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SBI Clerk Exam Syllabus & Pattern 2026 – Prelims & Mains Subject Wise Topics
Comprehensive syllabus and latest examination pattern for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) covering Preliminary and Main examinations, negative marking rules, topic-wise weightage, and preparation strategy.
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Prescribed by State Bank of India (SBI)
Selection Scheme & Exam Stages
- 1Phase-I: Online Preliminary Exam (100 Marks - 1 Hour)
- 2Phase-II: Online Main Exam (200 Marks - 2 Hours 40 Minutes)
- 3Phase-III: Local Language Proficiency Test
- 4Document Verification & Final Medical Exam
Stage-Wise Examination Pattern
| Stage / Paper | Mode | Duration | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Examination | Online Objective Test (100 MCQs) | 60 minutes (20 min sectional timing) | 100 | 1/4th (0.25) marks deduction per wrong answer |
| Main Examination | Online Objective Test (190 MCQs) | 160 minutes (Sectional timing) | 200 | 1/4th (0.25) marks deduction per wrong answer |
Subject-Wise Detailed Syllabus & Topics
Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability
35 Questions (35 Marks)- Simplification & Approximation (5-10 Questions)
- Data Interpretation (Bar, Line, Pie, Tabular, Caselet)
- Number Series (Missing & Wrong)
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Word Problems (Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, Speed Distance Time, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages)
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
35 Questions (35 Marks)- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement (Floor, Flat, Circular, Linear)
- Syllogism (Only a few cases)
- Inequalities (Coded & Direct)
- Coding-Decoding (New pattern)
- Blood Relations & Direction Sense
- Order & Ranking and Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series
English Language
30 Questions (30 Marks)- Reading Comprehension with Vocab questions
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection & Phrase Replacement
- Para Jumbles / Sentence Rearrangement
- Fillers & Sentence Correction
General / Financial Awareness (Mains Only)
50 Questions (50 Marks)- Current Affairs (Last 6 months national & international news)
- Banking Awareness & RBI Monetary Policy
- Financial Institutions, Headquarters, Taglines
- Government Schemes & Budgetary Allocations
- Static GK (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Airports, Stadiums)
Expert Preparation Strategy & Tips
- •Master mental calculation techniques and tables up to 30 for speed in Quantitative Aptitude.
- •Practice at least 4-5 puzzles and seating arrangements daily to build speed.
- •Read daily editorials from reputed newspapers (The Hindu / Indian Express) to enhance vocabulary.
- •Attempt 2 full-length mock tests per week and analyze weak areas systematically.
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Frequently Asked Questions – SBI Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) Syllabus
No, there is no sectional cut-off in SBI Clerk exam. Candidates only need to clear the aggregate cut-off.