SBI Clerk Syllabus, Exam Pattern — Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Recruitment (Advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17)
| आयोजक संस्था | State Bank of India (SBI) |
|---|---|
| योग्यता | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University (as on 31.12.2026). Age: 20–28 years (as on 01.04.2026). |
| चयन प्रक्रिया | Phase-I Preliminary → Phase-II Main Examination → Phase-III Local Language Proficiency Test (only for candidates who have not studied the State's local language in 10th/12th) |
| नेगेटिव मार्किंग | 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer, in both the Preliminary and the Main examination. |
| आधिकारिक वेबसाइट | sbi.bank.in |
परीक्षा पैटर्न
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (qualifying)
Each section is separately timed. No minimum qualifying marks are prescribed — neither for individual sections nor for the aggregate. About 10 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for the Main examination on aggregate marks.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 1 hour
Phase-II: Main Examination
Each section is separately timed. Candidates must score the minimum percentage marks on aggregate as decided by the Bank (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/XS/DXS). No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects. Provisional selection is based on the Main examination aggregate only — Prelims marks are not added.
| Section | 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 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours 40 minutes
Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test (qualifying)
Only for provisionally selected candidates who have NOT studied the specified local language of the State applied for in class 10th or 12th (candidates who produce a 10th/12th mark sheet showing the language are exempt). Conducted after provisional selection, before joining — failing it means no appointment. Minimum qualifying marks as decided by the Bank (5% relaxation for reserved categories).
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Verbal Test — Objective (3 passages) | 15 | 15 | — |
| Non-Verbal Test — Subjective (3 passages) | 15 | 15 | — |
| Verbal Test | — | 20 | — |
Total: 50 marks, qualifying in nature
सिलेबस — तैयारी के विषय
नोट: यह संस्था topic-wise syllabus जारी नहीं करती — ऊपर वाला pattern official है, और ये हर section में पूछे जाने वाले सामान्य विषय हैं। इन्हें तैयारी की indicative सूची मानें।
English Language / General English
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Error Detection & Sentence Correction
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases
- Sentence Improvement & Completion
Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Series
- Simplification & Approximation
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Interpretation (tables, graphs, caselets)
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average
- Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work, Time Speed & Distance, Partnership
Reasoning Ability
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations, Direction Sense
- Alphanumeric Series, Inequality
- Coding-Decoding, Order & Ranking
- Data Sufficiency
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (Mains)
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement (advanced)
- Logical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency
- Computer basics, hardware & software terms
- Internet, networking and banking technology basics
General / Financial Awareness (Mains)
- Banking, economy & financial awareness
- RBI / SEBI updates, Budget & government schemes
- Current affairs — national & international
- Digital banking, payments & financial inclusion
- Awards, books, sports & important days
स्रोत (official दस्तावेज़)
जाँच: Pattern verified from SBI's official detailed advertisement CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 dated 11.08.2026. The advertisement does not publish a topic-wise syllabus — the topics above are indicative. Always confirm with the latest advertisement before applying.