What is SBI Clerk selection process?
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SBI Clerk selection process comprises prelims exam and Mains exam. The marks obtained in the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. It serves as the screening test for Mains exam. The prelims exam comprises three sections-English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. The Mains exam comprises four sections-General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. The total marks allotted to the Mains exam are 200.
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The Preliminary and Mains Exams, as well as a Local Language Test, are the two primary steps in the selection process for the SBI Clerk post, commonly known as the Junior Associate function. Candidates must answer 100 multiple-choice questions in three different sections of the preliminary exam: reasoning ability, numerical ability, and English language. Each incorrect response results in a 0.25-mark penalty during the 60-minute exam. Although the prelims are meant to shortlist applicants for the subsequent round, the scores earned during this phase are not taken into account for the final selection. With 200 questions that must be ans
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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 upon the response, administrative feasibility, etc.
- Candidates are allotted to any SBI Clerk exam centre other than the one selected by them in case there is no seat in the centre chosen by them
- Candidates need to appear for the exam at the centre allotted to them
- Candidates can select one centre each for preliminary and Mains exams w
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.
Yes, final year degree candidates can apply for SBI Clerk provisionally as per SBI Clerk qualification. Such candidates should note that if selected for the exam, they should provide proof of having passed the Graduation.
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