SBI Clerk Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2024: The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the SBI Clerk exam annually for recruitment to the post of Junior Associate (Clerk) for its branches across India. The 2024 exam promises new opportunities for aspiring candidates. It’s essential to understand the exam pattern and syllabus to prepare efficiently and perform well. Candidates can apply here for the SBI Clerk 2024 Exam.

SBI Clerk Selection Process:

  • Prelims
  • Mains
  • Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024

Preliminary Exam

The Preliminary exam is the first stage of the selection process. It consists of 100 questions, divided into three sections:

  • English Language – 30 Questions
  • Numerical Ability – 35 Questions
  • Reasoning Ability – 35 Questions
  • An online Preliminary Exam consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online.
  • There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks in the exam.
  • This test would be of a 1-hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows.
SNo. Section No. of Questions 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

SBI Clerk Syllabus for Prelims Exam:

  • The preliminary Examination consists of three sections Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and English Language.
Reasoning Ability Syllabus Numerical Ability Syllabus English Language Syllabus
Logical Reasoning Simplification Reading Comprehension
Alphanumeric Series Profit & Loss Cloze Test
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test Mixtures & Allegations Para jumbles
Data Sufficiency Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices Miscellaneous
Coded Inequalities Work & Time Fill in the blanks
Seating Arrangement Time & Distance Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting
Puzzle Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere Paragraph Completion
Tabulation Data Interpretation
Syllogism Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
Blood Relations Number Systems
Input Output Sequence & Series
Coding Decoding Permutation, Combination &Probability

Main Exam

Candidates who qualify the Preliminary exam will be eligible to take the Main exam. The Main exam consists of 190 questions, divided into four sections:

  • General/Financial Awareness – 50 Questions
  • General English – 40 Questions
  • Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Questions
  • Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude – 50 Questions
  • The Mains Exam will be conducted for 190 marks.
  • There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks in the exam.
  • This test would be of a 2-hour 40-minute duration consisting of 4 Sections as follows.
S No. 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

SBI Clerk Syllabus for Mains Exam:

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus General English Syllabus General/Financial Awareness Syllabus Reasoning Ability Syllabus Computer Awareness Syllabus
Simplification Reading comprehension including Synonyms and Antonyms
  1. Current Affairs
  2. News on the banking industry
  3. Awards and honors
  4. Books and authors
  5. Latest appointments
  6. Obituaries
  7. New schemes of central and state governments
  8. Sports, etc.
 Internet Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software, Generation of Computers
Number Series Sentence rearrangement or Para jumbles

Static GK –

 

  1. Country-capital
  2. Country-currency
  3. Headquarters of financial organizations (of insurance companies)
  4. Constituencies of ministers
  5. Dance forms
  6. Nuclear and thermal power stations, etc.
 Machine Input/Output DBMS
Data Sufficiency Sentence Correction/ Error Finding Banking/Financial terms Syllogism Networking
Data Interpretation Spell Checks Static Awareness Blood Relation Internet
Quadratic Equation Fillers Banking and Financial Awareness Direction Sense MS Office
Time & Distance, Work Cloze Test Inequalities Input-Output Devices
Partnership Puzzles Important Abbreviations
Profit & Loss Coding-Decoding
Simple and Compound Interest Ranking
Mixture and Allegations

Statement and Assumptions

 

 
Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages

Important Tips for SBI Clerk 2024 Exam Preparation

Understand the Syllabus Thoroughly

Having a clear understanding of the syllabus will help streamline your study plan. Focus on topics that carry more weight in the exam.

Practice Regularly

Time management is crucial in both the Preliminary and Main exams. Regular practice using mock tests and previous year papers will improve speed and accuracy.

Revise and Stay Updated

Regularly revise concepts, especially for General Awareness. Stay updated on current affairs and banking news to ace the financial awareness section.

Focus on Weak Areas

Identify areas where you struggle and dedicate extra time to improve. Whether it’s reasoning puzzles or English grammar, strengthening weaknesses can make a big difference.

The SBI Clerk Exam 2024 is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in banking. With a well-structured exam pattern and clear syllabus, candidates can focus their preparation accordingly. Stay disciplined, practice consistently, and success will follow. Best of luck to all candidates!

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