Description

The SBI Clerk Exam is held annually to fill clerical positions in SBI’s branches. It is an online test conducted in two stages: the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination, followed by a Language Proficiency Test (if required).

The Junior Associate role primarily involves handling customer service operations, back-office tasks, and promoting financial products offered by SBI.

Key Details

• Conducting Body: State Bank of India
• Post Offered: Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales)
• Mode of Exam: Online
• Exam Stages: Prelims, Mains, and Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
• Frequency: Once a year

 

SBI Clerk Responsibilities

1. Customer Service: Resolving customer inquiries and assisting with banking operations.
2. Cash Handling: Processing deposits, withdrawals, and cheques.
3. Account Management: Updating account details and maintaining accurate transaction records.
4. Promoting Bank Products: Introducing customers to SBI’s schemes, loans, and investment products.

 

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Final-year students may apply, provided they can produce their graduation certificate before the final selection.

2. Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.

3. Language Proficiency

• Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state/UT they are applying for.

 

Exam Pattern

The SBI Clerk selection process includes two main stages:

1. Preliminary Examination

• Duration: 1 hour
• Subjects:
  • English Language
  • Numerical Ability
  • Reasoning Ability
• Marking Scheme: 100 marks; negative marking for wrong answers.
• Purpose: Screening test for the mains exam.

2. Main Examination

• Duration: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Subjects:
  • General/Financial Awareness
  • General English
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
• Marking Scheme: 200 marks; negative marking for wrong answers.

3. Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

• Candidates not proficient in the local language must clear this test.

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