SBI Clerk 2023 Examination – Notification, Vacancy, Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Application, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

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SBI Clerk 2023

Every year, the State Bank of India publishes a recruitment notice to hire qualified individuals for the position of Junior Associate (Customer Support and Sales) in different branches throughout the country. In this article, we have provided essential information regarding the recruitment process for SBI Clerk 2023. Take a moment to read and bookmark this article if you are an ambitious candidate preparing for the SBI Clerk Exam 2023.

SBI Clerk 2023 Notification

The SBI Clerk 2023 Notification is now accessible on the State Bank of India’s official website.  

SBI Clerk 2023 Overview

The SBI Clerk examination will consist of two stages: Preliminary and Mains, with the Preliminary stage being a qualifying round. Look at the summary table to glimpse the critical highlights of SBI Recruitment 2023.

Name of the Organization

State Bank of India

Name of the posts

Junior Associates

SBI Clerk 2023 Vacancy

TBA

SBI Clerk Application Dates 2023

TBA

Frequency of Exam

Once a year

Selection Process

Prelims-Mains

Category

Bank jobs

Mode of Exam

Online

Salary

Rs 26,000/- to Rs 29,000/-

Job Location

Across India

Official website

www.sbi.co.in/careers.

SBI Clerk 2023 Important Dates

The SBI Clerk 2023 examination’s official schedule is already mentioned in the official notification. Candidates must thoroughly go through the information that given in the SBI Clerk notification 2023. You can refer to the table to view the SBI Clerk exam dates for the preliminary and main stages in 2023.

SBI Clerk 2023 Events

Dates

SBI Clerk 2023 Notification

TBA

SBI Clerk Apply Online 2023 Starts

TBA

SBI Clerk the Last Date to Apply Online

TBA

SBI Clerk PET Call Letter

TBA

Pre-Exam Training

TBA

SBI Clerk Exam Date 2023 (Preliminary)

TBA

SBI Clerk Admit Card 2023

TBA

SBI Clerk Exam Date 2023 (Mains)

TBA

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2023

The official notification contains the information about the SBI Clerk 2023 vacancies. Below, you will find the distribution of SBI Clerk Vacancy based on different categories as per previous years vacancy data. By referring to the table below, candidates can gain insights into how the SBI Clerk Vacancy is divided each year.

Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Vacancy

State

Vacancies

Gujarat

353

Daman & Diu

04

Andhra Pradesh

00

Karnataka

316

Madhya Pradesh

389

Chhattisgarh

92

West Bengal

340

A&N Islands

10

Sikkim

26

Odisha

170

Jammu & Kashmir

35

Haryana

05

Himachal Pradesh

55

Chandigarh

00

Punjab

130

Tamil Nadu

355

Pondicherry

07

Delhi

32

Uttarakhand

120

Telangana

225

Rajasthan

284

Kerala

270

Lakshadweep

03

Uttar Pradesh

631

Maharashtra

747

Goa

50

Assam

258

Arunachal Pradesh

15

Manipur

28

Meghalaya

23

Mizoram

10

Nagaland

15

Tripura

10

Total

5008

Below, you will find the shared details of the previous year’s backlog vacancies for the SBI Clerk position.

Category

Backlog Vacancy

SC/ST/OBC

204

PwD

92

XS

182

Total

478

SBI Clerk 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must qualify eligibility requirements for SBI Clerk 2023 for various positions in order to sit for the examination. The eligibility criteria encompass factors such as educational qualification, age limit, and more, which are detailed below.

SBI Clerk Age Limit

⁻ Candidates applying for the SBI examination must be at least 20 years old and should not exceed 28 years old. This means candidates must have been born between 02.08.1994 and 01.08.2002 (inclusive), as per the previous year’s notification.
⁻ There are age relaxations applicable to candidates from different categories as per government regulations.

S. No.

Category

Age Relaxation

1.

SC/ST

05 Years

2

OBC

03 Years

3.

PWD (General/EWS)

10 Years

4.

PWD (SC/ST)

15 Years

5.

PWD (OBC)

13 Years

6.

Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen

The actual period of service rendered in defense services + 3 years

8 years for disabled Ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST subject to a max. age of 50 years.

7.

Widows, Divorced, Women (No Married)

7 years (subject to the maximum age limit of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates)

SBI Clerk 2023 Educational Qualification

⁻ It is necessary for the candidate to possess a valid degree in any field from a recognized university.

