SBI Clerk: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). Clerical-cadre recruitment in SBI
- Category
- Banking
- Conducted by
- State Bank of India
- Level
- Recruitment
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Mode
- CBT
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Regional
Eligibility
- Education: Graduate
- Age: 20-28 (relaxations)
- Nationality: Indian
Exam pattern
Preliminary
60 min · 100 questions · 100 marks
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks
Mains
160 min · 190 questions · 200 marks
- General/Financial Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks
- General English: 40 questions, 40 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 50 questions, 60 marks
Syllabus
Reasoning
Puzzles & seating arrangement, Syllogism, inequality, Coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, Input-output, data sufficiency
Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis
Simplification & approximation, Number series, quadratic equations, Data interpretation (tables, graphs), Arithmetic (percentage, ratio, profit-loss, SI/CI, time-work, speed)
English
Reading comprehension, Cloze test, error spotting, Para jumbles, fillers
General/Banking Awareness
Current affairs, Banking & financial awareness, Static GK
Important dates (2026)
- Applications: 2026-08-11 to 2026-08-31
- Prelims: 2026-09-26 and 2026-09-27
- Mains: 2026-10/11 (tentative)
Selection process
Prelims -> Mains -> LLPT (no interview)
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Frequently asked questions
What is SBI Clerk?
SBI Clerk stands for SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). Clerical-cadre recruitment in SBI. It is conducted by State Bank of India. Level: Recruitment.
Who is eligible for SBI Clerk?
Education: Graduate. Age limit: 20-28 (relaxations). Nationality: Indian.
What is the exam pattern of SBI Clerk?
Preliminary: 60 minutes, 100 questions, 100 marks. Mains: 160 minutes, 190 questions, 200 marks. Mode: CBT.
How often is SBI Clerk held?
Once a year.
When is SBI Clerk held?
2026 cycle: Applications 2026-08-11 to 2026-08-31; Prelims 2026-09-26 and 2026-09-27; Mains 2026-10/11 (tentative).
How are candidates selected through SBI Clerk?
Prelims -> Mains -> LLPT (no interview).
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.