The official SBI Clerk Notification 2026 for 9,766 Junior Associate positions has been released, with the Prelims exam confirmed for 26th and 27th September 2026. Review the eligibility criteria, application process, fees, and exam pattern here.
SBI Clerk Notification 2026 Out
The SBI Clerk exam is one of the most prestigious banking entrance tests in India, organized by the State Bank of India (SBI) to recruit for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) role. The official 2026 notification is now live on the bank's portal, outlining the complete recruitment roadmap. Access the detailed exam schedule and download the official PDF guide below.
Download Official SBI Clerk Notification 2026 PDF – Link Active
What’s New in SBI Clerk 2026?
- 9,766 vacancies announced: SBI has announced a total of 9,766 vacancies for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales), including 7,680 regular vacancies and 2,086 backlog vacancies under the regular notification.
- Separate special recruitment drive: Before the regular recruitment, SBI announced a separate Special Recruitment Drive for 1,538 backlog vacancies for eligible SC, ST and OBC candidates. The application process last date is 27 August 2026.
- SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026 Announced: The Prelims exam will be held on 26th and 27th October 2026 and Mains on 27th December 2026.
- Only one State/UT can be selected: Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one State or Union Territory and must fulfil the specified local language requirement for the selected State/UT..
SBI Clerk 2026- Quick Guide
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Particular
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Details
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Exam Name
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SBI Clerk 2026 (CRPD/CR/2026-27/17)
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Exam Conducting Body
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State Bank of India
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Post Name
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Junior Associate/Clerk
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Vacancy
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9766
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Application Mode
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Online
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Application Dates
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11th to 31st August 2026 |
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Age Limit
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20 to 28 years
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Qualification
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Graduation
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Selection Process
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Prelims, Mains, LPT
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Exam Mode
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Online
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Salary
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Rs. 46,000/- (Approx)
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SBI Official website
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www.sbi.bank.in
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SBI Clerk Exam Date 2026 Out
The SBI Junior Associate Prelims exam is scheduled for 26th and 27th September 2026, with admit cards expected to be available shortly. Stay tuned to this page for the latest exam updates.
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Events
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Dates
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Notification Release
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11th August 2026
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Application Starts
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11th August 2026
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Last Date to Submit Form
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31st August 2026
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Admit Card
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September 2026
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Prelims Exam Date
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26th and 27th September 2026
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Mains Admit Card
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November 2026
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Mains Exam Date (Expected)
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23rd November 2026
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SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026
State Bank of India has announced a total of 9,766 vacancies for the Junior Associate (Clerk) cadre. This intake comprises 7,680 fresh vacancies and 2,086 backlog positions. Candidates can refer to the detailed table below for a comprehensive breakdown of vacancies by state and category.
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SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 Data
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Circle
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State/UT
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Regular Vacancy
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BacklognVacancy
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SC
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ST
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OBC
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EWS
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GEN
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Total Vacancy (Regular)
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SC/ST/OBC
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PwD
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XS
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Gandhinagar
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Gujarat
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23
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49
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89
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33
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136
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330
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0
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93
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305
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Bengaluru
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Karnataka
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121
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53
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205
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76
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305
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760
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0
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17
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39
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Bhopal
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Madhya Pradesh
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16
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22
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16
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11
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48
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113
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0
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37
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159
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Bhopal
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Chhattisgarh
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34
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91
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17
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28
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117
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287
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101
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19
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64
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Bhubaneswar
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Odisha
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176
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242
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132
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110
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440
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1,100
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0
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13
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18
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Chandigarh
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Jammu & Kashmir UT
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6
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9
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22
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8
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39
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84
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0
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3
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5
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Chandigarh
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Himachal Pradesh
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2
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0
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1
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0
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6
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9
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3
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4
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16
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Chandigarh
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Ladakh UT
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0
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0
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1
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0
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6
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7
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16
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2
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7
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Chennai
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Tamil Nadu
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267
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14
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380
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141
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608
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1,410
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2
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21
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106
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Hyderabad
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Telangana
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41
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18
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70
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26
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105
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260
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0
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0
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0
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Jaipur
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Rajasthan
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59
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45
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70
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35
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141
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350
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0
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10
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75
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Kolkata
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West Bengal
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127
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27
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122
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55
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224
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555
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25
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46
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149
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Kolkata
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A&N Islands
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0
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1
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4
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1
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9
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15
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6
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3
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10
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Kolkata
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Sikkim
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3
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12
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14
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6
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25
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60
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1
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3
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7
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Lucknow
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Uttar Pradesh
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52
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2
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67
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25
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104
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250
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1
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3
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30
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Maharashtra/Mumbai Metro
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Maharashtra
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171
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154
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463
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171
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759
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1,718
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91
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30
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281
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Mumbai Metro
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Goa
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1
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7
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11
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6
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37
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62
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1
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1
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1
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Guwahati
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Arunachal Pradesh
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0
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24
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0
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5
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26
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55
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32
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4
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17
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Guwahati
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Assam
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7
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13
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29
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11
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50
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110
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0
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23
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97
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Guwahati
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Manipur
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0
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4
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1
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1
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8
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14
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3
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2
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9
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Guwahati
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Meghalaya
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0
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10
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1
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2
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11
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24
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3
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7
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20
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Guwahati
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Mizoram
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0
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14
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1
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3
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14
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32
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2
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3
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6
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Guwahati
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Nagaland
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0
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12
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0
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2
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13
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27
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0
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5
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15
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Guwahati
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Tripura
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8
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14
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0
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4
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22
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48
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0
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6
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8
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Total
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1,114
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837
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1,716
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760
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3,253
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7,680
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287
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355
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1,444
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SBI Clerk Past Years Vacancy Trends
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Recruitment Year
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SBI Clerk Vacancies
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2026
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9766
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2025
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6,589
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2024
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14,191
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2023
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8,773
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2022
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5,486
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2021
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5,454
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2020
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7,870
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2019
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8,593
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2018
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7,200
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2017
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2,043
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What is the Eligibility Criteria for SBI Clerk 2026?
