SBI CLERK MAINS
State Bank of India - Junior Associates (Phase-II Main Examination)
190 Qs • 200 Marks • 160 Mins
Official SBI Junior Associates Phase-II Main Examination Instructions
SBI Clerk Mains - Exam Pattern, Sectional Timings & Marking Scheme
Each of the 4 sections has a strict sectional timer. There is NO sectional cut-off; final selection is based on State-wise Aggregate Marks out of 200.
| Sr. No. | Name of Test (Section) | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Marking Breakdown | Duration (Sectional Lock) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 Qs × 1.0 Mark | 35 Minutes |
| 2 | General English | 40 | 40 | 40 Qs × 1.0 Mark | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 50 Qs × 1.0 Mark | 45 Minutes |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 10 Qs × 2.0M | 40 Qs × 1.0M | 45 Minutes |
| Total Aggregate (No Sectional Cut-off) | 190 Questions | 200 Marks | 1/4th Negative Penalty | 2 Hours 40 Mins (160m) | |
- No Sectional Cut-off Rule: In SBI Clerk Mains, there are no individual section-wise qualifying marks; final merit is prepared purely on the aggregate marks out of 200.
- Penalty for Wrong Answers (1/4th): For a 1.00 mark question, wrong answer deducts -0.25 mark. For a 2.00 marks question (in Reasoning Section-A), wrong answer deducts -0.50 mark.
- Simultaneous Bilingual Mode: General/Financial Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning & Computer Aptitude questions are displayed in both English and Hindi simultaneously.