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SBI Clerk 2021 Highlights
SBI Clerk Prelims 2021 results have been announced on September 21, along with the Prelims scorecard. State Bank of India or SBI is one of the largest financial companies in India and the biggest bank with many of its branches extended overseas. It offers excellent career opportunities to eligible graduates in India to make a bright and secure career for themselves. SBI gives this chance by releasing recruitment notifications for Probationary Officers, Junior Associates, and many more. The SBI Clerk recruitment was recently released to recruit for 5000 vacancies. Before proceeding further, let's look at the important events of the SBI Clerk exam 2021.
SBI Clerk Highlights 2021
| Conducting Authority | State Bank of India (SBI) |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://sbi.co.in |
| Name of the Posts | Clerk (Office Assistant) |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Stages of Exam | Two Stages-
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| Maximum marks & Time duration |
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| SBI Clerk Phase 1 (Prelims) Exam Result 2021 |
September 21, 2021 (Click Here) |
| SBI Clerk Phase 2 (mains) Examination Dates |
October 1 and 17, 2021 |
| Number of Vacancies | 4915 (More Details) |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
Click here to download the SBI Junior Assosicates 2021 Exam [PDF]
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SBI Clerk Notification 2021
State Bank of India had released the SBI Clerk notification 2021 in April 2021. SBI, one of the largest banks in India, attracts a majority of job aspirants irrespective of the post. SBI invited applications from the young and eligible candidates for the posts of Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre.
As the notification was out in April, you must have applied for it immediately in order to avoid a last-minute rush after going through complete details in the SBI Clerk Notification 2021. There are a total of 5000 vacancies released. SBI Clerk Prelims results have been declared on September 21, 2021, along with the scorecards. The SBI Clerk Mains will be held on October 01 & Oct 17, 2021.
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2021
While you start the SBI Clerk preparation process, you should know all the details regarding the SBI Clerk exam pattern. SBI Clerk Exam 2021 is going to be conducted in two main phases.
- Phase 1 - Preliminary Examination (online)
- Phase 2 - Main Examination (online)
The Main Examination will further be followed by a Language proficiency test which will be a test of specified opted local language.
SBI Clerk (Prelims) Exam Pattern 2021
SBI Clerk exam 2021 for Prelims will be conducted online. The SBI Clerk Prelims exam consists of an objective test that has three sections i.e English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability worth 100 marks. All the sections in SBI Clerk Prelims exam are allotted separate marks and separate sectional timings. You cannot shift to another section until the timing of that particular section is exhausted. The total timing of the SBI Clerk Prelims exam is 1 hour.
- There is a negative marking of 1/4th or 0.25 marks.
- This time there is no sectional Cut off.
| Sl. No. | Test Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes |
| 2. | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| 3. | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour | |
SBI Clerk (Mains) Exam Pattern 2021
If you manage to clear the SBI Clerk Prelims exam you have to appear in the SBI Clerk Main Exam. After the SBI Clerk Prelims result, admit cards for the Mains will also be released. There will not be much gap between the SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains exam, therefore you need to be in preparation mode since the start. The SBI Clerk Main Exam will also be an online test consisting of four sections. i.e. General / Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude which are allotted different marks and different sectional timings. The total time duration is going to be of 2 Hours 40 Minutes.
- There will be a negative marking of 1/4th of the marks allotted to the question.
- There will not be any sectional cut-off in the exam.
| Sl. No. | Test Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 Minutes |
| 2. | General English | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| 3. | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| 4. | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hours 40 minutes | |
SBI Clerk Language Proficiency Test
- If you qualify the selection and produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate, having studied the specified opted local language then you will not be subjected to any Language test
- In case of others (qualified for selection), specified opted local language test will be conducted after provisional selection which will be done before joining
- If it is found that you are not proficient in specified opted local language then you will be disqualified
SBI Clerk 2021: Provisional Selection (Subject to qualifying specified opted local language).