⁻ To ensure accuracy, candidates must confirm the completion date of their integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate. Those who are in the final year/semester of their Graduation are also eligible to apply on a provisional basis, provided they can provide proof of passing the graduation examination if provisionally selected.

⁻ Ex-servicemen who have completed a minimum of 15 years of service in the Indian Armed Forces and obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or its equivalent certification in the Navy or Air Force, are eligible for the post. A requirement for the SBI Clerk exam is computer literacy, which includes knowledge of computer operation. Additionally, it is expected from the candidates.

SBI Clerk 2023 Application Form

The State Bank of India (SBI) initiates the online application process for SBI Clerk 2023 Recruitment on its official website, sbi.co.in, annually.  The dates for SBI Clerk 2023 Apply Online is mentioned in the official notification.

 SBI Clerk 2023 Application Fee

The application fee for SBI Clerk 2023 remains unchanged compared to the previous year, as determined by SBI. To complete the application process for SBI Clerk Notification 2023, it is necessary to pay the prescribed application fee. The table below displays the details of the SBI Clerk Application fee.

Sr. No.

Category

Application Fees

1.

SC/ ST/ PWD/XS

NIL

2.

General/OBC/EWS

Rs. 750/-(Application fees including intimation charges)

Steps to Apply for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2023

Follow the instructions below to apply for SBI Clerk 2023:

1. Go to the official website of SBI, which is www.sbi.co.in.
2. Provide your necessary credentials during the registration process.
3. Upon successful registration, the system will generate a provisional registration number and password. It is advised to save these details for future use.
4. Refer to the notification for guidelines and upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature accordingly.
5. Enter your educational and other relevant details.
6. Preview and verify the entire application by clicking on the preview tab before submitting it finally.
7. After verification, click on the final submit button. Proceed to the payment tab for the application fee.
8. After successfully paying the application fee, candidates will receive a mail or message on their registered email ID/phone number, and this will signify the completion of the application process.
9. Save the application form or take a printout for future reference.

SBI Clerk Admit Card 2023

After completing the application process, SBI will release the SBI Clerk Admit Card on its official website. Initially, the admit card for the preliminary exams will be made available. Subsequently, for candidates who successfully clear the Clerk 2023 prelims exam, a separate admit card for the mains exam will be released.  Therefore, it is advisable to visit the official website regularly for updates.

How to Download SBI Clerk Admit Card?

1. Visit the official SBI Website 
2. Input your “Registration ID” and “Date of Birth/Password” on this page.

3. Complete the Captcha verification.
4. Click the Login button to proceed.
5. The call letter will be presented on your screen.
6. Utilize the print/download button to save the SBI Clerk Call Letter for future reference.

SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Pattern

The SBI Clerk Exam 2023 is divided into two stages, namely Prelims and Mains, and what sets it apart is the omission of an interview. At the national level, this computer-based online examination is conducted annually. Those who clear the SBI Clerk preliminary exam will have the opportunity to appear for the SBI Clerk mains exam 2023, followed by an assessment of their proficiency in the local language. However, meeting the eligibility criteria for both the SBI Clerk Prelims and Mains Exam is imperative.

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern

⁻ There will be 100 questions from SBI Clerk Prelims Exam
⁻ Each incorrect answer in the Prelims will incur a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
⁻ The candidate will have 60 minutes for the entire paper.
⁻ There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

S.No.

Section

Question

Marks

Duration

1

English

30

30

20 minutes

2

Quantitative Aptitude

35

35

20 minutes

3

Reasoning

35

35

20 minutes

 

Total

100

100

60 minutes

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern

⁻ There will be 100 questions from SBI Clerk Mains Exam
⁻ Each incorrect answer in the Prelims will incur a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
⁻ The candidate will have 60 minutes for the entire paper.
⁻ The questions in the objective tests, except for the General English test, will be available in both English and Hindi languages.

Section

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Duration

General English

40

40

35 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

45 minutes

Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude

50

60

45 minutes

General/Financial Awareness

50

50

35 minutes

Total

190

200

2 hours 40 minutes

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023

The SBI Clerk examination consists of both preliminary and mains exams, with variations in topics and difficulty levels. Refer to the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023 provided below to familiarize yourself with the syllabus for both the preliminary and main exams.

