blank or zero registration number in case of any technical glitch. Candidates need to fill the application form online only. There is no other means of submitting the application form. SBI Clerk application form fee is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS candidates are exempted from paying the application fees of SBI Clerk. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of SBI Clerk application form.

The delay in accessing the SBI Clerk application form page is because of the various factors such as internet speed and many applicants trying to register for the exam, etc. Candidates should keep patience and retry after a gap of 15 minutes. It is always better to access the application page at night when the load at the server is less. SBI Clerk application form should be filled online only. Candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form. SBI Clerk application form filling process comprises several steps such as registration, uploading of scanned photograph and signature, filling the personal details, basic details, communication details, selecting the exam centres, previewing the application form, uploading the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, fee payment and taking printout of the application form and fee transaction receipt.

SBI Clerk notification PDF is made available on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to download the notification PDF on this page. SBI Clerk notification PDF comprises details related to the exam process. Candidates are advised to read the notification before applying for the exam.

SBI Clerk criteria:- A candidate who is aspiring to apply for the SBI Clerk exam must be an Indian citizen. Candidates must fulfill the following educational requirements to apply for the SBI Clerk Prelims examination. 1.Prospective candidates must have a Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification which is recognized by the Central Government. They must make sure the passing certificate shows the date the relevant degree was earned. 2.Candidates who have an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing of the IDD is as per the guidelines given in the notification. 3.Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduation examination  4.As per the SBI Clerk qualification criteria, the candidates need to mandatorily indicate the percentage theyve obtained in the Graduation degree and calculate it to the nearest two decimals in the online application form. 5.For Matriculate Ex-servicemen, prospective applicants should have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force, after completing at least 15 years of service in the Armed Forces of the Union. Age limit:- Not below 20 years and not above 28 years i.e. candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1994 and not later than 01.08.2002 (both days inclusive). The details regarding the age limit and the relaxation in upper age are clearly given in the official notification. Candidates must go through the notification in detail and check the eligibility criteria. Relaxation is given to the various categories for the SBI Clerk exam. SC/ST - 5yeras OBC 3 years PWD (Gen/EWS) 10 years PWD(ST/ST) 15 years PWS(OBC) 13 years Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen - The actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to max. age of 50 years Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried - 7 years (subject to maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates) Note: 1.Candidates who seek age relaxation are required to submit copies of the necessary certificate at the time of admission.

The process to upload the SBI Clerk handwritten declaration is given below:

• While filling SBI Clerk application form, candidates are provided the link to upload the handwritten declaration
• Click on the respective link ‘Upload SBI Clerk Handwritten Declaration’
• Browse and select the location where the scanned SBI Clerk handwritten declaration file has been saved
• Select the file by clicking on it
• Click the ‘Open/Upload’ button
• If the file size and formats are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed
• Preview the uploaded image to see the quality of the image
• In case of unclear/smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity/ quality

No, you are not required to send the printout of SBI Clerk application form. Candidates should rather keep the printout of the application form till the completion of the recruitment process. SBI Clerk application form needs to be filled online only. The application fee for the exam is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. However, SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS candidates are exempted from paying the application fees. Before filling the application form, candidates must ascertain their eligibility for the exam. The verification of eligibility is done at the time of document verification. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility requirement prescribed by the examination authority are rejected from the recruitment process.

The photograph and signature to be uploaded in the SBI Clerk application form should be as per the format prescribed by SBI. The dimension of the photograph should be 200 x 230 pixels (preferred). The size of the file should be between 20 kb to 50 kb. The dimension of the signature should be between 140 x 60 pixels. The file size should be between 10 kb to 20 kb.

The examination authority asks for the printout of SBI Clerk application form. Therefore, there is a possibility that you might face difficulty during document verification process if you do not have a print out of the SBI clerk application form. It is recommended that you contact SBI directly to inquire about their specific requirements for document verification and to see if there are any alternatives forr providing the printout of the SBI Clerk application form. It is always better to be prepared with all the required documents to avoid any inconvenience. Candidates need to apply online for SBI Clerk 2023 exam. The application process comprises several stages which you need to fill successfully. It is important to retain the printout of SBI Clerk application form till the completion of application process.

SBI Clerk 2025 application form was released on December 17, 2024. Interested candidates could fill SBI Clerk application form till January 7, 2024. The application process comprises several steps such as registration, uploading of scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, uploading the handwritten declaration and left thumb impression and paying the application fees. The application fees can be paid online. The application fees for the exam is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS categories are exempted from fee payment. 

SBI Clerk notification 2025 was released by SBI. The notification was released in PDF form and comprises the important details related to the exam. SBI Clerk notification PDF comprises important dates, eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, reservation policy, etc. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam.

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 for selection. This wait list is valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of final result.

You cannot become a probationary officer (PO) through promotions. However, after three or six years of service as an SBI Clerk you can become an officer. From the clerk position, you have two options for becoming an officer at SBI: 1. You are eligible to join the SBI as a trainee officer (TO) following three years of service. You need to have both JAIIB and CAIIB certifications. After that, you'll need to pass an internal exam that consists of a written test, an interview, and a group discussion. 2. You can advance to the JMGS Scale 1 officer position in the SBI after serving as a clerk for six years. You must also pass an internal exam for this position, but it is much simpler than the TO exam.

No, the marks of SBI Clerk prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam. Candidates qualifying the Mains exam are called for the language proficiency test. The prelims exam comprises three sections-Quant, Reasoning and English Language. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks decided by the examination authority as per their categories in the prelims exam. Candidates securing equal to or more than the qualifying marks are called for the mains exam. There are no sectional cutoffs in the SBI Clerk exam.

Yes, an SBI Clerk can become a manager. The State Bank of India offers many opportunities for junior associates (clerk) to advance in a banking career. Prior to being qualified for a promotion based on merit, you must finish a required service period as a junior associate. You can become a manager in the following ways: 1. Become a trainee officer after qualifying for an internal examination. This option is available after three years and is a reasonably challenging route. After getting upgraded to the TO post, you can advance to the post of manager at a later stage. 2. Become a Junior Manager Grade Officer Scale-I by passing an internal exam after six years of service. You can rise to the post of assistant general manager or higher. 3. After six years of service, you can apply for the OJM internal exam to get promoted to officer rank under the fast track promotion channel. Under the normal promotion channel, you need to have completed 12 years of service to be considered for officer promotion.

