SBI Clerk Prelims Mock Test

Complete Guide to State Bank of India Clerk Examination

Welcome, future bankers of India! Cracking the State Bank of India Junior Associates, or SBI Clerk, examination is a milestone achievement and a dream for millions of dedicated aspirants across the country. Serving as a Customer Support and Sales associate in the largest public sector bank in India brings immense pride, unparalleled job security, and excellent career growth opportunities. Whether you are attempting this prestigious banking exam for the 1st time or polishing your preparation to secure your final selection, this comprehensive guide extracts the most vital information from the official notification. Read on to discover the exact requirements, exam pattern, and special provisions so you can channel all your energy into your studies and our mock tests.

Eligibility Criteria

Before you begin your rigorous preparation journey, it is critical to ensure you meet the official eligibility parameters set by the State Bank of India.

Age Limit:

• Candidates must not be below 20 years of age and not above 28 years of age as on April 1st, 2025.
• You must have been born not earlier than April 2nd, 1997, and not later than April 1st, 2005, with both days inclusive.
• Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories to ensure equal opportunity. For instance, Other Backward Classes candidates receive an upper age relaxation of 3 years, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates receive 5 years, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities receive between 10 to 15 years of age relaxation depending on their specific category.

Educational Qualifications:

• You must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government of India.
• The crucial deadline for passing the eligibility examination is December 31st, 2025.
• If you are in the final year or final semester of your graduation, you can still confidently apply provisionally. However, if provisionally selected, you must produce official proof of having passed your graduation examination on or before December 31st, 2025.

Detailed Exam Pattern

The selection process for the SBI Clerk role consists of an online Preliminary examination and an online Main examination, followed by a specified opted local language test. Here is the complete breakdown of the subjects, questions, marks, and time allotted.

Preliminary Examination Pattern: The preliminary test is an objective type online exam for 100 marks, with a total duration of 1 hour.

Main Examination Pattern: The main examination is also an objective type online test for 200 marks, with a total duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Negative Marking Rules: For both the Preliminary and Main examinations, the bank enforces a strict penalty for wrong answers. Exactly 1/4 of the mark assigned to a specific question will be deducted as a penalty for each incorrect answer you submit.

Special Provisions for PWD Candidates and Scribes

The State Bank of India is deeply committed to inclusive recruitment and provides a 4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Here are the key guidelines from the official notices for candidates requiring assistance:

• Candidates with 40% or more disability, or those who have a physical limitation to write at a normal speed, are fully eligible to use the services of a scribe.
• Candidates must carefully arrange their own scribe at their own personal cost.
• The scribe can belong to any academic stream. However, if a candidate brings their own scribe under specific disability office memorandums, the qualification of the scribe should be exactly 1 step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination.
• Eligible candidates using a scribe, or those officially registered for compensatory time, are entitled to an extra 20 minutes for every 1 hour of the examination.
• A strict rule applies regarding the scribe's identity. The scribe must not be a candidate for the same SBI Junior Associates recruitment process. If violation is detected, both the candidate and the scribe will face immediate cancellation of their candidatures.
• During the examination, if test administrators discover that the scribe is independently answering the questions rather than just submitting the options chosen by the candidate, the test session will be terminated instantly, and the candidate will be disqualified. Both the candidate and the scribe must sign a formal declaration regarding these terms and affix the scribe's passport size photograph.

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