Provisional selection will be done on the basis of the scores obtained by the candidates in the SBI Clerk Main Exam 2021. The final selection will be done once the eligibility is verified and all the information provided by you in the SBI Clerk application form is certified to be true.
SBI Clerk Reserved List
Along with the final selections, SBI will release awaiting (Reserved) list State-category wise. This list will be valid for one year from the result declaration date. The appointment of the candidates in the waitlist will be done if the appointed candidates resign in the middle of their term or do not join at all.
SBI Clerk Vacancy 2021
SBI recruitment is one of the most important ones in the banking industry. All the candidates who are interested in working in Public Sector Banks, wait for the SBI notification every year. SBI offers a golden opportunity to all the eligible candidates by releasing a good number of vacancies. SBI has released 5000 SBI JA vacancies this year.
Please note that Vacancies reserved for the OBC category are available to OBC candidates belonging to the ‘’Non-creamy layer’’. Candidates belonging to the OBC category but coming in ‘’CREAMY LAYER’’, are not entitled to any relaxation/ reservation available to the OBC category. Also, the OBC category candidate should submit the OBC certificate in the format prescribed by Govt. of India, having the “Non-Creamy Layer’’ clause issued during the period April 01, 2021, to the date of taking up the appointment. To know about the details of the SBI Clerk vacancy in 2021, please look at the table below.
| Circle | State/ UT | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category Wise | PWD | XS | SC/ ST/ OBC | PWD | XS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total | LD | VI | HI | d&e | XS | DXS | SC | ST | OBC | Total | LD | VI | HI | d&e | Total | XS | DXS | Total | ||
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 63 | 135 | 243 | 90 | 371 | 902 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 90 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangalore | Karnataka | 64 | 28 | 108 | 40 | 160 | 400 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 66 | 43 | 109 |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | 11 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 34 | 78 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 14 | 38 | 7 | 12 | 49 | 120 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bengal | West Bengal | 62 | 13 | 60 | 27 | 111 | 273 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A&N Islands | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sikkim | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 12 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 31 | 75 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Chandigarh | Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladakh | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | 45 | 7 | 36 | 18 | 74 | 180 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Punjab | 85 | 0 | 61 | 29 | 120 | 295 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 89 | 4 | 127 | 47 | 206 | 473 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 47 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| Pondicherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Delhi | Delhi | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 12 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 70 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Delhi/ Chandigarh | Haryana | 20 | 0 | 29 | 11 | 50 | 110 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana | 44 | 19 | 74 | 27 | 111 | 275 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaipur | Rajasthan | 29 | 22 | 35 | 17 | 72 | 175 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 35 | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| Kerala | Kerala | 9 | 0 | 26 | 9 | 53 | 97 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 22 |
| Lakshadweep | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lucknow/ Delhi | Uttar Pradesh | 73 | 3 | 94 | 35 | 145 | 350 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Maharashtra/ Mumbai Metro | Maharashtra | 63 | 56 | 172 | 63 | 286 | 640 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 63 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | Goa | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Eastern | Assam | 10 | 17 | 40 | 14 | 68 | 149 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Manipur | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mizoram | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nagaland | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tripura | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 722 | 423 | 1181 | 480 | 2109 | 4915 | 58 | 49 | 49 | 39 | 480 | 205 | 14 | 83 | 24 | 121 | 4 | 2 | 75 | 15 | 96 | 130 | 107 | 237 | |
Special Recruitment Drive Vacancy
The SBI Clerk 2020 vacancies of Chandigarh and North Eastern zones for all the categories is provided in tabular form below.
