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In this article, you will find the complete SBI Clerk 2026 syllabus and exam pattern for both Prelims and Mains. Aspirants can also download the detailed syllabus and exam pattern PDF to streamline their preparation for the Junior Associate recruitment.
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Organization |
State Bank of India (SBI) |
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Exam Name |
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 |
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Post |
Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) |
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Prelims Sections |
English Language, Numerical Ability, Reasoning Ability |
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Mains Sections |
General/Financial Awareness, Gen. English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
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Negative Marking |
0.25 (1/4th) for every incorrect answer |
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Preliminary Exam |
To be Updated |
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Mains Exam |
To be Updated |
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
The SBI Clerk recruitment follows a two-stage online examination process followed by a Local Language Test. Understanding the structure of these exams is the first step toward building an effective study plan.
The Preliminary exam is a qualifying stage consisting of 100 objective-type questions. Candidates must clear the aggregate cutoff to reach the Mains stage.
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Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 Minutes |
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Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 Minutes |
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Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 Minutes |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
60 Minutes |
The Mains exam is the merit-deciding phase. It features 190 questions for a total of 200 marks, with specific time limits for each section.
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Section |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
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General/Financial Awareness |
50 |
50 |
35 Minutes |
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General English |
40 |
40 |
35 Minutes |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
45 Minutes |
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Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
45 Minutes |
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Total |
190 |
200 |
2 Hours 40 Minutes |
The SBI Clerk syllabus is designed to test a candidate's speed, accuracy, and basic conceptual clarity. Below is the detailed breakdown of topics for the 2026 cycle.
The Prelims syllabus focuses on foundational skills in logic, mathematics, and English grammar.
English Language
Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
The Mains syllabus includes advanced versions of Prelims topics along with specialized sections like General Awareness and Computer Aptitude.
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Subject |
Important Topics |
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General/Financial Awareness |
Current Affairs (Last 6 months), Banking Awareness, RBI Functions, Government Schemes, Static GK (Capitals, Currencies, Parks). |
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General English |
Advanced Reading Comprehension, Column Matching, Sentence Connectors, Phrasal Verbs, New Pattern Cloze Test. |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Caselet DI, Data Sufficiency, Probability, Permutation & Combination, Quantity Comparison ($ vs $), Mensuration. |
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Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
Machine Input-Output, Logical Reasoning (Assumptions, Conclusions), Coded Direction/Blood Relation, Flowcharts, Binary Logic, MS Office Basics, Networking. |
Candidates are encouraged to keep a digital or printed copy of the syllabus to track their progress. Click the button below to download the comprehensive PDF guide.
[Download SBI Clerk 2026 Syllabus PDF]
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