SarkariResultHome.comSBI Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Written by Sejal on 26 Oct 2026 · Organisation: State Bank of India · State: All India
State Bank of India (SBI) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration on its official website. This page explains how to use it for your preparation.
The stages are Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Document Verification. The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more SBI updates on the SBI Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
SBI Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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SBI Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration Selection Process & Exam Details
The stages, in the order they usually take place:
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Document Verification
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: What This Page Covers
Everything a candidate of Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration looks for is on one page: the exam overview, the exam pattern.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: Exam Overview
State Bank of India is the organisation behind Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration.
The paper is taken in Online mode.
Negative marking: 0.25 Marks.
Selection stages given for this exam: Prelims, Mains, LLPT.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam name | SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) |
| Conducted by | State Bank of India |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Selection stages | Prelims, Mains, LLPT |
| Negative marking | 0.25 Marks |
| Prelims Questions | 100 |
| Prelims Marks | 100 |
| Mains Questions | 190 |
| Mains Marks | 200 |
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: Clerk Selection Process 2026 Explained
The list below is for Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration.
- First Examination
- Main Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT), wherever that applies
- Document Verification
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: Clerk Prelims 2026
Check the clerk prelims 2026 for Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration in the table below.
In short: mode: Online; time: 20 minutes.
| Name of Tests (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: Clerk Mains 2026
The table below gives the clerk mains 2026 of Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 20 minutes.
| Name of Test (Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/ Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| Test of English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Test of Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hrs 40 Mins |
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: Exam Overview
The table below gives the exam overview of Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration, as it is given in the source.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | 1 Mark Awarded |
| Incorrect Answer | 0.25 Mark Deducted |
| Un-attempted Question | No Marks Awarded or Deducted |
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: Clerk Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Clerk Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) of Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration:
In short: mode: Online; time: 20 minutes.
| Sl. | Test Pattern | Section | No. of Passages | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-Verbal Test | Objective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| 1 | Non-Verbal Test | Subjective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| 2 | Verbal Test | 20 |
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
Looking at the pattern table (SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2026), Numerical Ability (35), Reasoning Ability (35) carry the highest marks.
In the pattern table (SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2026), the most marks are carried by Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (60).
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: Medium of Clerk Examination
The table below gives the medium of clerk examination of Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration, as it is given in the source.
| Sr. No. | State/UT | Medium of Exam |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar | English, Hindi |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| 4 | Assam | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali |
| 5 | Bihar | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | English, Hindi |
| 7 | Chandigarh | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| 8 | Delhi | English, Hindi |
| 9 | Goa | English, Hindi, Konkani |
| 10 | Gujarat | English, Hindi, Gujarati |
| 11 | Haryana | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| 12 | Himachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| 13 | Jammu & Kashmir | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| 14 | Jharkhand | English, Hindi |
| 15 | Karnataka | English, Hindi, Kannada |
| 16 | Kerala | English, Hindi, Malayalam |
| 17 | Ladakh | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| 18 | Lakshadweep | English, Hindi, Malayalam |
| 19 | Madhya Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| 20 | Maharashtra | English, Hindi, Marathi |
| 21 | Manipur | English, Hindi, Manipuri |
| 22 | Meghalaya | English, Hindi |
| 23 | Mizoram | English, Hindi |
| 24 | Nagaland | English, Hindi |
| 25 | Odisha | English, Hindi, Odia |
| 26 | Puducherry | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| 27 | Punjab | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| 28 | Rajasthan | English, Hindi |
| 29 | Sikkim | English, Hindi |
| 30 | Tamil Nadu | English, Hindi, Tamil |
| 31 | Telangana | English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu |
| 32 | Tripura | English, Hindi, Bengali |
| 33 | Uttar Pradesh | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| 34 | Uttarakhand | English, Hindi |
| 35 | West Bengal | English, Hindi, Bengali |
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Negative marking is given as 0.25 Marks. So avoid wild guesses and mark only the answers you are sure about.
- The exam is in Online mode, so take your mock tests in the same way.
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
How SBI selects candidates
Officers usually clear an online first exam, a main exam and then a psychometric test, group exercise and interview. Clerks take a first and main exam and a local language test. Every stage carries negative marking in objective papers, so accuracy is as important as speed.
Read more on the SBI company page or visit the official website at sbi.co.in.
Earlier SBI Notifications
Earlier SBI notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all SBI updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBI CBO Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 27 Oct 2026 |
| SBI PO Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 27 Oct 2026 |
| SBI Apprentice Detailed Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| SBI Circle-Based Officer (CBO) Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| SBI Apprentice Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 09 Oct 2026 |
| SBI Clerk Check Prelims and Mains Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | 590 | 09 Oct 2026 |
SBI Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official website | sbi.co.in |
| All SBI updates | Open SBI Recruitment |
| SBI latest jobs | View jobs |
| SBI admit cards | View admit cards |
| SBI results | View results |
SBI Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration?
Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration is conducted by State Bank of India.
What is the mode of the Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration exam?
The exam mode is Online.
Is there negative marking in Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration?
Negative marking: 0.25 Marks.
Where can I download the official Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of SBI. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Clerk Prelims Mains Scheme, Duration syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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