Both SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk are almost equal in terms of salary, pay structure, job profile, career growth, promotion aspects, etc. However, there is a slight difference in salary and allowance. Also, all these depends on the candidate's perspectives and expectation from the job. The main job of SBI Clerk is to handle all the cash deposits and withdrawals. They are responsible for monetary transaction activities handled whether by cash, cheque, demand draft, or any other method. SBI Clerk payscale is INR 17,900-1000/3-20,900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-17,30/7-42,600-3270/1-45,930-1990/1-47,920. The starting salary of SBI Clerk is between the range of INR 26,000 to 29,000. Candidates are offered Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Special Allowance, City Allowance, Medical Allowance, Newspaper Allowance and Furniture Allowance.  The first Basic Pay for IBPS Clerk is INR 19,900. The IBPS Clerk Pay Scale is INR 19,900-1000/1-20,900-1230/3-24,590-1490/4-30,550-1730/7-42,600-3270/1-45,930-1990/1-47,920. The minimum basic pay for IBPS Clerk is INR19, 900 while the maximum is INR 47,920. The promotion process is faster in SBI than other public sector banks. 

 

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.

A total of 5486 vacancies were announced for SBI Clerk 2022. Out of the total vacancy,  5008 are regular vacancies and 478 are backlog vacancies. The details regarding the vacancies were announced along with the notification. SBI Clerk vacancy break-up for different categories is given below.

Category	Number of vacancies
General	2143
EWS	490
SC	743
ST	467
OBC	1165

A total of 3646 vacancies were announced for SBI Clerk exam in 2019 for General category. SBI Clerk vacancy break-up for General category is given below.

State	GEN
Gujarat	164
Daman & Diu	5
Andhra Pradesh	103
Karnataka	200
Madhya Pradesh	168
Chhattisgarh	94
West Bengal	228
A&N Islands	16
Sikkim	6
Odisha	140
Jammu & Kashmir	19
Ladakh	0
Himachal Pradesh	55
Chandigarh	18
Punjab	137
Tamil Nadu	183
Pondicherry	3
Delhi	180
Uttarakhand	105
Haryana	70
Telangana	172
Rajasthan	240
Kerala	131
Lakshadweep	2
Uttar Pradesh	493
Maharashtra	344
Goa	13
Assam	132
Arunachal Pradesh	26
Manipur	5
Meghalaya	11
Mizoram	5
Nagaland	18
Tripura	5
Bihar	54
Jharkhand	95

More than 8000 vacancies were announced for SBI Clerk exam in 2023. The vacancy break-up is given below.

Circle	State/UT	Language	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	GEN	Total
Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Gujarati	57	123	221	82	337	820
Amaravati	Andhra Pradesh	Telugu/ Urdu	08	03	13	05	21	50
Bengaluru	Karnataka	Kannada	72	31	121	45	181	450
Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	43	57	43	28	117	288
	Chhattisgarh	Hindi	25	67	12	21	87	212
Bhubaneswar	Odisha	Odia	11	15	08	07	31	72
Chandigarh/New Delhi	Haryana	Hindi/Punjabi	50	--	71	26	120	267
Chandigarh	Jammu & Kashmir	Urdu/ Hindi	07	09	23	08	41	88
	Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	45	07	36	18	74	180
	Ladakh UT	Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti (Bodhi)	04	05	13	05	23	50
	Punjab	Punjabi/ Hindi	52	--	37	18	73	180
Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Tamil	32	01	46	17	75	171
	Pondicherry	Tamil	--	--	01	--	03	04
Hyderabad	Telangana	Telgu/ Urdu	84	36	141	52	212	525
Jaipur	Rajasthan	Hindi	159	122	188	94	377	940
Kolkata	West Bengal	Bengali/ Nepali	26	05	25	11	47	114
	A&N Islands	Hindi/ English	--	01	05	02	12	20
	Sikkim	Nepali/ English	--	--	--	--	04	04
Lucknow/New Delhi	Uttar Pradesh	Hindi/ Urdu	373	17	480	178	733	1781
Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro	Maharashtra	Marathi	10	08	26	10	46	100
New Delhi	Delhi	Hindi	65	32	117	43	180	437
	Uttarakhand	Hindi	38	06	27	21	123	215
North Eastern	Arunachal Pradesh	English	--	31	-	06	32	69
	Assam	Assamese /Bengali/ Bodo	30	51	116	43	190	430
	Manipur	Manipuri	--	08	03	02	13	26
	Meghalaya	English/Garo/ Khasi	--	33	03	07	34	77
	Mizoram	Mizo	--	07	--	01	09	17
	Nagaland	English	--	18	--	04	18	40
	Tripura	Bengali/ Kokboro	04	08	--	02	12	26
Patna	Bihar	Hindi/Urdu	66	04	112	41	192	415
	Jharkhand	Hindi/Santhali	19	42	19	16	69	165
Thiruvananthapuram	Kerala	Malyalam	04	--	12	04	27	47
	Lakshadweep	Malyalam	--	01	--	--	02	03
Total			1284	748	1919	817	3515	8283

The highest number of SBI Clerk vacancies in 2022 was announced for Maharashtra. A total of 747 vacancies were announced for this state. The  state-wise SBI Clerk vacancy break-up is given below.

State	SBI Clerk Total Vacancy 2022
Gujarat	353
Daman & Diu	4
Karnataka	316
Madhya Pradesh	389
Chhattisgarh	92
SBI Clerk Vacancy in West Bengal	340
A&N Islands	10
Sikkim	26
SBI Clerk Odisha Vacancy 2022	170
Jammu & Kashmir	35
Haryana	5
Himachal Pradesh	55
Punjab	130
Tamil Nadu	355
Pondicherry	7
Delhi	32
Uttarakhand	120
Telangana	225
Rajasthan	284
SBI Clerk Kerala Vacancy 2022	270
Lakshadweep	3
SBI Clerk Vacancy in UP 2022 (Uttar Pradesh)	631
Maharashtra	747
Goa	50
Assam	258
Arunachal Pradesh	15
Manipur	28
Meghalaya	23
Mizoram	10
Nagaland	15
Tripura	10

A total of 7870 vacancies were announced for SBI Clerk in 2020. The table below highlights the state-wise SBI Clerk vacancy break-up for 2020.