To apply for the SBI Clerk recruitment, candidates must ensure they meet the bank's specified eligibility criteria. Graduates aged 20 to 28 are eligible to participate. Below, we provide comprehensive details on the required educational qualifications, age limits, and citizenship norms.
Age Limit (As on 1/4/2026)
The specific age limit requirements are provided in the section below to help you verify your eligibility for the Junior Associate position.
- Minimum Age Limit: 20 years
- Maximum Age Limit: 28 years
- Age Relaxation: As per government rules.
Please refer to the following table for category-wise age relaxation norms provided by the State Bank of India.
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Category-wise Number of Years Relaxed in Age Limit
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Category
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Upper Age Relaxation
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SC/ST
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33 years
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OBC
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31 years
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PwD General
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38 years
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PwD SC/ST
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43 years
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PwD OBC
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41 years
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Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen
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Actual period of service rendered in defence services + 3 years
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Widows, Divorced Women
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7 years (subject to the actual maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates)
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Trained Apprentice of SBI
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General/EWS- 1 year
OBC- 4 years SC/ST- 6 years PwBD (Gen/EWS)- 11 years PwBD (OBC)- 14 years PwBD (SC/ST)- 16 years |
Educational Qualification (As on 31/12/2026)
- A Bachelor’s degree from any recognised university is required.
- Integrated dual degree (IDD) holders need to check their passing date. Final-year students can apply provisionally but must pass before joining.
- Ex-servicemen with specific certificates after 15 years of service are eligible.
- Computer literacy is needed for the SBI Clerk exam.
Nationality
- Indian citizenship is required.
- Candidates can also be citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees arriving before January 1, 1962, or Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from specific countries.
- PIOs need a certificate of eligibility from the Indian government.
Number of Attempts
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the SBI Clerk examination. As long as candidates remain within the age limits (20 to 28 years for the general category) and fulfill all other eligibility conditions, they are free to appear for the recruitment process.
SBI Clerk Application Form 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their online applications via the official website at www.sbi.bank.in. The deadline for completing the registration and fee payment process is 31st August 2026.
Apply Online for SBI Clerk 2026 – Direct Link
Apply Online for IBPS Clerk 2026
How to Apply for SBI Clerk 2026?
- Visit SBI Careers
- Select “Junior Associate” Recruitment
- Click “Apply Online”
- Register
- Fill Application Form
- Upload Documents
- Pay Application Fee
- Submit Form
- Download/Print Application Form.
Application Fees
To finalize your application, you must remit the mandatory application fee as outlined in the notification details below.
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Category
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Application Fees
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General/OBC/EWS
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Rs 750/-
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SC/ST/PWD
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NIL
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SBI Clerk Selection Process
The selection for the SBI Clerk post is a three-stage process involving the Prelims, Mains, and a mandatory Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Successful candidates must clear each stage for final empanelment. Refer to the table below for complete details.
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Stage
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Description
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Preliminary Exam
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The Preliminary Exam consists of 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark. You have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
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Mains Exam
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The Mains Exam is conducted online and is objective. It carries a total of 200 marks and lasts for 2 hours and 40 minutes.
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Language Proficiency Test
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Candidates also need to appear for the Local Language Test round, in which their language skills for the state they have applied for are checked. This is a qualifying test.
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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern
The examination comprises a qualifying Prelims round and a merit-determining Mains round. Familiarizing yourself with the SBI Clerk exam pattern is crucial to understanding the structure and weighting of the different sections.
