Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) is the premier clerical banking recruitment in India, filling 8,000+ vacancies annually across State Bank of India circles. Selection is 100% based on Mains marks with zero interview, offering stability, performance bonuses, and fast-track promotions to Officer cadre via internal examinations.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 200 Marks (Mains Written Exam only - No Interview)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims: English Language | 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Prelims: Numerical Ability | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Prelims: Reasoning Ability | 35 Questions | 35 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Mains: General / Financial Awareness | 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 35 Minutes |
| Mains: General English | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 35 Minutes |
| Mains: Quantitative Aptitude | 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 45 Minutes |
| Mains: Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 Questions | 60 Marks | 45 Minutes |
Negative marking of 1/4th marks assigned to question. No sectional cutoffs. Final merit list is prepared strictly out of 200 marks in Mains.
Negative Marking Rule: 0.25 of marks assigned to question deducted as penalty
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Prelims cutoff hovers between 70 and 80 out of 100 depending on state circle. Mains cutoff typically ranges between 75 and 90 out of 200.
Recruited Posts, Services & Cadres
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an interview in SBI Clerk?
No, there is no interview. Selection is made strictly on the basis of marks obtained in the Phase-II Main Examination, subject to qualifying the local language test.
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