State	Total
Gujarat	550
Daman & Diu	0
Andhra Pradesh	150
Karnataka	475
Madhya Pradesh	510
Chhattisgarh	190
West Bengal	612
A&N Islands	26
Sikkim	12
Odisha	425
Jammu  & Kashmir	50
Ladakh	15
Himachal Pradesh	185
Chandigarh	25
Punjab	150
Tamil Nadu	393
Pondicherry	7
Delhi	143
Uttarakhand	250
Haryana	97
Telangana	375
Rajasthan	500
Kerala	394
Lakshadweep	6
Uttar Pradesh	865
Maharashtra	865
Goa	10
Assam	182
Arunachal Pradesh	10
Manipur	22
Meghalaya	31
Mizoram	22
Nagaland	14
Tripura	34
Bihar	230
Jharkhand	45
Total	7870

In 2021, SBI had announced more than 5000 vacancies. A total of 2151 vacancies were announced for General category, 488 for EWS, 726 for SC, 440 for ST and 1195 for OBC. The state-wise SBI Clerk vacancy break-up is given below:

Circle	Total Vacancies
Ahmedabad	902
Bangalore	400
Bhopal	78
	120
Bengal	273
	15
	12
Bhubaneswar	75
Chandigarh	12
	8
	180
	15
	295
Chennai	473
	2
Delhi	80
	70
Delhi/ Chandigarh	110
Hyderabad	275
Jaipur	175
Kerala	97
	3
Lucknow/ Delhi	350
Maharashtra/ Mumbai Metro	640
Maharashtra	10
North Eastern	149
	15
	18
	14
	20
	10
	19

SBI Clerk 2025 vacancies have been announced. A total of 14,194 vacancies were announced for the exam. Out of the total vacancies, 456 vacancies are backlog vacancies.

Regular Vacancies
Circle	State/ UT	Language	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	GEN	Total
Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Gujarati	75	160	289	107	442	1073
Amaravati	Andhra Pradesh	Telugu/ Urdu	8	3	13	5	21	50
Bengaluru	Karnataka	Kannada	8	3	13	5	21	50
Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	197	263	197	131	529	1317
	Chhattisgarh		57	154	28	48	196	483
Bhubaneswar	Odisha	Odia	57	79	43	36	147	362
Chandigarh/ New Delhi	Haryana	Hindi/ Punjabi	57	0	82	30	137	306
Chandigarh	Jammu & Kashmir UT	Urdu/ Hindi	11	15	38	14	63	141
	Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	42	6	34	17	71	170
	Chandigarh UT	Hindi/ Punjabi	5	0	8	3	16	32
	Ladakh UT	Urdu/ Ladakhi/ Bhoti (Bodhi)	2	3	8	3	16	32
	Punjab	Punjabi/ Hindi	165	0	119	56	229	569
Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Tamil	63	3	90	33	147	336
	Puducherry		0	0	1	0	3	4
Hyderabad	Telangana	Telugu/ Urdu	54	23	92	34	139	342
Jaipur	Rajasthan	Hindi	75	57	89	44	180	445
Kolkata	West Bengal	Bengali/ Nepali	288	62	275	125	504	1254
	A&N Islands	Hindi/ English	0	5	18	7	40	70
	Sikkim	Nepali/ English	2	11	13	5	25	56
Lucknow/ New Delhi	Uttar Pradesh	Hindi/ Urdu	397	18	510	189	780	1894
Maharashtra/ Mumbai Metro	Maharashtra	Marathi	115	104	313	115	516	1163
Maharashtra	Goa	Konkani	0	2	3	2	13	20
New Delhi	Delhi	Hindi	51	25	92	34	141	343
	Uttarakhand		56	9	41	31	179	316
North Eastern	Arunachal Pradesh	English	0	29	0	6	31	66
	Assam	Assamese Bengali/ Bodo	21	37	83	31	139	311
	Manipur	Manipuri / English	1	18	7	5	24	55
	Meghalaya	English/ Garo/ Khasi	0	37	4	8	36	85
	Mizoram	Mizo	0	18	2	4	16	40
	Nagaland	English	0	31	0	7	32	70
	Tripura	Bengali/ Kokborok	11	20	1	6	27	65
Patna	Bihar	Hindi/ Urdu	177	11	299	111	513	1111
	Jharkhand	Hindi/ Santhali	81	175	81	67	272	676
Thiruvanant hapuram	Kerala	Malayalam	42	4	115	42	223	426
	Lakshadweep		0	0	0	0	2	2
Total			2118	1385	3001	1361	5870	13735

Backlog Vacancies
State/ UT	SC	ST	OBC	Total
Gujarat	--	161	--	161
Andhra Pradesh	--	03	--	03
Karnataka	01	09	--	10
Madhya Pradesh	15	--	12	27
Chhattisgarh	01	--	02	03
Uttar Pradesh	01	--	--	01
Maharashtra	59	37	72	168
Goa	--	03	--	03
Uttarakhand	01	--	04	05
Arunachal Pradesh	--	19	--	19
Assam	08	31	04	43
Manipur	--	04	--	04
Tripura	--	05	--	05
Kerala	02	--	--	02
Lakshadweep	--	02	--	02
Total	88	274	94	456

Candidates are advised to check all details printed on the admit card carefully. In case, candidates find any error in the details, they should immediately contact the examination authority for correction. Once the details are rectified by the examination authority, candidates will get a new admit card.