| Circle | Special Area | Regular Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category Wise | PWD | XS | SC/ ST/ OBC | PWD | XS | ||||||||||||||||||||
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total | LD | VI | HI | d&e | XS | DXS | SC | ST | OBC | Total | LD | VI | HI | d&e | Total | XS | DXS | Total | ||
| Chandigarh | Kashmir Valley | 3 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leh & Kargil Valley | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| North Eastern | Dibang Valley, Tawang etc. | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tura | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mokokchung | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 42 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Grand Total | 726 | 440 | 1195 | 488 | 2151 | 5000 | 59 | 49 | 49 | 39 | 488 | 206 | 14 | 83 | 24 | 121 | 4 | 2 | 75 | 15 | 96 | 130 | 107 | 237 | |
SBI Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2021
SBI is one of the largest banking organizations and therefore it is aspired by many candidates who are seeking a stable job for themselves, especially in the banking sector. You need to follow the SBI Clerk eligibility criteria, failing which your candidature will be canceled. There is a new update from SBI this time, if you have resigned from SBI earlier as Clerk/Officer, you are not eligible to apply. Please note that if you have a record of default in repayment of loans/ credit card dues and/ or against whose name adverse report of CIBIL or other agencies is available, you will not be appointed even if you are selected. Given below are the detailed SBI Clerk eligibility criteria that must be fulfilled before applying for the SBI Clerk exam.
SBI Clerk Educational Criteria (As per August 16, 2021)
Before applying for the SBI Clerk 2021, ensure that you are a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification as recognized by the Central Government. For further details on educational qualification for SBI Clerk 2021 please look at the table below.
| Post | Educational Criteria |
|---|---|
| SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) |
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SBI Clerk Age Criteria (As per April 01, 2021)
SBI has specified a certain age limit for the SBI Clerk 2021. To appear in the SBI Clerk exam, you should not be below 20 years and not above 28 years i.e. you must have been born not earlier than April 02, 1993, and not later than April 01, 2001. For further details on this please refer to the below table.
No. of attempts in SBI Clerk: There is no minimum/ maximum number of attempts in SBI Clerk, you can apply for the exam till the time you attain the maximum age limit i.e. 28 years.
| Post | Age Criteria |
|---|---|
| SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) | Minimum age: 20 years Maximum age: 28 years, i.e candidates must have been born not earlier than April 02, 1993, and not later than April 02, 2001 (both days inclusive). |
SBI Clerk Age Relaxation
You need to follow the above-mentioned age criteria, except if you belong to any of the reserved categories. If you belong to reserved categories you will be eligible for relaxation in age. The details of age relaxation are mentioned in the table below.
| Sr. No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 2. | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| 3. | PWD (Gen/ EWS) | 10 years |
| 4. | PWD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 5. | PWD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 6. | Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled ExServicemen | Actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years, (8 years for Disabled Ex- Servicemen belonging to SC/ST) subject to max. age of 50 years |
| 7. | Widows, Divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried | 7 years (subject to maximum age limit of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates) |
SBI Clerk Exam Dates 2021
SBI Clerk is a clerical-level job awaited by most of the candidates. SBI has released the official notification on April 26, 2021. In order to apply for this exam, you should be well aware of the important dates related to the SBI Clerk exam 2021. The application window for SBI Clerk 2021 was open from April 27, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The SBI Clerk exam calendar will have all the details like the opening date of the online application form, date of the preliminary examination, date of mains examination, and more. SBI Clerk Prelims was conducted on July 10, 11,12 & 13. SBI Clerk Prelims 2021 results have now been announced along with the release of scorecards. SBI Clerk Mains will be conducted on October 01 & October 17, 2021. Further details regarding the SBI Clerk important dates are mentioned below.
SBI Clerk Exam Dates 2021
| Activity | Tentative Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Availability of SBI Clerk Online Application Form | April 27, 2021 |
| Last date of Online Application Form | May 17, 2021 |
| Release of SBI Clerk Admit Card for Preliminary Exam | June 29, 2021 |
| SBI Clerk Prelims Exam date | July 10,11,12 and 13, 2021 |
| SBI Clerk Phase 1 (Prelims) Exam Result 2021 |
September 21, 2021 (Click Here) |
| Release of SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card | September 2021 |
| SBI Clerk Phase 2 (Mains) Examination Dates |
October 1 and 17, 2021 |
| SBI Clerk Mains Exam Result | To be notified later |
| Declaration of Final SBI Clerk Result | To be notified later |
SBI Clerk Syllabus 2021
Knowing the syllabus of the SBI Clerk exam is the first and the most important thing to do before initiating preparation. SBI job notification is one of the most important ones in the banking sector. SBI Clerk exam gives this golden chance to all the job aspirants who are eager to make a stable career for themselves. SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2021 is going to have a total of 100 questions divided into three sections. The SBI Clerk Mains exam is going to have 190 questions from four sections. You will be able to appear for SBI Clerk Mains only if you fare well in the Prelims. Therefore, you should get hold of the SBI Clerk syllabus 2021 and start preparation right away. You should have the complete details for the SBI Clerk exam syllabus.