SBI Clerk Prelims Syllabus 2023

The SBI Clerk examination consists of both preliminary and mains exams, with variations in topics and difficulty levels. Refer to the SBI Clerk Syllabus 2023 provided below to familiarize yourself with the syllabus for both the preliminary and main exams.

Below, we have provided the Syllabus for all three subjects.

Reasoning Syllabus– Logical Reasoning | Alphanumeric Series | Ranking/ Direction/ Alphabet Test | Data Sufficiency | Coded Inequalities | Seating Arrangement | Puzzle | Tabulation | Syllogism | Blood Relations | Input-Output | Coding-Decoding

Numerical Ability Syllabus– Simplification | Profit & Loss | Mixtures & Alligations | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Work & Time | Time & Distance | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Data Interpretation | Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | Number Systems | Sequence & Series | Permutation, Combination & Probability

English Language Syllabus– Reading Comprehension | Para jumbles | Cloze Test Miscellaneous | Multiple Meaning /Error Spotting | Paragraph Completion| Fill in the blanks.

SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus 2023
General/Financial Awareness Syllabus: The SBI Clerk exam syllabus includes the following topics:

Current Affairs: Covers news related to the banking industry, awards, and honors, Important Days, books and authors, recent appointments, obituaries, new schemes of central and state governments, sports, and more.

Static GK: Focuses on country capital, country currency, headquarters of financial organizations (including insurance companies), constituencies of ministers, various dance forms, nuclear and thermal power stations, and similar topics.
Banking/Financial Terms: Encompasses knowledge of terms and concepts used in banking and finance.

Static Awareness: This involves information about static facts such as important historical events, geographical facts, and more.

Banking and Financial Awareness: Covers topics specifically related to the banking and financial sector.

It is important to be well-versed in these areas for the SBI Clerk exam.

Reasoning Ability Syllabus
Internet | Machine Input/Output | Syllogism | Direction Sense | Blood Relation | Inequalities | Puzzles | Coding-Decoding | Ranking | Statement and Assumptions.

Computer Awareness Syllabus
Basics of Computer: Hardware | Software | Generation of Computers | DBMS | Networking |Internet | MS Office | Input-Output Devices |Important Abbreviations.

SBI Clerk Medium of Examination

List of a medium of examination according to state applied for:

State

Language

Gujarat

English, Hindi, Gujarati

Karnataka

English, Hindi, Kannada

Madhya Pradesh

English, Hindi

Chhattisgarh

English, Hindi

West Bengal

English, Hindi, Bengali

A&N Islands

Hindi, English

Sikkim

English, Hindi

Odisha

English, Hindi, Odia

Jammu & Kashmir

English, Hindi, Urdu

Ladakh

Ladakhi/ Urdu/ Dogri

Himachal Pradesh

Hindi, English

Chandigarh

Punjabi/ Hindi

Punjab

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Tamil Nadu

English, Hindi, Tamil

Pondicherry

English, Hindi, Tamil

Delhi

Hindi, English

Uttarakhand

Hindi, English

Haryana

English, Hindi, Punjabi

Telangana

English, Hindi, Telugu

Rajasthan

Hindi, English

Kerala

English, Hindi, Malayalam

Lakshadweep

English, Hindi, Malayalam

Uttar Pradesh

English, Hindi, Urdu

Maharashtra

English, Hindi, Marathi

Goa

English, Hindi, Konkani

Assam

English, Hindi, Assamese /Bengali

Arunachal Pradesh

English, Hindi

Manipur

English, Hindi, Manipuri

Meghalaya

English/Garo/ Khasi

Mizoram

English, Hindi

Nagaland

English, Hindi

Tripura

English, Hindi

SBI Clerk 2023 Selection Process

The criteria Preliminary and Mains are the two stages of SBI Clerk selection criteria.

1. Online Preliminary Examination: SBI will select a specific number of candidates from different categories based on the requirements for the Online Main Examination.

2. Online Mains Examination: To be considered eligible for the Final Selection, candidates must achieve passing marks or higher in each section of the main exam and meet the overall cut-off.

Final Result: The Final result is determined through a merit list in the SBI Clerk Mains Exam.
SBI facilitates candidate allotment based on the preferences indicated during registration. SBI plays a crucial role in provisional allotment, and information regarding the exam date, joining dates, and other formalities will be provided soon.