SBI contact details:

Contact Number: 022-2282 0427, 022-2282 0411

SBI Clerk 2025 prelims admit card released on 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 with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

You should check your email since the registration number or password of SBI Clerk is sent to the registered email address after a successful registration. You have changed the password sent by SBI and you don't remember that, then you can change it by clicking the forgot password tab. The steps to change the password are given below:

• Candidates need to click the ‘Forgot Password’ tab provided at the bottom of the admit card login
• To reset the password, candidates need to enter the required credentials
• After entering the details, candidates need to submit it
• Candidates will receive a verification link on their registered email ID
• After verification, the password will be resetted

SBI Clerk admit card is released separately for the prelims and mains exams one or two weeks before the exam. The admit card is released on the official website. However, the direct link to download the admit card is provided on this page. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. The steps to download SBI Clerk admit card are given below:

• Visit the official website of SBI
• Go to the ‘Current Openings’ tab
• Candidates need to go to the advertisement ‘Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)’
• From the drop-down, click ‘SBI Clerk admit card’ link
• In the login page, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number, date of birth/password and captcha code
• SBI Clerk admit card appears on the screen
• Download the admit card and take its printout

In SBI Clerk admit card, there is a space to affix the passport size photograph. The photograph should match the one uploaded during registration. Candidates are also required to carry two additional photographs along with the admit card. In case candidates have submitted more than one application form, then the latest application form, which is final and completed, will be considered for issuing SBI Clerk admit card.

Candidates must bring one of the following identity proofs to the exam centre:

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Voter’s Card
• Bank Passbook
• Identity Card issued by School or College/Gazetted Officer

While downloading SBI Clerk admit card, candidates need to enter your date of birth in MM/YY/DD format, or else the login screen will not accept the credentials. Candidates need to enter their DOB carefully as per the prescribed format. The hard copy of SBI Clerk admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to download their admit cards online. To download SBI Clerk admit card, candidates need to registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre. Candidates are also required to carry two passport-size photographs to the exam centre. 

SBI Clerk syllabus is divided into prelims and mains exams. SBI does not prescribe SBI Clerk syllabus. The syllabus is formulated based on the previous years question papers. SBI Clerk syllabus for prelims comprises topics from Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability, and English Language. The syllabus for the Mains exam comprises topics from General/ Financial Awareness, General English Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. Candidates should be thorough with the SBI Clerk syllabus as it helps them to know the topics from where questions are asked in the exam. Knowing the syllabus help candidates to formulate preparation strategy for the exam. Candidates should be thorough with the SBI Clerk syllabus. SBI Clerk syllabus is given below.

SBI Clerk Syllabus for Prelims Exam

Subjects	Topics
Reasoning	Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, etc
Numerical Ability	Simplification, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Time & Distance, Work & Time, Data Interpretation, Ratio, Proportion, Percentage, Number System, etc
English Language	Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Fill in the blanks, etc

SBI Clerk Syllabus for Mains Exam

Subjects	Topics
Quantitative Aptitude	Simplification, Number Series, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equation, Time & Distance, Work, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages, etc
English	Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test
General/Financial Awareness	Current Affairs, Static GK, Banking/Financial terms, etc
Reasoning Ability	Machine Input/Output, Syllogism, Blood Relation, Inequalities, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, etc
Computer Awareness	Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software, Generation of Computers, DBMS, Networking, MS Office, Important Abbreviations, etc

It is important for candidates to be conversant with SBI Clerk syllabus. The syllabus helps candidates to know the topics and sub-topics they need to prepare for the exam. Candidates can complete SBI Clerk syllabus within two months if they prepare with dedicated efforts and consistent practice. Candidates can segregate the essential segments of the syllabus and start practicing them efficiently. They should start focusing on their strengths and weaknesses. The tips and tricks to complete the SBI Clerk syllabus in two months are given below:

• Candidates should cover all the topics given in the syllabus
• Candidates should first go through the topics given in the syllabus and find out which topics are important for the exam
• Candidates can refer to the previous years’ question papers to find out the important topics for the exam

SBI Clerk exam is conducted for recruitment of candidates for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). SBI PO exam is conducted for the recruitment of probationary officers. SBI Clerk syllabus is divided into prelims and Mains exams. SBI PO syllabus is divided into prelims exam, Mains exam, psychometric test, group exercises and interview. The difficulty level of SBI PO is easier than SBI Clerk.

In the Quantitative Aptitude section, the accuracy of candidates in mathematical calculations is scrutinised. Questions include topics from arithmetic equations, Algebra percentage analysis, quantitative analysis, and categorisation. A total of 35 questions are asked in this section in prelims exam. A total of 50 questions are asked in this section in Mains exam. SBI Clerk syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude is given below.

SBI Clerk Quant Prelims Syllabus 

• Alphanumeric Series
• Ranking/ Direction/ Alphabet Test
• Data Sufficiency
• Coded Inequalities
• Seating Arrangement
• Puzzle
• Tabulation
• Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Input-Output
• Coding-Decoding
• SBI Clerk Syllabus- Numerical Ability
• Simplification
• Profit & Loss
• Mixtures & Alligations
• Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices
• Work & Time
• Time & Distance
• Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
• Data Interpretation
• Ratio & Proportion
• Number Systems
• Sequence & Series
• Percentage
• Permutation Combination
• Probability

SBI Clerk Quant Mains Syllabus 

• Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Chart, Tabular, Caselet, Radar/Web, Pie Chart
• Inequalities (Quadratic Equations, Quantity 1, Quantity 2)
• Number Series
• Approximation & Simplification
• Data Sufficiency
• Miscellaneous Arithmetic Problems (HCF, LCM, Profit-Loss, SI & CI, Problem on Ages, Word & Time, Speed Distance & time, Probability, Mensuration, Permutation & Combination, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Problems on Boats and Stream, Problems on Trains, Mixture and Allegation, Pipes and Cisterns)

The Reasoning Ability section tests the knowledge of candidates and their capability of solving the general ability problems with their intelligence. Questions are asked basically from Logical Reasoning and Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The Reasoning Ability section of SBI Clerk carries questions from topics such as Puzzle, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, Inequalities, Statement and Assumptions, Order and Ranking, Data Sufficiency and Alphanumeric Series.

