What is SBI PO Prelims Syllabus?

SBI PO prelims syllabus comprises topics from Reasoning, Quant and English. The syllabus is given below. Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus Reasoning Syllabus English Syllabus Simplification/ Approximation Alphanumeric Series Reading Comprehension Profit & Loss Directions Fill in the blanks Mixtures & Alligations Logical Reasoning Cloze Test Permutation, Combination & Probability Data Sufficiency Para jumbles Work & Time Ranking & Order Vocabulary Sequence & Series Alphabet Test Paragraph Completion Simple Interest & Compound Interest Seating Arrangement Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting Surds & Indices Coded Inequalities Sentence Completion Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere Puzzle Tenses Rules Time & Distance Syllogism Data Interpretation Blood Relations Ratio & Proportion Coding-Decoding Number Systems Input-Output Percentage Tabulation

What is SBI Clerk negative marking?

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.

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.

How many times in a year SBI Clerk exam is conducted?

SBI Clerk exam is conducted annually by the State Bank of India. The exam is conducted for selection of Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales). Selected candidates are posted to the various branches of SBI spread throughout the country. SBI Clerk salary is INR 19,900 (INR 17,900 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates). Any graduate candidate who are between 20 and 28 years can apply for the exam. Relaxation in the age limit is provided to candidates belonging to different categories. SBI Clerk selection process comprises prelims and mains exams followed by language proficiency test. It is mandatory to clear the language proficiency test. Large number of vacancies are announced for the exam. Around 20 to 25 lakh candidates apply for the exam.

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.

When will the SBI Clerk 2026 application form be released?

SBI Clerk 2026 application form will be released online. It consists of several parts including registration, uploading of scanned photo and sign, completing the application form, uploading the handwritten declaration and left thumb impression and paying the fees. The fees for the exam is INR 750 for the General and OBC categories. SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS categories are exempted from fee payment.

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.

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.

When will the SBI Clerk 2026 notification be released?

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

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 process after being selected as SBI PO?

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per Bank’s extant policy, during the probation period. Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time, will be confirmed in the Service of the Bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

Which one is better SBI Clerk or IBPS Clerk?

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. 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.

Can I prepare for SBI PO exam without taking any coaching?

Yes, you can prepare for SBI PO exam without taking any coaching. You need to be consistent and serious about your studies. Attempt mock tests, refer to the good study materials and solve previous years question papers. You need to have understanding of English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, Computer Ability, Data Analysis & Interpretation, & General/Economy/Banking Awareness and the English Language. SBI PO exam is conducted in several stages-prelims exam, mains exam, psychometric test, interview and group exercises.

SBI Notification 2026: Download Clerk, PO Official Notification PDF

Updated on Nov 13, 2025 12:14 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SBI Notification 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) will release the SBI Clerk notification online. Along with the notification SBI Clerk application form will also be isued. The notification will be released in the form of PDF. The SBI Clerk notification consists of the details of the exam, dates, registration process, syllabus, pattern and more.

SBI PO 2026

The authority will issue the SBI PO notification 2026 oline. Any graduate candidate can apply for SBI PO exam. Along with the notification vacancies will also be announced.

SBI notifications for various exams are released in PDF form and contain details such as SBI exam dates, how to fill out the application form, eligibility criteria, vacancies, reservation, exam pattern, selection process, etc. In this article, we have discussed SBI notification for the following exams.

Table of contents

SBI Notification 2026
SBI Exam 2025 Dates
SBI Application Form 2026
SBI Exam Pattern 2026
SBI Syllabus 2026
SBI Exam Preparation Tips 2026
SBI Notification 2026 FAQs

SBI Notification 2026

SBI Exam 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SBI 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
24 Nov ' 25 - 30 Nov ' 25	SBI PO Group Exercises & Interview
19 Nov ' 25 - 20 Nov ' 25	SBI PO Pysychometric Test
15 Nov ' 25 - 16 Nov ' 25	SBI Clerk 2025 Mains Exam Date
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