SBI Clerk Prelims Syllabus 2021
SBI Clerk Prelims 2021 is going to have a total of 100 questions divided into three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability. All the sections hold equal importance, therefore it becomes mandatory to study the complete SBI Clerk Prelims syllabus properly and prepare yourself well.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification and approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equation, Number System / HCF & LCM, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Partnership, Ages, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time, Speed & Distance, Problems on Trains, Boat and Stream, Time & Work / Pipes and Cisterns, Simple and Compound Interest, Mixture & Allegations, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Data Interpretation (DI), Caselet DI and Data Sufficiency |
| English | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Passage Making, Error Spotting, Jumble Words, Sentence Framing, Fill in the blanks |
| Reasoning | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement- Circular, Square & Linear, Data Sufficiency, Directions and Distance, Coding Decoding, Blood relations, Inequality, Syllogism, Machine input and output, Verbal Reasoning, Ordering and Ranking, Arrangement and Pattern, Scheduling, Distance and Direction, Ranking |
SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus 2021
SBI Clerk Mains 2021 consists of four subjects in the objective type format. You will be given answer choices out of which you will have to choose one. Therefore, if you practice and study well, you will be able to spot the correct answer instantly. For that, you need to be aware of the complete SBI Clerk Mains syllabus. You must give attention to each section/subject because each subject contributes to getting good scores in the SBI Clerk exam 2021.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification and approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equation, Number System / HCF & LCM, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Partnership, Ages, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time, Speed & Distance, Problems on Trains, Boat and Stream, Time & Work / Pipes and Cisterns, Simple and Compound Interest, Mixture & Allegations, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Data Interpretation (DI), Caselet DI and Data Sufficiency |
| English Language | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Passage Making, Error Spotting, Jumble Words, Sentence Framing, Fill in the blanks |
| General Awareness | Monetary Policies, Banking and Financial Awareness, Economic Terms, Current Affairs, Static GK, Financial and Economic News, Government Schemes. Agreement & Deals, Banking Terms- rates & processes, National Institutions |
| Reasoning | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement- Circular, Square & Linear, Data Sufficiency, Directions and Distance, Coding Decoding, Blood relations, Inequality, Syllogism, Machine input and output, Verbal Reasoning, Ordering and Ranking, Arrangement and Pattern, Scheduling, Distance and Direction, Ranking |
| Computer Aptitude | Internet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviation, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Operating System, Networking, Computer Fundamentals /Terminologies, Security tools and viruses |
Best SBI Clerk Books 2021
SBI gives a golden opportunity to all the candidates through its recruitment notifications. You should try your best and collect good study material for the SBI Clerk exam 2021. You need effective books to practice well for the SBI Clerk exam. Some recommended SBI Clerk books for exam preparation are mentioned below.
| Subject | Name of Book | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Practice Book on Quicker Maths, 2nd Edition | M.Tyra, K.Kundan / Magical Book Series |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations 17th Edition | R.S Aggarwal / S.Chand Publisher | |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Varma / Arihant Publishers | |
| Computer Awareness | Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams | Arihant Publishers |
| Computer Fundamentals | P.K Sinha | |
| General Awareness | Manorama Year Book 2021 | - |
| Pratiyogita Darpan | - | |
| Lucent’s General Knowledge | - | |
| English Language | Objective English 4th Edition | Edgar Thorpe / Pearson |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis / Penguin | |
| Objective General English 2nd Edition | S.P Bakshi / Arihant |
SBI Clerk Salary 2021
SBI is considered to be one of the best recruiters in the banking industry, as it provides a decent amount of salary along with other benefits to its employees and rewards their work to the best of their capability. Receiving a good salary is an important motivating factor for the employees and it encourages them to work harder and better. SBI is the largest bank and therefore there is no doubt that it pays its employees well along with many other benefits. According to the basic pay, the SBI Clerk salary is going to be Rs 19900/- (Rs 17900.00 with two advance increments admissible to graduates). The complete breakup of the SBI Clerk salary is as follows.