SBI Clerk Reasoning Ability Syllabus for Prelims

• Alphanumeric Series
• Ranking/ Direction/ Alphabet Test
• Data Sufficiency
• Coded Inequalities
• Seating Arrangement
• Puzzle
• Tabulation
• Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Input-Output
• Coding-Decoding

SBI Clerk Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude Syllabus for Mains

• Internet
• Machine Input/Output
• Syllogism
• Blood Relation
• Direction Sense
• Inequalities
• Puzzles
• Coding-Decoding
• Ranking
• Statement & Assumptions
• Hardware
• Software
• Generation of Computers
• DBMS
• Networking
• Internet
• MS Office
• Input-Output Devices
• Important Abbreviations

 

SBI Clerk syllabus comprises subjects such as English Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability, Data Interpretation, Computer Aptitude, General Awareness. For English the important topics are Reading Comprehension, Cloze test, spotting errors, para-jumbles. For Reasoning, the important topics are Arithmetic, simplification, data interpretation, quadratic equations, miscellaneous problems. For Reasoning Ability, candidates should prepare topics such as Puzzles, Number Series, miscellaneous problems, syllogism, linear arrangement. For General Awareness, candidates can cover Current Affairs, News on the Banking Industry, Awards and Honours, Latest Appointments, Obituaries, New schemes of central and state governments, Static Awareness. For Computer Aptitude, candidates can cover Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software, Generation of Computers, DBMS, Networking, Internet, MS Office, Input-Output Devices, Important Abbreviations.

Candidates must bring one of the following identity proofs to the exam centre:

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Voter’s Card
• Bank Passbook
• Identity Card issued by School or College/Gazetted Officer

There are sectional timings in SBI Clerk exam. Candidates will get 20 minutes to solve each section of SBI Clerk exam. The sectional timings of SBI Clerk exam are given below.

Section	No of Questions	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

A login screen will be displayed to the candidate. The candidate has to log in using his/her User ID and Password which is provided on the SBI Clerk admit card After logging in the Candidate's profile (Name, Roll No. & photograph etc. ) will be displayed and the candidate has to confirm the same by clicked on the I confirm button confirming the profile is correct Thereafter the instructions will be displayed on the screen A candidate should read the instructions carefully and indicate that he has done so by checking (click) the box at the bottom of the screen, after which the I am ready to begin button is activated After clicking on the I am ready to begin button the actual test time will begin In Online Preliminary Examination, there will be 100 Questions and in Online Main Examination there will be 190 Questions and each question is followed by 5 alternatives/options The questions except those on English . Language/General English . Will be available in Hindi and in English . In order to view a given question in the other language, a candidate can click on the view in drop down box and select the desired language Only one question will be displayed at a time In order to answer a question, the candidate has to mouse click the option he/she thinks is appropriate/ correct The alternative which has been clicked on will be highlighted and shall be treated as the answer given by the candidate for the question. After selecting an answer for a question the candidate should click on the Save & Next button to save the answer and proceed to the next question In case a candidate does not wish to attempt the question then they should not click on any option for that question. A candidate can choose to deselect his/her answer for a particular question by clicking on the Clear Response button provided against each question Candidates can skip a particular question and return to it later before submitting by clicking Mark for Review Candidates are not permitted to submit their answers before the entire test time is over Candidates can navigate between questions within test by clicking on the question number displayed to the right of the screen.

SBI Clerk exam comprises prelims and Mains exams. The prelims exam comprises three sections-English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. A total of 100 questions are asked in the exam. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the Mains exam. The Mains exam comprises four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The test paper will have a total of 190 questions. The total marks for the test are 200. The marks obtained in the Mains exam are counted for the final merit list. 

There is a negative marking in the SBI Clerk exam. 1/4th mark assigned to a particular question is deducted as a penalty for wrong answers. For correct answers in the exam, candidates score one mark. The total marks of candidates are calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers. The corrected scores obtained by each candidate in different sessions of the exam are normalised using the equi-percentile method. Scores upto two decimal points are taken for the purpose of calculations. The marks of candidates are calculated as per marking scheme. Candidates should attempt maximum number of questions to secure the desired score in the exam.

The prelims and Mains exams of SBI Clerk are conducted online. The prelims and Mains exams are conducted in multiple shifts. The prelims exam is conducted in four shifts whereas the Mains exam is conducted in two shifts. The shift timings are given below: Prelims Exam Shift 1- 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM Shift 2- 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Shift 3: 12:30 PM to 12:30 PM Shift 4: 04:30 PM to 04:30 PM Mains Exam Shift 1: 9 AM to 11.40 AM Shift 2: 2.30 PM to 5.10 PM The exam pattern of SBI Clerk is divided into prelims and Mains exams. The marks obtained in the Mains exam are not counted for the final merit list. The prelims exam of SBI Clerk carries 100 questions whereas the Mains exam carries 190 questions.

SBI Clerk prelims exam comprises three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The question paper carries 100 questions. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The structure of prelims exam is given below.

Section	No of Questions	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

The time required to crack SBI Clerk exam depend upon the level of preparation and familiarity with the study materials. It is not easy to crack SBI Clerk exam in three months. However, with hard work and dedication candidates attain success in the exam. SBI Clerk preparation requires reviewing the syllabus, practicing sample questions, staying up-to-date with the latest exam pattern and format. It is also important to take regular mock tests to analyse the performance inorder to identify areas that need improvement. The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI Clerk exam in three months are given below: Divide or break down the study plan in a way that candidates can cover each and every topic given in the SBI Clerk syllabus. Candidates should make the segregation based on the prelims and mains exams Candidates need to create a realistic timetable as per the latest SBI Clerk Exam syllabus. Moreover, stick to the timetable and make suitable changes if needed After going through the SBI Clerk syllabus, candidates can easily find out their strong and weak areas Candidates can enhance their speed and accuracy by attempting mock tests Candidates should also practice previous years question papers

It is certainly possible to prepare for the SBI Clerk exam in two months, but it will likely require a significant amount of dedication and effort on your part. It would be best to consult a study plan or speak with a professional educator to determine the best approach for your specific needs and goals. Additionally, it would be beneficial to focus on your strengths and weaknesses and allocate your time accordingly. The tips and tricks to prepare for SBI Clerk exam in two months are given below:

• Two months before the exam, candidates must focus on revision. Candidates must revise the topics that they have learned thoroughly before the exam
• Candidates must focus on attempting the mock tests. After attempting the mock tests, candidates must analyse their strengths and weaknesses. Candidates must also analyse their preparation for the exam
• Candidates must also work upon improving their weaknesses
• Candidates must practice questions from different topics

 

Both SBI Clerk and IBPS PO are highly competitive banking exams in India, and the one that is better for you will depend on your qualifications and personal preferences. SBI Clerk is an entry-level position in the State Bank of India, and the exam tests your knowledge of basic banking and financial concepts, as well as your ability to perform basic tasks such as data entry and customer service. IBPS PO on the other hand, is an exam for the position of Probationary Officer in various public sector banks in India, and the exam tests your knowledge of banking and financial concepts, as well as your ability to perform more advanced tasks such as lending and risk management. Both exams are highly competitive and require a lot of preparation.

