SBI Clerk is a yearly national-level banking exam that the State Bank of India holds to select candidates for junior associate and clerk cadre positions in its many national departments. Prelims and Mains are the two stages of the selection process for the SBI Clerk exam. The ultimate selection of candidates is based on the results of these exams. In this article, candidates will learn about all the details of the SBI Clerk 2022 exam.
The candidates who pass the preliminary examination are qualified to take the main examination. The Mains exam results will be used to make the final decision.
SBI Clerk 2022 Exam: Overview
The preliminary Exam and Mains Exam are the two stages of the selection process to choose the qualified candidates. Review the summary table below for more information about SBI Clerk Recruitment 2022.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES |
| Exam Conducting Authority | State Bank of India (SBI) |
| Exam Type | National Level |
| Vacancies | 5486 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Prelims and Mains |
| Frequency of Exam | Once in a year |
| SBI Clerk Official Website | https://www.sbi.co.in/ |
Along with the official SBI Clerk Notification 2022, the dates for the SBI Clerk 2022 Exams have been announced. The SBI Clerk prelims exam is to be conducted on the 12th, 19th, and 20th of November 2022.
SBI Clerk Exam 2022 – Eligibility Criteria
Before registering for the exam, candidates must check the eligibility requirements. The SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria include age restriction, nationality, and educational requirements. Below is a detailed discussion of the SBI Clerk Recruitment 2022 eligibility requirements.
Nationality
Candidates who meet any of the following requirements for nationality are eligible to apply for the SBI Clerk exam:
- Indian nationality
- A subject of Bhutan or Nepal.
- Tibetan refugee whose family immigrated to India before January 1, 1962.
Educational Qualification
Candidates with a minimum of a college degree are eligible to apply for the SBI Clerk examination. If you received the required grades for graduation, you are only eligible to apply.
Age Limit
A candidate must be at least 20 years old and not older than 28 years old to apply for the SBI examination.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 05 Years |
| OBC | 03 Years |
| PWD (General/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PWD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| PWD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen | The actual period of service rendered in defence services + 3 years8 years for disabled Ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST subject to a max. age of 50 years. |
| Widows, Divorced, Women (No Married) | 7 years (subject to the maximum age limit of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates) |
How to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2022?
Candidates can fill the recruitment form by following these simple steps:
- Visit SBI’s official website, www.sbi.co.in and fill out your registration information.
- Candidates who successfully register will receive a system-generated provisional registration number and password.
- Submit your scanned photograph and signature following the notification rules.
- Click the final submit button and then the payment page to proceed with payment.
- After successfully paying the registration fee, the application procedure will be completed, and candidates will receive an email or message at their registered email address/phone number.
- Save or print the application form for future reference.
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2022
The SBI Clerk Exam 2022 was divided into preliminary and mains. There is no interview stage for the SBI Clerk Exam. The Exam is online and is held only once a year. In 2022, those who pass the SBI Clerk preliminary exam will be eligible for the SBI Clerk mains exam, which will require a language test.
Prelims Exam Pattern
The SBI Clerk Prelims exam’s question paper has 100 questions with a maximum time limit of 60 minutes and 1 mark for a correct answer. Every incorrect answer will result in a 0.25 mark deduction.
| Section | Question | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
- The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Question Paper consists of 100 one-mark questions with a time limit of 60 minutes.
- Every incorrect answer will result in a 0.25 marks deduction.
| Section | No. of Questions | 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 |
SBI Clerk 2022 Syllabus
The SBI Clerk Prelims & Mains Exams are conducted to select candidates for Junior Associates posts at State Bank of India branches throughout the country. In many ways, the SBI Clerk syllabus is similar to other bank examinations. Every candidate wants to score the best exam marks, and the syllabus is the key. After learning about the exam pattern, candidates start preparing to complete the syllabus and complete their preparation on time.
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