SBI CLERK
State Bank of India - Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) Prelims
100 Qs • 100 Marks • 60 Mins
Official SBI Junior Associates Preliminary Exam Instructions
SBI Clerk Prelims - Structure, Sectional Timing & No Sectional Cut-off Rule
Each section has a strict 20-minute sectional timer. There is NO sectional cut-off; qualification is based on Overall State/UT Aggregate Marks.
| # | Name of Test (Section) | No. of Qs | Max Marks | Sectional Cut-off | Duration (Sectional Lock) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | NO Sectional Cut-off (Only Overall State Cut-off Applies) |
20 Minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | |
| Total Aggregate | 100 Qs | 100 Marks | General Cutoff: ~68.50 | 60 Minutes | |
- Marking Scheme: +1.00 mark for each correct answer and -0.25 mark (1/4th) penalty for each wrong answer.
- Simultaneous Bilingual Mode: Numerical Ability and Reasoning Ability questions are displayed in both English and Hindi simultaneously.
- 5 Options per Question: Every question in SBI Clerk has 5 options (A, B, C, D, E).
- Split-Screen View: For Reading Comprehension, Seating Arrangement/Puzzles, and Data Interpretation (DI) sets, the Set Data appears on the left panel and the question with 5 options appears on the right panel.