SBI Clerk Syllabus
Exam on : 22 Feb 2020 - 15 Jan 2021
SBI Clerk Syllabus
The Prelims of SBI CLERK exam is based on English, numeric, and reasoning. On the other hand, mains include general English, general knowledge, logical reasoning, and computer efficiency. The applicants need to follow up on everything in detail to come out with flying colors both at the prelims and mains of the SBI CLERK exam. Given below is detailed information regarding the syllabi of the two parts.
Syllabus of Prelims
Sections |
Syllabus |
Reasoning |
Logical reasoning and Alphanumeric series, data sufficiency, puzzles, blood relation, banking test, code inequalities, seating arrangement, tabulation, coding, decoding |
Numerical efficiency |
Profit and loss, Simplification, mixture, interest rates, surds, work and time, time and distance, data interpretation, number systems, mensuration: cylinder, cone, and sphere, ratio, percentage, sequence, permutations and combination, probability |
English Language |
Comprehension, jumbling of paragraph, miscellaneous, fill-ups, detection of errors, completing a paragraph. |
Syllabus of Mains
Sections |
Syllabus |
Aptitude |
Simplification, number series, data sufficiency and interpretation, quadratic equation, time and distance, profit-loss and partnership, simple and compound interest, ratio, proportion and mixture, percentage and average |
General English |
Comprehension with synonyms and Antonyms, rearrangement of sentences and jumbling up of paragraphs, editing sentences, correcting spellings, fillers. |
General Knowledge |
Current awareness related to banking and finance, schemes of sports and banks, awards, etc., general knowledge like currencies, countries and capitals, insurance sectors, nuclear and thermal stations, dance forms, ministers, financial and banking details. |
Reasoning |
Internet, coding and decoding, ranking, inequalities, blood relation, syllogism, direction sense. |
Computer Aptitude |
Basics, hardware, and software, generations, database, devices, networking, MS office, abbreviations
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SBI Clerk Selection Process
The SBI CLERK exam is conducted through two stages, prelims and mains. The selection is made based on the aspirant's score in the mains exam. A candidate is eligible to apply only from one state.
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Successfully registered candidates are given the opportunity to sit for the prelims.
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The shortlisted candidates are directed to the mains exam.
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Selection is made once a candidate cracks the mains. Though, he or she needs to crack A further language test to be eligible for joining.
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SBI Clerk FAQs
Is SBI Clerk Exam Easy to Crack?
SBI CLERK exams are highly competitive. In prelims, the English language section can be easy. Numerical and logical parts can be moderate. The mains are harder. Aspirants must practice a lot and appear for many online mock tests to get selected.
Is there any Interview Round for SBI CLERK 2020?
The candidates are finalized for junior associate posts depending on their results in the Mains exam. They need to appear for a final language test before joining. There aren’t any interview rounds or face to face sessions for SBI CLERK recruitment.
How the Candidates can Prepare for SBI CLERK Exams?
Candidates can make a strict schedule of their SBI clerk exam preparation. They should practice a lot and go through question papers of previous years. They must appear for as many mock tests as they can and get well known to the type and pattern of the exam.
How Many Times Can One Appear for SBI CLERK Exam?
State Bank of India hasn't imposed any restriction on the number of attempts one can make to apply for SBI CLERK Exam. So, fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria, any candidate can make multiple attempts.
What is the SBI CLERK Job All About?
The primary role of an SBI CLERK is banking and financial works, data entry, etc. They also indulge in marketing activities of financial products like bank loans and deposits, schemes, funds, and more.
What is the Basic Eligibility Criteria to Appear for SBI CLERK Exam?
The aspirant willing to sit for SBI CLERK Exam must be above 20 years of age and below 28 years. He needs to be a graduate from any recognized university and needs to be a citizen of India. With these criteria, any candidate is eligible to apply.