SBI Clerk Salary 2023

⁻ SBI offers an attractive and competitive salary package to its employees, and here are the key details regarding the SBI Junior Associate’s Salary:

⁻ The pay scale for SBI Clerk has been revised as follows: Rs. 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920.

⁻ In major cities like Mumbai, the initial salary package for an SBI Clerk has been revised to Rs. 29000/- per month, including the Dearness Allowance (D.A) and other allowances.

⁻ The starting basic pay is Rs. 19900/-, which includes two advance increments for graduates.

⁻ During the initial period, candidates will serve a probationary period of 6 months.

 

Furthermore, the performance of newly recruited employees will be assessed before the completion of the probationary period, and for those whose performance does not meet expectations, the probation period may be extended.

 

Cut-Off Marks for SBI Clerk 2021 Prelims Exam

States/UT

General

Andaman & Nicobar

66.25

Arunachal Pradesh

69.25

Assam

68.50

Chhattisgarh

76.5

Delhi

83

Gujarat

64.5

Haryana

79.75

Himachal Pradesh

80.25

Karnataka

64.25

Madhya Pradesh

81.75

Maharashtra

66.25

Odisha

82

Punjab

75.5

Rajasthan

77.75

Sikkim

72.50

Tamil Nadu

61.75

Telangana

73.75

Uttar Pradesh

81.25

Uttarakhand

81.75

West Bengal

79.75

SBI Clerk Result 2023

The SBI will announce the SBI Clerk 2023 outcome following the completion of each stage of assessment, namely the preliminary and main examinations. The preliminary examination results will be made available to all candidates who participate in the first stage, while the main examination results will only be shown to those who pass the preliminary examination and take the main examination. Subsequently, a conclusive list of top-performing students for SBI Clerk 2023 will be revealed.

SBI Clerk Cut-Off 2023

To gain insights into the SBI Clerk 2023 Cut-Off marks, candidates can refer to the previous year’s SBI Clerk Cut-Off published by the State Bank of India.

Points to Remember

  • The SBI Clerk exam is held to recruit candidates for Junior Associates/clerical positions.
  • A considerable number of candidates participate in the examination based on previous patterns.
  • An additional noteworthy aspect of the SBI Clerk exam is the provision of pre-exam training for candidates from minority communities, in compliance with the guidelines established by the Government of India.
  • Successful candidates in the SBI Clerk exam are assigned various roles within the SBI Bank branch, such as cashiers, depositors, and other positions.

FAQ’S

A candidate who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in any field from a recognised University and is between the ages of 20 years and 28 years is eligible to sit for the SBI Clerk Examination.

SBI offers an attractive and competitive salary package to its employees, and here are the key details regarding the SBI Junior Associate's Salary:

• The pay scale for SBI Clerk has been revised as follows: Rs. 17900-1000/3-20900-1230/3-24590-1490/4-30550-1730/7-42600-3270/1-45930-1990/1-47920.
• In major cities like Mumbai, the initial salary package for an SBI Clerk has been revised to Rs. 29000/- per month, including the Dearness Allowance (D.A) and other allowances.
• The starting basic pay is Rs. 19900/-, which includes two advance increments for graduates.

Yes, working as an SBI Clerk is an employment with a fixed income, numerous allowances, and benefits. SBI is the largest Public Sector Bank, and its clerical positions offer tremendous career chances and progress when compared to other government bank clerical positions.

The criteria Preliminary and Mains are the two stages of SBI Clerk selection criteria.

1. Online Preliminary Examination: Through the Preliminary Exam, SBI will select a specific number of candidates from different categories based on the requirements for the Online Main Examination.
2. Online Mains Examination: To be considered eligible for the Final Selection, candidates must achieve passing marks or higher in each section of the main exam and meet the overall cut-off.

Final Result: The Final result is determined through a merit list in the SBI Clerk Mains Exam.

There will be no interview, which is the nicest aspect of the SBI Clerk Exam. SBI Clerk Exam is held once a year at the national level in a computer-based online mode.

The application fee for SBI Clerk 2023 remains unchanged compared to the previous year, as determined by SBI. To complete the application process a general category candidate need to pay an application fee of Rs 750. SC and ST candidates are not required to pay any fee in order to sit for the examination.

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