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.
Official brochure wins
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.
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
Link PYQs to syllabus
- Take one recent full paper under realistic timing.
- Map every miss to a syllabus bullet above.
- Study that bullet from your primary resource (notes/textbook).
- Re-solve only those PYQs before the next full paper.
- 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.