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| SBI Junior Associates (Clerk) |
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SBI Clerk Exam Language
In the SBI Clerk exam 2021 all the questions in the objective tests will be bilingual, i.e. they will be available both in Hindi and English except the test of English Language in both the phases. You can attempt the question in any language preferred. You can also switch any particular question anytime in order to watch it in the language you prefer.
SBI Clerk 2021: How to Apply Online
The SBI Clerk 2021 application process was open from April 27, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The application process consisted of a few simple steps which could be easily followed to submit your application successfully.
- In the first step, you need to visit the official website of SBI www.sbi.co.in
- In the second step, you are required to enter some basic details after which you will be registered and a provisional registration number and password is generated by the system which will be useful for further process
- In the third step, you need to upload your photograph and signature for which the guidelines will be provided
- In the fourth step, you will be redirected to the application form where you will have to fill up all the personal information related to education, experience and others
- After the completion of the application form, you are now required to preview the application and see if the information filled by you is correct
- After doing the preview you are now required to submit the application form. Please note that after the submission no change in the application form will be “Entertained”.
- After the whole process gets completed, you will be required to submit the application fee which will be done through online mode
- Guidelines of uploading Photograph/ Signature:
- The size of the photograph must be between 20KB and 50KB.
- The size of the signature needs to be between 10KB and 20KB.
- The size of the Handwritten declaration must be between 50KB and 100KB.
- The size of the left-hand thumb impression needs to be between 20KB and 50KB.
SBI Clerk Application Fee
As soon as you complete filling up all the details in the SBI clerk 2021 application form, the last step towards the completion of the application process is the payment of the application fee which will also be done through online mode. You will be given various online payment options to pay the requisite fee. Once paid, the SBI Clerk fee will not be refunded. Without submitting the SBI Clerk application fee, the application will be considered incomplete.
The SBI Clerk fee details according to the various categories are as follows.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS | Nil |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs 750/- |
SBI Clerk Exam Centres
In the admit card of the SBI Clerk, the exam center will be mentioned with a specific address. The choice of the exam centre will be asked to you at the time of filling in the SBI Clerk application form. It is advised to fill the examination centre very carefully because no change in the SBI Clerk exam centre will be entertained after submission of the application form. The details of the SBI Clerk exam centre is provided in the table below.
| State Code | State/ UT | Exam Centre | State Code | State/ UT | Exam Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Andaman & Nicobar Island | Port Blair | 29 | Maharashtra | Amravati, Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Pune, Solapur |
| 12 | Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram | 30 | Manipur | Imphal |
| 13 | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | 31 | Meghalaya | Shillong |
| 14 | Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur | 32 | Mizoram | Aizawl |
| 15 | Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad (Bihar), Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea | 33 | Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima |
| 16 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh - Mohali | 34 | Delhi NCR | Delhi NCR (All NCR cities) |
| 17 | Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur | 35 | Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur (Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| 18 | Goa | Panaji | 36 | Puducherry | Puducherry |
| 19 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad – Gandhinagar, Anand, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara | 37 | Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Sangrur |
| 20 | Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Rohtak, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar | 38 | Rajasthan | Ajmer, Alwar, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| 21 | Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Una | 39 | Sikkim | Bardang - Gangtok |
| 22 | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar | 40 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Madurai, Nagercoil, Salem, Thanjavur, Thiruchirapalli, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar |
| 23 | Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi | 41 | Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
| 24 | Karnataka | Ballari, Bengaluru, Belgaum, Davangere, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli – Dharwad, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi | 42 | Tripura | Agartala |
| 25 | Kerala | Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur | 43 | Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Bareilly, Faizabad, Ghaziabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida & Gr. Noida, Varanasi |
| 26 | Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | 44 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| 27 | Leh | Leh | 45 | West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Greater Kolkata, Hooghly, Kalyani, Siliguri |
| 28 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
SBI Clerk Admit Card 2021
You are required to download your SBI Clerk call letters from the authorized website by entering your details i.e. Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth. No hard copy of the SBI Clerk call letter/ Information Handout will be sent by post/ courier. You need to bring the print of the SBI Clerk Admit card along with a copy of valid identity proof. The SBI Clerk admit card will be released a few days before the exam. The SBI Clerk admit card for both phases will be released separately by the SBI.
