SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025, Expected Date, Exam Duration

The State Bank of India (SBI) is going to conduct the SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 for Prelims qualified candidates and it will be conducted in 2 shifts across various exam centers. Those who are waiting for the SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025 announcement, can expect it to be conducted in April 2025 after the Preliminary exam result declaration. Know more about SBI Clerk Mains exam, Marking scheme, and preparation tips below.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Date 2025

The State Bank of India has released 14,191 vacancies for the post of Junior Associate in Customer Support and Sales and lakhs of candidates applied for it. The selection process include Prelims and Mains and those who qualify both will get to appear for Language Proficiency Test. As of now, the the SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 is underway and the exam date is expected to be announced anytime now. The Mains exam is a computer based test of 200 marks and candidates have to achieve minimum cut off marks in order to qualify.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Schedule 2025

This year, more than 19 Lakh candidates have applied online for the Junior Associate posts to fill 14191 vacancies for the recruitment of SBI Clerk 2025. As of now, Prelims Exam has been conducted and the result is going to be announced in March 2025 and Mains Exam is usually conducted a month after the prelims exam. We will update the Mains exam date here after it is released by SBI.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Duration and Shift Timing 2025

As discussed above, the SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025 will be held in multiple shifts. The Mains Exam time duration is 2 hour 40 minutes for each shift and candidates have to complete the exam within this duration. The SBI Clerk Shift Timings for Mains are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to reach the exam center at least an hour before their reporting time.

SBI Clerk Mains Pattern 2025

• The SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern is simple to understand as it contains only 4 sections: Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, English Language, and General/Financial Awareness.
• The total duration of the exam is 2 hour 40 minutes, and each of the three sections is allotted separate timing.
• The questions will be asked in MCQ format.
• There is no sectional cut off, but candidates have to score overall cut marks to qualify.
• The exam will be conducted in Hindi, English, and Regional Languages.
• Note that there is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.

SBI Clerk Syllabus 2025- Click to Check

SBI Clerk Mains 2025 Call Letter

The SBI Clerk Mains Call Letter is released a week before the Mains exam date on the official website of SBI at www.sbi.cop.in. Candidates can download their call letter by logging in with their registration credentials. Those who successfully submitted their application form on time can download their SBI Clerk Admit Card 2025 to appear in the examination and enter the exam center.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Centre List 2025

The names of all cities where the SBI Clerk/Junior Associate Mains Exam 2025 is conducted is given below. The number of exam cities is less as compared to prelims because most of the applicants gets scrutinised through Prelims exam. Check the SBI Clerk Exam Centres below.

Tips to Prepare for SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025

Here are some useful tips to prepare for SBI Clerk Mains Exam 2025:

1. Identify Weak Areas: Work on weaker sections through practice and revision.
2. Practice Mock Tests & Previous Papers: Improve speed, accuracy, and time management.
3. Boost Speed & Accuracy: Learn shortcuts for Quant and enhance reading skills for English.
4. Stay Updated with GK & Financial Awareness: Read current affairs, banking news, and RBI updates.
5. Manage Time Smartly: Attempt easier questions first and avoid spending too much time on one.

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