Prelims Exam Pattern
The SBI Clerk Prelims exam features 100 questions, each worth one mark, to be completed in a 60-minute timeframe. Please note that there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
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SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
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S.No.
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Section
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Question
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Marks
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Duration
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1
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English
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30
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30
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20 minutes
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2
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Quantitative Aptitude
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35
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35
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20 minutes
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3
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Reasoning
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35
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35
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20 minutes
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Total
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100
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100
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60 minutes
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Mains Exam Pattern
The SBI Clerk Mains examination carries a maximum of 200 marks. The final score is determined by the cumulative performance of the candidate across all subject sections.
- Candidates have a total of 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete the entire Mains exam.
- Each section has a specific time limit, and candidates must manage their time effectively to complete all the questions within the stipulated durations.
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SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026
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Section
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No. of Questions
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Total Marks
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Duration
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General English
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40
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40
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35 minutes
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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50
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45 minutes
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Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude
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50
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60
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45 minutes
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General/Financial Awareness
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50
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50
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35 minutes
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Total
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190
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200
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2 hours 40 minutes
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SBI Clerk Language Proficiency Test Pattern
Upon qualifying for both the Prelims and Mains, candidates must undergo a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Please review the LPT structure below:
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Sl. No.
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Test Pattern
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Section
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No. of Passages
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No. of Questions
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Max. Marks
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1
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Non-Verbal Test
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Objective
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3
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15
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15
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Subjective
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3
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15
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15
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2
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Verbal Test
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–
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–
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–
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20
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SBI Clerk 2026 Syllabus
While the syllabus for Prelims and Mains remains fundamentally similar, the difficulty level increases significantly for the Mains stage. Explore the SBI Clerk Syllabus here, which covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language proficiency.
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Subject-wise SBI Clerk Syllabus 2026
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Reasoning
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Quantitative Ability
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English Language
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Logical Reasoning
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Simplification
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Reading Comprehension
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Alphanumeric Series
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Profit and Loss
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Cloze Test
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Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test
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Mixtures and Allegations
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Para jumbles
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Data Sufficiency
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Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices
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Miscellaneous
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Coded Inequalities
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Work and Time
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Fill in the blanks
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Seating Arrangement
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Time & Distance
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Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting
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Puzzle
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Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
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Paragraph Completion
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Tabulation
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Data Interpretation
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Syllogism
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Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
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Blood Relations
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Number Systems
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Input Output
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Sequence & Series
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Coding Decoding
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Permutation, Combination & Probability
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SBI Clerk Exam Medium
Exams are administered in a bilingual or trilingual format (English, Hindi, and local language) based on the candidate's chosen state. Refer to the state-wise language guidelines provided below.
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Sr. No.
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State/UT
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Medium of Exam
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1
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Andaman & Nicobar
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English, Hindi
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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English, Hindi
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4
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Assam
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English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali
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5
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Bihar
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English, Hindi, Urdu
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6
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Chhattisgarh
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English, Hindi
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7
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Chandigarh
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English, Hindi, Punjabi
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8
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Delhi
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English, Hindi
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9
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Goa
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English, Hindi, Konkani
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10
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Gujarat
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English, Hindi, Gujarati
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11
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Haryana
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English, Hindi, Punjabi
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12
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Himachal Pradesh
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English, Hindi
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13
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Jammu & Kashmir
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English, Hindi, Urdu
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14
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Jharkhand
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English, Hindi
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15
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Karnataka
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English, Hindi, Kannada
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16
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Kerala
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English, Hindi, Malayalam
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17
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Ladakh
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English, Hindi, Urdu
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18
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Lakshadweep
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English, Hindi, Malayalam
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19
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Madhya Pradesh
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English, Hindi
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20
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Maharashtra
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English, Hindi, Marathi
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21
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Manipur
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English, Hindi, Manipuri
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22
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Meghalaya
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English, Hindi
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23
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Mizoram
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English, Hindi
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24
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Nagaland
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English, Hindi
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25
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Odisha
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English, Hindi, Odia
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26
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Puducherry
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English, Hindi, Tamil
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27
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Punjab
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English, Hindi, Punjabi
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28
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Rajasthan
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English, Hindi
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29
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Sikkim
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English, Hindi
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30
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Tamil Nadu
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English, Hindi, Tamil
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31
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Telangana
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English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu
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32
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Tripura
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English, Hindi, Bengali
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33
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Uttar Pradesh
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English, Hindi, Urdu
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34
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Uttarakhand
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English, Hindi
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35
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West Bengal
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English, Hindi, Bengali
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SBI Clerk 2026 Salary
The SBI Clerk Salary structure is Rs. 24,050 to Rs. 64,480. Starting emoluments, inclusive of DA and various allowances, amount to approximately Rs. 46,000 per month.
