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.

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.

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 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.

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 will the SBI Clerk 2026 application form be released?

SBI Clerk application form is expected to be released soon. Application form will be released online only. Last date to fill SBI Clerk application form will be mentioned in the notification. 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.

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.

How is SBI Clerk qualifying marks determined?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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

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.

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 2026: Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Pattern, Syllabus & FAQs

SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Date

26 Sep '26 - 27 Sep '26

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 23:24 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

SBI Clerk 2026: The State Bank of India is expected to announce the SBI Clerk notification 2026 at sbi.bank.in. It is expected to be released in July 2026. The authority will also activate the SBI Clerk application form link online to apply for the exam. Candidates will be required to fill out the form as per the deadline that will be mentioned by the authority in the notification. The SBI Clerk Prelims exam will be conducted tentatively on September 26, 27 and October 3, 2026.

The Mains exam will also be conducted tentatively on November 23, 2026. The Notification PDF comprises all the important details about the exam including the exam dates, application process, pattern, syllabus, vacancy, etc. Read below for more details on SBI Clerk exam 2026.

Table of contents

SBI Clerk Application Form 2026
SBI Clerk 2026 Dates
SBI Clerk Exam Details
SBI Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026
SBI Clerk Exam Analysis 2026
SBI Clerk Result 2026
SBI Clerk Cutoff 2026
SBI Clerk Recruitment Process 2026
SBI Clerk Vacancies 2026
SBI Clerk Exam FAQs 2026

SBI Clerk Application Form 2026

DeskCalendar Registration: Jul ' 26

SBI Clerk application form 2026 will be available on the official portal. Candidates who meet the eligibility parameters are required to submit the application form online only. SBI Clerk application process comprises stages such as registration, uploading of scanned photograph and signature, filling the detailed application form, previewing the application, uploading left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration. The application fee is INR 750 and can be paid online only. SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS candidates are exempted from paying the application fees.

SBI Clerk Eligibility

SBI prescribes SBI Clerk exam eligibility 2026 along with the notification. The eligibility criteria are certain parameters in terms of age, educational qualification and nationality. Candidates need to fulfill the eligibility criteria inorder to be eligible for the exam. The eligibility criteria is given below:

Parameters	Details
Nationality	Citizens of India Or Citizen of Bhutan/Nepal/Bangladesh with a valid certificate by the Indian govt
SBI Clerk Age Limit	The age of candidates must be between 20 and 28 years Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are given relaxation in the upper age limit as per the government rule
SBI Clerk Educational Qualification	The educational qualification required for the exam is graduation Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificates can also apply for the exam Candidates who are in their final year/semester of graduation can apply provisionally. They need to produce proof of having passed the examination on or before the joining date.

SBI Clerk Notification

SBI Clerk Official Notification is expected to be released in July 2026 on the official website. SBI Clerk upcoming exam notification is released to select eligible candidates for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). SBI Clerk is one of the most competitive exams for one of the most prestigious job profiles in a bank. SBI Clerk official notification PDF will be released to fill up the vacancies as announced in the notification. Candidates who are recruited as sbi junior associate clerk are designated as cashiers, appearing depositors, and other posts.

SBI Clerk 2026 Dates

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jul ' 26	SBI Clerk 2026 application form TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	SBI Clerk 2026 notification TENTATIVE
26 Sep ' 26 - 27 Sep ' 26	SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Date
03 Oct ' 26	SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims Exam Date
23 Nov ' 26	SBI Clerk 2026 Mains Exam Date

Dates	Past Exam Dates
27 Feb ' 26	SBI Clerk Mains Result 2025
21 Nov ' 25	SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025
31 Oct ' 25	SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025
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SBI Clerk Exam Details

SBI Clerk exam is conducted by SBI every year to recruit candidates for the Clerical Cadre posts. Every year, a large number of graduate candidates apply for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales). Candidates who are recruited as SBI clerks are designated as cashiers, depositors and other posts that form the face of a particular SBI Bank branch.

