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SBI Clerk (Junior Associate, Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment Exam

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SBI India Banking & Financial Sector Exams License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Exam Map & EligibilityYou are here

Confirm graduation eligibility, the 20-28 age band, application fee, sectional timing, and the Prelims-Mains-LLPT selection flow.

5
hours
2

Phase 2: Reasoning Ability

Drill puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, inequality, coding-decoding, blood relations, and direction sense for both Prelims and Mains.

60
hours
3

Phase 3: Numerical / Quantitative Ability

Practice simplification, number series, data interpretation, percentages, profit-loss, interest, ratio, and time-based problems under time pressure.

70
hours
4

Phase 4: English Language

Build reading comprehension, error spotting, cloze test, para jumbles, sentence correction, and vocabulary skills.

50
hours
5

Phase 5: General/Financial Awareness & Computer

Cover banking awareness, RBI and monetary policy, government schemes, current affairs, static GK, and computer fundamentals for the Mains.

60
hours
6

Phase 6: Timed Mock Tests

Take full timed Prelims and Mains mocks, analyse sectional accuracy, manage negative marking, and revise weak areas before exam day.

50
hours
Estimated total study time
295 hours
That's about 30 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the SBI Clerk Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Not below 20 years and not above 28 years as on the date stipulated in the advertisement, with category-wise upper-age relaxation (3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and more for PwBD and ex-servicemen).
Education
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University (by regular or distance mode), or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Final-year students may apply but must furnish proof of passing if selected.
Experience
No prior work experience is required for the Junior Associate post.
Background Check
Document verification and a medical examination are conducted before final appointment.
Additional Requirements
  • Candidate must be an Indian national (with specified exceptions for certain other nationalities as per the notification).
  • Ability to write and speak English is required.
  • Knowledge of the specified official/local language of the state or union territory applied for; candidates without proof of local-language study in Class 10 or 12 must pass the Local Language Proficiency Test.
  • Candidates already working in SBI's clerical cadre, and former SBI employees who resigned while in the clerical cadre, are not eligible to apply.

SBI Clerk Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

3-6 months for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

State Bank of India (online computer-based test at designated centres)

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Retake Policy

There is no fixed limit on attempts other than the upper age limit. Candidates who are not selected may reapply whenever SBI releases a new Junior Associate notification, subject to meeting the age and eligibility criteria for that cycle.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeRs. 750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates (application fee including intimation charges); SC/ST/PwBD/XS exempted, per the latest SBI notification
Total Estimated CostApplication fee plus optional coaching, mock-test, and study-material costs
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Prelims + Mains Coverage

Practice across reasoning, numerical ability, English, and general/financial awareness covering topics from both SBI Clerk stages.

Exam Topic Review

Reflects the SBI Clerk 2026 Prelims (100 questions) and Mains (190 questions) objective exam pattern with sectional timing.

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Build accuracy under the 0.25-mark penalty per wrong answer applied in both Prelims and Mains.

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What You'll Study

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SBI Clerk Exam Details

SBI Clerk (Junior Associate, Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment Exam

Administered by State Bank of India (SBI)

Official Source
Prelims: no minimum qualifying marks — shortlisting by descending aggregate marks; Mains: an aggregate minimum as decided by the bank, no sectional minimum; final merit is based on Mains marks (advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17)
Passing Score
Prelims:
Questions
Prelims:
Hours
Rs. 750 for General/OBC/EWS; SC/ST/PwBD/XS exempted (per latest notification)
Exam Fee
Study time: 300-500 hours
Prerequisites: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University (regular or distance mode), or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government; ability to write and speak English; proficiency in the official/local language of the state applied for; age between 20 and 28 years with category-wise relaxation.
Valid for: Recruitment is conducted per annual cycle; eligibility lists and final merit are valid for the specific notification under which the candidate applies.

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official State Bank of India (SBI) content outline

Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude31.7% (95 of 300 combined marks)

Puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogism, inequality, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, alphanumeric series, plus computer fundamentals in the Mains stage.

Quantitative / Numerical Ability28.3% (85 of 300 combined marks)

Simplification, number series, data interpretation, percentages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, ratio, averages, time and work, time-speed-distance, and quadratic equations.

English Language23.3% (70 of 300 combined marks)

Reading comprehension, error spotting, cloze test, para jumbles, sentence correction, fillers, synonyms and antonyms, and vocabulary.

General / Financial Awareness16.7% (50 of 300 combined marks)

Banking and financial awareness, RBI and monetary policy, government schemes, current affairs, static general knowledge, and economy (Mains stage only).

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