SBI Clerk Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Centre
| Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Bank Name | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Exam Name | SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026 | Prelims - 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th September 2026 Mains - 15th & 16th November 2026 |
| No. of Questions | Prelims - 100 Mains - 190 |
| Exam Duration | Prelims - 1 Hour Mains - 2 Hours 40 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | ¼th mark (0.25 marks) per wrong answer |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam → Mains Exam → Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) |
| Official Website | www.sbi.co.in |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Stage | Name of Test | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Preliminary Examination | 100 Questions, 100 Marks, Duration: 60 minutes. Qualifying in nature. |
| Stage 2 | Mains Examination | 190 Questions, 200 Marks, Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes. Marks considered for final merit. |
| Stage 3 | Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) | Only for candidates who do not have proof of studying the local language in 10th/12th. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| SNo. | Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | -- | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| SNo. | Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4 | General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | -- | 190 | 200 | 2 hr 40 min |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| SNo. | Test Pattern | Section | No. of Passages | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-Verbal Test | Objective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| 2 | Non-Verbal Test | Subjective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| 3 | Verbal Test | -- | - | -- | 20 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Selection Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Qualifying in nature; marks not added to final merit. |
| Mains Exam | Marks considered for the final merit list preparation. |
| Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) | Mandatory for candidates not having proof of local language studied in 10th/12th standard. |
| Document Verification | Verification of eligibility and details filled in the online application form. |
| Provisional Selection | Based on Mains Exam performance and qualifying LLPT & DV. |
| Wait List | 50% of state-category vacancies maintained for one year; used against non-joining/resignations |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading Comprehension |
| Cloze Test | |
| Fill in the Blanks | |
| Error | |
| Sentence Rearrangement | |
| Para Jumble | |
| Antonyms and Synonyms | |
| Match the Following | |
| Sentence Connector | |
| Odd one out |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability | Data Interpretation |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Number series | |
| Approximation | |
| Quadratic Equations | |
| Partnership | |
| Compound Interest | |
| Percentage | |
| Simple Interest | |
| Time & Work | |
| Speed, Time, & Distance | |
| Mixture and Allegations | |
| Ratio and Proportion | |
| Average | |
| Simplification |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Coding-Decoding |
| Seating Arrangement | |
| Puzzle | |
| Statement and Assumptions | |
| Ranking | |
| Blood Relation | |
| Direction Test | |
| Inequalities | |
| Alphanumeric Series | |
| Series | |
| Syllogism | |
| Logical Reasoning |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | Puzzle |
| Statement and Assumptions | |
| Ranking | |
| Coding | |
| Decoding | |
| Seating Arrangement | |
| Syllogism | |
| Blood Relations | |
| Direction Test | |
| Inequalities | |
| Series | |
| Logical Reasoning | |
| Alphanumeric Series | |
| Machine Input and Output |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation |
| Time and Work | |
| Number series | |
| Approximation | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Simple Interest | |
| Quadratic Equations | |
| Partnership | |
| Mixture and Allegations | |
| Ratio and Proportion | |
| Average | |
| Pipe and Cistern | |
| Compound | |
| Interest | |
| Percentage | |
| Speed, Time, and Distance | |
| Upstream and Downstream |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| General English | Reading Comprehension |
| Cloze Test | |
| Fill in the Blanks | |
| Error | |
| Sentence Rearrangement | |
| Para Jumble | |
| Antonyms and Synonyms | |
| Match the Following | |
| Sentence Connector | |
| Odd one out |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | Awards and Awardees |
| National Parks and Sanctuaries | |
| Dance forms | |
| Country and Currency | |
| Central and State Government | |
| Government schemes | |
| Fiscal and Monetary Policy | |
| Financial Policy | |
| Banking and Finance Related Terms | |
| Abbreviations | |
| Important days and events | |
| Indian Constitution |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the syllabus for SBI Clerk Prelims 2026?
The SBI Clerk Prelims syllabus includes English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability.
Q2.Are there sectional timings in SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains 2026?
Yes, both Prelims and Mains exams have sectional timings for each section.
Q3.Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk Exam?
Yes, there is negative marking of 0.25 marks in SBI Clerk Exam
Q4.What will be the marking scheme for the SBI Clerk Preliminary exam? What are the total marks for SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2026?
SBI Clerk Preliminary exam will consist of 100 questions with total marks of 100. The total time duration will be 60 minutes. Sectional time limits are there. ¼ marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Q5.What will be the marking scheme for the SBI Clerk Main exam?
The SBI Clerk Mains Exam is of 200 marks, covering four sections with 190 questions.
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