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SBI Clerk 2019: About
The State Bank of India, SBI in short, is the oldest and largest bank in India. It is a government-owned (public sector) bank that has offices and branches all over India as well as in some other countries. Working at SBI is considered highly prestigious. Also, it offers great learning opportunities and scope to grow both at personal and professional level. The bank conducts SBI Clerk exam every year for recruitment of Clerical Cadres or Junior Associates in SBI and its associate banks. This is a great entry-level job for those aspiring to join the banking and financial sector. SBI Clerk 2018 has already been conducted and banking aspirants should now start preparing for SBI Clerk 2019. This is because lakhs of candidates appear for the exam for a few thousands vacancies. In this article, all information regarding SBI Clerk 2019, based on the SBI Clerk 2018 notification will be provided.
SBI Clerk 2019: Important Dates
The tentative schedule for SBI Clerk 2019 is tabulated below:
| Date of Notification | To be Updated. |
| Date of Online Registration | To be Updated. |
| Admit Card Release for SBI Clerk Prelims | To be Updated. |
| Date of Preliminary Exam | To be Updated. |
| Date of Mains Exam | To be Updated. |
SBI Clerk 2019: Vacancies
The number of vacancies for SBI Clerk post (Junior Associate – Customer Support & Sales) will be updated here after the official SBI Clerk notification is released.
SBI Clerk 2019: SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the exam, candidates must check if the fulfill all the SBI Clerk eligibility criteria as tabulated below:
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SBI Clerk 2019 Eligibility Criteria | |
| Nationality | 1. A candidate must be:
2. 1. a citizen of India, or 3. 2. a subject of Nepal, or 4. 3. a subject of Bhutan, or 5. 4. a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of settling permanently in India, or 6. 5. a person of Indian origin who migrated to India from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam and have the intention of settling permanently in India. |
| Age Limit | As on 1st January 2019, the minimum age of the candidate should be 20 years and the maximum age limit is 28 years. There is upper age relaxation for reserved categories:
SC/ST – 5 years OBC – 3 years PwD (General) – 10 years PwD (SC/ST) – 15 years PwD (OBC) – 13 years |
| Educational Qualification | The candidate must be a graduate (Degree) in any discipline from a recognized University. |
SBI Clerk 2019: SBI Clerk Application Form
The SBI Clerk application form will be made available online. Candidates will be able to apply for the exam from the official website of SBI: sbi.co.in.
You can follow the steps tabulated below to apply for SBI Clerk 2019:
| How To Apply For SBI Clerk 2019 | |
| Step 1 | Go to the official website of SBI: sbi.co.in. |
| Step 2 | Go to the “Careers” tab. |
| Step 3 | Enter your basic details, like Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Date of Birth, etc. and register yourself. A Provisional Registration Number and Password. Note them down. You will need them later to login. |
| Step 4 | Login to your account using the credentials. |
| Step 5 | Enter your Personal, Academic and detailed Contact Details. Also, enter your preferred Exam Center. |
| Step 6 | Upload scanned images of your Signature and Photograph in the required format and size. |
| Step 7 | Make payment of SBI Clerk application form fee and submit your application. |
| Step 8 | Take print outs of your online SBI Clerk application form for future reference. |
SBI Clerk Application Form Fee
The SBI Clerk application form fee for different categories are as under:
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SBI Clerk Application Form Fees | |
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Category |
Fees |
| General / Unreserved | Rs 600 |
| SC/ST/OBC | Rs 100 |
Requirements Of Photo & Signature
The requirements of Photograph and Signature that are to be uploaded while applying for the exam are as under:
- The Photograph should be recent, colored and of passport size. The dimension of the scanned image of the photo should be 200 pixels x 230 pixels and the size should be 20 kb to 50 kb. It should be in JPEG format.
- The Signature should be on a white paper. The dimension of the signature should be 140 pixels x 60 pixels and the size should be 10 kb to 20 kb.
