SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern for Prelims & Mains
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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2023: SBI Clerk 2023 Prelims exam will be conducted in January 2024 and Mains in February 2024 to select eligible candidates for the posts of 8773 Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) in one of the many branches of the State Bank of India across the country. The banking aspirants who want to prepare for SBI Clerk examination must be well-aware with the latest SBI Clerk Exam Pattern which has been set by the State Bank of India for shortlisting eligible candidates for the posts. Let’s understand the SBI Clerk 2023 latest exam pattern and Syllabus which will give you an idea about the exam format & selection process.
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2023- Selection Procedure
The SBI Clerk 2023 selection process will consist of two online tests (preliminary & main examination) and a test of specified opted local language. SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam & Mains Exam date will be announced lately by SBI. Let's have a look at the detailed SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern.
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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2023 Prelims: Phase I
Preliminary Examination (online) consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows:
| Serial No. | Section | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes | |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2023: Important Points
1. Each test will have separate timing as mentioned above.
2. There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of the mark assigned for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
3. No minimum qualifying marks for the individual subjects as well as for aggregate (overall) are prescribed.
4. The adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 10 times the numbers of vacancies. subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Examination from the list of all candidates arranged in descending order of aggregate marks scored.
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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2023 Mains: Phase II
The structure of the main examination (online objective type) would be as follows:
| Serial Number | Section | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| 3. | Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4. | General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes | |
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IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2023: Important Points
1. Each test will have separate timing as mentioned above.
2. The questions in objective tests, except for the test of General English, will be bilingual i.e., English & Hindi. There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th of the mark assigned for the question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
3. Candidates are required to score minimum percentage marks on aggregate (For SC/ST/OBC/PWD/XS candidates, 5% relaxation available thereon).
4. Minimum qualifying marks on aggregate will be decided by the bank.
5. No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects are prescribed.
6. Merit list will be drawn State wise, category wise.
7. Candidates qualified in the test (main examination) will be placed according to their aggregate marks in descending order in respective States and Categories.