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SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 - Check Subject wise Prelims and Mains Syllabus here

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 - Check Subject wise Prelims and Mains Syllabus here

Edited By Sneha Vinod | Updated on May 27, 2024 04:17 PM IST | #SBI Clerk

The State Bank of India prescribed the SBI Clerk 2024 syllabus for both stages of the SBI Clerk exam in its official notification. The SBI Clerk notification 2024 consisting of the syllabus will be mentioned at sbi.co.in. Candidates planning to prepare for the SBI Clerk exam, must go through the SBI Clerk syllabus 2024 and plan their preparation strategy.

The SBI Clerk 2024 syllabus consists of the subjects, topics and sub-topics on which the question paper will be based. Before starting the exam preparation, candidates have to check the SBI Clerk exam pattern 2024. As per the syllabus of SBI Clerk 2024, the questions are based on reasoning, numerical ability, English language, quantitative aptitude, general and financial awareness, computer awareness etc.

SBI conducts the Clerk/Junior Associate exam across India. In this article of SBI Clerk syllabus 2024, we have mentioned the detailed syllabus along with preparation tips and more. Read till the end to find all the relevant information related to the SBI Clerk 2024 syllabus.

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SBI Clerk syllabus 2024 - Stages

The SBI Clerk 2024 syllabus is released for two states -

  • SBI Clerk preliminary syllabus

  • SBI Clerk mains syllabus

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 for Preliminary Exam

From the following table, aspirants can check the SBI Clerk 2024 syllabus for the preliminary stage. We have shared the subject-wise syllabus of SBI Clerk 2024 preliminary stage so that it becomes easier for aspirants to start their preparations.

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 for Preliminary Exam - Reasoning Syllabus

Logical Reasoning

Puzzle

Alphanumeric Series

Tabulation

Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test

Syllogism

Data Sufficiency

Blood Relations

Coded Inequalities

Input Output

Seating Arrangement

Coding Decoding

SBI Clerk 2024 Syllabus for Preliminary Exam - Numerical Ability Syllabus

Simplification

Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere

Profit & Loss

Data Interpretation

Mixtures & Allegations

Ratio & Proportion, Percentage

Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices

Number Systems

Work & Time

Sequence & Series

Time & Distance

Permutation, Combination Probability


SBI Clerk 2024 Syllabus for Preliminary Exam - English Language Syllabus

Reading Comprehension

Fill in the blanks

Cloze Test

Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting

Para jumbles

Paragraph Completion

Miscellaneous


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SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 - Mains

From the following tables, we have shared the detailed SBI Clerk 2024 syllabus for the mains stage. Aspirants who qualify in the prelims stage are eligible to appear in the mains stage. The difficulty level of the mains is a bit tougher than the preliminary stage and time duration also gets increased along with the subjects.

SBI Clerk 2024 Syllabus for Mains stage - Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Simplification

Time & Distance, Work

Number Series

Partnership

Data Sufficiency

Profit & Loss

Data Interpretation

Simple and Compound Interest

Quadratic Equation

Mixture and Allegations

Ratio & Proportion

Averages, Percentages

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 for Mains stage - General English Syllabus

Reading comprehension including

Synonyms and Antonyms

Spell Checks

Sentence rearrangement or Para jumbles

Fillers

Sentence Correction/ Error Finding

Cloze test

SBI Clerk 2024 Syllabus for Mains stage - General/Financial Awareness Syllabus

Current Affairs – news on the banking industry, awards and honors, books and authors, latest appointments, obituaries, new schemes of central and state governments, sports, etc.

Banking/Financial terms

Static GK - country capital, country currency, headquarters of financial organizations (of insurance companies), constituencies of ministers, dance forms, nuclear and thermal power stations, etc.

