SBI Clerk 2024 - Notification, Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Admit Card, Syllabus
SBI Clerk 2024 - The SBI Clerk notification for Chandigarh circle is now available at sbi.co.in. For the other regions, the notification along with exam dates will be released soon. Candidates can check details in this article.SBI Clerk Exam 2024
SBI Clerk Exam Date 2024 - The State Bank of India (SBI) releases the SBI Clerk Notification at the official website - sbi.co.in. Currently, SBI has only released the notification for Chandigarh circle. It is expected that the notification for other regions will be also be released soon, tentatively in December 2024.
Candidates can download the notification from the official website as it contains important information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection procedure and other details. Along with the notification, the SBI Clerk application form 2024 will also be released. Candidates can apply online at bank.sbi/web/careers or sbi.co.in/web/careers.
Latest Updates:
- SBI has released the notification for recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) for Ladakh Union Territory including Leh and Kargil Valley (Chandigarh circle). A total of 50 vacancies have been released for this special drive recruitment.
- Eligible candidates can apply till December 27, 2024 through the official website - sbi.co.in. The exam will be conducted in January/February 2025 (tentative date).
The SBI Clerk exam is conducted in two phases - Prelims and Main. The dates for both stages of the SBI Clerk exam are notified by the exam conducting authorities through the official website. The test for knowledge of opted local language (wherever applicable) is also conducted for the recruitment of candidates in the clerical cadre.
What is the SBI Clerk exam?
The State Bank of India conducts the SBI Clerk Exam to recruit candidates for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre. The exam is conducted annually in two stages - Prelims and Mains.The final selection, however, is based on verification of eligibility for the post and qualifying in the test of specified opted local language, where applicable.
SBI Clerk Exam 2024 - Highlights
Candidates can take a look at the important highlights for SBI Clerk examination in the table below.
Exam Particulars |
Exam Details |
Examination Name |
SBI Clerk |
Conducting Body |
State Bank of India |
Examination Level |
National level |
Examination Frequency |
Once a year |
Examination Mode |
Online |
Exam Stages |
Prelims, Mains Test in the specified opted local language (if applicable) |
Exam Application Fees |
INR 750 for General/EWS/OBC categories SC/ST/PWD categories are exempted from fee payment |
Duration of Examination |
Prelims: 1 hour Mains: 2 hours 40 mins |
Total Marks |
Prelims: 100 marks Mains: 200 marks |
Total Questions |
Prelims: 100 questions Mains: 190 questions |
Marking Scheme |
Negative marking in Objective tests 1/4th of mark assigned will be deducted for wrong answer |
Language/Medium of Exam |
English, Hindi |
SBI Clerk Exam Date 2024
The notification regarding dates of SBI Clerk exam 2024 is released on the official website. Candidates can take a look at the important dates for SBI Clerk examination in the table below.
Events |
Important Dates |
SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Date 2024 |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Prelims Result |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2024 |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Mains Result 2024 |
To be notified |
SBI Clerk Eligibility 2024
To apply for the SBI Clerk exam, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed by the State Bank of India. The eligibility criteria to apply for the SBI Clerk exam is given below.
Age Limit
The candidate applying for the exam should not be less than 20 years of age and more than 28 years of age. Age relaxations are provided for reserved category candidates which is provided in the table below.
Category |
Age relaxation |
SC/ST |
5 years |
OBC |
3 years |
PwBD (Gen/EWS) |
10 years |
PwBD (OBC) |
15 years |
PwBD (SC/ST) |
13 years |
Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen |
Actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex-Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to max. age of 50 years |
Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried |
7 years (subject to max. age of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates) |
Trained Apprentices of SBI |
SC/ST - 6 years OBC - 4 years GEN/ EWS - 1 year PwBD (SC/ST) - 16 years PwBD (OBC) - 14 years PwBD (Gen/EWS) - 11 years |
Academic Qualifications
- Candidates must have Graduation (or its equivalent) in any discipline from a recognised University.
- Candidates in the final year of their graduation can also apply on the condition that they provide the proof of passing the exam on or before December 31, 2024.
- Candidates enrolled in the Integrated Dual degree (IDD) programme who wish to apply for the exam must ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before December 31, 2024.