Update: Your Prelims exam admit card will not be collected at the time of the Prelims exam as it used to be earlier, however, it will be duly stamped by the exam centre staff. You have to bring this prelims exam admit card with you at the time of the SBI Clerk Mains exam.
Also, you have to paste the photograph in the call letter and need to bring 2 additional photographs to the examination venue. You will not be allowed in the examination centre in case you fail to do the above.
SBI Clerk Previous Year Cut-off
Previous Year Cut-off is one such important information that helps in understanding the pattern of the questions asked in the SBI Clerk exam as well as gives an idea about the level of the SBI Clerk exam. By going through the SBI Clerk previous year cutoff you will be in a position to design a strategic study plan for yourself. SBI Clerk cut-off for the year 2020 is as follows.
SBI Clerk Prelims Cut off 2020
In order to crack the SBI Clerk exam, you need to be aware of every aspect of the SBI Clerk exam. The SBI Clerk previous year cut-off will give you a clear idea about how much effort is needed and what is the safe number of attempts to clear the SBI Clerk exam. To assist you with this, we have provided the previous year's cut-off of the SBI Clerk Prelims exam. Please refer to the table below.
| State/UT | Category | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | |
| West Bengal | 86.75 | 69.25 | 70.75 | 65.5 | 60 |
| Gujarat | 82.75 | 73 | 74.5 | 66 | 60 |
| Maharashtra | 84 | 77.5 | 76.5 | 75.5 | 60 |
| Telangana | 86.75 | 81.75 | 81.5 | 69.25 | 60.75 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 90.25 | 78 | 82.25 | 64.25 | 60 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 87.25 | 72 | – | – | – |
| Andhra Pradesh | 88.75 | 83.75 | – | – | – |
| Uttarakhand | 91 | – | – | – | – |
| Rajasthan | 90.25 | 82.75 | 80.75 | 66.5 | 60 |
| Tamil Nadu | 92.75 | 89.75 | 72.25 | 74.75 | 60.75 |
| Karnataka | 80.5 | 75.25 | 74.25 | 64.25 | 60 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 89.25 | – | 81.5 | – | – |
| Delhi | 98.75 | 83 | 87.5 | 73.5 | 62.25 |
| Chandigarh | 96.75 | 81.75 | 94.75 | 77.25 | – |
| Punjab | 96.25 | 78.75 | 88 | 69.25 | – |
SBI Clerk Mains Cut Off 2020: State Wise
The Mains examination of the SBI Clerk exam was held after the Prelims exam. Please note that there is no sectional cut-off in the SBI Clerk Mains exam. The cut-off of the exam mainly depends on the number of vacancies. The more the vacancies, the less is the cut-off. Details of the SBI Clerk Mains exam for the year 2020 (State Wise and Category wise) is provided in the table below:
| State | Cut Off – General Category |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 68 |
| Bihar | 68.75 |
| Chhattisgarh | 68.75 |
| Chandigarh | 76 |
| Delhi | 76.25 |
| Gujarat | 56.75 |
| Haryana | 72.75 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 66 |
| Jharkhand | 68.25 |
| Karnataka | 58.75 |
| Kerala | 69.75 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 68.75 |
| Maharashtra | 59.5 |
| Odisha | 68.75 |
| Punjab | 77.50 |
| Rajasthan | 68.75 |
| Tamil Nadu | 62 |
| Telangana | 66 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 71.00 |
| Uttrakhand | 78 |
| West Bengal | 67.5 |
SBI Clerk Online Coaching 2021
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The course consists of:
- 375 + Videos covering the entire syllabus of Prelims and Mains Exam for SBI Clerk 2021 exam
- 100+ videos prepared exclusively for Mains examination explaining the correct approach to solve difficult and time-taking questions along with the concepts and shortcuts
- The study notes in PDF format specially for the General and Financial Awareness Section, and wherever required for easy learning and quick revision