Static Awareness

Banking and Financial Awareness


SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 for Mains stage - Reasoning Ability Syllabus

Internet

Inequalities

Machine Input/Output

Puzzles

Syllogism

Coding-Decoding

Blood Relation

Ranking

Direction Sense

Statement and Assumptions

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 for Mains stage - Computer Awareness Syllabus

Basics of Computer: Hardware, Software, Generation of Computers

MS Office

DBMS

Input-Output Devices

Important Abbreviations

Networking and Internet

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SBI Clerk syllabus 2024 - Prelims exam pattern

Along with the syllabus of SBI Clerk 2024 aspirants are also advised to check the exam pattern for the exam. The SBI Clerk exam pattern 2024 consists of the marking scheme, mode of the exam, stages etc. In the following tables, we have shared the detailed exam pattern for the preliminary as well as the mains stage of the SBI Clerk examination.

SBI Clerk preliminary exam pattern 2024

Section

No. of Question

Total Marks

Duration

English Language

30

30

20 minutes

Numerical Ability

35

35

20 minutes

Reasoning

35

35

20 minutes

Total

100

100

60 minutes

SBI Clerk mains exam pattern 2024

Section

No. of Question

Total Marks

Duration

General English

40

40

35 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 minutes

Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 minutes

General/Financial Awareness

50

50

35 minutes

Total

190

200

2 hours 40 minutes

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How to prepare for SBI Clerk 2024?

The SBI Clerk is a very competitive exam as a lot of candidates apply for it. The success ratio is very less, but if aspirants have prepared for the exam efficiently, they can be sure of success.

  • Aspirants are advised to refer to the official SBI Clerk 2024.

  • They must plan their studies around the exam pattern, keeping the marking scheme in mind.

  • During the SBI Clerk preparation phase, candidates are advised to the previous year SBI Clerk question papers in abundance. Along with the question papers, they must also give mock tests to know their preparation level and work on their weaker sections.

  • Always refer to the best books of SBI Clerk to plan the preparation strategy.

  • Do self assessment on a regular basis and work on making it better.

  • As there is limited time duration in the SBI Clerk exam, it is advised to do incrae time management skills. The best way to increase the time management skills is to keep a timer while solving the question papers or mock tests.

  • Follow a healthy routine, eat food that provides wholesome nutrients, meditate and take short breaks to rejuvenate.

  • Read topper interviews and adopt the tips they share as per convenience.

SBI Clerk question paper 2024

SBI doesn't release the Clerk question papers however, candidates can refer to previous year SBI Clerk question papers released by eminent bank coaching institutes. With the help of these question papers candidates will be able to know the difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked in the exam, paper pattern, topics on which maximum questions are asked and also repeating questions if any. Aling with these, aspirants will also be able to know the exam pattern, marking scheme etc.

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SBI Clerk answer key 2024

Just like the question papers, SBI does not release the official answer key of SBI Clerk for either the prelims or the mains stage. However, candidates can download the unofficial answer key which is released by a few leading coaching institutes based on the responses memory based questions. The answer key provides correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. With the help of the SBI Clerk answer key, aspirants will be able to calculate their score and know the chances of their qualification.

SBI Clerk books 2024

Apart from the SBI Clerk 2024 syllabus, one more thing that accounts for the study materials of SBI Clerk are the books. The books for SBI Clerk 2024 are available in the open market and have concepts for prelims as well as the mains stage, along with previous year question papers etc.

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SBI Clerk mock tests 2024

Aspirants preparing for the SBI Clerk exam 2024, must solve mock tests on a regular basis to assess their preparations. The SBI Clerk mock tests are available in both English as well as Hindi so every candidate can make the best use of it. With the help of the mock tests, aspirants can test their preparation level, identify their strong and weak areas. The SBI Clerk mock tests are available through various websites via free and paid means, aspirants can get enrolled with any of the mock test providers and practice.

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

1. What is the syllabus of SBI Clerk 2024?

The SBI Clerk 2024 syllabus is the scheme of the exam that consists of the subjects, topics and sub-topics on which the Clerk exam question paper will be based.

