SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024: SBI Clerk 2024 Prelims exam was conducted in January 2024 and Mains Exam to be held 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 2024 latest exam pattern and Syllabus which will give you an idea about the exam format & selection process.

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024- Selection Procedure

The SBI Clerk 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 2024 Exam Pattern.

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024 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.SectionNo. of QuestionTotal MarksDuration
1English Language303020 minutes
2Numerical Ability353520 minutes
3Reasoning353520 minutes
Total10010060 minutes

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2024: 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 2024 Mains: Phase II

The structure of the main examination (online objective type) would be as follows:

Serial NumberSectionNo. of QuestionTotal MarksDuration
1.General English404035 minutes
2.Quantitative Aptitude505045 minutes
3.Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude506045 minutes
4.General/Financial Awareness505035 minutes
Total1902002 hours 40 minutes

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IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2024: 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.

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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024: FAQs

Ans. SBI Clerk Selection process includes two online test - Prelims & Mains.

Ans. There will be three sections in SBI Clerk Prelims Exam namely English Language, Numerical, and Reasoning.

Ans. Both SBI Clerk Prelims & Mains exam consists of objective-type questions.

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th mark for each incorrect answer in both phases.

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