SBI Clerk preparation tips by experts are the epitome of importance for the aspirants. These tips will help candidates to put their steps in the right direction. Accurate preparation strategies help candidates to score good marks in the exam. Some tips and tricks to crack SBI Clerk are given below:

• The first and foremost requirement to start SBI Clerk exam preparation is proper knowledge of the exam pattern and detailed syllabus
• Knowing the syllabus helps candidates figure out the section-wise weightage of different topics
• Analyze strengths and weaknesses for different sections
• Attempt mock tests to solve questions with accuracy and speed
• Analyse the performance of the mock test
• Keep practising the previous years' question papers to track the level of preparation 

According to the testimony of many successful SBI Clerk exam candidates, it takes at least six months to pass. The reason is that it is a two-stage exam with vast syllabuses for prelims and Mains. The preliminary stage consists of three sections, which are: English language, reasoning ability, and numerical ability. For the main stage, there are a total of four sections, with "general" and "financial awareness" as additional sections. The aspirants are required to cover the completed syllabus and then practice for both stages. After clearing these stages, shortlisted aspirants have to pass a language proficiency test. Therefore, you need a minimum of six months to pass this exam. Depending on their level of preparation, some may require less time.

The SBI Clerk is one of the most competitive exams in India. This exam requires a minimum of six months of preparation. The following expert tips may help you prepare for the SBI Clerk exam: 1. Prior to choosing your study materials, take the time to examine and comprehend the exam's syllabus. 2. Make a study plan up to June, incorporating all sections and one month of practice time. 3. Make a list of the topics that overlap between the preliminary and main stages. 4. Start your preparation by studying the basics of these topics and making notes. 5. Give sufficient time to each section depending on your strong and weak areas. 6. For the first two months, focus on the fundamentals of each section. 7. For GK and Current Affairs follow weekly news compilations as well as monthly pdfs. 8. For the next two months, start practicing to improve accuracy in each section. 9. Start revising the topics where you are scoring less. 10. Do as much mock practice as you can in the last month.

SBI Clerk exam is conducted to select candidates for the post of Junior Associates Customer Support and Sales. Out of a plethora of SBI Clerk books, candidates must select the best books for the exam. The best books can vary from candidate to candidate depending on their expertise and knowledge of the subject matter. Choosing the right SBI Clerk books for different stages of the exam is quite important. SBI Clerk books will help candidates to clear their concepts for each topic as well as in SBI Clerk preparation. Finding the best and most relevant SBI Clerk books 2024 is an important phase to begin the preparation for prelims and Mains exams. The exam is competitive as such candidates need to prepare for it with the best books for SBI Clerk 2024. Candidates preparing for SBI Clerk exam must be clear with the pattern and topics given in the syllabus. Based on this, candidates can select the right set of SBI Clerk books. It will be helpful to understand the crucial topics to study for the exam. The following subjects are covered in SBI Clerk exam:

• English Language
• Reasoning Ability
• Quantitative Aptitude
• General Awareness

The English Language section carries questions from Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test. To prepare for SBI Clerk English section, candidates must clear the basic concepts of grammar, attempt mock test and practice previous years' question papers. The best books for SBI Clerk English are given below:

• English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin
• Objective English by S P Bakshi
• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

The important topics for SBI Clerk Reasoning section are Logical Reasoning, Alphanumeric Series, Data Sufficiency, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, etc. The Reasoning section appears both in prelims and Mains exams. The best books for SBI Clerk Reasoning section are given below:

• Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R S Agarwal
• Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey
• Lucents Computer by Rani Ahilya

The Quantitative Aptitude section carries questions from Simplification, Number Series, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equation, Time & Distance, Work, Profit & Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages, etc. Quantitative Aptitude section appears in both prelims and Mains exams. Candidates can refer to the following books for this section:

• Magical Book on Quicker Mathematics by M Tyra
• Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
• Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal

The GA section carries questions from Current Affairs, Static GK, Banking/Financial terms, etc. Candidates can refer to the following books for SBI Clerk exam:

• Objective Banking & Financial Awareness by Dhankar Publication
• Banking Awareness (Objective with Subjective) by Sangram Keshari Rout

Candidates can choose the books for SBI Clerk exam that have covered the entire syllabus. The language of books should be written in simple language and can be understood by candidates easily. The best books for SBI Clerk plays a major role in the candidate's preparation. It is important to go through SBI Clerk books along with the syllabus to ace the exam. Candidates must refer to the best books for SBI Clerk exam to clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus.    

The difficulty level of the prelims exam is usually easy. The English and Reasoning sections are easy, whereas, Maths section is easy to moderate. The Mains exam paper is usually moderate. The difficulty level of the English Language section is easy, Quant section is moderate, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude section is moderate and General/Financial Awareness section is moderate. The prelims exam of SBI Clerk carries questions from Reasoning, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The mains exam of SBI Clerk carries questions from General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for Language Proficiency Test.

Both SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exams are competitive and require dedicated preparation. However, it is difficult to say which one is more difficult as the level of difficulty can vary from year to year and also depends on an individual’s strengths and weaknesses. It is best to thoroughly prepare for both exams and attempt them to the best of your abilities. The syllabus and pattern of SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk are almost similar. The selection process of SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk exam include prelims and mains exams. However, candidates appearing for the SBI Clerk exam are required to appear for Language Proficiency Test after qualifying the mains exam. The prelims exam of IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk comprises three sections- English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The prelims exam is conducted for 100 marks. The mains exam of IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk comprises General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200.