2. What are the subjects in SBI clerk?

The subjects in in SBI clerk are - numerical ability, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, english language, general and financial awareness, computer awareness etc

3. Is the SBI Clerk Exam tough?

Yes, the SBI Clerk Exam is tough as a lot of aspirants appear for it.

4. Can we crack SBI clerk in 2 months?

No, cracking the SBI clerk in 2 months is not possible as 2 months are sufficient for revision itself. However, if the individual has a strong idea about the syllabus, exam pattern and has prepared for at least 3-4 months prior to the exam, then the situation can be different.

5. Is there negative marking in the SBI Clerk 2024 exam?

Yes, there will be negative marking in the SBI Clerk 2024 preliminary as well as mains exam.

6. How many stages are there in the SBI Clerk 2024 exam?

There are two stages in the SBI Clerk 2024 exam, however, there is a third stage as well in the SBI Clerk exam which is depends on candidates interest in the language they have chosen, if the aspirant as studied the same language in 10/10+2 then they are not exempted from appearing in the LPT which is the third stage. The LPT stands for language proficiency test.

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Questions related to SBI Clerk

Have a question related to SBI Clerk ?

Hello,

I think you cannot give the SBI clerk examination for 2024 because as you are born in 2003 you might still be in college and according to SBI clerk eligibility list Candidates should possess a bachelors degree in any stream from a recognized university or institution.  Alternatively, they must have an equivalent qualification from a centrally recognized institution. Since you are not graduated you are not eligible for the exam.

Hope this helps you,

Thank you


Hello Aspirant,

No you are not eligible for either SBI Clerk or IBPS PO if you belongs to Unreserved or General category because currently your age is more than 32 years if you was born in 1991 and for SBI Clerk maximum age limit is 28 years and for IBPS Clerk as well it is 20-28 years.


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SBI/IBPS CLERK :-

>>>>> Age of the candidate should be in the range of 20-28 years with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST category and 3 years for OBC category.

>>>>> The candidate should have at least graduation degree in any discipline including B.Tech./BA/B.Com..... and so on. However the candidates in final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for SBI Clerk but not for IBPS Clerk.

>>>>> For General category maximum number of attempts allowed are 4.


For detailed eligibility criteria of SBI Clerk kindly check out the link given below :-

SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2022 - Age, Education, Nationality, Attempt limit (careers360.com)


For detailed eligibility criteria of IBPS Clerk kindly check out the link given below :-

IBPS Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2021 - Age Limit, Qualification, Nationality (careers360.com)


I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!!

See if you are interested in the SBI Clerk and IBPS clerk examination then if you are a general candidate then you need not have more than 28 years of age before 1st April,2022. Now You are going to be 28 in January,30 2022 so you are eligible for the examination for this year, but its your last attempt if you are a general candidate but if you are other category candidate then you will get age relaxation.

To know more about SBI clerk, visit the link below:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/sbi-clerk-notification

To know more about IBPS clerk, visit the link below:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ibps-clerk

I hope this answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!


The candidate should have been born not later than 01.04.2002 and not before 02.04.1995 for the 2023 exam.you are not eligible for the sbi clerk exam.

You can apply for p.o exams as the age limit for the exam is upto 30 years or you can do professional degree course and can apply for SCALE-2 officers in which maximum age limit is 35 years.

Here is list of some professional courses

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In case you want to checkout scale -2 details

https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.careers360.com/ibps-rrb-admit-card-2021-for-scale-ii-and-iii-released-at-ibpsin-download-now/amp

All the best!!!

Hii Aspirant,

The State Bank of India released the SBI clerk mains cut off on 17th November 2021. 87 is the cutoff mark for ex-servicemen in Gujarat for the general category and or OBC the cut-off is 78.25 marks. And for prelims exam cut off for the general category is 64.50, for the OBC category is 64.50 and for the SC category is 63.50.

To know more you can check out this link:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/sbi-clerk-cutoff

Good luck

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