- 150 + Difficulty Based Chapter Tests divided into Easy, Moderate and High Levels for each chapter for all the subjects to help you prepare systematically
- 20+ Subject wise Section Tests consisting of 750+ high-level questions exclusive for Mains Examination
- 23 Full-Length Mock Tests including 15 full-length mock tests for SBI Clerk Prelims and 8 full-Length Mock Tests for SBI Clerk Mains
- Access to one SBI Clerk Memory Based Paper
- Total 7000 + practice questions with solutions and proper explanations in the form of Chapter tests, assignments, section tests, and Mock Tests make you practice exhaustively making you confident both for speed and accuracy to face the exam and come out with flying colors
SBI Clerk Free Mock Tests 2021
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SBI Clerk Preparation Strategy 2021
Grabbing any job in today's scenario is not an easy nut to crack. A lot depends on how you utilize your time and what strategy you follow. A preparation strategy followed by someone may not work for you so it's better to frame your own strategy. Given below are some foremost tips to follow.
- Set your practical goals that are within your reach
- Do not mug up things
- Try to understand the logic behind anything
- Practice questions as much as you can but don't stress yourself
- Take well-deserved breaks to rejuvenate your mind and body
SBI Clerk Blogs
SBI Clerk is one of the important examinations for most job aspirants as it gives a chance to enter the largest bank in the country. It has endless opportunities once you get in, therefore, you need to work as hard as you can and try to grab any piece of information you receive in any form. Read the blog provided below to clarify all your doubts related to the SBI Clerk exam 2021.
SBI Clerk 2021 Notification Out!: 5000 Vacancies announced
SBI Clerk Exam 2021: Promotion From Clerk To SBI PO
SBI Clerk Prelims Previous Years Cutoffs
Best SBI Clerk Books for Prelims And Mains
English Questions (New Pattern) for SBI Clerk, RBI Assistant and NABARD Grade A
SBI Clerk Useful Videos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1:
Can those students who are appearing in final year of Graduation apply for any post in SBI Clerk 2021 recruitment?A:
Yes. Those who are in the final year of their Graduation / Semester may also apply.Q2:
Is the SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) 2021 Examination ONLINE or OFFLINE ?A:
The SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) 2021 Exam will be in online mode.Q3:
Is there any sectional CUT-OFF in SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) 2021 Exam?A:
No. SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) 2021 Exam will not have any sectional cut-off.Q4:
What is the age limit for the SBI Junior Associate (Clerk) ?A:
The minimum age of the candidates must be 20 years & maximum age should be 28 yearsQ5:
Is the SBI (Junior Associate) Clerk Exam Bilingual ?A:
Yes. The exam is bilingual. You can attempt all the sections in English or Hindi except the test of English Language.Q6:
How can I check my result ?A:
You can enter your registration/roll number & password provided to you by the recruiting organization and check your result from the official website.Q7:
Is the SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam qualifying in nature?A:
Yes, the preliminary phase of any examination is qualifying in nature. The marks obtained in this phase are only for shortlisting of candidates for the Mains (second phase). These marks will not be considered in the final selection.Q8:
How to make fee payment?A:
The fee payment will be done only through online mode. You will have to choose from any one of the online payment options given. You can pay through debit card/credit card/net banking etc.Blog
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