SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) — exam pattern

State Bank of India · Graduate · Yearly · Age 20–28 · checked 2026-10-19

Prelims

CBT · 60 min (20 each) · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 100 questions · 100 marks

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
English Language3030
30%
Numerical Ability3535
35%
Reasoning Ability3535
35%

Mains

CBT · 2 h 40 min · Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong · 190 questions · 200 marks

Plus local-language test.

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
General / Financial Awareness5050
25%
General English4040
20%
Quantitative Aptitude5050
25%
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude5060
30%

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in SBI Clerk (Junior Associate)?
Prelims: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 min (20 each). Mains: 190 questions, 200 marks, 2 h 40 min.
Is there negative marking in SBI Clerk (Junior Associate)?
Prelims: 0.25 per wrong. Mains: 0.25 per wrong.
Who can apply for SBI Clerk (Junior Associate)?
Graduate, age 20–28. Held yearly by State Bank of India.