SBI Clerk
Conducted by State Bank of India (SBI)
About this exam
SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) - recruitment of clerical cadre in the State Bank of India. Prelims + Mains + qualifying Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT); no interview.
Eligibility
Graduate in any discipline; age 20 to 28 years as per the official notification (relaxations per government norms). Confirm against the live notification.
Important Dates
- 23 November 2026Exam DateEstimatedSBI Clerk 2026 Mains Exam (expected)Main examination for candidates who clear prelims. (Tentative; subject to official confirmation.)Official link
- 11 August 2026NotificationSBI Clerk 2026 NotificationSBI released the Clerk (Junior Associate) 2026 recruitment: a backlog drive of 1,538 SC/ST/OBC posts (apply 7 to 27 August 2026) and the regular notification (apply 11 to 31 August 2026). Apply on the SBI careers portal.
- 26 September 2026Exam DateSBI Clerk 2026 Prelims ExamSBI Clerk 2026 prelims are scheduled for 26 and 27 September and 3 October 2026.
Dates follow the official notification or the published calendar of the conducting body. A date marked Estimated is our expectation from past cycles, not an announcement. Always confirm on the official website.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 0.25 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 0.3 | 45 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 0.25 | 45 min |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 0.25 | 35 min |
| General and Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 0.25 | 35 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 min |
Sectional timing: each section has its own timer.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
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