SBI Clerk 2022: Application Form(Released), Exam Date, Admit Card, Result, Bank Vacancies

SBI Clerk Exam 2022 Important Dates

Here are the tentative important dates for the SBI clerk exam 2022:

SBI Clerk Exam 2022 Pattern & Syllabus

SBI Clerk Exam Pattern

SBI conducts the exam in two phases – preliminary and main examination. The preliminary exam consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, while the main examination will have 190 questions carrying 200 marks.

Exam Pattern of SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam 2022:

Exam Pattern of SBI Clerk Main Exam 2022:

Negative Marking:

There is a negative marking for every incorrect answer. 1/4^th of the mark assigned for each question will be deducted in case of the wrong answer.

In objective tests, candidates will have bilingual (English and Hindi) questions, except for the General English test.

Test of Local/Opted Language -

The test will be conducted for those who have qualified for the Main examination. If a candidate produces his 10th/12th mark sheet specifying that the candidate has studied the language opted for, he/she will be exempted from the language test. For others, the test will be conducted before the joining and those who fail to qualify will not be considered for appointment.

SBI Clerk 2022 Syllabus

An SBI clerk aspirant needs to be proficient in three major areas. They are – Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. These three sections are important for both preliminary as well as main examinations. The only difference that the candidates will come across is the additional section of Computer Knowledge and General Awareness.

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SBI Clerk Exam 2022 Eligibility

SBI Clerk 2022 Eligibility Criteria (Junior Associates)

SBI considers candidates for the posts of Junior Associates if they meet the following eligibility criteria –

• Must be a Degree holder (a graduate) from any recognised university.
• Should be between 20-28 years old.
• Must be a citizen of India, a subject of Bhutan, a subject of Nepal, a refugee of Tibet who settled down in India permanently before January 1, 1962, or someone of Indian origin who came back to India (from Kenya, Zambia, Vietnam, Zaire, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Burma, United Republic of Tanzania, etc.) to settle down permanently.

Educational Requirements

The minimum educational requirement for SBI Clerk is graduation. The aspirant must have completed his or her graduate degree in any stream from a government-approved university (both state and central government). He is further required to produce a valid mark sheet or their degree certificates at the time of registration for the exam.

The concerned person must be proficient in the official language of the state of the union territory. He or she should be well-versed in computer operation.

Age Requirements

SBI Clerk Exam 2022 Application Process

To apply for SBI clerk, candidates need to visit the career section of the official website of the bank. Remember, no other mode of application will be entertained or accepted. The application forms are to be submitted within the specified time. Guidelines to fill the online application form –

• Log on to the bank’s official website – https://www.sbi.co.in/careers or https://bank.sbi/careers and click on the “New Registration” button.
• Read the guidelines carefully before filling the fields. Once you are done with reading the instructions, provide details, such as your name, contact number, residential address, valid email ID, etc. and click on the “Save and Next” button.
• Applicants will receive registration ID and password in their registered email ID.
• Log in using your registration ID and password and complete the application form.
• Now you need to upload your photograph and signature. The size of the photograph should be 4.5cm x 3.5 cm, and the file size should be between 20kb-50kb. The file size of the signature should not exceed 20kb, and the minimum size should be between 10kb-20kb. Be assured of the correctness of the particulars being entered in the application form.
• Provide correct inputs related to your academic as well as professional details. Click on the “Save and Next” button.
• Go through the form for the last time to ensure that it is filled with correct particulars. Make the changes if required and go ahead with the application fee payment.
• Once the registration process is over, aspirants are required to release the application fee via online modes, such as net banking, credit card and debit.
• Take a print of the completed application form.

Application Fee:

• General/OBC/EWS - ₹ 750/-
• SC/ST/PWD/XS - NIL.

SBI Clerk 2022 Exam Centres -

Candidates can check the list of examination centres on the official website. The state-wise list will be available with the names of tentative exam cities.

Note: “No request for change of centre for examination shall be entertained.”

SBI Clerk Exam 2022 Other Details

SBI Clerk 2022 Admit Card

• SBI Clerk 2022 admit card will be uploaded to the official website.
• Candidates can obtain their hall tickets by using their login details such as registration number and password.
• One must note that the admit card for the Preliminary and Main examination will be released by SBI separately at the official website before the exam.
• The admit card will be available on the official site for a limited time.

SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card: How to download

• Visit the official website of SBI at sbi.co.in.
• Click on SBI Clerk Preliminary/ Main Admit Card 2022 link available on the home page.
• A new page will open where candidates will have to enter their registration number and password along with the captcha code.
• Your admit card would be displayed on the screen.
• Check the admit card and download it.
• Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

SBI Clerk 2021 Result

• The SBI has released the final result for the SBI Clerk exam 2021 on 17th November 2021.
• SBI has released the Clerk exam’s result on the official site of the State Bank of India.
• Candidates can check the result and download their scorecards using the log-in credentials.

How to Download SBI Clerk Result 2021 online?

• Go to the SBI official website i.e. sbi.co.in.
• Click on the link “Main Exam Results’ given against RECRUITMENT OF JUNIOR ASSOCIATES (CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SALES) (Mains Exam Result announced: Main Exam was scheduled between 1st and 17th October 2021)’.
• Then, the result will be displayed on the screen.
• Download SBI Junior Associate Result for future use.

SBI Clerk 2021 Cut-off

SBI has made changes in regards to the cut-off for the Junior Associate posts. There will be no sectional cut-off or any minimum qualifying marks this year. Setting up the cut-off solely lies in the hands of the bank.

SBI Clerk Frequently Asked Questions

Following are the most commonly asked questions related to SBI 2022 recruitment with answers:

When will the SBI Clerk exam 2022 commence?

The SBI Clerk 2022 schedule will be released with the official notification which will be released in April 2022 (tentative).

Is SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) exam bilingual?

Yes, the test-takers will have questions in both English as well as Hindi languages, except for the General English test.

Will there be objective-type questions?

Yes, there will be objective-type questions.

And what about the negative marking scheme?

Candidates need to be extra careful as an incorrect answer will deduct 1/4^th mark.

Is it compulsory to hold a degree from a recognised university?

Those who don’t have a graduation degree from a government recognised university couldn’t apply for SBI clerk.

Talking about age, can a widow from the OBC category apply for the exam?

Of course, she will be considered eligible for the exam. Just ensure her age is not exceeding 38 years.

I’m a bit doubtful about the cut-off thing. What’s the matter exactly?

SBI has waived off sectional cut-off. That means there will be no minimum marks to qualify. It solely lies in the hands of the bank.

When will be the Preliminary exam 2021 result announced?

The result has been announced on the official website on 21st September 2021.