What are the important topics for Reasoning Ability section in SBI Clerk exam?

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

What is the qualifying score in SBI Clerk Mains exam?

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.

Can SBI Clerk become SBI PO?

SBI Clerk get opportunities to become a Probationary Officer compared to other banks. Candidates who are selected for the Clerk position in SBI will be on probation for at least six months.

What is SBI Clerk exam?

SBI Clerk exam is conducted by State Bank of India to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales). Selection process comprises prelims and Mains exam. LPT is also conducted. Final selection is done based on marks obtained in Mains exam.

What is the starting basic salary of SBI Clerk?

The starting basic pay is INR 19,900. Earlier, the basic pay was INR 13,075. SBI Clerk salary is decided by the government based on the pay commissions. The selection process comprises prelims and mains exams.

What is SBI Clerk in hand salary?

The starting basic pay of SBI Clerk is INR 26,730 (INR 24050 plus two advance increments). The pay scale is INR 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680/1-64480. The total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable at Metro like Mumbai is around INR 46,000 per month inclusive of D.A., other allowances at the current rate and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate junior associates. Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting. The in-hand salary of SBI Clerk includes the approximate amount a candidate gets after the deductions. The starting salary of SBI Clerk is approximately INR 46000 in a metro city like Mumbai.

SBI Clerk 2026 Recruitment: Check Dates, Application Form, Eligibility & FAQs

Updated on Nov 1, 2026 00:27 IST

By Upasna Choudhry, Senior Executive

SBI Clerk 2026 Recruitment: The SBI Clerk exam is conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) and remains one of the most competitive banking recruitment drives in the country. The selection process consists of two primary stages: Preliminary and Mains examinations, followed by a local Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Candidates who qualify through both stages will be recruited as Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) across SBI branches.

The State Bank of India announced the recruitment notification and concluded the online registration process via the official SBI Clerk application form portal. While the Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature, final merit is determined solely by the marks obtained in the Mains round of the SBI Clerk exam. Scroll down for complete details regarding exam stages, eligibility, and the recruitment process.

Table of contents

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026
SBI Clerk 2026 Dates
SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026
SBI Clerk Salary
SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026
SBI Clerk Recruitment FAQs 2026

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026

The SBI Clerk Exam is conducted annually by the State Bank of India to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) across its branches nationwide. Candidates interested in applying must thoroughly review the official notification for details regarding eligibility, vacancies, and selection stages.

Junior Associates play a vital role in day-to-day banking operations, handling cash transactions, customer accounts, and routine banking inquiries. The selection process comprises two phases: Preliminary and Mains examinations, followed by a local Language Proficiency Test (LPT). While the Prelims stage is qualifying in nature, the final merit list is prepared strictly based on the marks secured in the Mains exam.

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SBI Clerk 2026 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SBI Clerk 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Nov ' 26	SBI Clerk 2026 Mains Exam Date TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
17 Oct ' 26	SBI Clerk Prelims 2026 (Backlog Vacancy)
03 Oct ' 26	SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Date (Regular Vacancies)
27 Sep ' 26	SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Date (Regular Vacancies)
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SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026

SBI Clerk syllabus outlines and topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. SBI Clerk prelims syllabus is divided into three subjects and the mains syllabus is divided into four subjects. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for Language Proficiency Test. SBI Clerk syllabus is given below.

SBI Clerk Prelims Syllabus
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 Mains Syllabus
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

SBI Clerk selection process comprises prelims and mains exams. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. The Mains exam syllabus is more detailed and it is important for the candidates to understand the complete syllabus to crack both the stages of the examination. Final selection is done based on the mains exam. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are called for Language Proficiency Test. Syllabus in any competitive exam plays a crucial role in the preparation. Candidates should be well versed with the syllabus. Clear understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern is important in the preparation of the SBI Clerk exam. The syllabus provide an understanding about the topics asked in the exam, what a candidate need to study etc.

SBI Clerk Salary

SBI Clerk salary is INR 19,900 (INR 17,900 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates. The pay scale as per SBI Clerk salary is INR .17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Besides salary, candidates are also entitled to various allowances and benefits such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Special Allowance, Transport Allowance, Medical Allowance, Newspaper Allowance, Furniture Allowance, Bag Allowance, etc. The salary structure will be mentioned in the SBI Clerk notification along with the other details of the exam including the vacancies, syllabus, pattern, etc.

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SBI Clerk Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of online tests (preliminary and mains exam) and tests of specified opted local language. On the basis of the preliminary exam, 10 times the number of vacancies are selected for the mains exam. According to SBI Clerk selection process, Candidates are required to score minimum percentage marks on aggregate (For SC/ST/OBC/PWD/XS candidates, five per cent relaxation is available thereon). The merit list is drawn state-wise and category-wise.

Candidates qualified in the mains exam are placed according to their aggregate marks in descending order in respective states and categories. Those who qualify the mains exam are called for local language tests. Subject to qualifying specified opted local language and based on the marks of the mains exam, candidates will be selected for appointment. The marks obtained in the preliminary exam are not added for the selection.

SBI Clerk Recruitment FAQs 2026

Candidates can check below the SBI Clerk Recruitment FAQs 2026.

Q: What is the process to upload SBI Clerk handwritten declaration?

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

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Q: How many rounds are there in SBI Clerk exam?

SBI Clerk exam comprises prelims and Mains exams. Total marks allotted to test are 100. Total marks for the mains test are 200. Candidates qualifying the mains exam are also required to appear for LPT. Prelims marks are not counted for the final merit list.

Q: When will the SBI Clerk 2026 notification be released?

The SBI Clerk 2026 notification released on the SBIs carreer page. The notification carries information related to the exam.

Q: What is SBI Clerk eligibility criteria?

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)

Q: How many candidates are selected for SBI Clerk Mains exam?

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.

Q: I got a blank or zero registration number after submission of SBI Clerk application form online. What to do?

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.

Q: What details should I provide while writing for any issue related to SBI Clerk application process?

While raising any issue related to the SBI Clerk application process, candidates should provide details related to the registration number. They should also provide details related to the fee payment.

Q: I am working in SBI. Can I apply for SBI Clerk exam?

Candidates who are working in SBI in the Clerical cadre are not eligible to apply under this project. Candidates who were earlier employed in State Bank of India and resigned from the Bank while in clerical cadre will also be not eligible to apply for the post.

Q: What should be the size of the photograph and signature for SBI clerk form?

The sizes of the photograph and signature for SBI Clerk are given below.

The dimension of the photograph should be 200 x 230 pixels. 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.

Q: Which one is better-SBI Clerk or IBPS PO?

SBI Clerk is conducted for recruitment to the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). IBPS PO on the other hand, is an exam for the position of Probationary Officer.