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SBI Clerk Exam Highlights

The SBI Clerk exam is conducted annually by the State Bank of India to recruit candidates for the position of Junior Associate across the country. The selection process of SBI clerk exam consists of two stages namely Preliminary exam and Mains exam. For more details about SBI Clerk recruitment, go through the summary table below.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	SBI Junior Associate exam
Conducting Body for State Bank of India Clerk Examination	State Bank of India
Exam Level	National level
Exam for SBI Clerk Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam for state bank of india clerk post	Online
Total Registrations	to be updated
Exam Stages	Prelims, Mains and Local Language Test
Exam Fees	INR 750 for the General SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS candidates are exempted from fee payment
Exam Duration for sbi clerk online	Preliminary: One hour Mains: 2 hours 40 minutes
No. of Papers and Total Marks	Prelims: Three (100 marks) Mains: Four (200 marks)
Total Questions	Prelims: 100 Mains: 190
Marking Scheme	1/4th of the mark assigned for the question are deducted for each wrong answer
Language/Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
Exam Purpose	To select eligible candidates for Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)
No. of Test Cities	More than 150 cities (Approximately)
SBI Clerk Official Website	sbi.co.in/careers
Contact Details for bank clerk sbi	022-22820427

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SBI Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

The SBI Clerk syllabus consists of all the topics that are required to be prepared for the exam point of view. Therefore, it is the first step of the preparation journey for the bank clerical exam. SBI Clerk syllabus for prelims and mains exams 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, Vocabulary
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

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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern

The SBI Clerk exam pattern provides the details about the total marks, overall timings of the exam, number of subjects, marking scheme, number of sections, overall timings, etc.The paper pattern for SBI Clerk prelims and mains is provided below:

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

S No.	Section	No. of Question	Total Marks	Duration
1	English Language	30	30	20 minutes
2	Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
3	Reasoning	35	35	20 minutes
Total		100	100	60 minutes

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

Name of test	No of Questions	Marks	Duration
General/ Financial Awareness	50	50	35 Minutes
General English	40	40	35 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45 Minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	50	60	45 Minutes
Total	190	200	2 Hours 40 minutes

To understand the exam pattern of an examination is very crucial. Candidate will the help of exam pattern come to know the marking scheme, weightage of the topics, number of questions asked, etc. The SBI Clerk exam will be conducted in two stages including Prelims and Mains. Candidates required to secure the marks more than or equal to the cut off marks of the SBI Clerk to qualify the each stage of an examination. The Prelims exam is the first stage in the selection process. The exam will be conducted online. The total marks of the prelims exam is 100 and that of Mains is 200. The SBI Clerk prelims exam is qualifying in nature and the marks scored by the candidate will not be counted for the final merit list. The SBI Clerk syllabus consists of the topics that candidate need to study for the preparation.

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SBI Clerk Books

SBI Clerk Admit Card 2026

SBI Clerk mains hall ticket will be available few days prior to the examination date. The mains call letter will be released for the qualified candidates of prelims exam. The SBI Clerk admit card can be downloaded by logging with registration number or roll number and date of birth or password. The process to download the admit card is given below.

Click the admit card link
Enter the required credentials
SBI Clerk call letter appears on the screen
Download and save it

SBI Clerk Exam Centres

SBI Clerk prelims and mains exams are conducted in more than 150 cities. Candidates were required to choose one SBI Clerk exam centres while filling the application form. The exam centres were allotted to candidates as per their choice.

SBI Clerk Exam Analysis 2026

SBI Clerk mains exam analysis will be provided below after the conclusion of an exam based on the review of the candidates. This will help students to know the section-wise difficulty level, overall difficulty level, weightage of topics, good attempts, etc.

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SBI Clerk Result 2026

SBI Clerk Mains scorecard, response sheet and answer key will be released on the official website. Candidates can download their results by logging with the required credentials. Along with the result, the scorecard will also be released. The SBI Clerk Mains result released in two formats including the result PDF that shows roll numbers of qualified candidates and individual scorecard that displays section-wise and overall marks.

The process to download the result is provided below.

Click the direct link to check result
Enter registration number or roll number
The result appears on the screen
Download the result and save it

Candidates can check below the SBI Clerk Mains result for the year 2025.

SBI Clerk Mains Result 2025-26 PDF	Download Here
Download SBI Clerk Scorecard 2025-26	Click Here

SBI Clerk Cutoff 2026

SBI Clerk mains cut off will be released on the official portal. The cut off is announced along with the result state-wise and category-wise. There is no sectional cutoff in SBI Clerk exam. Selection will be done based on the mains cut off. That is, the authority releases the cut off for the SBI clerk exam individually for both prelims and mains. Also, category-wise cut offs for both SBI Clerk Preliminary exam and Mains exam is released. Candidates need to meet the cut offs for all the sections to get their names in the merit list. Candidates can check below the previous year's SBI Clerk cut off for the General post.

