The SBI Clerk (Junior Associates) is one of the most popular bank exams in India. Every year, lakhs of students appear for the SBI Clerk exam in the hope of securing a job with the State Bank of India. The SBI Clerk primary responsibility is to handle customer relation and interaction related operations like cashier, depositors etc. This exam is conducted in two phases – preliminary Exam and Mains Exam. The preliminary examination is expected to be held in November 2023 and the Main examination in December 2023/January 2024.
In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to know about the SBI Clerk exam – from eligibility criteria to exam pattern and syllabus. We will also provide you with some important tips and resources that will help you prepare for the exam.
SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Highlights
SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Highlights |
|
Organisation |
State Bank of India |
Post Name |
Clerk (Junior Associates) |
Vacancy |
To be notified |
Category |
Govt. Jobs |
Application Mode |
Online |
Registration Dates |
To be notified |
Exam Mode |
Online |
Recruitment Process |
Prelims- Mains |
Salary |
Rs 26,000 – to Rs 29,000 |
Official website |
http://sbi.co.in/ |
SBI Clerk Exam 2023: Important Dates
The SBI Clerk Exam Date has not been announced yet. It is expected that the exam will be held in the month of November or December. The official notification for the exam will be released soon on the official website of SBI.
SBI Clerk 2023 Events |
SBI Clerk 2023 Dates |
SBI Clerk 2023 Notification |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Online Application Starts |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Online Application Closes |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk PET Call Letter |
To be notified |
Pre-Exam Training |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2023 |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Date 2023 |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2023 |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2023 |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the SBI Clerk Exam 2023 are as follows:
- Candidates must have nationality of India or citizens of Bhutan/Nepal/Bangladesh with a valid certificate of Indian Govt.
- Candidates must be between the ages of 20 and 28 years.
- Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Candidates who are appearing for the final year of their graduation degree can also apply for the exam. However, they will have to provide proof of passing the degree at the time of interview/joining.
SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern
The SBI Clerk Exam 2023 will be held in 2 phases i.e Preliminary exam and Main Exam. You can find below SBI clerk 2023 exam pattern table for both phases.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2023:
The Preliminary Examination will be of 1 hour duration and will consist of 100 marks. Below are the sections marks distribution table for SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2023:
S.No. |
Name of Tests(Objective) |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
1 |
English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 minutes |
2 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
3 |
Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 minutes |
Total |
100 |
100 |
60 minutes |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2023:
The Main Examination will be of 2 hours 40 minutes duration and all the questions will be objective type and total marks will be 200. Below are the sections marks distribution table for SBI Clerk Main Exam 2023:
S.No. |
Name of Tests(Objective) |
No. of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
Duration |
1 |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
45 minutes |
2 |
General English |
40 |
40 |
35 minutes |
3 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
45 minutes |
4 |
General/Financial Awareness |
50 |
50 |
35 minutes |
SBI Clerk Application Fees
Candidates who fall under the SC/ST/PWD/EXs category will not be required to pay an application fee. Below table shows the application cost for SBI Clerk 2023 based on various categories.
Category | Application Fees |
SC/ ST/ PWD/XS | NIL |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹ 750/- (Application fees including intimation charges) |
SBI Clerk Exam 2023: How to Apply
The SBI Clerk online application 2023 will be released soon with the notification PDF. Below are the steps to apply online for SBI Clerk 2023:
- Visit the official SBI website (https://bank.sbi/careers or https://www.sbi.co.in/careers) and click on the link for the clerk recruitment.
- Read the instructions and qualifying criteria before proceeding.
- Register by providing your personal and contact details, and creating a login ID and password.
- Login using your ID and password and fill the application form with the required information such as educational qualifications, work experience, and other details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specifications mentioned in the form.
- Pay the application fee as per the category and mode of payment (can be done online using a debit card/credit card/Internet Banking)
- Submit the application form and print a copy for future reference.
SBI Clerk Exam 2023: How to Download Admit Card
Candidates must download the SBI Clerk 2023 admit card from the SBI official website. To use the official website, candidates will require the following:
- Registration Number/Roll Number
- Password/Date of Birth
SBI Clerk Exam Result
The SBI Clerk exam result is declared separately for both Preliminary and Main examination. Candidates who qualify in both the exams are placed on the merit list according to their marks in the Main examination.
Below are the steps to check your SBI Clerk Exam Result:
- Visit the official SBI website (https://www.sbi.co.in/).
- Candidates can login using registration number and password.
- After login, candidates can download their results.
Note: Seperate result will be declared for Prelims and Mains exam.
SBI Clerk 2023: Final Selection Process
SBI Clerk selection includes 3 steps i.e Prelims exam, Mains Exam and Local LPT (Language Proficiency Test). Candidates who clears the preliminary exam are eligible to take the main exam. Those who do well in the Main Exam are then selected, and upon verification of the 10th and 12th mark sheet, they are required to take the Local Language Test.
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