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SBI Clerk (Prelims)
SBI Clerk Prelims — 60-minute test with 100 questions (English, Quant, Reasoning) for Junior Associate (Customer Support) posts in SBI.
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10 questions across the syllabus to see where you stand.
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
SBI Clerk cutoffs vary heavily by state. The lower end is typical for less-populated states; the upper end for Maharashtra, UP, TN, Delhi.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
2025
21 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
20 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
19 questions
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SBI Clerk — Full Mock 1
FULL100 questions · 60 min
Start mock →| General (typical range) |
| 70 – 87 |
| 2024 | OBC | 65 – 82 |
| 2024 | EWS | 68 – 84 |
| 2024 | SC | 55 – 75 |
| 2024 | ST | 45 – 70 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
SBI Clerk — Full Mock 2
FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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FULL100 questions · 60 min
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What can I get from SBI Clerk?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top tier — merit list leaders
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High scorer — preferred posting
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
General category safe zone
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
OBC/EWS qualifying range
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — SC/ST category
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
State Bank of India is anticipated to release the official notification for SBI Clerk recruitment this cycle in the coming weeks. The application process typically opens in June-July for this year's intake, with prelims scheduled later in the recruitment timeline.
Source →The last SBI Clerk recruitment cycle witnessed strong competition across all zones. Candidates are advised to begin preparation focusing on quantitative aptitude, reasoning ability, and English language sections as per the prelims syllabus.
Source →Recent communications from SBI highlight the increasing importance of digital banking proficiency for junior associate positions. The bank continues to modernize operations, making tech-savvy candidates more competitive in the selection process.
Source →SBI's official careers portal provides previous year question papers and practice materials for clerk prelims. Aspirants are encouraged to utilize these resources to familiarize themselves with the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Source →Official notification release expected
9 days awayFri, 5 Jun, 2026
SBI typically releases clerk notification in early June
Application portal opens
16 days awayFri, 12 Jun, 2026
Online registration begins, candidates should keep documents ready
📌SBI Clerk Prelims (JA & SA)
24 days awaySun, 21 Jun, 2026
Last date for online application
37 days awayFri, 3 Jul, 2026
Application deadline typically 3 weeks after portal opens
Application fee payment deadline
39 days awaySun, 5 Jul, 2026
Usually 2 days after application deadline
Prelims admit card release
72 days awayFri, 7 Aug, 2026
Admit cards available for download approximately 2 weeks before exam
SBI Clerk Prelims exam dates
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Reading Comprehension
Moderate-length passages with direct comprehension and basic inference questions.
Cloze Test
Single-fill cloze passage at SBI Clerk level.
Error Spotting
Identify the part of a sentence with a grammatical error.
Sentence Improvement / Phrase Replacement
Replace an underlined phrase with the best alternative.
Para Jumbles
Re-arrange jumbled sentences into a coherent paragraph.
Sentence Rearrangement
Reorder parts of a single sentence.
Fill in the Blanks
Single and double-blank vocabulary completion.
Word Swap
Identify two words to swap so the sentence becomes grammatically correct.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Word-meaning questions usually within RC.
Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of common English idioms in context.
Spelling Check
Identify the correctly or incorrectly spelt word.
Simplification and Approximation
BODMAS-based simplification — large-share topic in SBI Clerk Prelims.
Number Series
Missing-term and wrong-term series at Clerk level.
Quadratic Equations
Comparison of two quadratic equations.
Data Interpretation
Arithmetic
Permutation and Combination
Basic counting and arrangement problems.
Fri, 21 Aug, 2026
Prelims typically conducted in multiple shifts over several days
Prelims result announcement expected
114 days awayFri, 18 Sept, 2026
Results typically declared 3-4 weeks after prelims exam
📌Mains exam tentative schedule
149 days awayFri, 23 Oct, 2026
Mains exam for qualified candidates, usually 2 months after prelims