Probation Period
New recruits enter a 6-month probation period to assess their performance. Successful completion is required for confirmation, and the period may be extended if performance does not meet bank standards.
SBI Clerk Exam Centre
Details regarding the designated SBI Clerk Exam Centres have been compiled here to assist your travel and test-day planning.
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State/ UT
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SBI Clerk Exam Cities
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Andaman & Nicobar Island
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Port Blair
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Andhra Pradesh
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Chirala, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Naharlagun
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Assam
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Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
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Bihar
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Arrah, Aurangabad (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea
|
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Chandigarh
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Chandigarh-Mohali
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Chhattisgarh
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Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur
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Goa
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Panaji
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Gujarat
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Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, Anand, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara
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Haryana
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Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Rohtak, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar
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Himachal Pradesh
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Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Jammu, Samba, Srinagar
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Jharkhand
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Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi
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Karnataka
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Ballari, Bengaluru, Belgaum, Davangere, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli-Dharwad, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi
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|
Kerala
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Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur
|
|
Lakshadweep
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Kavaratti
|
|
Leh
|
Leh
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain
|
|
Maharashtra
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Amravati, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Solapur
|
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Manipur
|
Imphal
|
|
Meghalaya
|
Shillong
|
|
Mizoram
|
Aizawl
|
|
Nagaland
|
Dimapur, Kohima
|
|
Delhi NCR
|
Delhi NCR (All NCR cities)
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|
Odisha
|
Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur
|
|
Puducherry
|
Puducherry
|
|
Punjab
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Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur
|
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Rajasthan
|
Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur
|
|
Sikkim
|
Bardang-Gangtok
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar
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Telangana
|
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal
|
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Tripura
|
Agartala
|
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Uttar Pradesh
|
Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida & Gr. Noida, Varanasi
|
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Uttarakhand
|
Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee
|
|
West Bengal
|
Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri
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SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Paper
SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Papers are essential tools for serious aspirants. They offer critical insights into the real exam experience, including question types and difficulty trends.
Solving past papers is a proven strategy to master time management and enhance accuracy. Consistent practice builds the confidence necessary to identify your weak areas and improve your overall performance.
SBI Clerk Previous Year Exam Analysis
We have provided a detailed analysis of the SBI Clerk Prelims. Based on recent trends, the difficulty level generally ranges from easy to moderate. Review the section-wise difficulty analysis below.
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English
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Easy to Moderate
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Reasoning Ability
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Easy to Moderate
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Numerical Ability
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Easy to Moderate
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SBI Clerk Mock Test 2026
SBI Clerk Mock Tests simulate the actual test environment, making them vital for refining your exam strategy. By mimicking the official syllabus and timing, these tests help you identify your strengths and work on areas requiring further improvement.
Why Choose SBI Clerk as a Career Option?
A career as an SBI Clerk offers unmatched professional stability, lucrative benefits, and clear growth paths. Here are the primary reasons why this role remains a top choice for banking aspirants:
Straightforward Selection Process: The recruitment path consists of Prelims, Mains, and the LPT, which many candidates find more accessible than the SBI PO entry route.
High Job Security: As a public sector entity, SBI provides long-term job security that is highly sought after in the modern labor market.
Attractive Salary and Perks: Beyond the base pay, SBI offers excellent medical benefits, leave allowances, and other employee-centric perks.
Career Advancement: Clerical staff have structured opportunities to promote to officer cadres via internal examinations and service tenure.
Diverse Exposure: With the largest network of bank branches in India, employees gain unique experience across varied roles and locations.
Work-Life Balance: Compared to private banking sectors, SBI offers more predictable working hours, allowing for a better personal-professional balance.
FAQs
The SBI Clerk 2026 exam is conducted to hire candidates for the Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) role.
The current drive features 9,766 vacancies: 7,680 regular positions and 2,086 designated as backlog vacancies.
Candidates must meet the age requirement of 20 to 28 years as of 1st April 2026, with standard government-mandated relaxations for reserved categories.
Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution and maintain basic computer literacy.
The SBI Clerk 2026 Preliminary examination is confirmed for 26th and 27th September 2026.
There is no limit on attempts, provided you meet the age and educational eligibility requirements.
No. Candidates can only apply for one State or Union Territory and must prove proficiency in the respective local language.
While both provide stable clerical roles, SBI Clerk serves the State Bank of India, whereas IBPS Clerk covers various participating public sector banks. Aspirants should weigh factors like location and promotion policy when choosing.
Yes. The core subjects (Reasoning, Aptitude, English) overlap significantly, allowing for a consolidated preparation strategy across most banking examinations.
Graduates have access to several opportunities including SBI PO, IBPS PO, and others. The SBI Clerk remains a premier choice for those specifically targeting early entry into a public sector clerical career.