# SBI Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern

> SBI Clerk syllabus bullets, marking snapshot, eligibility, and brochure cautions.

Source: https://previousyearquestions.app/sbi-clerk/syllabus-pattern/

SBI Clerk is conducted by State Bank of India (SBI) and covers English, Numeracy, Reasoning and Computer/GA. This page summarises the SBI Clerk exam pattern, marking scheme and syllabus as a study snapshot for previous year question practice. Confirm eligibility, dates and marking in the latest official notification on sbi.co.in.

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Pattern and syllabus notes below are a study snapshot for PYQ practice. Always cross-check the latest notification and information bulletin on sbi.co.in before you finalise eligibility, fees, or marking assumptions.
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## Pattern snapshot

Two CBT phases in typical cycles, with additional language requirements depending on state/circle.

| Section | Duration | Questions (typical) | Marking |
|---------|----------|---------------------|---------|
| Prelims English | Sectional | As notified | +1 / −0.25 typical |
| Prelims Numeracy | Sectional | As notified | Confirm ad |
| Prelims Reasoning | Sectional | As notified | Confirm ad |
| Mains (incl. Computer/GA) | Longer CBT | As notified | As notified |

Circle-wise vacancies matter. Read language qualifying rules carefully.

## Marking scheme (study snapshot)

| Question type | Correct | Wrong | Notes |
|---------------|---------|-------|-------|
| Objective | As notified | Negative typically present | Verify advertisement |
| Language test | Qualifying as notified | N/A | State/circle specific |

Numbers above are typical of recent cycles. Confirm exact marks, negatives, and sectional rules in the current brochure.

## Detailed syllabus bullets (for mapping PYQ misses)

### English

- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Reading comprehension

### Numerical Ability

- Simplification
- Arithmetic
- Basic DI

### Reasoning

- Puzzles/seating
- Inequality/syllogism
- Miscellaneous

### Computer / GA

- Computer awareness
- Banking awareness
- Current affairs

## Eligibility snapshot

- Graduation as per SBI Junior Associate advertisement
- Age limits as notified
- Local language requirements per circle as notified

Eligibility can change by year (age, attempts, degree, category rules). Treat this as orientation only.

## Who runs it and how often

- **Exam:** SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) (SBI Clerk)
- **Conducted by:** SBI
- **Typical frequency:** Annual (as notified)
- **Category:** Banking
- **Official site:** [sbi.co.in](https://sbi.co.in)

## Link PYQs to syllabus

1. Take one recent full paper under realistic timing.
2. Map every miss to a syllabus bullet above.
3. Study that bullet from your primary resource (notes/textbook).
4. Re-solve only those PYQs before the next full paper.
5. Update your error log with the syllabus tag so weak areas compound correctly.

## Brochure caution

Do not rely on undated coaching PDFs for duration, number of questions, or negative marking. Screenshot or bookmark the **current** information bulletin. If a PYQ set disagrees with the latest pattern, still use it for skill practice, but do not treat its structure as the live exam.

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