SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025 for Prelims and Mains, Exam Pattern (Revised)

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025

The SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025 serves as a roadmap for candidates aspiring to secure a Junior Associate position in the State Bank of India. The SBI Clerk syllabus, announced with the SBI Clerk official notification, outlines the key topics for the Prelims and Mains exams. Similar to other bank exams, the syllabus covers three primary sections for the preliminary stage: Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and English Language. Each section includes a variety of topics designed to test a candidate’s aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Why SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025 is Important?

To excel in the SBI Clerk 2025 Exam, it’s essential to understand the syllabus and focus on high-weightage topics. Going through previous years’ papers can provide insights into important areas and help in better preparation. Below is the detailed SBI Clerk syllabus, along with insights into the exam pattern to help candidates get a clear understanding of the structure and focus areas.

SBI Clerk Syllabus

Banking aspirants planning to take the upcoming SBI Clerk 2025 Exam should know the SBI Clerk syllabus to score well. Check the key parameters of the SBI Clerk Exam 2025, 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 Exam Pattern 2025

This section covers the exam pattern for the SBI Clerk Preliminary and the Mains exam. Check the stage-wise SBI Clerk Exam Pattern below.

SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Pattern 2025

The Prelims Examination for SBI Clerk is held according to a fixed pattern. The SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2025 is scheduled from 22nd Feb 2025 onwards. 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 2025

The Mains Exam for SBI Clerk will be tentatively held on 10th April 2025. 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

SBI Clerk Syllabus Subject- Wise

Preparing for the SBI Clerk Exam requires a clear understanding of the syllabus. The SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025 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 2025

The SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025 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.

Reasoning Syllabus	Numerical Ability Syllabus	English Language Syllabus
Logical Reasoning	Simplification	Reading Comprehension
Alphanumeric Series	Profit & Loss	Cloze Test
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test	Mixtures & Alligations	Para jumbles
Data Sufficiency	Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices	Miscellaneous
Coded Inequalities	Work & Time	Fill in the blanks
Seating Arrangement	Time & Distance	Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting
Puzzle	Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere	Paragraph Completion
Tabulation	Data Interpretation	Word Swap
Syllogism	Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
Blood Relations	Number Systems
Input Output	Sequence & Series
Coding Decoding	Permutation, Combination &Probability

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 Language Proficiency Test

Candidates who pass the SBI Clerk Mains exam for 2024 are also required to clear a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) in the chosen local language relevant to their posting. This assessment ensures they can effectively communicate in the regional language. However, applicants who have previously studied this local language in either 10th or 12th grade and can provide official transcripts are exempt from taking the test. If a candidate is unable to show the required language skills, they may not proceed further in the selection process.

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