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SBI Clerk (Prelims)
SBI Clerk Prelims — 60-minute test with 100 questions (English, Quant, Reasoning) for Junior Associate (Customer Support) posts in SBI.
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Reading ComprehensionPassage: India's digital payment ecosystem has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the backbone of digital transactions, processing over 10 billion transactions monthly by 2023. This growth has been driven by increased smartphone penetration, affordable data plans, and government initiatives promoting cashless transactions. Small merchants and street vendors have also adopted digital payments, making it accessible across urban and rural areas. However, concerns about data security and digital literacy remain challenges that need continuous attention. Question: What can be inferred about the reach of digital payments in India?
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SBI Clerk eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 20 – 28 years (General)Reference date is 1 April of the exam year. OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Candidates appearing in the final year/semester can also apply but must produce proof of passing before joining.
- Knowledge of the local language of the state applied for is mandatory (tested separately if not part of the qualifying degree).
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen (or specified categories — Nepal/Bhutan subjects, Tibetan refugees pre-1962, PIOs).
SBI Clerk cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff — overall (state-wise variation)
out of 100 marksSBI Clerk cutoffs vary heavily by state. The lower end is typical for less-populated states; the upper end for Maharashtra, UP, TN, Delhi.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General (typical range) | 70 – 87 |
| 2024 | OBC | 65 – 82 |
| 2024 | EWS | 68 – 84 |
| 2024 | SC | 55 – 75 |
| 2024 | ST | 45 – 70 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
SBI Clerk salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Junior Associate (Clerk)
- Basic pay
- ₹26,730 (revised under 12th BPS w.e.f. 2022)
- Gross monthly
- ₹36,000 – ₹46,000 (metro, including DA + HRA + transport + special allowance)
- Perks
- DA revised quarterly
- HRA / quarters
- Medical reimbursement
- Pension under NPS
- Travel concession every 2 years
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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English Language
117 QsNumerical Ability
96 QsReasoning Ability
102 Qs
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What can I get from SBI Clerk?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top tier performance
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) — among top scorers nationally in Prelims
- •Excellent prospects for final selection and choice postings
- •Competitive for preferred metro circles with lower competition
- •This performance level indicates readiness for SBI PO and other Probationary Officer exams
- •Strong foundation for IBPS PO, RBI Grade B, and other competitive banking exams
Excellent Prelims score
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) — very strong Prelims performance, well above typical cut-offs
- •High probability of final selection with reasonable Mains performance
- •Likely to get preferred state/circle posting based on merit
- •Competitive for metropolitan circles (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore) depending on vacancies
- •Strong candidate for future SBI PO preparation with this aptitude level
Strong Prelims performance
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) — strong probability of Mains qualification across all categories
- •Competitive for home state and preferred circle postings
- •On track for final merit list with consistent Mains performance
- •SBI Clerk position — in-hand salary approximately ₹20,000-25,000 with increments and benefits
- •Good foundation for banking sector career progression
Mains qualification likely
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •SBI Clerk Prelims qualification expected across most categories
- •SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) — posting across India, pay scale JMGS-I (₹17,900-1000/3-25,000-1230/3-29,690)
- •Competitive for state-wise merit lists in moderate competition states
- •Must score 60%+ in Mains to remain competitive for final selection
- •Prepare thoroughly for General/Financial Awareness and Computer Knowledge for Mains
Border-line qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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Eligible candidates have until 31 August 2026 to submit their online applications at sbi.bank.in. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains and Local Language Proficiency Test with no interview.
According to reports, the SBI Clerk Mains exam is tentatively scheduled for 23rd November 2026. Candidates qualifying prelims will be eligible to appear for the main examination.
SBI has released the preliminary exam schedule. Regular vacancies exam will be held on 26th September and 3rd October 2026, while backlog vacancies exam is scheduled for 16th September 2026.
State Bank of India released the Junior Associates recruitment notification on 11 August 2026 for 9766 vacancies (7680 regular + 2086 backlog). The online application process is open from 11 August to 31 August 2026.
Important dates
Online application start
passedTue, 11 Aug, 2026
Notification released
passedTue, 11 Aug, 2026
Advertisement No. CRPD/CR/2026-27/17 for 9766 vacancies
Online application last date
passedMon, 31 Aug, 2026
Fee payment deadline also 31 August 2026
Prelims admit card (expected)
5 days awayWed, 16 Sept, 2026
Usually released 7-10 days before exam
🏦Prelims exam (Backlog vacancies)
5 days awayWed, 16 Sept, 2026
For backlog/special recruitment drive candidates only
🏦Prelims exam - Day 1 (Regular)
15 days awaySat, 26 Sept, 2026
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🏦Prelims exam - Day 2 (Regular)
22 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
Second day for regular vacancies
Prelims result (expected)
44 days awaySun, 25 Oct, 2026
Usually released 2-3 weeks after exam
Mains admit card (expected)
63 days awayFri, 13 Nov, 2026
Released approximately 10 days before Mains
🏦Mains exam (expected)
73 days awayMon, 23 Nov, 2026
Tentatively scheduled for November 2026
Syllabus
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English Language
Reading Comprehension
Moderate-length passages with direct comprehension and basic inference questions.
Cloze Test
Single-fill cloze passage at SBI Clerk level.
Error Spotting
Identify the part of a sentence with a grammatical error.
Sentence Improvement / Phrase Replacement
Replace an underlined phrase with the best alternative.
Para Jumbles
Re-arrange jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph.
Sentence Rearrangement
Reorder parts of a single sentence.
Fill in the Blanks
Single and double-blank vocabulary completion.
Word Swap
Identify two words to swap so the sentence becomes grammatically correct.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Word-meaning questions usually within RC.
Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of common English idioms in context.
Spelling Check
Identify the correctly or incorrectly spelt word.
Numerical Ability
Simplification and Approximation
BODMAS-based simplification — large-share topic in SBI Clerk Prelims.
Number Series
Missing-term and wrong-term series at Clerk level.
Quadratic Equations
Comparison of two quadratic equations.
Data Interpretation
Arithmetic
Permutation and Combination
Basic counting and arrangement problems.
Probability
Single-event probability with coins, dice, balls.
Mensuration
2D and basic 3D mensuration.
Number System
HCF/LCM, divisibility, fractions and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Puzzles
Seating Arrangement
Syllogism
Two-statement deductions using all/some/no/only quantifiers.
Inequalities
Direct and coded inequalities.
Coding-Decoding
Letter, number, and symbol-based coding patterns.
Blood Relations
Family tree and pointing-style problems.
Direction and Distance
Compass-direction and shortest-distance problems.
Order and Ranking
Position-based and rank-from-top/bottom problems.
Alphanumeric / Number Series
Letter, number, and symbol series.
Alphabet Test / Word Formation
Letter-pair counting and word formation.
Data Sufficiency
Decide whether statements suffice to answer.