No, SBI follows a similar SBI Clerk exam pattern for different states. SBI Clerk exam pattern is such that it comprises prelims exam, Mains exam and language proficiency test. The prelims and Mains exams are conducted online. The prelims exam carries three sections-English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The Mains exam is conducted for the qualified candidates of the prelims exam. The Mains exam carries four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 200. Candidates qualifying the Mains exam are called for language proficiency. It is mandatory to clear the language proficiency test.

The number of good attempts depends on the difficulty level of the exam. An attempt of 90 to 96 questions are considered as good in the Mains exam. In the prelims exam, an attempt of 20 to 30 questions are considered as good. The number of good attempts in SBI Clerk 2024 exam is given below.

Prelims Exam

Subject	Number of Good Attempts
English Language	20-24
Quantitative Aptitude	25-29
Reasoning Ability	26-30

Mains Exam

Subjects	Good Attempts
English Language	26-27
Numerical Ability	25-26
Reasoning Ability	25-27
General Awareness	22-25

 

The difficulty level of SBI Clerk 2023 prelims exam is given below.

Sections	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level Shift 1
Reasoning Ability	35	Easy-Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude	35	Easy-Moderate
English Language	30	Easy-Moderate
Overall	100	Easy-Moderate

The number of good attempt in SBI Clerk exam is given below.

Sections	Good Attempts
Reasoning Ability	25-27
Quantitative Aptitude	27-29
English Language	22-24
Overall	74-80

The section difficulty level of SBI Clerk prelims 2025 exam is given below.

Sections	Difficulty Level
Maths	Moderate to Difficult
Reasoning	Moderate to Difficult
English	Easy to Moderate

There is no limit to the number of attempts in SBI Clerk exam. Candidates can apply for the exam as per the prescribed age limit. The age of candidates should be between 20 and 28 years. Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are given relaxation in the upper age limit as per the government rules. The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is graduation. Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificates can also apply for the SBI Clerk exam. Those who are in the final year/ semester of their graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if provisionally selected, they will have to produce proof of having passed the Graduation. The date of passing the eligibility examination is the date appearing on the mark sheet/certificate or provisional certificate issued by the University/Institute. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the University/ Institute, a certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the University/Institute indicating the date on which the result was posted on the website will be taken as the date of passing.

The scorecard for SBI Clerk exam is released along with the result. To download the scorecard, candidates need to enter the required credentials. The hard copy of the scorecard is not sent to candidates by post. The scorecard comprises the section-wise marks, overall marks, cut off marks, etc. The scores of candidates are calculated after applying penalty for wrong answers. 1/4th of the mark assigned to a particular question is deducted for wrong answers. For correct answers, candidates score one mark. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The mains exam carries a total of 200 marks. The marks obtained in the mains exam are considered for the final selection of candidates. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for the language proficiency test.

There is no facility to recheck SBI Clerk result. The result announced by the examination authority is considered as final. The link to check the result is made available on the official website. Candidates can download it by logging with the required credentials.

No, the marks of SBI Clerk prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains exam. Candidates qualifying the Mains exam are called for the language proficiency test. The prelims exam comprises three sections-Quant, Reasoning and English Language. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks decided by the examination authority as per their categories in the prelims exam. Candidates securing equal to or more than the qualifying marks are called for the mains exam. There are no sectional cutoffs in the SBI Clerk exam.

SBI Clerk result is announced online only. Candidates cannot check their results offline. Candidates can download their results by logging with the required credentials. SBI Clerk result highlights the qualifying status of candidates for the next round of selection process.

SBI Clerk result 2025 for the prelims exam was announced on March 28, 2025. The result was announced on the official website. However, we had provided the direct link to check the result. Candidates could check their results by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the SBI Clerk prelims result was not sent to candidates by post. Along with the result, the cut off and scorecard were also released. Based on SBI Clerk prelims result, candidates were shortlisted for the mains exams. There were negative markings in the exam.

 

 

Selected candidates of SBI PO exam are required to download the letter of appointment from the official website by logging with the roll number, date of birth and verification code. Candidates finally selected are required to undergo document verification and medical test. Candidates are required to report to the circle office as per the date mentioned on the appointment letter. Candidates selected to the post of PO are liable to get posted anywhere in India. The starting basic salary of SBI PO is INR 41,960 (with four advance increments). SBI PO pay scale is INR 36,000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. Candidates join to the post is of  Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The officials are eligible for DA, HRA/Lease rental, CCA, Medical and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time.

SBI Clerk mains cut off 2024 for different categories is given below.

SBI Clerk Mains Cut Off  2024 (Out of 200)
States/UT	ST	SC	OBC	EWS	General
Andaman & Nicobar Islands					74.75
Andhra Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam	60	68.75	67.25	70	76.75
Bihar	60	60	73	73.75	78
Chhattisgarh
Delhi	60	67.25	71.25	73.25	81.75
Goa
Gujarat	60	68.50	70.75	71.50	76.75
Haryana		61.25	70.75	72.75	80.75
Himachal Pradesh	68.25	65	67.75	73.25	80.75
Jammu & Kashmir	60	72.75	63.5	70	79.5
Jharkhand
Karnataka	60	61	70.75	70	75.25
Kerala
Ladakh UT	60.75	60	60	70	70
Madhya Pradesh	60	68.25	75.25	75.25	80.75
Maharashtra	62.75	76.75	83.25	81.75	86.5
Manipur	74.25	65	70	75
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Odisha					85.25
Puducherry
Punjab		65.75	70	71.75	81.75
Rajasthan	60	64	75	73.25	80
Tamil Nadu	72.25	68.5	82.5	70	84.25
Telangana	61.25	65.75	73.25	70	76.75
Tripura		68.25	60	70	77.75
Uttar Pradesh	60	63.25	71.25	73.75	80.75
Uttarakhand	67.5	61.5	69.5	73.5	80.75
West Bengal	66.75	70.50	75.75	74.75	86.50

 

SBI Clerk cut off is released for prelims and Mains exams. The cut off is released along with the result. To check the cut off, candidates need to enter the required credentials. SBI Clerk cut off is released state-wise for different categories. The steps to check SBI Clerk cut off are given below: Visit the official website of SBI Click the SBI Clerk scorecard link on the home page Enter the login details such as registration number or roll number and date of birth and captcha code The state-wise cut off appears on the screen Download the cut off marks and save it Candidates are selected based on the cut off marks.

