The SBI Clerk Exam 2025 will now follow a slightly different structure. Along with the Preliminary and Mains exams, candidates will also have to appear for a Language Proficiency Test (LPT). This test has been made mandatory to ensure candidates are comfortable with the local language of the state they are applying for. While the prelims are qualifying in nature, the mains score decides the merit list. Clearing the LPT is the final step to secure the position of Junior Associate in SBI.
What is the new SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2025?
The SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2025 consists of three stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Candidates must qualify for each stage to be selected as a Junior Associate in the State Bank of India (SBI).
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
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SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The preliminary examination is the first stage of the SBI Clerk selection process. It is an online objective test with three sections: English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability.
- Each question carries one mark.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
- The test is available in English, Hindi, and regional languages.
| Serial No. | Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | - | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
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SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates who clear the Preliminary Examination are eligible for the Mains Exam. It is also an online objective test, covering four sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude.
- Each question carries one mark except in Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, where some questions may have higher weightage. Check SBI Clerk Syllabus in details.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
- The test is available in English, Hindi, and regional languages.
| Serial No. | Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| 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 (LPT)
The Language Proficiency Test is conducted to assess candidates' ability to read, write, and speak the official language of the state/UT they have applied for.
- Candidates must qualify LPT to be considered for final selection.
- It may involve reading comprehension, short essay writing, and verbal skills.
- Exemption: Those who studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard may be exempted.
| Sl. | Test | Pattern | Section | No. of Passages | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
|---|
| 1 | Non-Verbal Test | Objective | - | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| | | Subjective | - | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| 2 | Verbal Test | - | - | - | 20 | 20 |
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What is the final selection process for SBI Clerk?
Final selection is based on Mains Exam scores only (Prelims scores are not considered for final merit).
- Final selection is based on marks obtained in the Mains Exam only.
- Prelim scores are not considered for final merit.
- Candidates must also qualify the LPT to be provisionally selected.
- The final merit list is prepared state-wise and category-wise.
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