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024
The SBI Clerk exam is conducted in two phases - Preliminary and Main examinations. Candidates can take a look at the exam pattern for both phases in the table below.
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
The SBI Clerk Preliminary examination is conducted in the online mode. Objective-type questions are asked in the examination for a total of 100 marks. The SBI Clerk Prelims exam consists of 3 sections namely - English language, Numerical ability and Reasoning ability.
Section |
Number of Questions |
Maximum marks |
Duration |
English language |
30 |
30 |
20 mins |
Numerical ability |
35 |
35 |
20 mins |
Reasoning ability |
35 |
35 |
20 mins |
Total |
100 |
100 |
1 hour |
SBI Clerk Main Exam Pattern 2024
The SBI Clerk Main examination consists of 4 sections namely - General/Financial awareness, General English, Quantitative aptitude, Reasoning ability and Computer Aptitude. The exam is conducted for a total of 200 marks. Candidates can check section-wise weightage below.
Section |
Number of Questions |
Maximum marks |
Duration |
General/Financial awareness |
50 |
50 |
35 min |
General English |
40 |
40 |
35 min |
Quantitative aptitude |
50 |
50 |
45 min |
Reasoning ability and Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
45 min |
Total |
190 |
200 |
2 hour 40 mins |
SBI Clerk Application Form 2024
The mode of application for the SBI Clerk exam 2024 is online. Candidates interested in appearing for the SBI Clerk exam shall register themselves on the bank’s website bank.sbi/web/careers or sbi.co.in/web/careers. After successfully completing the registration process, candidates will be required to pay the requisite fee in the online mode.
SBI Clerk Application Form 2024 - Steps to Apply
Candidates can follow the instructions outlined below to fill the SBI Clerk Application form 2024.
- Visit the official websites - sbi.co.in/careers, bank.sbi/careers.
- Locate the link for ‘Recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales)’ and click on it.
- Click on the ‘Apply Online’ option and fill in the particulars required correctly.
- Pay the stipulated fee and submit your application form.
- Download the submitted application form for future reference.
SBI Clerk Admit Card 2024
The State Bank of India releases the SBI Clerk admit card a few days before the commencement of the exam. To check and download the SBI Clerk admit card, candidates can follow the steps outlined below.
- Visit the official website - sbi.co.in, bank.sbi
- Log in using your credentials such as registration number/roll number, date of birth.
- Your SBI Clerk Prelims/Main admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the admit card for future reference.
SBI Clerk Salary 2024
The starting basic pay for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre is INR 19,900 (INR 17,900 plus two advance increments admissible to graduates).
SBI Clerk Result 2024
The SBI Clerk result for preliminary as well as mains examination will be released in the online mode. The exam- conducting authority releases the SBI Clerk result at its official website. The SBI Clerk Result is released in the form of the list of selected candidates. Candidates can download the PDF containing the registration number of candidates who have qualified for the next stage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is SBI Clerk notification coming in 2024?
The SBI Clerk notification 2024 is exppected to be released in October/November 2024. However, the official dates are yet to be confirmed.
What is the last date to apply for SBI 2024?
The SBI Clerk application form 2024 has not been released as of now. Candidates will be notified the dates for the application process on this page.
What is the salary of SBI Clerk 2024?
The starting basic pay for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) in clerical cadre is INR 19,900.
Is the SBI Clerk exam held every year?
Yes, SBI Clerk exam is held annually to recruit candidates for the posts of Juniour Associate in clerical cadre.
Is there no interview for SBI Clerk?
No interview is conducted for the final selection of SBI clerk exam.
What is the official website for SBI Clerk exam 2024?
The official websites for SBI Clerk exam 2024 are sbi.co.in/careers, bank.sbi/careers. Regular updates and notifications regarding the exam are provided on these websites.
How many attempts are allowed for SBI Clerk exam?
There are no restrictions on the number of attempts for SBI Clerk exam. Candidates can attempt the exam multiple times.
Is SBI Clerk permanent?
Yes, SBI Clerk is a permanent position. To get recruited, candidates must qualify SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains exam as well as Language Proficiency Test.
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