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SBI Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
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SBI Clerk 2026 Exam Pattern
Both Prelims and Mains are online objective tests. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer; there is no deduction for unanswered questions. Each section has its own time limit.
Preliminary Exam (qualifying)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Prelims marks are used only to shortlist candidates, state-wise and category-wise, for Mains. They are not counted in the final merit.
Main Exam (decides merit)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 min |
Important points
- The English sections are in English only; other sections can be taken in English, Hindi or the offered regional language.
- SBI uses an overall cut-off per state and category; no separate sectional cut-off has been reported for this exam.
- Final selection is on Mains marks, state-wise and category-wise, followed by the Local Language Proficiency Test (unless exempt).
- There is no interview.
Source: Sreedhar's CCE – SBI Clerk Notification 2026 guide, HelloBanker – SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026, FindMyCollege – SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2026
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