SBI Clerk 2019: SBI Clerk Selection Procedure
The selection process of SBI Clerks is conducted in the following stages:
- Stage 1: SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam
- Stage 2: SBI Clerk Main Exam
- Stage 3: SBI Clerk Document Verification & Test of Local language
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern For Prelims
The SBI Clerk Prelims is conducted only to shortlist candidates for the Main exam. The different sections of SBI Clerk Prelims, number of questions, maximum marks and time duration for each section are tabulated below:
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SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2019 | ||
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Sections |
Number of Questions / Maximum Marks |
Time Duration |
| English Language |
30 / 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability |
35 / 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 / 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total |
100/100 | 60 minutes or 1 hour |
As you can see, the three sections are separately timed. This means you have to finish each of the three sections within the allocated time.
Candidates who clear the overall as well as sectional SBI Clerk cut off marks will be eligible to appear for SBI Clerk Mains exam.
SBI Clerk Exam pattern For Mains
The Mains exam has the following sections:
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SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2019 | ||
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Sections |
Number of Questions / Maximum Marks |
Time Duration |
| General / Financial Awareness |
50/50 |
35 minutes |
| General English |
40/40 |
35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50/50 |
45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
50/60 |
45 minutes |
| Total | 190/200 | 2 hours and 40 minutes |
The Main exam too is separately timed.
Both Prelims and Mains will be objective in nature with Multiple Type Questions (MCQs). Also, except the English Language section, all other sections will be available bilingually, i.e. in English and Hindi. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks allocated to a question for every wrong answer.
SBI Clerk Provisional Allotment
Provisional allotment of SBI Clerks will be based on the marks secured by them in the Main exam. The marks of Prelims will not be added.
SBI Clerk Final Selection
Final selection of candidates will be based on Document Verification subject and qualification in the Test of Regional Language.
SBI Clerk 2019: SBI Clerk Syllabus
The English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability sections of Prelims are there in Mains as well. The syllabus of these three sections are same for both Prelims and Mains.
Let us now look into the detailed SBI Clerk syllabus for each of these sections.
SBI Clerk Syllabus For Numerical Ability (Quantitative Aptitude)
This sections tests your knowledge of basic Mathematics of high school level. The different topics under this section are as under:
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SBI Clerk Syllabus For Numerical Ability (Quantitative Aptitude) |
| 1. Simplification |
| 2. Number Series |
| 3. Quadratic Equations |
| 4. Probability |
| 5. Average |
| 6. Time and work |
| 7. Time, Speed and Distance |
| 8. Average |
| 9. Percentage |
| 10. Profit and Loss |
| 11. Simple and Compound Interest |
| 12. Ratio and proportion |
| 13. Number System |
| 14. Surds and Indices |
| 15. Boats and Streams |
| 16. Permutation and Combination |
| 17. Mensuration |
| 18. Mixtures and Alligations |
| 19. Pipes and Cisterns |
| 20. Data Interpretation – Tables, Pie Charts, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, etc. |
SBI Clerk Syllabus For English Language (General English)
This section tests your command over English grammar, vocabulary and comprehension. The topics included under this section are as under:
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SBI Clerk Syllabus For English Language (General English) |
| 1. Vocabulary – Antonyms and Synonyms |
| 2. Sentence Completion |
| 3. Basic English Grammar – Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Subject-Verb Agreement, Parts of Speech, etc. |
| 4. Reading Comprehension |
| 5. Error Spotting |
| 6. Cloze Test |
| 7. Sentence Rearrangement or Para Jumbles |
| 8. Phrases and Idioms |
| 9. Fill in the Blanks |
| 10. Spell Checks |
SBI Clerk Syllabus For Reasoning Ability
Your analytical and reasoning skills are tested here. The various topics included under this section are as under:
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SBI Clerk Syllabus For Reasoning Ability |
| 1. Syllogism |
| 2. Data Sufficiency |
| 3. Statement and Argument |
| 4. Statement and Assumption |
| 5. Assertion and Reasoning |
| 6. Circular and Linear Sitting Arrangements |
| 7. Puzzle |
| 8. Blood Relations |
| 9. Coding and Decoding |
| 10. Directions and Distance |
| 11. Order and Ranking |
| 12. Coded Inequalities |
| 13. Series |
| 14. Analogy |
| 15. Classification |
SBI Clerk Syllabus For Computer Aptitude
Basic Computer skills are tested here. The various topics under this section are as under:
