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.

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.

What if I submit more than one SBI Clerk application form?

Candidates are advised to submit only one SBI Clerk application form. In case of multiple online forms, the latest one which is complete is accepted. Editing of application forms can be done within the prescribed deadline. The application fee can be paid online only.

What is the process to upload SBI Clerk handwritten declaration?

The process to upload the SBI Clerk handwritten declaration is given below: Click on the upload SBI Clerk handwritten declaration link Browse and select the location where the file is saved Check the quality of image Upload the same

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.

What are the job responsibilities of SBI Clerk?

The process to attempt RRB NTPC mock test is given below. The questions appear in serial Candidates can answer one by one To select an answer, click on the button of one of the options To save answers, click on the save and next button

Is the SBI Clerk exam bilingual?

Besides English and Hindi, SBI Clerk question paper appears in the regional languages. The languages of SBI Clerk question paper are given below. Sr. State/UT Medium of Exam 1 Andaman & Nicobar English, Hindi 2 Arunachal Pradesh English, Hindi 3 Assam English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali 4 Chhattisgarh English, Hindi 5 Daman & Diu English, Hindi, Gujarati 6 Delhi English, Hindi 7 Goa English, Hindi, Konkani 8 Gujarat English, Hindi, Gujarati 9 Haryana English, Hindi, Punjabi 10 Himachal Pradesh English, Hindi 11 Jammu & Kashmir English, Hindi, Urdu 12 Karnataka English, Hindi, Kannada 13 Kerala English, Hindi, Malayalam 14 Lakshadweep English, Hindi, Malayalam 15 Madhya Pradesh English, Hindi 16 Maharashtra English, Hindi, Marathi 17 Manipur English, Hindi, Manipuri 18 Meghalaya English, Hindi 19 Mizoram English, Hindi 20 Nagaland English, Hindi 21 Odisha English, Hindi, Odia 22 Pondicherry English, Hindi, Tamil 23 Punjab English, Hindi, Punjabi 24 Rajasthan English, Hindi 25 Sikkim English, Hindi 26 Tamil Nadu English, Hindi, Tamil 27 Telangana English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu 28 Tripura English, Hindi 29 Uttar Pradesh English, Hindi, Urdu 30 Uttarakhand English, Hindi 31 West Bengal English, Hindi, Bengali

Is knowledge of Computers required for SBI Clerk exam?

Yes, knowledge of computers is required for SBI Clerk exam. This subject appears in the Mains exam of SBI Clerk along with Reasoning. Questions from this section are asked from Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software, Generation of Computers, DBMS, Networking, Internet, MS Office, Input-Output Devices and Important Abbreviations.

How many questions are there in each section of the SBI Clerk preliminary exam?

A total of 100 questions are asked in SBI Clerk prelims exam. The distribution of questions in SBI Clerk prelims exam is given below. Section No of Questions Duration English Language 30 20 Minutes Numerical Ability 35 20 Minutes Reasoning Ability 35 20 Minutes Total 100 1 Hour

How can I reset the login credentials to check SBI Clerk result?

The process to change the login details for SBI Clerk exam is given below. Click on the Forgot Password tab, Provide the required details, Click on the submit button, The login details are changed.

What are the factors that affect SBI Clerk cut off?

SBI Clerk cut off is calculated based on the several factors. The factors are given below. Difficulty level Number of test takers Total marks Candidates securing equal to or more than the cut off marks are called for the next round of selection.

What are the job responsibilities of SBI Clerk?

The process to attempt RRB NTPC mock test is given below. The questions appear in serial Candidates can answer one by one To select an answer, click on the button of one of the options To save answers, click on the save and next button

What if I forget the registration number or password while downloading SBI Clerk admit card?

Candidates can change their password in the following way. Click on the forgot password tab Enter the required credentials Submit the details Click on the verification link Your password is changed

How can I download SBI Clerk admit card?

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

What documents are required along with SBI Clerk admit card?

Candidates are required to carry the printed copy of their admit cards to the exam centre. They need to carry photo-identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Driving License,Voters Card, etc. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent by post.

How do I check SBI Clerk Admit Card?

SBI Clerk admit card is released separately for different stages of selection process. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.

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)

When SBI Clerk 2025 application form was released?

SBI Clerk application form was released on August 6, 2025. Application form was released online only. Last date to fill SBI Clerk application form was August 26. The eligibility for the exam is Graduation.

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 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.

Can SBI Clerk apply for SBI PO?

