SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern For Prelims and Mains

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024: Candidates aiming for the SBI Clerk 2024 should start their preparation before the SBI Clerk Notification is released. To guide your preparation effectively, you need to be fully aware of the list of topics covered in the SBI Clerk syllabus 2024. This knowledge will help you prepare better and more accurately for the examination. Below is the detailed syllabus for the SBI Clerk 2024 Exam.

SBI Clerk Syllabus – Parameters

Banking aspirants planning to take the upcoming SBI Clerk 2024 Exam should know the SBI Clerk syllabus to score well. Check the key parameters of the SBI Clerk Exam 2024, covering the online mode, and stages including Preliminary, Mains, and Local Language Tests, along with sections, total questions, maximum marks, test duration, and language options available.

Parameters	Details
Mode of Exam	Online
Stages of Exam	Preliminary, Mains, and Local Language Test
Sections	Preliminary: Three Mains: Four
Total Questions	Preliminary: 100 Mains: 190
Maximum Marks	Preliminary: 100 Mains: 200
Duration of the Test	Preliminary: One hour Mains: 2 hours 40 minutes
Language of Question Paper	English, Hindi, and regional languages

SBI Clerk Syllabus

Preparing for the SBI Clerk 2024 exam requires a clear understanding of the syllabus. The SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 is divided into two main stages: the Preliminary Exam and the Main Exam. Each stage assesses different skills and knowledge areas essential for a banking role. Below is a detailed breakdown of the SBI Clerk Syllabus for both stages.

SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2024

The SBI Clerk Syllabus 2024 is detailed in the table below, covering key sections such as English Language, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning Ability. Each section includes specific topics that candidates should focus on to prepare effectively for the exam.

English Language	Numerical Ability	Reasoning Ability
– Reading Comprehension	– Number Series	– Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
– Cloze Test	– Simplification/Approximation	– Inequalities
– Para Jumbles	– Data Interpretation	– Syllogism
– Spotting Errors	– Quadratic Equations	– Coding-Decoding
– Fill in the Blanks	– Arithmetic Problems (Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Percentage, Partnership, etc.)	– Blood Relations
– Sentence Improvement		– Direction Sense
		– Order and Ranking

SBI Clerk Main Exam Syllabus

The SBI Clerk Main Exam is more comprehensive, covering four sections:

General/Financial Awareness

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Banking Awareness
• Financial Awareness
• Static General Knowledge

General English

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Para Jumbles
• Cloze Test
• Sentence Correction

Quantitative Aptitude

• Data Interpretation
• Number Series
• Simplification/Approximation
• Arithmetic Problems (Time and Work, Time and Distance, Mensuration, etc.)
• Data Sufficiency

Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude

• Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
• Logical Reasoning
• Input-Output
• Coding-Decoding
• Data Sufficiency
• Syllogism
• Internet and Networking
• MS Office and Shortcuts

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2024

This section covers the exam pattern for the SBI Clerk Preliminary and the Mains exam.

SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern 2024

The Prelims Examination for SBI Clerk is held according to a fixed pattern. The exam is tentatively scheduled for Jan 2024. The table given below helps in understanding the pattern. There is a 1/4th negative marking for each wrong answer.

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 Mains Exam Pattern 2024

The Mains Exam for SBI Clerk will be tentatively held in Feb 2024. The mode of exam for SBI Clerk is Online Objective Test. It has a total of 190 questions within the time of 2 hours 40 minutes. There is a 1/4th negative marking for each wrong answer.

Test Name	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration (in mins)
General/Financial Awareness	50	50	35
General English	40	40	35
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	50	60	45
Total	190	200	2 hours 40 minutes

Expected Questions for SBI Clerk Exam 2024

Understanding the weightage of each subject helps you focus on the areas that matter most, saving time and effort. Here are the expected questions for the SBI Clerk 2024 Prelims exam:

Logical Reasoning

Topic	Weightage
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement	10-15
Inequality	4-5
Syllogism	4-5
Alphanumeric & Numeric Series	5-10
Coding-Decoding	4-5
Miscellaneous Problems	5-7

Quantitative Aptitude

Questions	Weightage
Number Series	5
Simplification/Approximation	5-10
Quadratic Equations	4-5
Data Interpretation	5-10
Miscellaneous Arithmetic	10-15

English Language

Topic	Questions	Weightage
Reading Comprehension	Story-based, including vocabulary	5-10
Cloze Test	Based on stories, various patterns	5-10
Spotting Errors	Sentence errors (basic grammar)	5-10
Sentence Improvement	Sentence structuring (grammar rules)	5-7
Para Jumbles	Correct sequence of jumbled sentences	4-5
Fill in the Blanks	Double-filler based	5-7
Vocabulary	Idioms, phrases, synonyms, antonyms	5-7

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