SSC Clerk 2023 prelims cut off is given below.

States/UT	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Andaman & Nicobar
Arunachal Pradesh	41
Assam	65		61.25
Bihar	51
Chhattisgarh	62.5
Delhi	57.25
Gujarat	51.50
Haryana	58
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu	66
Jharkhand	56.50
Karnataka	56
Kerala	76.25
Madhya Pradesh	67.50	67.50	67.50	63.25	48.50
Maharashtra	71.75
Meghaalay	34.25
Odisha	77
Punjab	68.5
Rajasthan	57.25
Sikkim	58.50
Tamil Nadu
Telangana	42.5
Tripura	61
Uttar Pradesh	60.50	60.50	60.50	53.50	43.50
Uttarakhand	63.50
West Bengal	80

 

 

 

 

SBI Clerk Mains cut off is calculated out of 200 marks. The Mains exam comprises questions from Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude English Language, Computer Aptitude and General Awareness. Candidates who have secured the cut off marks out of 200 were called for the Language Proficiency Test. The final selection of candidates was done based on the marks obtained in Mains exam provided they qualify the Language Proficiency Test. The state-wise SBI Clerk Mains cut off for General category is given below. Uttarakhand-83 marks out of 200 Assam-72 marks out of 200 Chhattisgarh-77.25 marks out of 200 Goa-70 marks out of 200 Gujarat-74.5 marks out of 200 Haryana-85.5 marks out of 200 Himachal Pradesh-85.75 marks out of 200 Jammu & Kashmir-77 marks out of 200 Karnataka-70.75 marks out of 200 Madhya Pradesh-78.25 marks out of 200 Maharashtra-76 marks out of 200 Manipur-70 marks out of 200 Odisha-78.75 marks out of 200 Puducherry-72 marks out of 200 Punjab-84.25 marks out of 200 Rajasthan-80.5 marks out of 200 Tamil Nadu-78 marks out of 200 Telangana-78.25 marks out of 200 Uttar Pradesh-82.75 marks out of 200 West Bengal-80.5 marks out of 200.

SBI Clerk prelims cut off is calculated out of 100 marks. SBI Clerk prelims exam comprises Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning and English Language. Candidates who secured the required cut off marks were called for the Mains exam. The state-wise SBI Clerk prelims cut off announced for the General category in 2022 is given below: Assam-69.25 marks out of 100 Chhattisgarh-72.75 marks out of 100 Gujarat- 72.25 marks out of 100 Jammu- 77 marks out of 100 Karnataka- 64.50 marks out of 100 Kerala- 68 marks out of 100 Madhya Pradesh- 74.75 marks out of 100 Maharashtra- 65.5 marks out of 100 Odisha- 77 marks out of 100 Punjab- 80.75 marks out of 100 Rajasthan- 75 marks out of 100 Tamil Nadu- 62.25 marks out of 100 Telangana- 69 marks out of 100 Uttar Pradesh- 77.5 marks out of 100 Uttarakhand- 78.75 marks out of 100 West Bengal- 78.50 marks out of 100.

The category-wise SBI PO prelims cut off announced in 2022 is given below.

Category	Cut-Off Marks
GEN	59.50
SC	52.50
ST	47.75
OBC	58.25
EWS	59.50
LD	46.25
VI	50.50
HI	21.50
D & E	-

Candidates appointed to the post of SBI Clerk are required to perform the following job responsibilities:

• Candidates are responsible for the day-to-day bank functions such as opening accounts, amount transfers, issuance of demand drafts (DD), cheque clearance, cheque book requests, receiving inward emails
• Candidates need to handle cash transactions of the concerned branch, clearing, and transfer of cheques
• Candidates are responsible for addressing the concerns of customers

The total training duration of an SBI Clerk is six months. The probationary period for SBI clerks begins with induction training at the State Bank Institute of Learning and Development. This period lasts for one to two weeks at the state branch where they are posted. Later, trainees are assigned to their respective branches, where they undergo practical training for the banking process. This period lasts around five months, after which they work as junior associates in their respective branches. If associates are unable to successfully complete their training, their training period will be extended.

The total starting emoluments given to the Junior Associates in the metro city such as Mumbai are around INR 29,000 per month, inclusive of DA and other allowances as per the current rate. Besides, two additional increments are given to newly recruited graduate Junior Associates. Earlier, the total starting emoluments for metro cities was INR 26,000. Allowances also vary depending on the place of posting. Candidates are eligible for reimbursement of various perquisites, Provident Fund, Pension under New Pension Scheme (Defined Contribution Benefit), Medical, Leave-Fare, and other facilities as per the requirement of the bank.

IBPS Clerk starting salary is INR 19,900 (INR 17,900 plus two advance increments). The newly revised payscale of SBI Clerk is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550- 1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Candidates can calculate their salaries by adding basic salary, HRA, city compensation, provident fund and pension contributions. The basic pay is INR 17,900, however, with two advance increments, the starting basic salary is INR 19,900.

The salary of SBI clerks includes additional pay and allowances. In addition to their monthly salary, SBI clerks also receive the following benefits: 1. A bank contribution each month to their Provident Fund 2. SBI provides monthly fuel, entertainment, and newspaper grants to its clerks. 3. They have access to medical benefits like 100% reimbursement for self-treatment in hospitals. 4. SBI employees are eligible for loans with a reduced interest rate under the staff loan programme. 5. The SBI clerks also get the leave fare concession for their travel to their hometowns.

The SBI Clerk works in the capacity of a junior associate at the State Bank of India. Their total monthly salary includes: 1. Basic pay: INR 19,900 2. Dearness allowance: INR 6,352 3. House rent allowance: INR 2091 4. Special allowance: INR 3,263 5. Other pay such as transport allowance as mandated time to time The in-hand salary, including deductions, is around INR 30,600 (approximately) for an SBI Clerk. In addition to this salary SBI Clerk gets other perks also such as medical benefits, city allowance etc.