SBI Clerk Prelims Cut off 2024

States/UT	Prelims Cut Off
Andhra Pradesh	68.50
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam	65.25
Bihar	47.25
Chhattisgarh
Chandigarh	65.75
Delhi	67
Gujarat	47
Haryana	64
Himachal Pradesh	68.5
Jammu	66.5
Jharkhand	42.25
Karnataka	72
Kerala	64
Manipur	37
Madhya Pradesh	49.25
Maharashtra	44.75
Meghalaya
Odisha	64.25
Punjab	60.25
Rajasthan	59.50
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu	55.50
Telangana	60
Tripura	64
Uttar Pradesh	61.75
Uttarakhand	64.75
West Bengal	61

SBI Clerk Mains Cutoff 2024

State/UT	General	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Assam	77.5	70	68.75	66.25	60
Arunachal Pradesh	70	70	60	—	—
Bihar	80.5	76.5	74.75	60	60
Gujarat	77	70	67.5	60	—
Rajasthan	85	76	80.25	65	60
Maharashtra	82	76	73.5	60	—
Madhya Pradesh	80.5	—	—	—	—
Haryana	87.25	80	77.5	—	—
Chandigarh	89.5	66.75	69.5	66.75	—
Jammu	84	68	64.75	—	—
Jharkhand	77.25	70	71.5	60	60
Himachal Pradesh	85.5	76.25	71.5	68.75	66.5
Punjab	74.5	72	70	—	—
Meghalaya	85.75	72	—	—	—
Kerala	84.25	61	—	—	—
Manipur	76.5	76.25	70	72.25	64
Odisha	85.25	74.75	79.75	61.75	60
Karnataka	93	89.5	—	—	—
Uttar Pradesh	82.75	74	75.75	63	60
Uttarakhand	84.5	70.55	76.5	64.75	62.75
Tamil Nadu	89	86.25	70	74	84.25
West Bengal	82	70	69	65	60

SBI Clerk Recruitment Process 2026

The SBI Clerk selection process consists of three phases namely Prelims, Mains and Language Proficiency Test. Those candidates who apply for the SBI Clerk exam must be familiar with the phase wise details of the SBI clerk recruitment process. Those candidates who will be shortlisted need to clear a Language Proficiency Test and then to complete document verification before the final merit list is prepared. The complete SBI Clerk recruitment process is explained below:

Filling SBI Clerk Application Form
Release of Admit Card
Appearing in SBI Clerk Exam
Declaration of Result
Appearing in Test of Specified Opted Local Language
Final Selection

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SBI Clerk Salary

The salary break-up of SBI Clerk is given below:

Paramters	Details
Pay Scale	The salary of SBI Clerk was revised. The pay scale is INR 17,900-1000/3-20,900-1230/3-24,590-1490/4-30,550-1730/7-42,600-3270/1-45,930-1990/1-47,920. The starting basic pay is INR 19,900 (INR 17,900 plus two increments to graduates). Earlier, the starting basic pay was INR 13,075 (INR 11,765 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).
Emoluments	INR 29,000 per month inclusive of Dearness Allowance (DA) (in metro cities) other allowances and two additional increments for newly recruited graduate Junior Associates.
Benefits	As per SBI Clerk salary, Provident fund, new pension scheme, medical leave, etc.

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SBI Clerk Vacancies 2026

SBI Clerk vacancies 2026 will be released along with the notification. The examination authority will release both regular and backlog vacancies. Selection of candidates is done as per the vacancies. SBI Clerk vacancy break-up for different states for 2025 is given below.

State/UT	SBI Clerk Vacancies 2025
Gujarat	220
Andhra Pradesh	313
Karnataka	281
Madhya Pradesh	154
Chhattisgarh	265
Odisha	190
Haryana	143
Jammu & Kashmir UT	29
Himachal Pradesh	68
Ladakh UT	37
Punjab	178
Tamil Nadu	380
Telangana	250
Rajasthan	260
West Bengal	277
A&N Islands	32
Sikkim	20
Uttar Pradesh	516
Maharashtra	644
Goa	17
Delhi	196
Uttarakhand	134
Arunachal Pradesh	23
Assam	176
Manipur	20
Meghalaya	35
Mizoram	15
Nagaland	22
Tripura	38
Bihar	260
Jharkhand	130
Kerala	255
Lakshadweep	5

SBI Clerk Exam FAQs 2026

Candidates can check below the SBI Clerk Exam 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:

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

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: 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: 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.

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: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: 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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.