Q1. How many stages are there in SBI Clerk Selection Process?

Ans. The SBI Clerk Selection Process includes three stages namely Prelims, Mains and Language Proficiency Test.

Q2. How many attempts are there for the SBI Clerk exam?

Ans. There is no limit to attempting the SBI Clerk exam.

Q3. What is the negative marking in SBI Clerk Prelims & Mains Exam?

Ans. There will be a negative marking of 1/4th Marks in both SBI Clerk Prelims & Mains Exam.

SBI Clerk Selection Process 2024, Check Step By Step Procedure

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The selection of the candidates will be done through the Prelims and Mains Examination. The Prelims and Mains Exam is an objective type computer-based test (there is a descriptive paper in Mains) of 100 and 200 Marks respectively. Those who applied for the SBI Clerk 2024, must check the step-by-step selection process here.

SBI Clerk Selection Process 2024

The candidates who are planning to appear for the SBI Clerk examination 2024 must know the complete SBI Clerk selection process for better preparation. The exam conducting authority- State Bank of India has framed a selection process to shortlist candidates for the Clerical post.

The State Bank of India Clerk 2024 selection process includes three phases of the exam, i.e. Preliminary exam, main exam, and the test in the specified selected local language. The aspirants must qualify for all these three stages to get selected for recruitment.

SBI Clerk Selection Process Details

The SBI Clerk Selection Process is conducted to select candidates for Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) posts. Thus, every candidate who wishes to apply for this opportunity is requested to crack each and every stage under the SBI Clerk selection procedure in order to grab a seat successfully. There are three phases in the SBI Clerk selection process that are given below.

SBI Clerk Selection Process 2024
Preliminary	Stage 1 – Objective Type (Computer-Based Examination)
Mains	Stage 2 – Objective Type (Computer-Based Examination)
Language Proficiency Test	Stage 3 – Local Language Test

SBI Clerk Selection Process – Prelims Phase

The SBI Clerk prelims exam is an online objective test of 100 marks and 60 Minutes duration.

There is a Sectional time limit in the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam. In the exam, each section i.e. Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and English Language, will have a separate time of 20 minutes.
There is no sectional cutoff in the prelim exam.
The aspirants will get a deduction of 1/4th mark for the incorrect answer.

Section	Total Questions	Total Marks	Time
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

SBI Clerk Selection Process – Mains Phase

The number of candidates to be shortlisted for SBI Clerk Mains will be decided by the SBI. In each category, approximately 10 times the number of vacancies, the candidates will be selected for the Mains phase.

In the Mains examination, there is no Sectional Cut off) for each section.
There is the requirement of the overall cutoff for the SBI Clerk Mains Exam. The candidates are required to score minimum percentage marks on aggregate.
The aspirants will get a deduction of 1/4th mark for the incorrect answer.

Section	Total Questions	Total Marks	Time
General/ Financial Awareness	50	50	35 Minutes
Test of English Language	40	40	35 Minutes
Test of Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45 Minutes
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude	50	60	45 Minutes
Total	190	200	2 Hrs 40 Min.

The merit list of successful candidates in SBI Clerk Mains will be prepared in States and Categories.

SBI Clerk Selection Process – Language Proficiency Test

The candidates who will qualify SBI Clerk Mains Examination will be eligible for the next phase of recruitment i.e., the Local Language Test.
Those candidates who can produce the 10th or 12th Certificate, evidencing that they have studied the opted local language need not appear for the Language Test.
In the case of others (qualified for selection), specified opted local language tests will be conducted after provisional selection but before joining. Candidates not found proficient in the specified opted local language would be disqualified.

SBI Clerk 2024 Provisional Selection

The State Bank of India will upload the provisional merit list after all three stages are successfully completed by the candidate. The SBI Clerk provisional merit list will be released category and state-wise. The SBI will give the posting to the candidates as per the preference of the states and cities, given by them during the SBI Clerk registration process. After completing the joining process, the aspirants will not be transferred for the next 5 years.

SBI Clerk Waiting List

The SBI Clerk Waiting List is valid for 1 year from the date of declaration of the SBI Clerk Result. When there are vacancies available in case of non-joining or resignation by the candidates from the current Batch only, then the candidates will be released from the waitlist on a quarterly basis.

SBI Clerk Probation Period

The selected candidates will have to serve a 6 months probation period and during that period, the employees will need to complete 15 authorized e-lessons.

If the aspirants will fail to complete the 15 allotted e-lessons, then the probation period will be automatically extended.
Once the allotted e-lessons are completed, the performance of the newly hired clerks will be assessed as per the SBI Clerk Junior Associate Selection Process.