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.

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 emoluments are offered to SBI Clerk?

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.

How is SBI Clerk qualifying marks determined?

The qualifying marks are estimated based on the following factors: Total number of candidates Difficulty level

Is there any qualifying score in SBI Clerk exam?

There is no separate qualifying marks besides the category-wise cut off marks. Candidates need to secure the category-wise cut off marks in order to qualify the exam. There is no sectional cut off in SBI Clerk exam. The cut off is decided based on the total marks, number of vacancies, total test takers, etc.

What details do I need to enter to download SBI Clerk cut off?

SBI Clerk cut off is released online by exam authority. To check cut off marks, candidates need to enter required credentials. There are no sectional cut off in the exam. Candidates need to secure overall cut off.

What is the weightage of marks in SBI PO exam?

The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Final selection of candidates is done based on the Mains exam and group exercises and interview. The weightage of marks given to the Mains exam are 75 and 25 to Interview & Group Discussion.

What is the difficulty level of SBI Clerk exam?

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.

Why is SBI Clerk exam tough than IBPS Clerk?

SBI Clerk exam is little tougher than IBPS Clerk. The syllabus and pattern for both the exams are same. The level of questions asked in SBI Clerk exam is high.

Which are the good books for SBI Clerk preparation?

There are many books available in the market, however, candidates must choose those books that have covered the entire syllabus. For Quant, candidates can refer to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal. For Reasoning, candidates can refer to A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R S Agarwal. For English candidates can refer to English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin. For the General Awareness section, candidates can refer to Banking Awareness by B K Raut and SR Behera.

Is pattern of questions different from state to state in SBI Clerk exam?

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.

Is there any waitlist in SBI Clerk 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.

How many backlog vacancies were announced for SBI Clerk exam?

The number of backlog vacancies for SBI Clerk exam is given below. Category Backlog Vacancy SC/ST/OBC 141 PwD 92 Xs 257 Total 490

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.

What is SBI Clerk salary?

SBI Clerk starting salary is INR 19,900. The4 revised payscale is INR 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550- 1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920. Candidates are also given various allowances. Recruitment is done based on the selection process.

What is the selection criteria for SBI Apprentice?

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 and conduct and performance is found to be satisfactory during the entire training period.

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.

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.

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.

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 are the important topics for English Language section in SBI Clerk exam?

The English section appears in both prelims and Mains exams of SBI Clerk. Questions in English Language section of SBI Clerk exam are asked from Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Rearrangement, Cloze Test, Vocabulary, etc. Candidates need to be thorough with the grammar and vocabularly inorder to ace the exam. SBI Clerk prelims and mains syllabus for English is given below: SBI Clerk Prelims English Syllabus Cloze Test Para jumbles Miscellaneous Fill in the blanks Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting Paragraph Completion Reading Comprehension Sentence Rearrangement Match the Following Synonyms and Antonyms SBI Clerk Mains English Syllabus Reading Comprehension Fillers New Pattern Cloze Test Phrase Rearrangement Old Sentence out cum Para Jumbles Inference Sentence Completion Connectors Paragraph Conclusion Phrasal Verb Related Questions Error Detection Word Usage/Vocab-Based Questions

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.

When SBI Clerk scorecard is released?

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.

Can I check SBI Clerk result offline?

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.

Is there any facility to recheck SBI Clerk result?

There is no facility to recheck SBI Clerk result. The result announced by the examination authority is considered as final. Candidates can download their results by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the result is not sent to candidates by post.

SBI Clerk 2025: Mains Scorecard (OUT), Result (Released), Cut Off, Exam Date, Pattern, Syllabus & FAQs

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 10:50 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

SBI Clerk 2025: The State Bank of India released the SBI Clerk scorecard, response sheets and answer key for mains examination. Candidates who appeared for Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) mains exam can access their response sheet, official answer key and SBI Clerk mains scorecard at official website sbi.bank.in. The SBI Clerk Mains Result 2025 was released on February 27 for Advertisement No: CRPD/CR/2025-26/06. The Mains exam conducted on November 21. The SBI Clerk result of the mains exam is the final result and those candidates who will be selected will be offered an appointment letter. Now, the candidates will be called for the Language Proficiency Test (LPT) which is qualifying in nature.

SBI Clerk prelims result was announced on November 4. SBI Clerk cut off was made available category-wise and state-wise. The prelims exam was conducted on September 20, 21 and 27. Read below for more details on SBI Clerk exam 2025.

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