Can I appear for SBI Clerk Mains exam directly, without clearing Prelims?

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No, it is not possible to appear for the SBI Clerk Mains exam without clearing the Prelims exam. The SBI Clerk selection process is a multi-stage process, and the Mains exam is only the second stage. Candidates must first qualify in the Preliminary exam to be eligible to appear for the Mains exam. 

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SBI Clerk prelims result 2025 was announced on October 4. The result can be downloaded by logging with the required credentials. Shortlisted candidates will appear for the Mains exam.

The prelims exam was conducted on September 20, 21, 27, 2025. The Mains exam will be conducted on November 15 and 16, 2025. 

Few important points related to SBI Clerk exam centres are given below:

  • Candidates are required to choose the name of the SBI Clerk exam centre where they want to appear in the exam 
  • SBI reserves the right to cancel any of the exam centres or add some other centres at its discretion, depending up

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Candidates who are in their final year/semester of graduation can apply provisionally as per SBI Clerk qualification. They need to produce proof of having passed the examination on or before the joining date.

There are no definite percentage criteria defined by SBI to apply for SBI Clerk. Candidates within the prescribed SBI Clerk age limit can apply for the exam. Candidates must be well-versed in official and local languages.

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