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SBI Clerk Syllabus For Computer Aptitude |
| 1. Generations of Computer |
| 2. Computer Fundamentals and Terminologies, Hardware and Software, Memory and Storages, Input and Output Devices, etc. |
| 3. Operating System |
| 4. Internet and Networking |
| 5. MS Office – MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc. |
| 6. Keyboard Shortcuts |
| 7. Computer Abbreviations |
| 8. Basic security Concepts |
SBI Clerk Syllabus For General / Financial Awareness
Your general knowledge and awareness are tested in this section. The various topics included under this section are as under:
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SBI Clerk Syllabus For General/Financial Awareness |
| 1. Current Affairs – Sports, Technology, Books and Authors, Awards, National and International Events, Defence, Summits, etc. |
| 2. History |
| 3. Geography |
| 4. Culture |
| 5. Indian Constitution |
| 6. Economics News |
| 7. Financial Awareness (Railway Budget, Union Budget, etc.) |
| 8. Banking Awareness – History, RBI Guidelines, Banking Terms, Abbreviations, etc. |
SBI Clerk 2019: SBI Clerk Books
In order to prepare for SBI Clerk exam, you need to have the right kind of resources: the best books for SBI Clerk exam. The set of books for each section as listed below have been recommended by top teachers and toppers in SBI Clerk exam:
SBI Clerk Books For Numerical Ability
- Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Kumar Verma
- Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma
SBI Clerk Books For English Language
- English Grammar by Wren and Martin
- Objective English by S.P Bakshi
- Word Power made easy by Norman Lewis
SBI Clerk Books For Reasoning Ability
- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
- Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe
SBI Clerk Books For Computer Aptitude
- Lucent’s Computer by Rani Ahilya
- Objective Computer Awareness by Somya Ranjan Behera
SBI Clerk Books For General/Financial Awareness
- Lucent’s General Knowledge
- Banking and Economic Awareness by Rakesh Kumar
- Banking, Financial & General Awareness by I K Pavel
SBI Clerk 2019: SBI Clerk Preparation
SBI Clerk preparation needs one to be very serious and methodical as you need to score as high as possible in order to guarantee your selection. Even though Prelims exam is just qualifying in nature, you need to prepare in a way that guarantees a high score because the same three sections of Prelims are there in Mains as well, and provisional allotment will be based on the marks secured by the candidates in the SBI Clerk Main exam.
Have a clear knowledge of the SBI Clerk exam pattern and syllabus. Then finish each and every topic. Understand the theory behind the concepts and solve as many SBI Clerk practice questions as possible. Develop reading habits as well. Go through sufficient number of example problems before solving practice questions.
Once you have finished the whole syllabus, take SBI Clerk mock tests and then identify the areas you are weak at. Work on them and improve yourself. Also, improve your time management and question selection skills.
SBI Clerk 2019: SBI Clerk Cut Off
For both Prelims and Mains there are two kinds of SBI Clerk cutoff:
a. Sectional SBI Clerk Cut Off Marks : The minimum marks candidates must secure in the individual sections of the exam.
b. Overall SBI Clerk Cut Off Marks: The minimum total marks that candidates must secure adding the marks obtained in the respective sections.
Candidates must clear both these cut offs in order to get qualified in that particular round.
Both these cutoffs are determined based on multiple factors, like:
- Total number of candidates appearing for the exam,
- Total number of vacancies for SBI Clerks,
- Difficulty level of the exam, etc.
As a result, the SBI Clerk cut off changes every year. We will update the cutoff once the exam is conducted and SBI releases the cutoff marks.
SBI Clerk 2019: SBI Clerk Admit Card
SBI Clerk admit card will be released separately for each stage of the exam. SBI Clerk Prelims admit card will be released for those who have successfully applied for the exam. For Mains, it will be issued only for those candidates who qualify in the Prelims exam. The admit card will be made available on the official website of SBI. candidates will have to login to their account using their Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth in order to download their admit card.
The admit card is an important document without which candidates won’t be allowed to appear for the exam. It will contain all the information regarding the exam and the candidate.
SBI Clerk 2019: SBI Clerk Result
SBI Clerk result will be declared separately for both the stages of the exam. It will be issued on the SBI official website. In order to view and download the SBI Clerk result, candidates will have to login to their account using their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
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We hope this article on SBI Clerk 2019 gives you all the necessary information. All the best!
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