SBI Clerk 2020 Exam Dates
State Bank of India (SBI) will be releasing SBI Clerk 2020 New Exam Dates shortly. The Preliminary Examination & Mains Examination dates for SBI Clerk will be declared once the official notification is out.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| SBI Clerk 2020 Notification | to be announced |
| Start of SBI Clerk 2020 Online Application | |
| SBI Clerk 2020 Application Form Closes | |
| Download of admit card for Preliminary Examination | |
| SBI Clerk 2020 Preliminary Exam | |
| Download of admit card for Main Examination | |
| SBI Clerk 2020 Mains Exam |
Full Notification
SBI Clerk Recruitment 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduate in any subject from a government recognized institute and colleges.
Nationality
A citizen of India.
(OR)
A citizen of Bhutan/ Nepal/ Bangladesh is who have valid certificate showing that they have intention to permanently settle in India.
Age limit
Minimum age: 20 years old
Maximum age: 28 years old
A relaxation in the upper age limit is allowed for certain categories. Refer the following table for insights about that
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwD (General) | 10 Years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | To the extent of service provided by them to Armed Forces+ 3 years additional (Up to 50 Years) |
| Divorced women/Widows/Women judicially separated and not re-married (General) | 5 Years |
| Divorced women/Widows/Women judicially separated and not re-married (OBC) | 8 years |
| Divorced women/Widows/Women judicially separated and not re-married (SC/ST) | 10 years |
| Jammu and Kashmir residents in between the period 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 | 5 Years |
SBI Clerk 2020 Exam Pattern
Candidates will be selected on the basis of both Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam. It is mandatory for a candidate to clear Preliminary Exam in order to move to Mains Examination. Let’s have a look at the detailed Exam Pattern for SBI Clerk 2020.
SBI Clerk 2020 Preliminary Exam
| Serial No. | Section | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
SBI Clerk 2020 Mains Exam
| Serial Number | Section | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
| 1. | General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 2. | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| 3. | Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4. | General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes |
No Interview will be conducted for final selection through SBI Clerk 2020. Final selection will be based on the score of SBI Clerk 2020 Mains Exam.
SBI Clerk 2020 Syllabus
The syllabus for Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam is almost same with a little bit of variation for SBI Clerk 2020 Exam. Candidates are required to be proficient in English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge and General Awareness.
| Reasoning | Numerical Ability | English Language |
|---|---|---|
| Puzzle and Arrangement | Number Series | Reading Comprehension |
| Inequality | Simplification/Approximation | Cloze Test |
| Syllogism | Quadratic Equation | Fillers |
| Coding-Decoding | Data Interpretation | Spotting Errors |
| Blood Relations | Data Sufficiency | Sentence Improvement |
| Direction Senses | Miscellaneous | Fill in the Blanks |
| Order and Ranking |
SBI Clerk 2020 books
Following books are suggested for SBI clerk exam preparation:
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Guide for SBI Bank Clerk Preliminary & Main Exam 3rd Hindi Edition 3 (English, Paperback) | Disha Experts |
| SBI & Associates Banks Clerical Cadre Exam Guide 1st Edition | RPH Editorial Board |
| SBI Clerk Online Exam Self Study Guide-Cum- Practice Work Book(With CD)—English | Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan, Pratiyogita Kiran & KICX |
